On the Buena Park side of a Stanton stay, Xcelerator The Ride® is one of the launch coasters at Knott’s Berry Farm, known for its fast acceleration and steep drop. A room for your Knott’s Berry Farm visit gives you a place to stay for the trip.
- Location: the Boardwalk area of Knott’s Berry Farm.
- Launch: 0 to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds.
- Minimum rider height: 52 inches.
- Park address: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.
Where is Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm?
Xcelerator is in the Boardwalk area of Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park in Buena Park, California. Once inside, use the Boardwalk as your reference point when locating the ride. The park’s address is 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.
What is the Xcelerator ride like?
Knott’s Berry Farm describes Xcelerator as launching riders from 0 to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds, climbing to 205 feet, then descending at a 90-degree angle. The track runs 2,202 feet.
That profile gives you a clear sense of the ride’s defining features: a rapid launch, a tall ascent and a steep drop. If you’re comparing coasters at the park, Sierra Sidewinder’s ride guide covers another named attraction at Knott’s.
What are Xcelerator’s restrictions and accessibility details?
Riders must be at least 52 inches tall to ride Xcelerator. The park’s ride policies follow manufacturers’ guidelines and incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
For ride-specific accessibility questions, contact Guest Services, consult the Guest Accessibility Guide or speak with a park employee. The manufacturer also requires riders with prosthetic devices to provide documentation from the device manufacturer.
It must confirm that the prosthesis is designed to remain in place on a high-speed roller coaster exceeding a maximum of 120 mph and forces from -1 to 5 Gs, with a sufficient single-point safety factor.
How can you check Xcelerator’s status and plan admission?
Check Knott’s scheduled ride closures page for planned closures before you go. Closure information can change without notice, and rides not listed may also close occasionally. Park operating dates and hours can change too, so check the official site before you go.
Admission options include park tickets, season passes, group tickets for groups of 15 or more, and military tickets. Fast Lane is an all-day product for multiple attractions; Single Use Fast Lane covers one ride on one specific attraction and is date-specific.
Limited numbers of Single Use Fast Lane vouchers may be available through the park’s mobile app, depending on current wait-time conditions.
How do you get to Knott’s Berry Farm from Stanton?
From Chester Inn Motel, drive to Knott’s Berry Farm; the trip takes about 8 minutes by car. Once there, you can pair Xcelerator with another coaster in the park, such as GhostRider.
Standard parking costs $35 for autos and motorcycles, and $40 for buses and RVs; special-event parking prices may differ. Parking lots open approximately one hour before the theme park opens.
FAQs
What is the address of Knott’s Berry Farm?
The park’s address is 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.
Can you reach the park by public transit?
The Buena Park Metrolink station connects with OCTA buses that travel along Beach Boulevard to the park gates.
How much is parking at Knott’s Berry Farm?
Standard parking costs $35 for autos and motorcycles and $40 for buses and RVs. Special-event parking prices may differ.