We’re happy and honored to be part of the 2018 Knott’s Berry Farm #BerryBloggers program. This blog post is part of our partnership with Knott’s Berry Farm.
When you go to an amusement park do you head for the fastest, wildest, thrillingest (is that a word?) ride? Are you anxious to experience the ride that will take your breath away, but leave you wanting for more?
Well, Knott’s has got a ride for you!
After much excitement and anticipation, Knotts HangTime dive coaster has made it’s big debut. And we’re talking BIG debut! It’s a roller coaster like no other in the area!
Knott’s Berry Farm really knows how to throw a wild beach party. (Think Beach Blanket Beagle!) After all, HangTime is all about catching the perfect wave.
You don’t have to be a surfer to catch that perfect barrel wave. HangTime will take you there and beyond. Like going straight into an ariel! All while going up to a speed of 57 mph. Yikes!
HangTime is the first ever dive coaster in California and it towers 150 feet over Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boardwalk area. After going through a beach themed queue, riders board a 16 seater train,(4 rows with 4 seat across), where everyone is secured into their own individual seat. One of the outstanding features of HangTime is nothing is restraining your upper body. Just like surfing the big wave! Riders wear a red lap belt with a blue lap bar that moves forward toward you, securing you for the ride of your life! Like in 2,189 feet of steel track and five gravity-defying inversions. Cowabunga, dude!
Riders will ascend 15 stories straight up a vertical lift-hill. At the top the train STOPS. Being suspended at the crest for several seconds gives the illusion of a disappearing track. Then it’s DOWN an inverted drop! Wow!
“Oh, and that inversion? There are one, two, three, four, FIVE of them!
HangTime continues with a negative g-force stall loop, which gives riders the sensation of floating … in the air … above the wave!
And you don’t want to miss the opportunity to ride HangTime at night. I mean … look how pretty it is! And that brightly colored chase lighting accompanies the train as it travels along the track. How cool is that?
So, are you game? Are you brave enough to get your thrills on while riding Knott’s HangTime?
David says: If you love fast coasters, then HangTime is for you! Upside down and all around. And what a dive!
Cathi says: I love the beach theme of HangTime. The music and the decor takes me back to the beach days of my youth. And look how pretty HangTime is!
Mindi says: I love it fast and fun! HangTime is all that and more!
Kennedy says: I love HangTime! I sat in the front row with my mom and grandpa. I was so scared when the HangTime train went straight up. I was even more scared when it stopped at the top and I couldn’t see the track. I thought we were going to fall! I can’t wait to go again!
~ The Nitty Gritty
Who: David, Cathi, Mindi and Kennedy
Where: Knott’s Berry Farm
Why: Knott’s HangTime Preview Party
When: May 17, 2018
Address: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: 714.220.5200
Website: Knott’s Berry Farm
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Liz Mays says
Oh I definitely have to ride this one. How cool! It sounds fun and it looks so pretty at night.
Amy says
That coaster looks so scary!! I am a baby with coasters, but my husband and my kids LOVE them! They’d love this.
Sherry says
OMG! I don’t think I’m brave enough to go on that ride. The vertical assent alone. My daughter would love it though.
Cyn Gagen says
Oh. My. Gosh. Yes please! I adore coasters like this and I would love to ride it. I’ve never been to Knotts so I guess a visit is well overdue.
Anne Marie says
My goodness, I could never do this coaster!! But I have some crazy friends who would flip for it. My hats off to you!
krystal says
I have always wanted to go – definitely a lot of options for all ages here. So many rides!
Claudia Krusch says
I don’t think I’m brave enough, but son and hubby love coasters! We often go to parks like this one!
Rachel says
I would have loved a ride like this in the past. Now I get such horrible vertigo I can’t imagine it. Bummer!
Nichole Arnold says
I am way too chicken for a ride like this. I really want to visit Knott’s Berry Farm though!
Connie says
My goodness Knott’s Berry Farm has changed since I was a kid. Those coasters look fantastic!
Dawn Lopez says
I am a huge fan of roller coasters! I will definitely be checking out the HangTime coaster at night.
Allison Cooper says
This looks like such a blast! My son is such a dare devil and would love this coaster!
Scott says
We lived in LA for well over a decade and never made it to Knotts. Now I wish we had since I have no idea if we’ll ever be back!