MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
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'''MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress''', previously known as '''Montezooma’s Revenge''', is a [[shuttle roller coaster]] located at [[Knott's Berry Farm]] in [[Buena Park, California]], United States. Designed by [[Werner Stengel]] and built by [[Schwarzkopf Industries GmbH]], the ride opened to the public on May 21, 1978.{{cite web|title=ESshuttlelooptyp2GF|url=http://schwarzkopf.coaster.net/ESshuttlelooptyp2GF.htm|publisher=schwarzkopf coaster net|accessdate=October 9, 2010}} It is one of eight flywheel-launched units around the world and the oldest looping shuttle coaster still operating in its original location. Montezooma’s Revenge closed in early 2022 for a major refurbishment. Originally scheduled to reopen in 2023, MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress has had its reopening postponed until 2026 due to construction delays.{{cite web|title=Knott’s MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress could open in 2026|url=https://ktla.com/news/theme-parks/knotts-montezooma-the-forbidden-fortress-could-open-in-2026/|accessdate=March 25, 2026}} |
'''MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress''', previously known as '''Montezooma’s Revenge''', is a [[shuttle roller coaster]] located at [[Knott's Berry Farm]] in [[Buena Park, California]], United States. Designed by [[Werner Stengel]] and built by [[Schwarzkopf Industries GmbH]], the ride opened to the public on May 21, 1978.{{cite web|title=ESshuttlelooptyp2GF|url=http://schwarzkopf.coaster.net/ESshuttlelooptyp2GF.htm|publisher=schwarzkopf coaster net|accessdate=October 9, 2010}} It is one of eight flywheel-launched units around the world and the oldest looping shuttle coaster still operating in its original location. Montezooma’s Revenge closed in early 2022 for a major refurbishment. Originally scheduled to reopen in 2023, MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress has had its reopening postponed until 2026 due to construction delays and a rumored lawsuit.{{cite web|title=Knott’s MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress could open in 2026|url=https://ktla.com/news/theme-parks/knotts-montezooma-the-forbidden-fortress-could-open-in-2026/|accessdate=March 25, 2026}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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