Knott’s Berry Farm | MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress | Schwarzkopf Launch Refurb | 2025?
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LightningColossus46
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I have heard multiple sources say Premier has some connection to at least the trains. Not sure about the validity, but just food for thought.
CallahanChan
Roller Poster
Looks like one spike has been taken off.
https://www.instagram.com/stories/americas_coaster_network/3318027645228795933/
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TPoseOnTantrum
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CallahanChan
Roller Poster
My theory is the spikes will remain, to keep the original essence of monte intact.Activity is back underway on Montezooma, for better or worse. The backwards spike is starting to be dismantled.
How much of the original coaster is going to be preserved?
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RollerCoastersFrolicking
Mega Poster
lets hope they dont "accidently" send it to the NRM again
CallahanChan
Roller Poster
Went to Knott's for the first day of Boysenberry Festival, and while walking around decided to see Monte. The other spike has been removed and the track is laying next to the Grand Sierra Railroad.
Also noticed that a wooded railing has been installed at the station platform for some reason.
Also noticed that a wooded railing has been installed at the station platform for some reason.
CaliAngel
Mega Poster
So unless they keep the spikes, or find a Schwarzkopf loop they can refurb, basically Montezuma's Revenge as we know it, has been dismantled. For no reason other than Cedar Fair didn't want to maintain a staple ride in the park that has been there for 45 effing years, and could have stayed for another 30.
A ridiculous travesty for a ride that has treated the park so well.
If true, what they put in its place will be nothing close to feeling like the original.
Hate is a strong word, but obviously I am not a fan about any of this.
A ridiculous travesty for a ride that has treated the park so well.
If true, what they put in its place will be nothing close to feeling like the original.
Hate is a strong word, but obviously I am not a fan about any of this.
LightningColossus46
Mega Poster
Oh God...the L.A. Karen is back! Just be happy we got anything. The rides service life was over at least 15 years ago, there was no way in hell CF was going to keep the original, it was deteriorating, and not popular. It will stay for longer now with new tech. Before you speak, do some homework, or learn some basics of engineering and OSHA/legal regulations. Also to say those trains were sketch is an undertstament, and Im sure the legal departments didn't like that. Also, look at the track pieces as shown on the thread above...they are in piss poor condition, and there is no way they could handle new trains launching full speed.
So please buddy...with all do respect, shut up!
One cannot generally say that a ride lifetime is over after xx years. It depends on many factors. First is wear and tear - a coaster at a small more remote park wil age slower as there are less opening days and less audience - a LA park however as by far the most wear and tear on its rides I assume. The next factor is ride care - how often does the park repaint the ride etc and how often is the manufacturer on site to do service - and agreed this coasters tracks do not look so good. And most imporant: Does the park really want to keep the original coaster despite higher costs. It has been done for SooperDooperLooper and Turbine - while I assume a new ride might have been cheaper and more thrilling - this maybe oversimplifying it as other facters might come in here like how integrated is the coaster with other coasters/rides that also needs to be touched (Hersheypark) or do you even get a permit for new coaster at the same location (Walibi Belgium).
If you have a good serviced and cared for coaster - despite high costs - it can last more than 50 years. Even while moved multiple times a year two Schwarzkopf Wildcat from the mid-60s are still on the German funfair circuit and pass all modern TÜV safety tests each year.
If you have a good serviced and cared for coaster - despite high costs - it can last more than 50 years. Even while moved multiple times a year two Schwarzkopf Wildcat from the mid-60s are still on the German funfair circuit and pass all modern TÜV safety tests each year.
CallahanChan
Roller Poster
Went back to check the progress of construction.
Tracks for the Camp Snoopy Train have been removed, The monte spike (seen in my previous post) is now gone.
And the newest changes is that some of the supports for the spike have been removed.
Aside from that, no movement at station yet.
Tracks for the Camp Snoopy Train have been removed, The monte spike (seen in my previous post) is now gone.
And the newest changes is that some of the supports for the spike have been removed.
Aside from that, no movement at station yet.
CaliAngel
Mega Poster
With all due respect...NO.
What exactly will stay for longer? This is going to be a brand new ride. Monte as we know it, is gone.
RollerCoastersFrolicking
Mega Poster
any updates so far? its been a minute sence we have gotten anything
Dan Nguyen
Mega Poster
The park has confirmed the ride is opening next year, but that's about it. They re-posted the original announcement to social media about a month ago.
RollerCoastersFrolicking
Mega Poster
my guess is that news is gonna be awol for at the very least 1 or 2 months
CallahanChan
Roller Poster
Some lite movement at Monte. Looks like an old piece from the launch track Section. Good news that boots are back on the ground. Nothing else seems to be out of place since last visit.Fun fact, the orange barrel holding the mortar mix is solid now, from waiting to be used.
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RollerCoastersFrolicking
Mega Poster
placing bets this will be finished come 2026 or 2027
Lofty
CF Legend
The weirdest thing happened the other day...
I was passing through the village I live in the North West of England, and a lorry came past with the top part of MonteZOOMa's loop mounted on the trailer. There's a business in the main town nearby that sandblasts and powder coats metal, and one of their biggest clients is Taziker!
Seeing the top of a loop from nearly 5,300 miles away was so odd.
I was passing through the village I live in the North West of England, and a lorry came past with the top part of MonteZOOMa's loop mounted on the trailer. There's a business in the main town nearby that sandblasts and powder coats metal, and one of their biggest clients is Taziker!
Seeing the top of a loop from nearly 5,300 miles away was so odd.