Xcelerator

Even the Fonz might lose his cool on this wild coaster. Themed around '50s hot rods (the ride is in the park's Boardwalk section), Xcelerator is nonetheless a child of the new millennium: When the hankie hits the ground, riders are hydraulically launched to 82 mph--in 2.3 seconds--straight into a 205-foot ascent. Then things get scary. After cresting the first hill, passengers plunge 90 degrees down and into a series of wild wave turns. Call (714) 220-5200 or go to Knott's Berry Farm.

Please keep in mind that phone numbers, addresses, and prices are subject to change. Updated July 2005.