Xcelerator The Ride® is a launch coaster in the Boardwalk area of Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. If you’re planning a park visit, this guide covers where to find Xcelerator, its height requirement, and how to check park hours before you go.
- Location: Boardwalk area, Knott’s Berry Farm
- Minimum height: 52 inches
- Launch: 0 to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds
- Park hours: Depend on the date you select on Knott’s calendar
Where is Xcelerator inside Knott’s Berry Farm?
Xcelerator is in the Boardwalk area of Knott’s Berry Farm. Once you’re inside the park, use the park map to orient yourself around that area; the supplied attraction information does not give a route from the entrance or a walking time.
The station has a mid-20th-century theme, and the trains are styled as hot rods. If you’re planning to ride other coasters during your visit, you can also read about HangTime at Knott’s Berry Farm.
What should you know about Xcelerator’s ride requirements and layout?
Xcelerator has a minimum height requirement of 52 inches. Knott’s links to separate attraction accessibility information for the ride, but the specific accessibility requirements could not be verified from the available details.
The launch takes the train from 0 to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds. Knott’s lists the coaster’s height as 205 feet and its track length as 2,202 feet, and describes it rising before a 90-degree drop.
Xcelerator opened on June 22, 2002, and was manufactured by Intamin, according to Coasterpedia.
How do you check Xcelerator tickets, hours, and ride status?
Check Knott’s park calendar for the hours on the date you plan to visit; opening hours vary by selected date. The available information does not specify Xcelerator ticket prices or a live ride-status source, so don’t assume either from the park-hours calendar.
For current park information, check the official site before you go. Knott’s publishes the hours and calendar, directions, and parking information there.
How do you get from Fullerton to Knott’s Berry Farm?
Xcelerator is about a 7-minute drive from Fullerton Inn. The supplied route information also gives a 52-minute walk to the park, but does not specify a walking route to the ride itself.
Knott’s says guests arriving at the Buena Park Metrolink station can take OCTA buses along Beach Boulevard to the park gates. Its directions page also covers driving and parking, including the Grand Preferred Lot, which Knott’s identifies as the closest parking to the park. For more planning details, see this guide to visiting Knott’s Berry Farm from Fullerton Inn.
FAQs
Where is Xcelerator?
Xcelerator is in the Boardwalk area of Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.
How tall is the minimum height requirement?
Riders must be at least 52 inches tall. Check Knott’s accessibility information for any additional ride requirements.
How fast does Xcelerator launch?
The coaster launches from 0 to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds.
Where can you check Knott’s hours?
Use Knott’s park hours and calendar page. The listed hours depend on the date selected.