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    Pony Express

    3.2 (33 reviews)

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    Linh Y.

    My friend and I were at Knott's this past Sunday. She loves extreme rides. I'm a baby in a grown up body so I go for the tamer and more gentler rides LOL. We first attempted Ghostrider, but it was a no go due to its extreme nature... thank goodness we got out of the line before any damage could be done LOL. Now that my friend knows the level of thrill that I can handle, we moved forward with care... Here is Pony Express. It's not a little pony though, more like a stallion LOL. There was no straps whatsoever so how do we stay on the horse you ask. Well, they have a padded backing that is pressed against your back throughout the ride. Now that I look back, I don't think that's really safe... what if backing gets loose... they need to add that strap for extra protection! I mean they have a strap for a ride that's going itsy bitsy slow. Why wouldn't they have it for a ride that's going 33 miles per hour (just guessing speed). Anyway, ride wasn't that bad. The slow motion towards the top of ride was okay, but once the ride headed downswing, then the thrill began. All I can say is that I survived. Have fun!

    Rodney S.

    Wanna know what this reminds me of? The old Soapbox Racers ride from yesteryears. Attending Knott's Scary Farm, I tried my best to fit in as many mazes & rides I possibly could. Pony Express was one ride that I haven't been on. It seemed interesting enough. A coaster with seats shaped like horses, with riders leaning forward, clutching handlebars to mimic reins on a horse, and where back & leg supports lock into place to keep the riders secure. At a standstill, the coaster shoots off, going through various banked turns providing those lateral G's. The ride had good speed throughout the brief, though memorable, 36 seconds. Will it satisfy the adrenaline junkies? No. However, as a middle of the road ride, I find it quite enjoyable. So, if you're a scaredy cat or not into more intense amusement park rides, Pony Express is a nice wade from the shallow towards the deeper end of the excitement pool. I had an absolute blast riding it & will keep the Pony Express on my must ride list whenever I visit Knott's Berry/Scary Farm. Highly recommend!

    They usually run two trains!
    Rachel Macie H.

    One of my least favorite coasters out there as it could be so much more than what it is a 30 second launch coaster with unique horse style seats. Pony Express is usually on my skip list on any given day on the boysenberry farm as it's not worth the wait for something that really isn't all that enjoyable. Before today it's been a few years since I've ridden this coaster and after today I'm sure it might be just as long because there are better things to do in the park besides this little launch! Pony Express might not be that enjoyable for me but I'm sure a handful of kids like it because of it's slow speed and short track making it a great ride for all ages! The coaster car it self is a model of a horse that you sit on the back with a back restraint that comes up to push you forward as if your about to take off on a galloping horse. Basically it's a launch you turn around go back past the station get your picture taken then go through a wooden tunnel that goes over Bigfoot Rapids and then your done with all 30 seconds of it! Overall a fun ride for kids but kinda boring if your more into the other coasters in the park either way it's just one more thing to do on any given Knott's day!

    Sign's got a nice lil western flair to it! Me likey
    Eric S.

    HORSIN' AROUND Howdy partner! It's time to saddle up and ride one of the most unique roller coasters in the U.S. As the first Zamperla 'Motocoaster' installed in the western hemisphere, riders will be treated to an enjoyable - albeit brief - outing in the Ghost Town area of Knotts Berry Farm. The ride uses a flywheel cable launch to propel a train full of 16 riders from 0-38mph in a little under 3 seconds. The theme is intended to replicate the old timey Pony Express package delivery system. Station attendants wear cowboy hats to reinforce the idea that you're about to be traveling cross-country on horseback, and the platform looks like something you'd see in Dodge City circa 1869! However, this is one of the shortest full-circuit roller coasters I've ever ridden, which is a little disappointing given the ~45 minute wait. There's only 1,300ft of track and total ride duration of a mere 36 seconds! Not much in the way of airtime but a banked turn through a covered tunnel provides some nice lateral G's. The restraint system used on this launched attraction is one of the most innovative you'll ever see. In addition to ankle brackets that snap into place (like those found on B&M flying coasters) there's also a back brace that locks behind you. If I'm being honest, the sensation of being forced to lean forward during the ride is so refreshingly distinctive, it is 100% worth trying once. You truly do feel as if you're galloping along on a gallant steed, and that is well worth the potentially lengthy queue time. Fun fact: this is Tina Belcher's all-time favorite roller coaster (if you don't know who that is, obviously you're not DVRing Bob's Burgers, and shame on you). Eric S's KBF coaster ranking: 4th out of 8!

    Craig Y.

    Ok now this coaster was mind boggling when we got to the ride. I was like how the heck do you sit on this well it's like you are sitting on a horse literally then I was like how the heck do they strap you in if this is a coaster so then I think oh it's a slow type coaster wrong this sucker was quick as well all I have to say is it's an experience and a first time try I could go either way come back and ride this or not. I still thought this was a strange coaster lol

    Thomas M.

    As far as it goes over all a good ride. Just short that's all. The take off Is fun and the bank under the wood cover is fun if you sit on the side closer to the loading gate. But because the ride time I think is well under a minute it's not worth more than a ten minute wait.

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    This usually has very long wait time only for a 30 second ride and this ride also breaks down frequently

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    Fun short kid ride. Pretty fun and easy to ride but very very very short like this review. I'd go again.

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    Horrible Slow Service Awayls Breaks Down Fix that we were there for 1 Hour on the ride Because it shut down

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    This ride is actually too short and 1 out of 15 people actually brake their back. Ask the workers about this

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    Glowing cave in calico mine ride
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    Red, white and boom icee flavor is the best!
    Red, white and boom icee flavor is the best!
    Fun House Water Play Area: Water cannons, giant buckets & kid-approved Fun House is where smiles get bigger and everyone walks away soaked.
    Fun House Water Play Area: Water cannons, giant buckets & kid-approved Fun House is where smiles get bigger and everyone walks away soaked.
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    Soak city entrance: Where summer officially begins! From lazy rivers 2 heart-pounding slides, Soak City is your splash zone 2 fun.
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