Sky Cabin is a 180-foot-tall gyro observation tower at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Designed by Intamin, this slow-spinning ride offers panoramic views of the park and the surrounding region. On clear days, riders can spot Downtown Los Angeles and the skylines of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
When Knott's was considering locations for its former Windseeker attraction, Sky Cabin was initially speculated to be replaced. However, Windseeker opened in Fiesta Village before being relocated to Worlds of Fun. Sky Cabin remained in place and is one of the few attractions operating from before Cedar Fair acquired the park. It debuted in 1976 as part of the Roaring 20s expansion and was once the tallest structure in Orange County.
On December 30, 2016, Sky Cabin experienced a major incident when it became stuck midway through its ride cycle, leaving passengers stranded in the air for eight hours. Following over a year of closure, extensive inspections, and operat...