BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm will temporarily shut down its landmark roller coaster, the Montezooma’s Revenge, on Feb. 7 for major renovations until 2023.
While it is unknown what kind of “major” changes will occur, fans have pleaded for the ride’s historical appeal to be preserved.
“Please don’t change it too much,” Nick Landeros responded on Facebook. “It’s a classic thrill just as it is.”
Some prospective visitors from out of state were devastated to hear the beloved ride was closing right before their planned visit to the theme park.
“Noooo!” Mandie Garcia wrote on Facebook. “We are visiting from Colorado over Presidents Day weekend. Super sad I won’t get to ride.”
The announcement of the closure occurs shortly before SeaWorld Entertainment offered to purchase Cedar Fair—Knott’s Berry Farm’s owner—for $3.4 billion, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 1.
Cedar Fair confirmed the “unsolicited” offer on Feb. 1—stating its board of directors will “carefully review and consider the proposal to determine the course of action” that is the best for the company and its investors.