A record -breaking roller coaster was demolished on Friday in a Six Flags Park in New Jersey, which marked the end of an exciting chapter History of amusement park.
The Kinga Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure was destroyed early on Friday morning by demolition teams, three months after officials had announced the closure of the ride in November.
Air images of the scene show the steel beams of the roller coaster that collapse, causing clouds of smoke in the vicinity of the parking spaces of the park. The ride was opened in 2005.
Zumanjaro: Drop van Doom, a drop tower attached to Kingda Ka, was also destroyed during the demolition. It was opened in 2014 and was closed on the same day as the iconic roller coaster.
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Kingda Ka, formerly the highest and fastest roller coaster in the world, was destroyed on Friday at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ (Fox 29 Philadelphia)
Kingda Ka was one of the most famous journeys in the Jackson, New Jersey, theme parkKlokt as the highest roller coaster in the world. With a maximum height of 456 feet, the roller coaster held its world record until closing in November.
The Kingda Ka ride started by swinging riders from 1 to 128 km / h in just 3.5 seconds, making it the fastest roller coaster in North -America. After passengers had shot the track at a 90 -degree angle, Kingda Ka offered a drop of 418 feet, which also marked the longest drop of each roller coaster in the US.
Six Flags officials said that the closure of Kingda Ka was intended to make way for a “multi-record-breaking launch backwork” that would open in 2026, although details about its successor are limited.
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Kingda Ka was in operation for almost 20 years before he was closed last November. (Fox 29 Philadelphia)
“We understand that saying goodbye to beloved journeys can be difficult, and we appreciate the passion of our guests,” said Six Flags Great Adventure President Brian Bacica in a press release obtained by Fox News Digital. “These changes are an important part of our growth and dedication to delivering exceptional new experiences.”
The construction of a replacement for Kingda Ka was part of an investment of $ 2 billion by six flags, the company announced that will be rolled out this year and the next one.
“The investments, which will amount to a total of $ 500 million and $ 525 million in both 2025 and 2026, include new journeys, attractions, Theme areasDining upgrades and technological improvements that will certainly offer an unparalleled level of pleasure and excitement to guests of all ages, “said the announcement.
Riders go over a second hill after climbing and descending the main tower of the “Kingda Ka” roller coaster in Six Flags Aamusement Park in Jackson, NJ The roller coaster is invoiced as the highest at 456 feet and fastest on 128 MPH on earth. (Stan Honda/AFP via Getty images)
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FOX News Digital reached Six Flags Great Adventure for extra comments.
Sophia Compton from Fox News Digital, Ashlyn Messier and Christine Rousselle have contributed to this report.
