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Pony Express, Steel roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California

Pony Express is a steel roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm with motorcycle-style seats lined up along the track. It climbs to about 44 feet and takes riders on a quick, twisting route that lasts about 36 seconds.

This coaster opened in 2008 as the first Zamperla motocoaster built in the United States. The arrival of this ride marked a turning point in how the park added new attractions and brought fresh technology to the site.

The ride references the historic mail couriers who traveled on horseback across America in the 1800s. The horse-shaped seating lets visitors imagine what those long journeys felt like, just much faster.

Riders need to be at least 48 inches (122 centimeters) tall to board. The short duration makes it easy to fit into your day without long waits between other activities.

The ride uses a flywheel launch system that pushes you to full speed in just a few seconds. This type of rapid acceleration was relatively new for American parks when the ride opened.

Location: California

Website: https://knotts.com/play/rides/pony-express

GPS coordinates: 33.84290,-118.00100

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00

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