Camp Snoopy

**Camp Snoopy** (originally known as **Knott's Camp Snoopy** until 2005) is an indoor 7-acre theme park located in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The park is themed to the classic *Peanuts* comic strip by Charles M Schultz and owned by Cedar Fair.

## History

Knott's Camp Snoopy opened with the Mall of America in 1992. It was never aggressively themed; the park had a very outdoors and woodsy feel with more subtle references to the *Peanuts* franchise. Theming that was removed from the park prematurely includes various kites near the ceiling, Charlie Brown and Lucy playing baseball above the Sports Grill restaurant (although their baseball remained suspended in the air afterwards), theming in Snoopy fountain, the retheming of Snoopy Boutique, Snoopy Bouncer, the Snoopy Shop and much smaller theming. On April 7, 1998, New Horizon Kids Quest, Inc. opened a Kids Quest hourly child care facility in Knott's Camp Snoopy. It incorporated 17,385 square feet (1,615.1 m2) and served children ages six weeks to twelve years until its removal in 2007.

In 2005, there were plans to revitalize the Camp Snoopy image and a new logo was introduced in October, called the "roller coaster logo" to replace the "canoe logo". Cedar Fair fully bought the park round this time, removing "Knott's" from the name. They treated the park like it was one of their outdoor parks, including it with their season passes. In addition, showings of *Peanuts* specials and movies took place near the water fountain on special events, later moving to a special area replacing Kids Quest daycare. This area would eventually also function as a stage for live shows.

In 2012, the park's 20th anniversary, they brought back the Snoopy Boutique, Snoopy Bouncer, and Snoopy Shop, along with other theming that had been removed. They also added the "Those Fabulous Peanuts on Parade" parade that covered the whole park.

In 2022, the park's 30th anniversary, they added new characters, including a few obscure ones, and new shows in the Camp Theatre.

## Rides

### Roller coasters

* Pepsi Ripsaw (1992-): A custom Zierer Tivoli that covers the entire park.
* Timberland Twister (2004-): A Gerstlauer spinning coaster.
* Woodstock Express (1995-): A Zamperla Mini Mine Train coaster. Formerly known as Li'l Shaver.
* Thunderhawk (2007-): A Premier Catapult Coaster.

### Flat rides (thrill)

* The Mighty Axe (1998-): A Zamperla Rotoshake, and the last in the United States. The first ride in the park to go upside-down.
* Screaming Yellow Eagle (1992-): A Chance Falling Star.
* Treetop Tumbler (1992-): A Zierer Hexentanz, and one of the last in the United States.
* Mystery Mine Ride (1992-): A 4D Theater by SimEx-Iwerks.
* Surfin' Snoopy (2018-): A Zamperla Disk-O Coaster.
* Flying Ace Aerial Chase (2021-): A Zamperla Air Race. The first Peanuts-themed ride to go upside-down.

### Flat rides (family)

* Skyscraper Ferris Wheel (1992-): A Chance Rides 63' Century Wheel.
* Ghost Blasters (1999-): A custom dark ride by Sally Rides.
* Paul Bunyan's Log Chute (1992-): A custom log flume by Hopkins with dark ride elements.
* Americana Carousel (1992-): A Chance Rides 36 Foot Carousel.
* Bumpers (1992-): A Bertazzon Bumper Cars ride.

### Flat rides (kiddie)

* Kite Eating Tree (1992-)
* Truckin' (1992-)
* Red Baron (1992-)
* Balloon Race (1992-)
* Camp Bus (1998-)
* Bloomington Express (1992-)
* Snoopy Bounce (1992-)
* Speedway (1992-)
* Frog Hopper (1999-)

### Former rides

* Huff and Puff (1992-1995): A powered coaster by Bradley and Kaye.
* Linus Loop (1992-1998): A Zamperla Mini Ferris Wheel.
* Beagle Ballroom (1992-1999)

## Dining

* Sports Grill
* Caribou Coffee
* Tall Timbers
* Stampede Steakhouse
* Mrs. Knott's Restaurant
* Mrs. Knott's Picnic Basket
* The Silver Stein-Festhaus
* Festhaus Buffet
* Hormel Cook Out
* Snoopy's Camp Kitchen (formerly McGarvey Camp Bakery)
* 1st Rnd

## Entertainment

* Camp Theatre: Home to many shows, including re-enactments of Peanuts strips with audience participation. Round specific holidays, the theatre holds screenings of classic Peanuts specials. Replaced the Kids Quest daycare.
* Those Fabulous Peanuts on Parade: A parade with many Peanuts characters.
* Franklin's Dance Party: Held at the Water Fountain.

## Upcharge Attractions

* Moose Mountain Adventure Golf (1992-)
* Flyover America (2016-)

## Characters

* Charlie Brown
* Linus Van Pelt
* Lucy Van Pelt
* Snoopy
* Woodstock
* Sally Brown
* Peppermint Patty
* Marcy
* Franklin
* Schroeder
* Frieda
* Violet
* Patty
* Shermy
* Eudora
* Clara
* Rerun Van Pelt
* Spike
* Belle
* Olaf
* Andy
* Marbles
* Charlotte Braun
* Heather
* Three
* Four
* Five