Kingda Ka Breakdown, number 2
Six Flags Great Adventure: By request...
As by request from Dave Chariot, I'm starting another KK breakdown thread. I'll kick off the discussion with some info I found on xtremecoasters.com-
I just received an email from Kristen, the public relations manager for Six Flags Great Adventure. She gave me permission to use this quote regarding the status of Kingda Ka, and YES this is what she said:
"Work on Kingda Ka is progressing steadily and going extremely well with the goal of reopening as soon as possible. We expect at this time that Kingda Ka will reopen by the end of the month."
Kristin
All official Kingda Ka information will be coming directly from public relations at Six Flags Great Adventure. All other information will be subject to investigation and will not be posted until information has been confirmed.
- Dennis
Begin speculation!
I just hope that they take their time and get it right. It will make no sense to rush to fix it only to have another major breakdown this year. This coaster, as with TTD is going to require a LOT of continuous maintenance.
I'll believe the Six Flags PR department when I see the coaster taking off.
The park's PR person has announced that they wish to have it open by the end of the month.
On gadv.com's forums a guy has said he talked to a couple of guys standing near KK (gaurds) at they said it will most likely be open next week!! The end is near.
Like I said, I'll believe it when I see it.
Six Flags really make a big mistake to build this.Do you have an idea how lonh they build this ride?Because if it was too fast,it will be a useless coaster.People won't be able to ride this.
Maybe they should change this...
July 23, 2005
Dear Valued Guest:
I am delighted to announce that the wait is almost over — Kingda Ka is expected to reopen soon! We are currently completing the final phase of testing before we can reopen Kingda Ka for your enjoyment. Please continue to check back for updates on the ride's status.
We are 100% committed to your playtime and are doing everything we can to make your experience a "great adventure." Thank you for your patience while we work diligently to return Kingda Ka to operation soon.
Rick McCurley
Vice President and General Manager,
Six Flags Great Adventure
Finally
The end is near. yes . today i went to six flags. and i heard the launch horn. also i saw the borken train with dummies in on the lanuch track waiting to be lanched. but they probly did tyhat later. cause i had to leave early cause it was hott.
Good for them...they are testing. Weren't they testing when it had a catastophic breakdown last time????
Sorry...I just couldn't help myself.
They Defintely Won't Open till after jluy 30. on the 30 there is an event that usually brings in a lot of people. so they want the money from there. then they'll open kingda ka th next day and make even more money to make up there debt.
I Stoogly Belive it will open august 1
I just hope they are fixing kk for good. So that it does not close for a very long time, again this season.
http://www.amusementpics.com/Summer%2005%20Notes.htm
pictures of kingda testing on July 24,2005
I really hope they update there site again so we'll know and exact day.
It probably would not be a good idea to go the day it opens though, because everyone is going to want to go then.
If you go to
http://www.amusementpics.com/Summer%2005%20Notes.htm
It tells about how there putting everything back in place, like the test seats. The wait is almost over!!
From Mike M
Posted July 27, 2005 at 5:58 PM
Kingda has been testing with full launches for a week now, and many Great Adventure enthusiasts like me believe it will be open this weekend or at the latest early next week.
Ah just in time for AUGUST...What a splash Kingda Ka has made for SFGA this year.
"Early Entry Fridays" - Season Passholders Only July 29
The front gate will open to Season Pass Holders at 9 a.m., Fri., July 29 allowing them the opportunity to ride Superman, Great American Scream Machine and Twister exclusively until the park opens to the public at 10 a.m.
to bad no ert
Kingda Ka is now open. Today it had many soft openings, opening on and off the entire day. It will probably be open the whole day tomorrow.
i don't mean to be rude. but i think ur 99.9% wrong. not you. the source you got it from. my sister was at the park today she said that no one was on it but it was testing for two horus. and she asked a seruicty guard and he said that it passed its inspecation. as i said before i still bnelive august 1. ur source is false.
^Your right. The reliable guy on the message boards I go to was wrong. Sorry, disregard that whole post.
August 1,2005 Not offical but i am really really sure from many people
Guess not new guess before or on the monday of next week
They are running KK ads now. The park has stated that the ride will open very soon, so comercials are running.
So this is what happens when Six Flags builds a record-breaking coaster...hmmm
He guys I went to Great Adventure today and Kingda Ka was open at around 5:30 i was one of the lucky few who got to go on the first run since it was closed down and let me tell you, it's working better than ever
i went for kingda ka fridays today and rode. gak. the lanuch was great. kingda ka count (1)
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