California theme park shuts down popular dining-pass hack that let guests feast like royalty

Knott’s Berry Farm has pulled the plug on a theme-park dining hack that let savvy locals turn an annual pass into a year-round meal ticket. The 2027 overhaul means guests who want to keep eating at the park all year will now have to fork over $499 for the unlimited dining plan. Six Flags has raised prices on all-season dining plans at Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Knott's Berry Farm For regulars who live or work nearby, the change hits where it hurts. Knott's Berry Farm That is a brutal jump from the $159 all-season dining plan at Knott’s in 2026. The new price represents a 214% increase — for regulars who live or work nearby — the change hits where it hurts. Knott’s is open 364 days a year, meaning some guests could swing by on the way home from work, grab a meal and re