Xcelerator Ride

This coaster is my #4 of 65 Rollercoasters! It is the only coaster that gets me nervous everytime! The launch is super intense there is a moment where I couldn’t even breath but it is so worth it! And the view and airtime at the top is phenomenal! Highly recommend it!

Yes this ride is fast! At launching speed of 0 – 82 MPH in an easy 2.3 seconds and then with an immediate straight up twist, the Xcelerator is sure to knock your rocks off, but unfortunately it is a short lived ride at only just over a minute in duration.
That twin hydraulic catapult motor sure does a number on the G-​Forces your body will experience on this ride, especially open take off, but after the first drop, the rest is a blur and the next thing you know, the ride is over. I was like, «say what,» it’s over and after I stood in line for an hour. I wish the ride lasted at least two minutes. Don’t get me wrong, the rise was a blast, but I do not think I would stand for an hour next time for this one; perhaps a half an hour.
In the end, a quick burst of fun, for a minute of your life.

Fun fact: the initial burst of speak goes to 80 mph within 2 – 3 seconds.
Different and quite intimidating. The sheer height of the loop made me almost want to turn back and get out of line. There are separate lines for the front cart (longer wait) and the following carts (shorter wait). While exhilarating, I can’t imagine waiting in line here during the summer since it would be way too hot and there’s no shade while waiting in line. There’s a vending machine with drinks strategically placed to the side of the line.
Also, I agree with Unilocaler Chuck K. in that the entrance is unnecessarily difficult to find (between the Johnny Rockets and restrooms).
I’ll stick with Montezooma’s Revenge, which has a similar concept, a faster turnover, and is an old time favorite.

I promise you that you will experience agonizing pain if you line up in the «first cart only line.» Don’t do it unless you reeeeealllyyyyy want to sit in the front cart and have extra time to spare!
Anyways, after an hour and 40 minute wait, we got to sit in the very front which was super scary, yet AWESOME! My boyfriend said that my screams sounded like I was dying!
The roller coaster starts with launching you FAST! After being buckled in, watch the light pole located towards the front on the right side if you want to know when you’ll be flung forward.
The ride is a quick 26 seconds, but there’s a pretty steep drop and you’re supposedly going 80+ MPH. so if you’re into that, it’s totally worth it!
FYI: No attraction at Knott’s allows cameras, camera phones or even GoPros that are attached to your body =[

The big rush is the «petal to the metal» acceleration at the beginning, but what else would you expect from a ride called Xcellerator? The «weightless» feeling on the 1^st big drop was an unexpected surprise. Finding the entrance to this ride is a challenge and is a real stupid design, it is hidden between a bathroom and Johnny rockets. Not even close to the big Xcellerator sign.