Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that their oldest roller coaster, Montezooma’s Revenge, will close this Monday, January 10th, for a major refurbishment.
UPDATE 1/11/2022:
- In a strange turn of events, Knott’s Berry Farm announced today on Twitter that, after being closed on Monday, Montezooma’s Revenge will be reopening today, January 11th, due to “popular demand.”
- With this announcement, the park reiterated that it will be the last chance to ride the iconic coaster before it closes for major renovations.
- A new closing date for Montezooma’s Revenge has not been provided at this time.
What’s Happening:
- Montezooma’s Revenge is a roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm that catapults passengers out of the station at 55 mph in just 4.5 seconds, up through a 76 foot, 360° loop, and then to the top of a 148-foot tower.
- After a moment of weightlessness, the train zooms down the tower, backward, goes through the loop, and passes through the station up a second 112 foot tower, then down the tower into the station.
- Today, Knott’s announced that this historic coaster will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping the ride’s unique charm that guests have loved for generations.
- The United States’ only flywheel-launched roller coaster will be closing for refurbishment this Monday, January 10th.
- The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.
- Knott’s has stated that more information on the refurbishment will be revealed later this year.
More from Knott’s Berry Farm:
- The Knott's Peanuts Celebration invites guests to step into the iconic world of Charles M. Schulz comic strips as the characters take over the entire theme park with special activities for everyone, now taking place daily beginning January 22nd through March 6th
- An exciting rumor has come to light in the world of roller coasters, that Knott’s Berry Farm may possibly be receiving a brand new roller coaster, but not just any new coaster. If plans stay as they are now, Knott’s could be receiving the world’s tallest giga coaster!
- Check out Luke’s ranking of the Top 10 attractions at Knott’s Berry Farm!