Can You Survive the Buena Park Coaster Challenge?

Located in SoCal, Knott’s Berry Farm is California’s first theme park and is known for its corkscrew coasters, live entertainment, seasonal treats, and most of all—its thrill rides. Backed by KTLA votes, fans made it clear: four Knott’s coasters rank among the most intense in all of SoCal. With over 12 rides across different thrill levels, this challenge dares you to climb from beginner to legend.

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Level: Baby Coaster Club

1. Snoopy’s Tenderpaw Twister Coaster — A Camp Snoopy classic where pint-sized thrills make it the perfect first step

2. Coast Rider — Reaches speeds over 35 mph with a 52-foot lift and drops

3. Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair — an interactive 4D adventure ride with playful storytelling and immersive scenes.

Level: Scream Team Squad

4. Pony Express — A Wild West launch coaster that sends riders racing through Ghost Town at 38 mph

5. Jaguar — A family thrill coaster featuring 2,600 feet of track filled with drops and curves

6. Sierra Sidewinder — A spinning coaster that twists riders through unpredictable turns at speeds up to 37 mph

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Level: Certified Coaster Crew

7. GhostRider — The longest, tallest, and fastest wooden coaster on the West Coast, delivering over 50 seconds of airtime

8. Xcelerator — Launches riders from 0 to 80 mph in just 2.3 seconds

9. HangTime — California’s first dive coaster, featuring a dramatic pause before a drop past 50 mph

10. Silver Bullet — An inverted coaster with multiple upside-down inversions, reaching speeds over 50 mph and a 105-foot high loop

11. MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress — Recently reopened, this reimagined Knott’s favorite features high-speed launches and immersive effects throughout the ride

12. Supreme Scream — A 252-foot tower that drops you straight down from the sky for the ultimate test of nerves

Capture the Challenge & Share Your Victory

Prove you survived with the FunPix Photo Pass, featuring unlimited digital downloads of select ride photos and professional shots throughout the park. Capture every launch, drop, and victory—then tag your moments for a chance to be featured: @VisitBuenaPark

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Overnight Legend

Turn your challenge into a full SoCal getaway. After conquering all 10 coasters, wind down with a stay at nearby Buena Park hotels offering spacious suites, free hot breakfast, and shuttle service to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. Many properties also feature outdoor oasis amenities like rooftop pools, splash pads, and whirlpools.

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