Kingda Ka Review Six Flags Great Adventure World's Tallest Roller Coaster

[@tankchen3114]

The fact that the airtime hill is larger than a lot of ride’s first drop is INSANE!!

[@marcsoshiesty]

Yeah

[@maxhagenauer24]

3:42 Just look at how the drop tower is falling at the same speed right next to Kingda Ka all the way down, that's just so freaking cool. I'm glad NJ allowed them to run at the same time.

[@ThousanWhite]

The operations and layout of Kingda Ka are better than Top Thrill Dragster but the restraints and smoothness goes to Top Thrill Dragster. I really hope that TTD can make a safe and secure return in 2022

[@Supasane_exe]

Ik I’m hoping to get a friend that is scared of coasters on ttd lol. If it hopefully reopens

[@thegoogoleverplex2911]

yea I mean I am kinda biased because i live 90 mins from cp but I prefer ttd over kingda becuase restraints and smoothness like you said.

[@russelldinkins5801]

Reading this in late 2022. RIP to the original TTD

[@LionHeartSurvival]

@@russelldinkins5801 Rip

[@randomdefender1532]

Well this comment didn't age well. ☹️ I wanted the same thing too!

[@darock233]

2:58 Taylor's way of saying he's been to Japan, without saying he's been to Japan 😂

[@johanll6321]

I’m excited for all these high-quality re-reviews coming out now

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

I’m honestly anticipating this ride more than El Toro, just for the experience of being on the tallest coaster on the planet

[@CoasterHorizons]

It’s definitely something special but el toro is a lot better

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

@@CoasterHorizons I don’t doubt that, but given that I usually prefer launches and the sense of speed over airtime, I wouldn’t be surprised if I prefer Ka. Those same preferences are why I have Top Thrill Dragster and Maverick over Steel Vengeance

[@calebpatterson5300]

I loved kingda ka. You feel the extra speed compared to dragster and if you’re in the front you may get a decent pop of airtime. I also got a duel when I rode zumanjaro. That was an insane experience. I agree with you on the launch. For whatever reason dragsters launch seems a bit more powerful

[@steveo7771286]

You’re rarely ever lucky enough to get front row on Dragster as they’re pretty strict with their assigned seating for that one. An issue you fortunately don’t get with Ka

[@calebpatterson5300]

@@steveo7771286 out of the many times I’ve rode dragster I’ve never had that issue. They are always willing to let me wait for the front

[@steveo7771286]

@@calebpatterson5300 see, I feel like a dickhead asking so I don’t. Maybe I should start.

[@Mister_Brown]

@@steveo7771286 they really don't care. like if there's already 3 groups waiting maybe don't but otherwise just ask the worst thing they can do is say no. fortunately for me i rode dragster front row before they had station attendants

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

“It’s the tallest and the fastest so it’s gotta be the best!” -Taylor Bybee, Silver Ticket Awards

[@ThousanWhite]

I feel so lucky I’ve been able to ride this once in my life let alone the 10 times this summer. You don’t realize how special it is until hindsight kicks in

[@TheCoasterCraze]

I really love the launch on Kingda Ka - in the front you really feel the acceleration and in the back it’s shaky in a really fun “oh my god we’re going to fast this thing is gonna fall apart” kinda way

[@eriklakeland3857]

Racing Kingda Ka’s train down the tower from the POV of the drop tower looks amazing! It’d also be freaky to feel the tower sway as it absorbs the force of the coaster train climbing the structure all while you’re up hundreds of feet in the air on Zumanjaro.

[@jasonsaville2262]

KINGDA KA is definitely my most ever favorite rollercoaster. And my favorite Intamin ride is ZUMANJARO. The only rollback I experience is not on Kingda Ka, but on the Flashback Boomerang coaster at Great Escape in upstate NY. KINGDA KA will always be my coaster. My S & S favorite is Sasquatch at Great Escape. My favorite wooden coaster is The Comet. I definitely would invite my one and only superhero and superstar to ride on Kingda Ka.

[@reeceadkins9337]

Been closed every time I’ve been 😫 TTD has always been one of my favorite rides so this is a huge bucket list coaster for me

[@CoasterStudios]

rip sucks to be you

[@bukemdukem1870]

6:18 wow, did any1 else see how the trained absolutely hauled over the top hat. That seems like it was the fastest I've ever seen that coaster crest over the top hat.

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

3:42 I LOVE how Kingda Ka and Zuminjaro is going down exactly in sync.

[@jakkard6939]

I love Kingda Ka. Great Adventure is my home park. There is definitely a difference in front versus back when riding. You made a fair critique of the ride. I still have not gotten to experience a roll back either.

[@XxTW0F4C3DxX]

I used to live 5 minutes away from Great Adventure in a town called New Egypt. Haven’t been back to Six Flags in a bit, but it’s interesting to see what they’re doing with the area around it. It used to all be woods near the entrance, on Monmouth Rd. They’re definitely expanding that area for the larger influx of tourists.

[@maxhagenauer24]

Awesome you are finally re reviewing this. The old one was, well, old. Keep doing these re reviews.

[@zack9777]

New Jersey has told Six Flags no for the Soft shoulder OSTR since the law all rides of 300ft need a OTSR

[@oneandonlysound3453]

Nj can't make up it's about anything though, they let this same park operate a scrambler where single riders are fine, but a pier park (Casino Pier) has to have two riders. They say it's state law. The only difference between them is one is inside and the other is outside. The outside has one person usually who may or may see anything. Inside they have like eight cameras to view and see everyoen plus like 2-3 employees not including those scanning people. The "model" is indentical. No logic to be found in that. Also cause a dumbass fell out of a ferris wheel, same thing. Meanwhile you have one that is practically impossible to get out of the way they built it but still enforce the law, all but one place but pretty sure they are supposed too. It's like the "revolution" scenario where one dumbass made it have shoulder harnesses for so long-wasn't the ride's fault, at least people are able to ride it properly now.

[@m.m.2341]

I live in Germany and randomly found out about this coaster. Great Adventure seems to be insanely good, when I ever visit the East Coast of the US, I need to go there :)

[@ItsSiebay]

I rode this in the back and I honestly thought it felt pretty smooth. Of course, you don't get the view or the wind in your face, but you still get that sense of speed, especially when you aren't expecting the launch.

[@victoriamaier5844]

I love the evening sky background . Looks fantastic

[@bassjasinski]

Can’t wait for CF to add a drop tower to Top Thrill Dragster now that it is shown to be safe operating both simultaneously.

[@MrMywildside]

That would be cool if they can add a drop tower to TTD. Anymore Power Tower is kind of meh to me. Sure, it’s one of the tallest of its kind, but it’s still about the same sensation as the smaller versions of the ride out there. I pretty much prefer drop rides that run strictly on gravity anyway.

[@KatiesCoasters]

Love the way you explained this! I totally agree on everything you said. Can't wait to ride this beast again soon!

[@DanCrowleyNYC]

This is my home park, being from NYC, so have ridden this monster dozens of times. It still scares me with the anticipation of the launch every time, but I've never had a rollback (I kinda wish I did!). I haven't been on Dragster since 2004 when I was 23, and that was such an insane experience as well, because it was the first of its kind. When I went on at night in the front row, with all those floodlights (the drag race bleachers), I had dead mosquitoes all over my shirt and face that I killed with our speed. Another experience I will always treasure as a coaster enthusiast!

[@MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON]

The only coaster that still intimidates me to this day no matter what anyone says. I am not scared of heights its just the thought of going straight down with or without a spiral. I still have this ride on my list as pending. lol. But hopefully I can just do it.

[@phxntom7573]

You don’t really feel the drop on your stomach

[@roboslacker5593]

I got to ride this last summer with my little sister & brother. My little brother didn't want to ride it at first, but he changed his mind when we revisited later in the day. This trip was one of the highlights of 2021 for me, though Nitro, El Toro, and Superman were all closed that day.

[@steveo7771286]

So, here’s my ultimate comparison. Having finally had the chance to get several rides on this monster this year (mostly because Dragster was down and I was sad so I made it happen lol) I have my opinion. Most rank it several spots lower, I don’t. I think it’s just…slightly under Dragster. I like the fact that it’s a bit faster, you feel in the front row. Yeah, it’s a bit shaky but that doesn’t really bother me. The restraints are only an issue going over the top hat because they dig into my shoulders, but other than that I don’t really mind them. I do get some floater on the airtime hill, it’s nothing to write home about, but it’s better than nothing like you get on Dragster. I do prefer Dragsters launch for sure, it just feels nicer and the T-bars are on obvious win. That goes without saying. As far as the theme, I like both. Dragster because of the engine sounds and all that and the fact that it’s smack in the middle of the park so it makes for a great spectacle even for non riders. That said, also like how Ka is kind of hidden and you don’t really know what up against until you’re on the launch track. It adds an element of surprise. And call me a nerd, but I quite dig the queue music. One can only listen to republica so many times before it gets old. Lol. All in all, I think they pretty much balance each other out.

[@spentron1]

I don't notice Ka's restraints during the ride, but TTD made me grab on, the twist. Don't know that I buy the lack of support theory, feels more like I305 with a bad wheel crossed with strapped to the engine of a diesel dragster. Awesome but rattles my brain. Front is sooo good.

[@deelowCali]

Love the updated coaster reviews Taylor!

[@WealthyIndustrialist]

You can see NYC and Philadelphia from the top also. I’ll never forget that.

[@veriism]

If you think about it, Kingda Ka is the only 400ft in New Jersey So it just seems like the law is against Ka.. lol

[@theballingboi5360]

just had my first ride yesterday. words cannot describe that thing IMO

[@crouse_2248]

I’ve ridden Ka so much over the summer, and if you want a front row ride, go straight to it when the park opens. I’ve also had the duel experience on the drop tower, and it’s cool.

[@yeetchang2937]

I had a grin on my face when I saw this video on my fyp, it is at my home park and I only live 1 hour away

[@The_MenraC]

I rode this for the second time yesterday and since I like having time to ride Nitro a bunch of times I rode in row 2 and loved it to the point where I got a Kingda Ka hat which I usually wouldn’t get at an amusement park

[@airtimehillzone]

Saw this coaster in a Guinness World Record book and convinced my parents to go to the park in 2013. It’s the ride that got enthusiastic about coasters.

[@Southgate210]

I enjoyed it, 'only one time,' per visit! Enough for me!

[@rossh688]

I got to sit on it for 9 rides in a row on Saturday, Nov 6th of this year. The back rows have given me an instant headache in the past, so, I avoided them. The first 2 rows are awesome, though. As far as the trims at the top are concerned, I actually like the hangtime they create. And the airtime hill is really good from the front of the train. It was better than I remembered. As far as the launch is concerned, the further back I sit, the more it feels like an old automatic transmission shifting gears. While in the front, the wind covers this up. TTD does not feel like that in any seat. When comparing this to Dragster, the first 2 rows on KK beat all rows on TTD, but any row on TTD beats any row on KK after row 2. The OTSR's aren't great, but they really don't bother me. Really a fun ride.

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

I mean it’s got to climb an extra 30 feet than Dragster does it’s got to be 128 I would think.

[@oranges32121]

Love the guy in the front row giving the middle finger at 1:29

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

Finally more re-reviews.

[@jasongregory8903]

i get so sad when i realize how many amazing rides are out of my great state of texas

[@oneandonlysound3453]

I wish we could trade Mr Freeze Reverse Blast for this anyday. Premiere may have only been starting out but SFGADV had to get the dueling, caused so many issues. If they'd just gotten a third Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast clone it'd still be there and be way more functional than kingda ka and also have more than one element.

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

When did NJ state law unban this? A lot of their laws are ridiculous. They banned rides controlled by a joystick which forced them to remove El Diablo (their Larson Loop)

[@oneandonlysound3453]

They also have different rules for scramblers, and don't take ferris wheel safety case by case. Like an outdoor scrambler as this very park can have single riders, but Casino Pier's you have to have 2 riders. Like I just don't wanna be squashed or maybe my enthusiast self is too much for people that day lol. The ferris wheel thing-you've got a company that builds them with glass walls around you practically, it's impossible to get out but they have to enforce the law. Only one place I know doesn't do the latter, but they are supposed to they just don't care thankfully. I tend to jump on ferris wheels at the very end of a day's operations as a final ride and a break, others may have left by then too, so ya know. Screw this stupid laws. Some dumbass falls out that's there problem. if it's "so open" put a lapbar or seatbelts, if it's not open at all the law should not apply.

[@connorerhart6038]

Do top ten best Parks to visit during Christmas

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

Sounds more like an Airtime Thrills or Theme Park Crazy style video.

[@connorerhart6038]

@@thequackenscoasterchannel2927 It was just a suggestion

[@botchjones1130]

I’ve seen a ton of kingda ka reviews *sees coaster studios review* *nice😎*

[@diveloopthrills7613]

I love Kingda Ka. It’s one of my favorite roller coasters. I do agree it has it’s downsides but in my opinion the upsides outweigh the downsides.

[@obtained360]

This is my home park and my second favorite ride at the park

[@tc6818]

Front row of Kingda Ka and Top Thrill Dragster are the only two rides where my son lost his sunglasses. At top speed the wind just lifted the glasses up and over the top of his head. On TTD, the 'launch' photo has him wearing glasses, but they're gone in the 'finish line' photo. He now wears a "Croaker style" lanyard that we cinch down before any high speed coaster. Makes for a much more enjoyable ride than 100+ mph wind on your eyeballs. Speaking of lanyards, how about some Coaster Studios lanyards that riders can tighten up to keep from losing their glasses.

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

Kingda ka 2.0 with a LSM Launch system for six Flags Great Adventure.

[@lucapellegri8324]

I’m probably getting to cp in the summer so till I get to great adventure ttd will be the only thing I have to compare to this

[@bradyryan5105]

Kingda Ka looks so incredible. One coaster I think you should ride & review is the Parrot at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. That coaster looks incredible

[@kevingreen5793]

Love Kingda Ka it's one of my favorite thrill rides but not one of my favorite coasters. I usually wait for the front and it's a way better experience than if you sit farther back and also isn't as rough. Never rode on TTD nor have been to Cedar Point but it's on my bucket list for sure!

[@mrvitz6731]

Nice little video, thank you. I agreed with you a lot in regards to preferences. I would've left that little twist when you're coming down out of the plans. A straight drop would've been better. My choice is Top Thrill Dragster.

[@jg-7780]

The airtime hill offers decent floater, but you have to pay attention since you're probably too busy getting over the shock of the first part of the ride to notice it.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

That giant Airtime hill is so uncomfortable the restraints tightening up is no fun

[@js1198]

Boutta ride this thing Tuesday Only waited 9 years😂

[@sacheverelle]

My favorite ride ever!

[@bandoballerina]

The only reason this is above Top Thrill for me is because of my rollback ride!! It is up there for one of the best theme park experiences ever, especially since the friend I was riding with had no idea of what was happening 😂😂

[@joshgill6680]

I’m just wondering does it have airtime king da ka dropping down or not a lot

[@ATLSloan]

With both Zumanjaro and Ka able to operate at the same time, you should also be seeing higher rider throughput per hour

[@MrFarmerdavid]

On a clear day, you can see some of the NYC skyline

[@pauldouglas5259]

Rode it twice in a row baked af with my friend honestly my 2nd favorite and nitro number 1 but kingda king is amazing love the view at the top don’t forget to throw those arms up and the top speed is 120 in 3.5 seconds a old operator from this video on KZbin said it’s actually 120 but still an awesome thrill

[@MsOverachiever9513]

I love roller coasters and never been to SFGA but watching Kingda Ka videos always give me a little anxiety because of the height and the speed I've been reading about. LOL I moved to the east coast last year...one day I'll gather the courage to visit SFGA and go on this...maybe not the first row, but 2nd or 3rd at least. XD

[@mmocken]

Shoulder restraints are painful for me... but I love shaky launch, reminds me of plane takeoff!

[@TripBloggers]

But only one of these two roller coasters was open. Will TTD be reopening?

[@MylesHSG]

I've only ridden Stealth and it's honestly my #2 coaster. Like yes it's a 1 trick pony, but my god what a trick it is

[@lucianoalonso4389]

I feel the max speed every time I ride it regardless of row; it's so fast that I can't even scream...and I'm a screamer so that says a lot.

[@jackthomas6952]

Why do people wanna be less restrained on these death traps??

[@worldbreaker6374]

I find it funny how you got so many rides on it in one day while I went on it for my second time and got a rollback

[@brandoncole5533]

Is Taylor going back to his old reviews and revising them Because I remember him saying he HATED kingda ka

[@juniorbeef03]

I rode this twice today, first in the dead back. Second up front. Back was a lot rougher and surprisingly felt the wind more. Then, with the airtime hill, felt it more first row than back… but I think that’s because of the initial deceleration and being aimed downhill.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

It is true that the launch is not 128 mph. Since Intamin did not strengthen the launch system enough, the park only launches it fast enough to where it'll go over the tower. And the same is for Top Thrill Dragster. It's a part of speed reduction as the train gets more full. If the train is full, then the launch doesn't need to launch as quickly, since the extra weight gives the train more momentum to go over the tower, compared to if it is empty. Same concept as when water dummies are placed on the train to give more weight for the train to travel faster. You can thank ElToroRyan for that info :D And yes, since it does launch slower, the launch lasts longer.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

Yeah

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

All credit goes to ElToroRyan for this info~~

[@Ceijonius]

I rode this for the 1st time in summer '09. 😊 As usual for a new credit, I sat front row.👍🏾 Worst choice ever for that type of ride!🤦🏾‍♂️😤 Completely missed the POV I wanted to see, due to all that WIND stinging my eyes! 🌬😣 Barely had enough time to blink and open them fully at crest, before being able to enjoy that groovy descent. 😅 So I'm still torn between those two juxtaposed positions for one ride.🤔 And now, per your review, I know not to sit in back row either (would've been 2nd choice), if I do ride again in future.🤓 Thanks for the post, and keeping us all entertained! 👊🏾🎢 😊

[@m.t.v.7934]

Are you from New Jersey? I have seen a few videos on your channel from Six Flags Great Adventure. Not too many good theme parks in our state, but Six Flags is good. I need to get back there at some point. It has been well over 8+ years since I have been there. Since my kids have grown up and moved onto driving, they do not need their parents tagging along to a theme park. LOL

[@CoasterStudios]

We are not from Jersey, but we have been going to Great Adventure for over 10 years now! :)

[@m.t.v.7934]

@@CoasterStudios ahh. Okay cool. Yea that whole area near the park was recently done up. There is shops and some kinda sports center right down the road across from the WAWA

[@Joypyf]

Which is more intense: 19 consecutive rides on Kingda Ka or 13 consecutive rides on I305??

[@mayodoesstuff2205]

I can finally say “I rode the world’s tallest coaster!”

[@unwoundsteak17]

this was the only ride I missed when I went to the park. I also rode el toro and jersey devil one week before they closed for a long period of time same with top thrill dragster and skyrush and wicked twister was announced to be closing on my way home from CP do I have a problem?

[@gccentral714]

Jeez you can see the shake on the launch so bad. Haven't gotten a ride in awhile but you can still see how desperately this thing needs a repaint. It's like Kingda Rust now.

[@oneandonlysound3453]

Yeah, paint jobs are really needed. Instead they waste there money on a retheme paint for Bizzaro. When we have Kingda Ka looking worse and Batman: The Ride is now "holy rusted metal Batman!" it looks like garbage even though it runs just as you'd expect out of a solid B&M invert (aka smooth but intense).

[@jacobtroeger]

Why does it look like the launch is wet?

[@robertannable9584]

Excelerator at Knott's is better. Large, overbank turns make a more complete ride. Best launch in USA.

[@CoasterHorizons]

It has crazy positives, a great launch, and insane height and speed, I think it’s overrated by the gp but underrated by enthusiasts. The launch isn’t the best but it’s extremely fast and pretty punchy, though I like storm runner’s more, the only other hydraulic launch I’ve experienced. There’s slight airtime on the hill, and the top hat could be a lot better, but I understand why it’s so drawn out to accommodate the forces. I don’t have a problem with the restraints and I know it’s a bit rough but the restraints not touching me helps. I’ve never sat in the back even though it’s at my home park so I can’t say

[@robbevans5718]

Looks like this and a few other coasters were built over the parking lot. Six Flags, invest in a little landscaping around these rides.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I wonder how this coaster would run with just lap bars

[@Lucpendous]

I’m so happy kingda ka is at my home park

[@oscarmorris6736]

Isn't Red Force at Ferrari Land sort of the same ride as Top Thrill Dragster and Kingda Ka?

[@CoasterStudios]

yes, just a different type of launch system

[@chris_allupinya5613]

But does Zumanjaro sway like Lex Luthor??? Cause if you wanna feel like you might actually die then idk what compares to being on Lex Luthor s drop of doom while Superman goes up and makes the whole tower sway back n forth like it's gonna snap in half

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I was on Zumanjaro a month or so ago going up and I felt Kingda Ka and it felt so funny

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

The front is amazing any other row is like riding a 128mph SLC

[@benkirbyy]

this was my first roller coaster ever

[@EastCoasters]

This ride is my second home..The launch is usually at 122-124mph.🥃

[@marbx2000]

I wish kindaka was a lot longer they got all that space to do some crazy airtime hills they should do a upgrade addon

[@DJDALESS2]

I saw a grown man wet himself on zumanjaro, I think you’re actually downplaying how scary that ride is. You’re falling for so long that it feels like you might actually fall to your death

[@elitheyoutubeguy]

5:09 my dad: “accurate”

[@frankrsg1]

Kingda Ka at night in the dark in the front row 👌

[@F7PRO37]

I really wish that intamin could come back and fix the smoothness and add the lateral supports it needs

[@smuella]

I liked it even better than TTD, Launch felt more intense to me and TTD felt a little incomplete without the airtime hill to me.

[@curri189]

i like watching these videos but i don't think i'll ever ride these

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I already know that you have a greater appreciation for Kingda Ka, since I heard that you really do love this ride~

[@queenielouweekly3160]

Thoosies before 2021: Top Thrill Dragster is so much better than Kingda Ka! Lap bars > OTSRs, better theme! Kingda Ka is a ripoff to Top Thrill Dragster! Thoosies after 2021: We're so sorry Kingda Ka! We didn't mean to be so mean to you! We need you, and we need you more than ever! El Toro and TTD are both under threat, it's YOU we need!