Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest curler coaster, might be among the many rides faraway from Six Flags Nice Journey to make method for a “multi-record-breaking launch coaster” that may open in 2026.
The curler coaster, which opened on the Jackson, New Jersey, theme park in 2005, was the tallest on the planet at 456 toes excessive. On the time it opened, it was additionally the quickest curler coaster. Nonetheless, that report has since been eclipsed.
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Further particulars about Kingda Ka’s alternative might be launched “next summer,” stated Bacica.
The brand new trip might be “a must-ride attraction sure to capture fans’ imaginations,” he added.
Kingda Ka, which took riders 456 toes within the air, might be demolished, stated Six Flags Nice Journey. (STAN HONDA/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
The announcement comes after a couple of month of hypothesis that the coaster’s days may very well be numbered. Quite a few curler coaster fanatics reported on YouTube and different social media platforms that there have been credible rumors that the trip can be shutting down.
In Thursday’s press launch, Six Flags Nice Journey additionally introduced that the Inexperienced Lantern curler coaster can be closing for the brand new 2026 trip, as would the Parachutes and the Tornado rides.
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Zumanjaro, a “drop tower” trip on Kingda Ka’s most important construction, may also be closing, Six Flags Nice Journey later confirmed.
Within the meantime, a brand new curler coaster, “The Flash,” which is “North America’s first super boomerang roller coaster,” will open in 2025, stated Bacica.
On social media, many followers appeared upset over how Six Flags Nice Journey dealt with the closure of Kingda Ka.
“Very excited for the new ride, but it’s really strange how they handled this. Why couldn’t they announce this during the season?? I would have booked a flight to ride it one more time,” stated one consumer on X, who added “And I know I’m not alone, they missed out on 2024 visitors.”
“Closing a ride of Kingda Ka’s stature without official notice, or chance for last rides, is simply unprecedented in the theme park world,” stated one other consumer on X. “As enthusiasts, you are right to feel angry, and you are right to feel disrespected.”
“I would have booked a flight to ride it one more time.”
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“Kingda Ka deserved better,” stated one other consumer on X, who added that it was “heartbreaking and insulting” that the record-setting curler coaster closed with out an announcement beforehand.
Various new rides might be coming to Six Flags’ parks within the coming yr, stated the corporate. (VALERIE MACON/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
Along with the announcement that Kingda Ka can be closing, Six Flags additionally revealed on Thursday a slew of additives coming to the chain’s theme parks.
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Six Flags will make investments greater than $2 billion within the coming years, stated a press launch from the corporate.
“The investments, which will total between $500 million and $525 million in both 2025 and 2026, will include new rides, attractions, themed areas, dining upgrades, and technology enhancements that are sure to deliver an unparalleled level of fun and excitement to guests of all ages,” the announcement stated.
