CanobieFan
Strata Poster
Ah, yes, a fantastic opportunity to ride a floorless roller coaster at the park that's still home to the original floorless roller coaster.
Rumour of Kingda Ka's removal
- Thread starter JoshC.
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owenstreet7
Mega Poster
I literally forgot there's a floorless coaster at Great Adventure already, my oversight
At another park, yes - at Great Adventure, unless they do what Merlin do at some of their parks and install two rides of the same model in different parts of the park, no
Steely Dan
Mega Poster
The smartest move might be to floorless-convert Green Lantern, and then also convert Medusa to a surf coaster, so as to avoid the whole "two floorless coasters at one park" problem.
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TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Coaster Studios, you don't say...
The Kumba rumor began with claims that it was only on one train when they were indeed running multiple at that time. In terms of the Ride of Steel bull**** they spread a bunch of extremely obvious misinformation about the train situation as well.
Face it. Your. Friendly. Neighborhood. Influencers. Are. Not. Insiders!
Now something is definitely going on with Ka, especially with the markers. Yes there are people directly within the corporate structure that seem to think it's going (I leaned into the possibility here), and there's people who claim that its maintenance crew is being moved elsewhere and some upgrades are in the cooker. It might even go down for awhile. But I also know staff at Six Flags who are under NDA and would be investigated if certain tidbits about attractions ever got out, so hard to imagine that those in the know would just speak so freely to enthusiasts.
The Kumba rumor began with claims that it was only on one train when they were indeed running multiple at that time. In terms of the Ride of Steel bull**** they spread a bunch of extremely obvious misinformation about the train situation as well.
Face it. Your. Friendly. Neighborhood. Influencers. Are. Not. Insiders!
Now something is definitely going on with Ka, especially with the markers. Yes there are people directly within the corporate structure that seem to think it's going (I leaned into the possibility here), and there's people who claim that its maintenance crew is being moved elsewhere and some upgrades are in the cooker. It might even go down for awhile. But I also know staff at Six Flags who are under NDA and would be investigated if certain tidbits about attractions ever got out, so hard to imagine that those in the know would just speak so freely to enthusiasts.
Rollercoaster David
Mega Poster
I'm going to start a rumour that they're selling the launch cable to Ferrari world Abu Dhabi
JoshC.
Strata Poster
I think this is the most accurate, sensible and valid piece of information we'll get on the situation for the foreseeable future.
If I may do an Ultimate Coaster-style response throw back for the older CFers in the room:
Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks who would gladly raise their hand for a large footprint B&M. (e.g., Worlds of Fun, Valleyfair, SFStL, La Ronde, Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island, etc.)
It's undeniable the amount of things that could be done between the adjoining Green Lantern and KK plots (and Golden Kingdom zoo area); but I still expect there to be some holdout to see if a KK 2.0 could be doable.
Yes, Kingda Ka being removed would be because of new site prep needed for a new attraction.
Not as much as you'd think - relocations typically hover ~$4-6M depending on size and scale, which is still at least half the going rate for new coaster installations of similar size ($12-$15M). Let's not forget Green Lantern itself is a relocation, done on the same merit.
You say that, but I would gladly bet there are many second and third-tier
It's undeniable the amount of things that could be done between the adjoining Green Lantern and KK plots (and Golden Kingdom zoo area); but I still expect there to be some holdout to see if a KK 2.0 could be doable.
JustLarry
Roller Poster
The only theory I can come up with on why they would actually close Ka quietly is maybe they would redo it. Switch out the hydraulic launch for magnetic, and then extend the layout into where a Green Lantern is, which is the reason for GL's removal/ relocation. Thus extending the life of Kingda Ka under a new launch system, not losing a major crowd pleasing coaster, not losing the Kilimanjaro drop towers and then freeing up extra space to add an additional attraction down the line in what's left Green Lantern plot. And Maybe this is why it's happening all so fast because of the TT2 issues and maybe it could be Intamin because of how the other didn't work out? Eeeeh just a fun theory I had.
dixhuit
Roller Poster
So another swing launch ? Meh sadly.
With all due respect, in what world would TT2 not opening as intended due to unforeseen issues caused by the conversion make CF shutdown KK faster and without any announcement?
ViperGTS500
Roller Poster
Since it looks like some kind of decision has been made (with all the markers), does this mean we can at least rule Zamperla out?
How so?
ViperGTS500
Roller Poster
TTD still isn't fixed..
Because, Zamperla doesn't use survey markers?
Sorry guys, please don't jump too far on survey markers; they can literally be anything but coaster work, such as repaving concrete or digging for new landscaping. Wait for more confirmation and tell before you call your shot.
ViperGTS500
Roller Poster
Because they wouldn't try with Zamperla already since they havent fixed TTD2.
Squrmyweesl
Roller Poster
I'm thinking of trying to get there this week/weekend, just in case... Ka's demise would leave a big hole in my bucket list!
But, it's 3500 miles away. Can't decide if that's dedication or insanity (esp. as nothing is confirmed. Got a bad feeling though)
But, it's 3500 miles away. Can't decide if that's dedication or insanity (esp. as nothing is confirmed. Got a bad feeling though)
I'm seriously debating on flying up there myself next weekend. 1500 miles for me. I kept saying there's just no way they close it forever and not say anything??? But the rumors keep piling. I'm definitely spooked, I've been wanting to go since 2005 but have never had the chance, don't want to risk it and regret it.
Well, on the contrary if anything Zamperla would be the favorite to convert KK, if there was a conversion planned, as they should by now have the best understanding of what needs to done.
Squrmyweesl
Roller Poster
If you've known of it for 19 years but haven't got there then maybe you're just not that into it?
My excuse is that I only started riding coasters properly this year. I think I became vaguely aware of KK during the pandemic but just assumed I would never have the guts to ride anything like that. Was planning on adding it to a US coaster tour next year, but so much for that...