Kingda Ka (English Wikipedia)

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goldenticketawards.com

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greatadventurehistory.com

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nbcnewyork.com

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newspapers.com

Berland, Evan (September 29, 2004). "World's tallest, fastest coaster in the works at Great Adventure". The Courier-News. pp. 1, 7. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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Sapia, Joseph (March 22, 2005). "Wild ride ahead: Great Adventure opens on Friday". Asbury Park Press. p. 23. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Kingda Ka coaster opening delayed". Asbury Park Press. April 19, 2005. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
Santana, Rebecca (May 20, 2005). "Dream Scream: Kingda Ka gives riders a thrill". The Courier-News. The Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
Porio, Matt (May 20, 2005). "Kingda Ka roars into life". Asbury Park Press. pp. 3, 6. Archived from the original on September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Sapia, Joseph (March 26, 2005). "Coaster enthusiasts zoom to park". Asbury Park Press. pp. 13, 14. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Santana, Rebecca (June 17, 2006). "Kingda Ka coaster hard to tame". The Courier-News. p. 3. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

nj.com

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"Great Adventure's 'Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom' ride opens after numerous delays". NJ.com. July 4, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
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nzherald.co.nz

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pausethemoment.com

"Road trip to SFGAd". 2011. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2012.

philly.com

"Bird slams into boy's face on Six Flags roller coaster". 2012. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2012.

prnewswire.com

"Six Flags Makes History as it Completes the Tallest, Fastest Roller Coaster on Earth's 45-story Tower". January 14, 2005. Archived from the original on March 10, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2008.

rcdb.com

"Six Flags Great Adventure will launch the tallest, fastest roller coaster on earth". September 29, 2004. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2007.
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rideaccidents.com

"2005 incident". Rideaccidents.com. 2005. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2012.

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"SDL Portal". Retrieved December 23, 2024. DEMO OF KINGDA KA/ ZUMANJARO RIDE

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"Kingda Ka to be Imploded in February as Park Clears Path for Future at Great Adventure". www.shorenewsnetwork.com. December 26, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

sixflags.com

"Kingda Ka - Six Flags Great Adventure". Six Flags. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.

content.sixflags.com

"New for 2014". August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.

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"Opening weekend at SFGAd". 2012. Archived from the original on June 8, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.

sliverofstonemagazine.com

Richardson, Rachel (April 2018). "Not Yelling, But Screaming". Sliver of Stone. Archived from the original on May 31, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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"Stakotra". Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2014.

thecoastercritic.com

"Kingda Ka vs. Top Thrill Dragster". July 18, 2007. Archived from the original on November 22, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2012.

theday.com

Koster, Rick (September 4, 2011). "Trainer sees the softer side of tigers". The Day. Archived from the original on May 30, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

themeparkinsider.com

"Six Flags files permit to 'alter' its record-setting coaster". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved December 23, 2024.

thrillnetwork.com

"Kingda Ka: The Media Event". October 12, 2004. Archived from the original on March 14, 2008. Retrieved September 1, 2007.

web.archive.org

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"Kingda Ka: The Media Event". October 12, 2004. Archived from the original on March 14, 2008. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
Berland, Evan (September 29, 2004). "World's tallest, fastest coaster in the works at Great Adventure". The Courier-News. pp. 1, 7. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Six Flags Great Adventure will launch the tallest, fastest roller coaster on earth". September 29, 2004. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2007.
"Kingda Ka". 2009. Archived from the original on September 28, 2017.
"Six Flags Makes History as it Completes the Tallest, Fastest Roller Coaster on Earth's 45-story Tower". January 14, 2005. Archived from the original on March 10, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2008.
Sapia, Joseph (January 15, 2005). "All you will hear is wind and screaming". Daily Record. p. 14. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Sapia, Joseph (March 22, 2005). "Wild ride ahead: Great Adventure opens on Friday". Asbury Park Press. p. 23. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Kingda Ka coaster opening delayed". Asbury Park Press. April 19, 2005. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
Santana, Rebecca (May 20, 2005). "Dream Scream: Kingda Ka gives riders a thrill". The Courier-News. The Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
Porio, Matt (May 20, 2005). "Kingda Ka roars into life". Asbury Park Press. pp. 3, 6. Archived from the original on September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Sapia, Joseph (March 26, 2005). "Coaster enthusiasts zoom to park". Asbury Park Press. pp. 13, 14. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
Santana, Rebecca (June 17, 2006). "Kingda Ka coaster hard to tame". The Courier-News. p. 3. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"Kingda Ka vs. Top Thrill Dragster". July 18, 2007. Archived from the original on November 22, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
"Stakotra". Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
"Intamin". Martin & Vleminckx. Archived from the original on November 25, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
"Record breaking roller coasters". 2009. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
"New for 2014". August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
"Great Adventure's 'Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom' ride opens after numerous delays". NJ.com. July 4, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
"10 Highest roller coasters on Earth". 2010. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
"Coaster Grotto Review". Coastergrotto. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
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"Extra row on train". amusementpics.com. 2005. Archived from the original on February 19, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
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"Station music". Scipiomask. 2010. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
"Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari Jackson New Jersey Theme Park". Archived from the original on August 14, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
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"2005 incident". Rideaccidents.com. 2005. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
"England: Roller coaster the ultimate terror ride". The New Zealand Herald. April 10, 2010. Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
"Kingda Ka has reopened". Coaster101.com. August 21, 2009. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
"Road trip to SFGAd". 2011. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
"Opening weekend at SFGAd". 2012. Archived from the original on June 8, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
"Bird slams into boy's face on Six Flags roller coaster". 2012. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
Walsh, Jim (May 29, 2019). "Doctor sues Six Flags Great Adventure over Kingda Ka roller coaster ride". The Courier-Post. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
Gray, Matt (May 30, 2019). "Doctor's lawsuit says 'excruciating' ride on Six Flags' Kingda Ka rollercoaster left him with lifelong injuries". nj. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
"Fabricant v. Intamin Amusement Rides Int. Corp. Est., Civ. No. 19-12900". Casetext Search + Citator. January 21, 2020. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
"Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 26–27B. September 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.
"Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 26–27B. September 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.
"Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 11 (6.2): 36–37. September 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.
"Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 12 (6.2): 36–37. September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.
"Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 13 (6.2): 32–33. September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.
"Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 14 (6.2): 34–35. September 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.
"Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 15 (6.2): 38–39. September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.
"2013 Top 50 steel Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 17 (6.2): 34–35. September 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013.

wegoplaces.com

"Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari Jackson New Jersey Theme Park". Archived from the original on August 14, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2012.

wikipedia.org

en.wikipedia.org

As of January 2025^[update], the ride is currently in the process of being demolished, though the main structure still stands.

youtube.com

"Kingda Ka Front View Six Flags Great Adventure". youtube.com. TheCoasterViews. July 23, 2010. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
"Kingda Ka POV". YouTube. 2010. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
"Station music". Scipiomask. 2010. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
"Kingda Ka rollack". 2005. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2012.