The world’s tallest roller coaster will soon be a pile of rubble. Kingda Ka, the imposing coaster at Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, will be brought down by implosion in February, according to ...

If you’ve ever visited Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, chances are Kingda Ka was the ride you talked about long after leaving. Towering over the park at a staggering 456 feet, this steel ...

JACKSON, N.J. — If you were excited to hear news about a re-envisioned Kingda Ka rollercoaster making a debut in the future at Six Flags Great Adventure, you’re about to be disappointed. Many refused ...

Any hopes that Kingda Ka, once the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, might be repurposed into a newer coaster are gone after Six Flags Great Adventure filed permits this month to ...

Over the years, Kingda Ka faced more setbacks, including being struck by lightning in 2009. The lightning strike caused major damage to the ride, forcing it to shut down for three months.

Six Flags plans to demolish Kingda Ka, a ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey that was once the world's tallest roller coaster, according to a permit first spotted by Theme Park Insider.

At this point, it's no surprise to anyone that some big changes are coming to Great Adventure in Jackson over the next couple of months. Coasters like Kingda-Ka as well as other popular rides like the ...