the over the shoulder restraints in picture or more like the west coast racers at magic mountain. seat belt style and not the hard metal type... much better
Montezooma was one of the first rides i went on as a kid, so it has a special place in my heart and I hope it finally re-opens in 2025. Sucks to hear that you've been sick for over 3 weeks, hope you're feeling better.
I'm getting whiplash with all the "it's opening/it's closing"! I really hope this is the final update on the saga though. It's got sentimental value for me; this is the first looping coaster my dad took me on and started my love of all coasters.
Honestly, to hell with the re-theme! Why bother? What? A new station and straightaway? Just clean it up and revitalize it for today with a new, comfortable train, and a smoother track and a LIM launch and paint it it's original color scheme and be done with it!
Agreed. They shouldve gone to Gerstlauer no matter what. Gerstlauer is tailor made to refurb Schwarzkopf coasters as they operate out of the old Schwarzkopf plant. I've heard that SooperDooperLooper’s Gerstlauer trains are nice and that they ride super smooth. I don’t understand why they weren’t the first choice🤦♂
I’m 33 now and was 11 when I first rode this ride was my first upside down coaster! I really hope it’s reopening and all is well with this classic coaster
I'm not sold on the idea that the structure will be preserved, maybe they found a company that will get something done. I keep thinking Premier came up with something like a modified Skyrocket II or maybe even Vekoma or Zamperla. Either way I'm excited to see what they came up with.
I have been so sick over this and had heard so many reasons and rumors about this coaster. I'm happy that Cedar Fair has finally found the right Co to redo Monte. Just wondering if they are going with Zamperla because of the new Coaster for Camp Snoopy and also at Cedar point that they used them for Top Thrill 2. ❤
I know people were panicking about the loop but... from the photos I saw, it looks like there was a lot of rust and damage on the old track, so I honestly think they started to refurb it and realized it needed to have its track mostly or completely scrapped and redone. Not only has it been in the weather for decades, but been through several earthquakes too. Now it's possible that the contractor made that decision without pulsing Knotts first, but I'd lay money on a re-track being a lot of the delay.
They will let you down. They are just about money I canceled my annual pass passes and Fastlane annual passes because even the rides they have are down all the time especially Excelerator loser park loser employees.
I am excited to hear that this is still happening. I just wish they had it finished last year as originally planned because I am going to Knott's Berry Farm this August.
I don't believe nothin til I see some construction goin on watch 2025 come and that old ride is still up untouched then it's another excuse and a 2026 release date🤦🏿🤦🏿♂️
Good friggin GOD. I lay awake so many sleepless nights scared that Cedar fair would do the unthinkable. While I will miss classic Montezuma, I am ever so glad they have not taken the dark path of scrapping the ride altogether. Even if they have to rebuild a replica from scratch.
I hope the video is not indicative of the actual modifications. Would be nice Really hope they modernize the spike and loop making the loop bigger and vertical spikes. Wishful thinking i know.
That's actually an interesting theory. From what iv'e heard, the loop was completely manhandled, so If they want to keep the original layout they probably will have to make a new loop, so if only the two spikes remain, and they have to remake 50% of the track, who knows if they will even keep the layout at all? It might be a more drastic reimagine.
Am I the only one that remembers when they first announced multiple launches? Where you could have a launch going one way and then the next train goes another way. Well, vokoma just announced their new coaster that fits the description of Zuma's retheme, opening in Australia 2024. So I'm not sure exactly what to sesrch on youtube, but maybe vockma Australia, 2024 rollercoaster? I've seen the coaster cgi in a video and pray that this is going to be a clone.
I use to work there ...why did they have to change a classic??? ,.ride was always open to reliable,..knots use to be free...dude orange county all paint and stucco...can't leave a classic alone...😢 Sad ride held up for over 40 years!!! I am 51 camp snoopy was a failure..look how much they spent on goats rider then they had to change it because it was dangerous then they had to replace a lot because it's wood ....motazomas revenge classis all those memories they painted it green once ... remember knots how why your still around ...killing classic don't help....use to be farm across the street grew berries....I worked there 2 times met my wife by that ride...WOW well she left so figured ride be next ..lol wats that old saying grass in. Not always greener on the other side of the mountain
Not sure why they’re bothering improving this ride. It’ll still be the same experience - get shot out of the loading station at a pretty high speed, go through the loop, go up the one end then coast backwards through the loop, and go up the other end, and then coast back into the station. That was a big deal back in the 1980s - not so much now.
Those over-the-shoulder lap bars are not the most comfortable, but I am at least happy that this classic ride is still alive.🙂
the over the shoulder restraints in picture or more like the west coast racers at magic mountain. seat belt style and not the hard metal type... much better
Knott's just released a new video of Camp Snoopy Construction 🚧
FINALLY!!!
SUP DREW....LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG TIME NO SEE
Glad to see Knotts pick back up with the new Montezooma project.
Montezooma was one of the first rides i went on as a kid, so it has a special place in my heart and I hope it finally re-opens in 2025. Sucks to hear that you've been sick for over 3 weeks, hope you're feeling better.
I'm getting whiplash with all the "it's opening/it's closing"! I really hope this is the final update on the saga though. It's got sentimental value for me; this is the first looping coaster my dad took me on and started my love of all coasters.
KumbaK committed fraud on Knott’s by removing the loop from
Montezooma.
I.just.hope in all this.downtime they remebered no shuttle loop ever had OTSR's
🙏
the ones in the picture look more like the seat belt OTSR than the hard ones...
They do (confort collars). Still.
The arrow shuttle coasters did/do(iirc all the arrow shuttle coasters had a loop)
Honestly, to hell with the re-theme! Why bother? What? A new station and straightaway? Just clean it up and revitalize it for today with a new, comfortable train, and a smoother track and a LIM launch and paint it it's original color scheme and be done with it!
...and program the cycle to run like an impulse
They revamp Jaguar, it's been trash ever since it came out. They can make it so much better.
Hope they fired KumbaK and hired Gerstlauer
I've heard rumors that it's from Premier now
Agreed. They shouldve gone to Gerstlauer no matter what. Gerstlauer is tailor made to refurb Schwarzkopf coasters as they operate out of the old Schwarzkopf plant. I've heard that SooperDooperLooper’s Gerstlauer trains are nice and that they ride super smooth. I don’t understand why they weren’t the first choice🤦♂
@@glutenskababe The founder of Gerstlauer formerly worked for Schwarzkopf
@@glutenskababeI don’t mind premier. I like the Hangtime and the restraints on it but man does it have some potholes.
It seems like that everything KumbaK touches goes to ruin
About damn time. I cry twice a week while I walk towards the restrooms in that area, and always see it deserted.
I’m 33 now and was 11 when I first rode this ride was my first upside down coaster! I really hope it’s reopening and all is well with this classic coaster
I was so happy when I saw the video. I thought one of my favorite coasters was gonna be gone forever
Yess yess my favorite ride is coming back.
I'm not sold on the idea that the structure will be preserved, maybe they found a company that will get something done. I keep thinking Premier came up with something like a modified Skyrocket II or maybe even Vekoma or Zamperla. Either way I'm excited to see what they came up with.
Thank goodness. We were all so worried.
It’s been in suspended animation for a couple of years now. This is their icon, it’s hard to believe they would just remove it permanently.
I have been so sick over this and had heard so many reasons and rumors about this coaster. I'm happy that Cedar Fair has finally found the right Co to redo Monte. Just wondering if they are going with Zamperla because of the new Coaster for Camp Snoopy and also at Cedar point that they used them for Top Thrill 2. ❤
Super stoked for what's to come
The only ride that I got off and had to do it again and again. just so much fun...
Great to see you back Drew! Love your videos man…..get well! 👊
Honestly... impressed this is taking longer than iron gwazi to open up. Congrats KBF
Please go to Magic Mountain and look at all the change
I know people were panicking about the loop but... from the photos I saw, it looks like there was a lot of rust and damage on the old track, so I honestly think they started to refurb it and realized it needed to have its track mostly or completely scrapped and redone. Not only has it been in the weather for decades, but been through several earthquakes too. Now it's possible that the contractor made that decision without pulsing Knotts first, but I'd lay money on a re-track being a lot of the delay.
Saw the article and came straight here to see what you'd say.
Montezooma Revenge sounds way better
Would be great so see it get higher and a faster launch like full throttle
Insider info - don’t want to say too much but it’s zamperla. You can comment “You were right” when they announce it.
Always grateful for your updates Drew! Hoping you will get over to Magic Mountain for Golden Bear Theatre and new attraction updates 😊
Thank God I'm so happy about this. ❤❤❤❤
I'll believe it when I see it. Don't let us down Cedar Fair! 😎
They will let you down. They are just about money I canceled my annual pass passes and Fastlane annual passes because even the rides they have are down all the time especially Excelerator loser park loser employees.
It’s a miracle
I think the park is going with a different manufacturer at this rate. not sure who tho
Possibly Gerstlauer? They did work on Psyke Underground at Walibi Belgium
I am excited to hear that this is still happening. I just wish they had it finished last year as originally planned because I am going to Knott's Berry Farm this August.
I don't believe nothin til I see some construction goin on watch 2025 come and that old ride is still up untouched then it's another excuse and a 2026 release date🤦🏿🤦🏿♂️
And now it's all gone.
Check yeah lol kings joined now just opened a camp snoopy
That ride always a walk on
Great stuff . Always love the updates . I hope to run into you again at the parks
Finally people can shut up about the ride being closed permanently.
Good friggin GOD. I lay awake so many sleepless nights scared that Cedar fair would do the unthinkable. While I will miss classic Montezuma, I am ever so glad they have not taken the dark path of scrapping the ride altogether. Even if they have to rebuild a replica from scratch.
Thanks Drew! Get well!
You too!
Ill be at Knott's when it opens.
They should make the drop higher hehe
I hope the video is not indicative of the actual modifications. Would be nice Really hope they modernize the spike and loop making the loop bigger and vertical spikes. Wishful thinking i know.
That would be cool
just speculating out loud is there a slimmer option that they full circuit montezooma like electric eel or those other coasters like it
That's actually an interesting theory. From what iv'e heard, the loop was completely manhandled, so If they want to keep the original layout they probably will have to make a new loop, so if only the two spikes remain, and they have to remake 50% of the track, who knows if they will even keep the layout at all? It might be a more drastic reimagine.
Am I the only one that remembers when they first announced multiple launches? Where you could have a launch going one way and then the next train goes another way. Well, vokoma just announced their new coaster that fits the description of Zuma's retheme, opening in Australia 2024. So I'm not sure exactly what to sesrch on youtube, but maybe vockma Australia, 2024 rollercoaster? I've seen the coaster cgi in a video and pray that this is going to be a clone.
The new theming will be AWESOME!
I haven’t been to montezooma’s revenge since, 2021.
I use to work there ...why did they have to change a classic??? ,.ride was always open to reliable,..knots use to be free...dude orange county all paint and stucco...can't leave a classic alone...😢 Sad ride held up for over 40 years!!! I am 51 camp snoopy was a failure..look how much they spent on goats rider then they had to change it because it was dangerous then they had to replace a lot because it's wood ....motazomas revenge classis all those memories they painted it green once ... remember knots how why your still around ...killing classic don't help....use to be farm across the street grew berries....I worked there 2 times met my wife by that ride...WOW well she left so figured ride be next ..lol wats that old saying grass in. Not always greener on the other side of the mountain
I hope so..I think this is the last in America..As Greezed lighting at Astroworld was destroyed..
Not sure why they’re bothering improving this ride. It’ll still be the same experience - get shot out of the loading station at a pretty high speed, go through the loop, go up the one end then coast backwards through the loop, and go up the other end, and then coast back into the station. That was a big deal back in the 1980s - not so much now.
What a twist. Fingers crossed. I had serious doubts
It’ll be interesting to see if they keep the remaining parts of the original ride
Thank God I'm so happy about this. ❤❤❤❤
They're premier trains
LESGO
Mission Ferrari 2.0
I’m honestly over it ! I was hoping they would just scrap it and add something new