Picture 1: A new piece of silver track connects the loop to the original forward spike.
Picture 2: Missing track between the original launch and the loop.
Extensive foundation/queue work is being done under the track towards the back spike.
News Project 2026: MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
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Picture 1: A new piece of silver track connects the loop to the original forward spike.
Picture 2: Missing track between the original launch and the loop.
Extensive foundation/queue work is being done under the track towards the back spike.
Great to finally see some new track! This thing is taking eons, but I'm glad Knott's is still pushing forward with it!
How else they gonna raise money to get it running? A bake sale?
That'll take a lot of boysenberry pies. Maybe they could go door-to-door?
https://s204.q4cdn.com/155295784/fi...nal-Pass-New-Gold-Benefits-2026-w-Capital.pdf
Knott’s Berry Farm— Buena Park, Ca.
o NEW in 2026: MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress launch coaster and Crafty’s Kitchen restaurant
https://ktla.com/news/theme-parks/johnny-rockets-to-become-craftys-kitchen-at-knotts-berry-farm/
Knott’s Berry Farm— Buena Park, Ca.
o NEW in 2026: MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress launch coaster and Crafty’s Kitchen restaurant
https://ktla.com/news/theme-parks/johnny-rockets-to-become-craftys-kitchen-at-knotts-berry-farm/
I was at the park today and saw no less than a dozen workers on site when I rode Jaguar just after lunch. All of the LSMs in front of the station are in and appear to be ready for (or in the process of) electrical hookup. Everything behind the station is dirt, which makes me wonder if they'll be installing some back there as well (the wider cutout goes about halfway to the rear spike). If nothing else, it confirms that the entire entrance and queue area are being built from scratch rather than reutilizing what used to be there.
I've been hearing whispers that July 4th is the target, and based on how things looked today I think that is definitely possible but without much margin for error. Do I think anyone should be looking into planning a trip yet? Absolutely not, especially if you're restricted to the summer season. But based on the work I've seen, based on what I've heard from multiple sources, and based on the park continuing to advertise the ride, I'd consider it surprising if we don't at least see testing within the next couple months.
I've been hearing whispers that July 4th is the target, and based on how things looked today I think that is definitely possible but without much margin for error. Do I think anyone should be looking into planning a trip yet? Absolutely not, especially if you're restricted to the summer season. But based on the work I've seen, based on what I've heard from multiple sources, and based on the park continuing to advertise the ride, I'd consider it surprising if we don't at least see testing within the next couple months.
