MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
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MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
Knott's Berry Farm · US · Intamin Launch Coaster
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Fast facts
- A steel Launch Coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. coasterpedia.net
- The ride opened in 1978, joining Knott’s growing collection of coasters. coasterpedia.net
- Its structure rises to a height of 45.11 metres. coasterpedia.net
- The train reaches a top speed of 88.51 kilometres per hour. coasterpedia.net
- Passengers pass through two inversions during the run. coasterpedia.net
- The published hourly throughput is 1,344 riders. coasterpedia.net
The story of MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
MonteZOOMa first welcomed visitors in 1978, when its shuttle layout and sudden launch made a striking new addition to Knott’s Berry Farm. coasterpedia.net· crescentavalleyweekly.com
Rather than climbing a conventional lift, the train is sent forward through its loop and up the tower, before returning through the course in reverse. It is a wonderfully compact piece of engineering, with the whole adventure folded into a small corner of the park. crescentavalleyweekly.com
During its refurbishment, the original flywheel launch was replaced by a linear synchronous motor system, while the trains, station, queue and supporting structure were renewed for a new generation of visitors. coaster101.com
The ride returned beneath its present name, preserving the familiar forward-and-backward journey while giving the old Knott’s landmark a newly prepared setting in Fiesta Village. sixflags.com· coaster101.com
Sources
- coasterpedia.net Preferred source
- crescentavalleyweekly.com Acceptable source
- coaster101.com Acceptable source
- sixflags.com Preferred source