Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, has been retired along with the Green Lantern roller coaster. Six Flags Great adventure makes room for two new roller coasters at the New Jersey theme park.
After rumors circulated on social media and news reports this week, Six Flags announced its plans in a press release on Thursday. Parent company Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said it will remove Kingda Ka, along with The Twister and Parachutes attractions, to make room for a new “multi-record-breaking launch roller coaster” set to debut at Great Adventure in 2026.
More details about that ride will follow. But in the release, park president Brian Bacica called the unnamed new roller coaster “a must-ride attraction that is sure to capture the imagination of fans.”
The park will also debut the highly anticipated The Flash: Vertical Velocity roller coaster in 2025, the world’s first super boomerang roller coaster.
Kingda Ka offers a great vantage point for viewing the skylines of both Philadelphia and New York, with a peak height of 430 feet (over 40 stories). The ride sends passengers to the top before taking a sharp 450-foot drop through a 270-degree spiral.
Kingda Ka has carried more than 12 million passengers since it opened in 2005, Six Flags said.
The park is also removing The Sky Way, an elevated cable car that travels through the park. It opened in 1974.
“We understand that saying goodbye to beloved attractions can be difficult, and we appreciate the passion of our guests. These changes are an important part of our growth and commitment to delivering exceptional new experiences. We look forward to sharing more details next summer to share,” Bacica said.
