Friday, a record mountain was demolished in a park of six flags in New Jersey, marking the end of an exciting chapter History of the amusement park.
THE Kingda Ka The Six Flags Great Adventure roller coaster was destroyed by demolition teams early Friday morning, three months after the officials announced the closure of the journey in November.
Aerial images of the scene show that the steel beams of the roller coasters collapse, creating clouds of smoke near one of the parking lots of the park. The journey opened in 2005.
Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom, a fall tower attached to Kingda Ka, was also destroyed during the demolition. It opened in 2014 and was closed the same day as the emblematic 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 rides in Jackson, New Jersey, themed parkFacing the highest roller coaster in the world. Benefiting from a maximum height of 456 feet, the roller coaster kept its world record until the closure in November.
The Ringda Ka Ride began by surge the runners from 1 to 128 mi / h in just 3.5 seconds, making it the fastest roller coaster in North America. After the passengers fired on the track at a 90-degree angle, Kingda Ka offered a drop of 418 feet, also marking the longest drop in all roller coasters in the United States
The managers of six flags said that the closure of Kingda Ka was intended to make room for a “multi-Record launch coaster” which would open in 2026, although the details of its successor are limited.
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Kingda Ka was active for almost 20 years before closing last November. (Fox 29 Philadelphia)
“We understand what to say goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate the passion for our guests,” said the president of Six Flags Great Adventure, Brian Bacica, in a press release obtained by Fox News Digital. “These changes are an important part of our growth and our dedication to offering new exceptional experiences.”
The construction of a replacement for Kingda Ka was part of an investment of $ 2 billion of six flags, announced the company, which will take place this year and next year.
“Investments, which will total between $ 500 and $ 525 million in 2025 and 2026, will include new rides, attractions, Themed areasUpgrading restaurants and technological improvements that will be sure to provide an unprecedented level of pleasure and excitation to customers of all ages, “said the ad.
The runners pass on a second hill after climbing and descended the main roller coaster “Kingda Ka” mountain tower at the Six Flags amusement park in Jackson, NJ, the Cabor is the highest like the largest at 456 feet and the fastest at 128 mph on earth. (Stan Honda / AFP via Getty Images)
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Sophia Compton, Ashlyn Messier of Fox News Digital, contributed to this report.
