Episode 48: The Brilliance of Calico Ghost Town

In this lively episode, join Alice and Buddy as they dive deep into the wonders of Knott’s Berry Farm and the understated brilliance of its Calico Ghost Town. This is the attraction that made Knott’s what it is today—and it stands today as one of the most comprehensive, complete, and thoroughly realized themed lands in Southern California, if not the world. How did it get here, what is it like to visit presently, and where can it go to become more than is today?Talking Points include: A Brief History of Knott’s, The Calico Attraction Lineup, The Majesty of Silver Bullet, The Thrills of Ghost Rider, the Duology that is the Calico Mine Ride and the Timber Mountain Log Ride, the Mystery Lodge and its Complicated Role, and a list of suggestions for the Calico Ghost Town of the Future.Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePorch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---fasterLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDel Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-ragLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseStill Pickin by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickinLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSancho Panza gets a Latte by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4317-sancho-panza-gets-a-latteLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNight In Venice by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-veniceLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFive Card Shuffle by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3763-five-card-shuffleLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLoopster by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCrinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAwesome Call by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePoppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4231-poppers-and-proseccoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNeon Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license