Fiesta Village · Roller coaster
MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
Reimagined shuttle-launch looping coaster preserving the spirit of the historic Montezooma attraction with forward-and-backward motion.
30 min
live wait
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
Forward and backward launches and a vertical loop.
Expert tip
Sit near the middle for a balanced view of the launch and backward return; check the park app for operational updates.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 12 PM (~4 min) · also good around 3 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 10 AM (~5 min)
| 10 AM | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 5 minutes |
| 12 PM | 4 minutes |
| 1 PM | 5 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 5 minutes |
| 4 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
| 6 PM | 5 minutes |
| 7 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 7 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress stats
MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress is a roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm that reaches 55 mph and turns riders upside down once. It was built by Schwarzkopf / refurbishment partners and opened in 2026. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 12 PM or 3 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Schwarzkopf / refurbishment partners
- Model
- Shuttle Loop
- Opened
- 2026
- Top speed
- 55 mph
- Inversions
- 1
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- The original Montezooma’s Revenge debuted in 1978
- The attraction was extensively reimagined before reopening in 2026.
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