Supreme Scream

Supreme Scream
Supreme Scream is a vertical drop tower ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. The attraction is in the Boardwalk area of the park. The attraction opened on July 3, 1998, and replaced the XK-1 swing ride.

Ride history
In 1990, the XK-1 swing ride opened on the ride's spot. In 1997, the ride closed to make way for Supreme Scream. Over a course of a year, the attraction was built and opened in early July 1998.

Ride synopsis
The ride consists of three towers 312 feet tall. They are connected by a 60-foot building with Knott's on it. Several guests are boarded and lifted 252ft into the air, more than 2/3 of the tower. Then, the ride pauses for a minute. Shortly after, the vehicle falls 252ft at 40mph before finally finishing the ride.

Records
When opened in 1998, the towers were the tallest and surpassed Cedar Point's Power Tower to hold the record until 2000. The ride also holds the record for the tallest ride at Knott's.