ADVISORY/Knott's Accelerates Into Summer With All-New Hot Rod Roller Coaster; Theme Park Recreates Greaser's Paradise -- Hot Rods, Flaming Paint Jobs and Plenty of Speed -- Roller Coaster Style.

News/Assignment Editors & Entertainment Writers

ADVISORY...for Saturday/Monday (June 22/24)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Knott's 

WHAT:        The Inaugural Launch and Media Preview of Xcelerator(SM),
             the newest addition to Knott's World-Class thrill rides.
             Xcelerator launches riders to a top speed of 80 mph in
             2.3 seconds through a 205-foot ascent and immediate
             descent at a 90-degree angle.

WHEN:        Saturday, June 22, 2002 (New Date)
             Inaugural Launch & Grand Opening Ceremony -- 3 p.m.
             Top auction bidders to ride first two official trains
             launched immediately following opening ceremony. Check
             presentation of auction proceeds to Boys and Girls Club
             of Buena Park and Speech and Language Development Center.

             Monday, June 24, 2002
             Exclusive Media Satellite Tour 5 a.m.-9 a.m.

WE PROVIDE:  Monday, June 24, 2002
             -- Satellite Uplink (GE 3) -- reserve your time now!
                (Contact: Ceri Williams at 818/343-3259)
             -- Camera Techs
             -- On-Ride Filming (Microwave)
             -- Expert Spokespersons:
                -- Bill Linkenheimer, president, American Coaster
                   Enthusiasts (scheduled)
                -- Eric Minton, West Coast editor of Amusement Today
                -- American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) members

VISUALS:     --  West's only 90-degree ascent and descent roller
                 coaster -- ON-RIDE/POV

      Live Shots/Trucks Welcome! (or use the company's satellite)