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News: Opening of Kingda Ka delayed

Posted at 2:09 AM EDT (0609 GMT)

Apr. 20th, 2005 -- The wait to ride Six Flags Great Adventure's new record-breaking roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has been lengthened. On Monday, the park announced that the opening of the ride will be pushed back. It was initially scheduled to open on Saturday. Thursday's scheduled media day has also been delayed.

The amusement park said that it needs additional time to test the ride, adding that the ride is testing well and that there are no safety concerns with Kingda Ka. SFGadv did not announce the new date for the ride's opening, but may do so by the end of the week.

See the Ashbury Park Press for more.

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coasterlove

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It's a shame that this was announced so soon before the scheduled opening. If it were a month before it, no big deal. When it's rescheduled this close before the opening, you know some people are going to be upset if they have scheduled a trip there. But, they have to do what they have to do either for safety or whatever regulations that required the opening to be delayed.

4/20/2005 2:50 AM
medieval

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They didnt know certain problems (which I cant say) were going to occur at this point in time.



4/20/2005 8:03 AM
5150

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...SURPRISE!

4/20/2005 12:26 PM
slnewbus

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Oops...........thats what happens when you think you are going to get all the testing done in 2 weeks.

4/20/2005 1:51 PM
coasterdude28

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I'm willing to wait. If we have waited this long, a few more weeks will not hurt. Let's just hope they get it open soon though.

4/20/2005 2:48 PM
Wes

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Surprise Surprise. Six Flags screws up again.

4/20/2005 6:33 PM
CHILLERLC1

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Nothing that warrants a big surprise. Let's not overblow the load. I am perfectly fine with waiting another 2 weeks or so.

4/20/2005 8:49 PM
GreatBear

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Sixflags may have screwed up in your opinion, but as far as I figure it. They tried their best to get it open ASAP, and if you feel Sixflags has issues. Well then why do you go? I’m sure you have gone right? I mean what is a couple of operational errors with new technology? They have provided America, Europe and Mexico with tons of great thrill rides, and valued entertainment. I look forward to the formal announcement for KK opening. I really think some people should think before they type with such negative statements. Doesn’t effort count anymore? It is apparent that in every aspect of our modern society people expect perfection.

4/20/2005 10:28 PM
Wes

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^^ Dude calm down.

You can't take a joke can you?

4/21/2005 9:58 AM
5150

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I don't think anybody was surprised by this. It's a large, expensive machine. It needs to be done right. TTD had issues, and they are similar. I'll wait. No biggie. I've ridden TTD, 36 feet can't make too much difference.

Not to add fuel but, GreatBear, I think effort counts WAY to much these days. When people screw up the comment is more often than not, "I'm sorry, but I TRIED,".


4/21/2005 11:41 AM


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