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2023 Ride Party

Thank you for choosing to celebrate at Knoebels!!
Here is everything you need to know for your Knoebels Game Take Over Party at Kids Korner Pavilions!

Party Schedule

11:00am Party
10:15am - Arrive to begin setting up.

11:00am - Begin your party!
11:15am - Catering drop off. (if you order)
12:30-12:45pm - Character Visit.
1:00pm - End your party with Knoebels Pong Pool Game Takeover!

11:30am Party
10:45am - Arrive to begin setting up.
11:30am - Begin your party!
11:45am - Catering drop off. (if you order)
12:45-1:00pm - Character Visit.
1:30pm - End your party with Knoebels Pong Pool Game Takeover!
12:00pm Party
11:15am - Arrive to begin setting up.
12:00pm - Begin your party!
12:15pm - Catering drop off. (if you order)
1:15-1:30pm - Character Visit.
2:00pm - End your party with Knoebels Pong Pool Game Takeover!

 

When you arrive: Your pavilion, parking space, and refrigerator will all be marked with the birthday kid's name! A Kids Korner Crew member will deliver your ticket order and birthday gift when you arrive.

Character Visit: Character is available for any photos you’d like to take, plus will play a short game with the kiddos! (ex. Limbo or freeze dance) If you prefer not have a character visit please email and let us know. [email protected] 

What is A Pong Pool Game Takeover?  (A Kids Korner Crew member will come and lead your party on the short walk to our Pong Pool Game) All you have to do is pack up any leftover food you want to take home and put it in the refrigerator. Your Kids Korner Clean Up Crew will take care of the rest! Pong Pool is a game where, glass bowls float in a gently undulating pond, and you try to land a ping pong ball in one of the bowls. Your party will have 100 balls to throw and take home any prizes they win!!  

Download your party invitation here

Pavilion Location

Your party is from 11am-1pm at our Kids Korner Pavilions, located near the entrance of the park. Your pavilion will be marked with the birthday kid’s name!

Your pavilion includes:

  • 3 picnic tables under the pavilion and 1 picnic table outside of the pavilion.
  • Lights and electrical outlets. (Please bring an extension cord and power strip for your crock pots, roasters, etc.)
  • Games for the kiddos: tic tac toe, bean bag toss, and hopscotch.
  • Balloon Centerpiece.
  • Garbage cans with bags provided.
  • Piñata hook in the the shared space.
  • Your own refrigerator and storage area is located in the shared area.  Feel free to leave everything there after the party! It’s right in front of your parking space, so you won’t forget to take anything when you leave. 

Catering

If you choose to add catering to your party, it will be delivered to your Kids Korner pavilion at the time scheduled above.

Please order, no later than, 2 weeks before your party. Payment in full is due at time of order. You can add additional ticket books when you order catering! You are also welcome to bring whatever food you'd like, but whatever you bring should be prepared before you arrive. There are no grills in the Kids Korner area. 

All food will be delivered ready to eat in disposable pans with a serving utensil for each item.

Catering Menu

Ready to order?  Call 570-672-2572 X123 or email [email protected].

Ticket Books

10-$10 Ride Ticket Books & 10-$5 Game Ticket Books are included in your package.
You can add more ticket books up to 3 days before your party. Game Ticket books are $10 and $10 Ride Ticket Books are discounted to $8. Ticket books never expire.  Game Tickets are good for carnival games in the park only. They cannot be redeemed for arcade games or Fascination. 

When your Kids Korner Crew member arrives to take you to the Game Take Over, they will offer discounted Ride Ticket Books to your guests if interested. 

To order call 570-672-2572 X123 or email [email protected].

Parking

Your parking pass is a PDF attached to your confirmation email.  Please note extended cab trucks DO NOT FIT in our Kids Korner Pavilions parking spots. Please print your parking pass and put it on your dashboard. You will find your reserved parking spot on Kids Korner Road; it will be marked with the birthday kid’s name!! The rest of your guests will park in the main lot.

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Kids Korner Clean Up Crew

All you have to do before you leave for your game take over, is pack up any leftover food you’d like to take home. We will take care of the rest! We will take down decorations and clean up all of the tables once you leave, we will put all of your belongings in your storage area for you to pick up on your way out.

Game Takeover Party FAQs

What is included?

10-$10 Ride Ticket Books, 10-$5 Game Ticket Books, party pavilion located at Kids Korner (2 hours), (1) VIP parking spot, balloon centerpiece, exclusive character visit, Game Takeover, birthday invitation PDF and birthday gift.  Hopscotch, bean back toss, and tic tac toe games all available to use at your pavilion. You can choose to have the character NOT visit your party, there is no change in cost. 

What is a game takeover?

Your party gets to take over our Pong Pool game in the park. You’ll test your skills as your group will have 100 balls to throw and take home any prizes they win!! 100 balls are included with the party (no tickets required).  Tickets will only be required if you choose to play additional games, once your 100 balls have been thrown.

What is pong pool? Glass bowls float in a gently undulating pond and you try and land a ping pong ball in one to win a prize.

How many people can fit at a party pavilion?

Due to COVID19 capacity restrictions, the maximum guests allowed in 40. Each Party will have have 3 standard picnic tables and one food table under the pavilion, and one additional picnic table next to the pavilion.

Is there a party host?

There is no party host, however there is a Kids Korner Clean Up Crew! At the end of your party just pack up any left over food and we will take a care of the rest. We will clean off all of the tables and take down any decorations. We will leave all of your things in your storage space to pick up on you way out of the park. Your pavilion, parking spot, refrigerator, and storage area will all be labeled with the Birthday Kid's name! 

Can I order food to be delivered?

Yes! Just give us a call 2 weeks prior to order! See the catering menu here.  Allergy concerns: we cannot guarantee cross contamination safety for peanut, gluten, or dairy allergies.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes, you can bring whatever food you would like.  We do NOT have grills available in the Party Pavilions. There is power available for crockpots and roasters. We recommend bringing an extension cord and bring power strip if using more than 1 crock pot.

Are paper products included?

Paper products are not included. You are welcome to bring your own, or add them when ordering your catering.  

Are there refrigerators?

Yes! Each party will have their own refrigerator for the day. The refrigerators are all located in one pavilion in the center of the party pavilion area.  

Can I add additional Ride Ticket Books and Game Tickets?

Yes! You can add additional Ride Ticket Books and/or Game Ticket Books when you book your party and again when you order your catering 2 weeks prior.    

Can I bring a piñata?

Yes! Each Party Pavilion has a piñata hook.

Can I bring decorations?

Yes, but please hang with masking tape only. No confetti & no sidewalk chalk.

Do you have tablecloths?

Our tables are painted bright primary colors and table clothes are not needed, but feel free to bring your own.

Are there lights/power?

There are lights and outlets in each pavilion.

Where do I park?

Kids Korner Pavilions come with one (1) VIP parking spot right next to your pavilion. Please note, extended cab trucks do not fit in our VIP parking spaces.  Your parking pass will be emailed to you when you book your party.  It must be printed and placed on your dashboard. Party guests must park in the general parking lot.

Can I get into my pavilion early?

The pavilion space is yours for your reserved party time only. Please do not to try to access the pavilion early or plan to stay in the pavilion later. However, your parking space, refrigerator, and storage area are available to you 1 hour before the park opens until the park closes. So 11am parties may keep things in the refrigerator & storage area until close, and 4pm parties may bring things to refrigerator & storage area before their party.

What if it rains?

All parties are rain or shine. You can reschedule a party, due to weather, up to 3 days in advance.

Is there ice available?

Yes! Ice is available for purchase at the Group Planning Center. You may also order ice to be delivered with your catering order.

What if we have to cancel the party?

Due to limited party times available, parties are non refundable. However, we can help you look for a different date/time, or send you the value paid in ticket books.


Contact Knoebels, Kids Korner
Knoebels Amusement Resort
391 Knoebels Blvd Elysburg, PA 17824