Fiesta Village

Part of Knott’s since 1969, Fiesta Village is themed to Mexican and Aztec cultures.  Fiesta Village is home to two major roller coasters, Montezooma's Revenge and the family-friendly Jaguar.  Fiesta Village is also home to numerous flat rides such as The Dragon Swing, La Revolucion, Wave Swinger and Hat Dance.  A classic Denzel Carousel is the crown jewel of the village.

Montezooma's Revenge opened at Knott's in 1978, and is arguably the most iconic roller coaster at Knott's.  This Anton Schwarzkopf-designed favorite is the only Shuttle Loop left in the United States and one of only three flywheel models left in the world!

Knott’s has maintained Montezooma’s Revenge very well over the years.  It’s a classic ride and a sentimental favorite. I hope it will stay in Knott’s roller coaster  line-up for years to come.

Jaguar transformed the look and feel of Fiesta Village when it opened in 1995. 

 
Younger reader won’t recognize the site of Jaguar’s station, but the Mayan temple replaced the teen dance club – Studio K.  Back in the 80’s, Studio K and Cloud 9 were the places to go on a Saturday night.  As time marched on and trends changed, Studio K began to attract a kind of crowd that Knott’s wasn’t interested in.  It quietly closed in the early 1990’s.

One of the most entertaining elements of Jaguar! is its length.  This is a long ride featuring two lift hills and a trip all the way out to the Log Ride and back. 

Jaguar whisks riders under Silver Bullet then ends with a gentle, but fun helix.

 
Knott's carousel is a classic Dentzel carousel.  The carousel has 52 animals and two chariots and is considered to be one of the finest examples of the "golden age" carousels still in operation.

It was originally located at Hershey Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania before it was brought to Knott's in 1955 by Walter Knott.

The Dragon Swing.

La Revolucion.

The Hat Dance is a classic Fiesta Village attraction.

As is the Wave Swinger.