Six Flags plans to demolish Kingda Ka, a ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey that was once the world's tallest roller coaster, according to a permit first spotted by Theme Park Insider.

The theme park in Jackson Township, New Jersey, plans to open for the season on March 29. The Kingda Ka rollercoaster-- once ranked as the world's "tallest and fastest coaster" -- closed for good ...

But for the moment, I shall hold a brief vigil in the memory of the era where Kingda Ka reigned. Oh, how I would have loved to have had one VelociCoaster style rollback before it left this mortal ...

Additional details are available here. The announcement comes as Great Adventure is removing two popular rollercoasters, Kingda Ka and Green Lantern to make way for new attractions. Ranked as the ...