A legendary New Jersey roller coaster has taken its final ride to make way for new record-breaking thrill rides over the next couple of years.

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Six Flags shocks fans by retiring Kingda Ka. What’s replacing the world’s tallest roller coaster

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is retiring Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster, and replacing it with a multi-record-breaking launch coaster set to debut in 2026. The park is also introducing North America's first super boomerang coaster, THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, in 2025.

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Six Flags Great Adventure confirmed the long-rumored closure of two of its roller coasters, including the iconic Kingda Ka.

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Six Flags Great Adventure retiring 2 coasters, including Kingda Ka; announces pair of new coasters

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Six Flags shuts down 'Kingda Ka,' other thrill rides ahead of new coaster launches

The world's 'tallest and fastest roller coaster' has officially been retired. Kingda Ka which delivered more than 12 million thrill rides since 2005, has officially closed for good. The roller coaster which is a worldwide fan favorite was famous for reaching 128 miles per hour speeds with a drop of 456 feet. 
Getty Images Getty Images  “We understand that saying goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate ourguests' passion. The…

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Six Flags is saying goodbye to Kingda Ka and hello to two new coasters

Multi-Record-Breaking Launch Coaster Slated for 2026 on the Heels of New 2025 Super Boomerang Coaster JACKSON, NJ (OCEAN)--In a recent news release, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, announced a more than $1 billion investment its theme parks over the next two years. Six Flags Great Adventure will launch THE FLASH™:…

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Kingda Ka and Green Lantern to be Retired Making Way for Major Investment in Six Flags Great Adventure with New Coasters

Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster, will be among the rides removed from Six Flags Great Adventure to make way for a “multi-record-breaking launch coaster” that will open in 2026. The roller coaster, which opened at the Jackson, New Jersey, theme park in 2005, was the tallest in the world at 456 feet high. At the time it opened, it was also the fastest roller coaster. However, that record has since been eclipsed.  “We understand that …

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Six Flags shuts down Kingda Ka roller coaster as fans sound off: 'Heartbreaking and insulting'

Kingda Ka, once billed as the world’s “tallest and fastest” rollercoaster, is among several rides being retired to make room for new attractions at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. The Green Lantern rollercoaster, The Twister, Parachutes and the Sky Way are also slated to for demolition, NJ.com reported. Confirmation of the coaster closures on Thursday follows rumors and speculation began swirling on social media earlier this week. “We u…

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Six Flags shuts down Kingda Ka roller coaster as fans sound off: ‘Heartbreaking and insulting’

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Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster, other rides, to be demoed in New Jersey

Six Flags Great Adventure today clarified future plans for its popular Jackson Township amusement park, with two new coasters coming (2025,2026) and the removal of several long-term rides including the globally known and respected Kingda Ka launch coaster, as well as the Green Lantern coaster. For 2025, The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is set to …

Six Flags shuts down 'Kingda Ka,' other thrill rides ahead of new coaster launches

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