World’s Tallest kingda ka Roller Coaster Closes for a New Thrill Ride!

Kingda Ka, the tallest roller coaster, just closed for good!

It's not in Florida or California, but New Jersey’s Six Flags.

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Kingda Ka thrilled riders with a 456-foot drop at 128 mph since 2005.

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After 20 years, Six Flags is replacing it with something even cooler.

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A new “record-breaking launch coaster” is coming in 2026.

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Six Flags promises even more thrills and excitement in the new ride.

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Details about this mystery coaster will be revealed next summer!

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Another ride, The Flash: Vertical Velocity, opens in 2025.

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Green Lantern, another popular ride, will also be retired.

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Six Flags invests over $1 billion to make its parks more amazing!

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