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Kingda Ka, which was the word’s tallest rollercoaster, is now just a pile of rubble.
The famous rollercoaster was imploded Friday morning at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J.
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“We understand that saying goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate our guests’ passion,” Brian Bacica, the Six Flags Great Adventure president, said back in November, when the coaster’s terminal future was announced. “These changes are an important part of our growth and dedication to delivering exceptional new experiences.”
Kingda Ka is among several attractions being removed this off-season to make way for a “multi-record-breaking launch coaster” that will open in 2026, Great Adventure officials have said.
Further details are being kept close to the vest, though the park has announced more information will be released this upcoming summer.
As far as record-breaking rollercoasters go, Kingda Ka featured a top tower that measured 456 feet.
The word’s tallest and fastest (at the time) coaster opened in May 2005, lasting nearly two decades. For comparison purposes, the Great American Scream Machine opened to fanfare at the park in 1989 and operated until 2010. So the two-decade run is about where a typical, modern roller coaster should be.
The word’s fastest rollercoaster is currently the Formula Rossa in the U.A.E., with top speeds reaching 149 mph.
Top: Riders on Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure. (Credit: Six Flags Great Adventure)
