Rumors have been swirling about the fate of one of the world’s most iconic roller coasters. Now we have the official word on what is happening, and you aren’t going to like it.
Kingda Ka
Love it or hate it, one thing is for certain. Kingda Ka is an iconic roller coaster. Kingda Ka has been open for nearly 20 years. In its time, it has thrilled over 12 million riders.
The coaster located in Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey was once the World’s fastest and tallest roller coaster, and the height record still stands. It launched riders to speeds of up to 128 miles per hour and climbed to a peak height of 456 feet.
Recently, the internet has been swirling with rumors that Kingda Ka’s reign is coming to an end. Countless coaster enthusiasts and influencers flocked to Six Flags Great Adventure to catch one last ride on the giant coaster before the park closed for the season because they were certain that it’s final days were coming. But some held out hope that Kingda Ka wasn’t going anywhere.
It’s Official
Today, Six Flags confirmed those rumors. Kingda Ka is closed forever.
Not only will Kingda Ka close, but several other attractions are going down with it. The Twister, Parachutes, and The Sky Way are all being removed as well. The Green Lantern roller coaster is also closing.
It is a sad day for the fans.
What’s Coming Next
There are plans to replace Kingda Ka and the other attractions with something new. Six Flags Great Adventure has promised to unveil a record-breaking launch coaster. Park President calls what’s coming “a must-ride attraction sure to capture fans’ imaginations.”
Kingda Ka is closing, but good things are on the horizon.
Will you miss Kingda Ka? Let us know. And be sure to share the news with the coaster fans in your life.
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