The attraction was designed by Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump as part of creating a ride that would complement Gypsy Camp, a former themed area of the park.
As a result, the design of Bear-y Tales was altered twice until it ended up reflecting the theme of the Roaring 20s area.
Following the closure, many of the animatronics and set pieces were obtained by employees,[3] while others stayed within Knott's to become a part of a walk-through experience in 1987 located at the Camp Snoopy area.
[4] Guests are taken to the Boysenberry Factory, where they are first introduced to the villain of this ride: the notorious pie thief, Crafty Coyote.
They also see Theda Bear, with her floating playing cards, and finally, they meet Zaz Owl, who reads their fortune.
At the beginning of the Fair, guests see Crafty Coyote (in disguise), posing as Dr. Fox, the prominent snake oil salesman.
Towards the end of this event, guests see the Boysen and Girlsen, with their family, winning the blue ribbon for their pies and posing for a photo.