Two new rides were touted in Kingda Ka’s departure. The previously-announced The Flash: Vertical Velocity will open in 2025. The ride is a “super boomerang coaster,” and the first of its kind in North America, park officials said in their announcement.

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, confirmed the long-rumored closure of two of its roller coasters, including the iconic Kingda Ka. Kingda Ka was ranked as the world's "tallest and fastest coaster" and has delivered more than 12 million rides since 2005,

Six Flags Great Adventure announced Thursday that the Jackson Township, N.J. park will “retire” Kingda Ka, ending a nearly two-decade run for the world’s tallest roller coaster. Thrill-ride enthusiasts took to social media this weekend to mourn the rumored loss of Kingda Ka,