A processing fee appeared on certain Knott’s Berry Farm online orders without clear upfront disclosure — added to the total before checkout, with no prominent warning it was coming. That allegation is now the basis of an $11.24 million settlement. Six Flags Entertainment agreed to resolve the class action Isayan v. Cedar Fair L.P., et al., Case No. 24STCV16212, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The company did not admit wrongdoing but settled anyway — and if you bought eligible tickets during the covered period, you may have a claim worth filing. Convenience stores have been found to routinely overcharge customers in similar undisclosed-fee scenarios.
Who Qualifies and What You Actually Get
Eligibility comes down to where you bought tickets, when you bought them, and whether you used a California billing address.
California residents who purchased non-season tickets through knotts.com or cagreatamerica.com between June 28, 2020, and July 1, 2024, using a California billing ZIP code are likely covered. Think of it as Ticketmaster-era fee behavior meeting a California court — and the outcome has real teeth, provided you file a valid claim. Disney World’s discounted Kids Tickets offer a contrasting approach to transparent theme-park pricing.
- Eligible parks: Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City, California’s Great America
- Purchase window: June 28, 2020 – July 1, 2024
- File a claim: receive an expected $8 payment by electronic transfer or mailed check
- Skip the claim: receive an expected $8 as a Six Flags site credit — not cash, and reportedly expiring 36 months after issuance
- Deadline to file, opt out, or object: Dec. 22, 2026
All payment amounts and timing remain subject to final court approval and the settlement’s confirmed terms.
$11.24 million total settlement. An expected $8 per valid claim. Filing makes the difference between cash and store credit.
What Happens Next — and Why It Matters Beyond $8
The court’s March 2027 hearing will determine whether this settlement clears its final hurdle.
A final approval hearing is scheduled for March 30, 2027. Until the court signs off, distribution amounts and timing remain subject to change. To confirm eligibility and submit a claim, visit the official settlement website at KnottsGreatAmericaSettlement.com rather than relying solely on third-party reporting. The details here are drawn from a secondary settlement report by Top Class Actions; always verify through the administrator’s official notice.
Mandatory fees added during online purchases face growing legal scrutiny, and this case — whatever its outcome — reflects the kind of legal exposure that a hidden fee can carry when undisclosed at checkout.
The path forward is straightforward: check your purchase history, verify eligibility at KnottsGreatAmericaSettlement.com, and file by Dec. 22, 2026, to receive the expected $8 payment by check or electronic transfer rather than a store credit with an expiration date. The dollar amount is modest — but filing puts the choice in your hands, not the company’s.
