Six Flags Great Adventure announces the world's tallest, fastest coaster

Talk about original names...I like it.

Can't wait for 2005. :)

Me either I'm super excited!

Well, good thing I didn't "Bank" on it not being a record breaker...;)

Yes, the bunny hill will be cool. Too bad they didn't mention the, oh, wait, nevermind.;)

Oh, and Moosh, it has a bunny hill, is that close enough to an overbank?;)

Now I can't wait till later in the day to see Keith's animation.

That is awesome, but Kingda what?????????? (in actuality im wondering if it translates into anything)

Well I'm glad I didn't go to bed yet!
This is some pretty amazing news. Here's hoping SFGAdv works out the kinks and turns this into an incredible experience.

Damn!

This coaster will arguably have the most forceful airtime hill (sorry I could not edit my earlier post).

It goes 128 mph 3.8 seconds, not 3. I thnk Dragster does around 3.8*** This post was edited by ace4242424 9/29/2004 12:45:02 AM ***

Ka is a god/diety worshipped by the Hindus. I have no idea what Kingda means. The "bunny hill" and acceleration (it IS 3.5 seconds, read the report) compared to Dragster will be very exciting, but this report doesn't tell one thing some enthusiasts will probably be complaining about tomorrow... :-\

+Danny, can't wait to see the animation*** This post was edited by +Danny 9/29/2004 12:49:44 AM ***

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/burgantech/2005.png

Animations and pics are out there, I found this one but would love to see more. My question is what do you think the price tag on a ride this big is? And how much is left for the rest of the SF Parks?

I can't wait to see what the trains look like. Is Keith doing the animation for SF?

This coaster sounds amazing, I cant believe something of this size will be at my home park, Its such a shock that the record has been broken this fast. It also sounds like GADV is planning on improving the park over the next few years.*** This post was edited by NYCoasterGuy 9/29/2004 1:35:09 AM ***

The animation is done (by K. MickeyV) and should be available after the Press Release this morning and the screenshot linked above is from the animation (notably not a hi-res shot).

+Danny

That pic makes Nitro look soooo small. Personally, I would prefer the ride to have a straight drop.

Wow... that's all, wow. I was a doubter, what can I say?

+Danny:

I'm kind of wondering about the restraints for this ride. Seems like there is a possibility of the Storm Runner-style of OTSRs.

Yeah I heard OSTRs also...and i expected...considering the mishap at SFNE...but then again...my guesses are usually wrong :-)

just an observation about that pic everyone is talkin about....if u look, u can see the turnaround from Rolling Thunder, and Medusa in the background.....however, to the left of Kingda Ka, u see Nitro......what should be to the left of the new coaster is the PARKING LOT, lol...not Nitro. Nitro is back behind where that "photo is taken"....still though, the coaster looks insane, and i cant wait to see animation!!!

cant believe this is in m college back yard:) i cant wait till next year!!

From the Star Ledger:

"The Kingda Ka is to be part of "The Golden Kingdom," an 11-acre, jungle-themed section of the park replete with tigers, monkeys and other animals."

Tiger Island, eh? Perhaps moving some of the monkeys from the Safari as well?