Knott’s Berry Farm celebrated the grand reopening of Montezooma’s Revenge, relaunching one of the most iconic attractions in park history as MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress.
The world’s first flywheel-launched roller coaster, the attraction thrilled millions of guests with its signature launch accelerating from 0 to 55 mph in just four seconds, a 76-foot vertical loop, and a dramatic journey up a towering 148-foot spike before reversing backward through the station and climbing a second 112-foot tower.
Now, nearly five decades after its debut, the legend rises again with new and improved features. Balancing innovation and preservation, Knott’s completed a multi-year revitalization project to enhance ride performance, reliability, comfort, and storytelling while maintaining the signature thrills that have made the looping shuttle coaster popular with guests. Upgrades and enhancements to MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress include:
- New trains
- An innovative motorized launch system
- Updated station experience
- Refurbished track and supports
- A reimagined story and theming
Adding to the adventure, guests are immersed in a new story centered on a mysterious forbidden temple and the legendary lost treasure of Montezooma. The enhanced thematic experience builds upon the attraction’s rich history while introducing new layers of discovery and excitement that deepen the journey from queue to launch.
