Knott's Berry Farm has discontinued a popular dining pass that allowed visitors to eat multiple meals at the park throughout the year, implementing a significantly more expensive tiered system for 2027. The change, enacted by the park's new parent company Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, has dramatically increased costs for frequent visitors who previously utilized the pass.

The previous all-season dining plan, which cost $159 in 2026, allowed guests to get two meals per day with a four-hour interval. This allowed regular parkgoers, especially those living or working nearby, to visit the park multiple times a week for meals.

New Dining Plans and Pricing

Under the new structure, Six Flags has introduced three dining plans for 2027. The most restrictive, "Access," costs $139 and includes 20 meals for the year, limited to the guest's home park. The "Plus" plan costs $179 for 30 meals, also restricted to the home park. Both of these plans average less than $7 per meal at Knott's Berry Farm.

The "Unlimited" plan, which allows for meals at any Six Flags park, is priced at $499. This plan effectively replaces the previous unlimited access model. At Knott's Berry Farm, which is open 364 days a year, the "Unlimited" plan could theoretically allow for over 725 meals annually, compared to the previous plan's potential for hundreds of meals at a much lower cost.

Six Flags Magic Mountain has also seen a substantial price increase for its all-season dining plan, jumping from $99 in 2026 to $499 in 2027, a 404% increase. The new plans at both parks have a two-hour waiting period between meals, rather than the previous four-hour gap.

The overhaul follows the merger of Cedar Fair, the previous operator of Knott's Berry Farm, with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, which was finalized in July 2024. The Knott family originally established the property as a roadside stand in 1920 before it evolved into a theme park and was later sold to Cedar Fair in 1997.

Critics suggest the change is driven by the new ownership's desire to cap dining expenses or necessitate higher spending from park visitors. "It wasn't a loophole… the terms were clear… the new parent company wants to set a hard cap on how much you can eat, or they want you to pay far more," one park visitor commented online. Another added, "They see dollar signs."

The 2027 dining plans and season passes are currently being offered at reduced prices through September 7.