You’re allowed one clear bag up to 12” x 12” x 6”, or a small non-clear bag under 6.5” x 8.5” x 2”. That’s it. No duffels, no coolers, no backpacks that can fit a small child.
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Medical and diaper bags get an exception—but you’ll need to go through special screening. Don’t argue; just smile and let them peek inside. It’ll take thirty seconds.
Oh, and no outside food or drinks, unless it’s for medical reasons. That means your secret stash of canned sodas? Yeah, they’ll end up in the trash barrel near the gate. I watched a guy try to argue with a security guard about a bag of oranges once. He lost. The oranges lost. We all lost.
Why Does Knott’s Even Care About My Bag?
Look, I get it. It feels like an overreach. But in a park full of dark pathways, strobe lights, and hundreds of strangers, a strict bag policy is about safety and speed. Smaller bags mean faster entry lines—and less chance of someone hiding something not-so-fun inside.
Plus, think of the performers: they don’t want to trip over a giant duffel bag while pretending to eat your face. It’s just polite.
