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Title: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on March 20, 2007, 09:07:00 AM
It would figure that for the first time, Kingda Ka really is ready with all 4 trains before opening day.  Issues with the switch track were supposed to have been resolved as well.

Unfortunately, our sources are telling us that Kingda Ka might not open with the park because they had to order a part for the hydraulic launch.  So if it gets put together and inspected before opening day, then it will be a go.

Hopefully if it isn't ready ON opening day, we'll see it back online shortly thereafter.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: twisterbret on March 20, 2007, 11:12:54 AM
Bummer but it's nice to have that heads up. Nothing worse then running over there only to be disappointed. Any info on El Toro? My wife was pregnant and wasn't able to ride. She is really looking forward to riding it.

Twisterbret

It would figure that for the first time, Kingda Ka really is ready with all 4 trains before opening day.  Issues with the switch track were supposed to have been resolved as well.

Unfortunately, our sources are telling us that Kingda Ka might not open with the park because they had to order a part for the hydraulic launch.  So if it gets put together and inspected before opening day, then it will be a go.

Hopefully if it isn't ready ON opening day, we'll see it back online shortly thereafter.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 20, 2007, 11:31:15 AM
El Toro is scheduled to be open with the park on opening day.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: coastermom on March 20, 2007, 12:52:55 PM
Well thats a bummer :( . I won't be there till Wed. of that week but i sure do hope it is up and running soon .
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: ChuckR on March 20, 2007, 01:47:40 PM
At least 4 trains will be running when it does open though, I would take that over it being down for a week or two.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Pashacar on March 20, 2007, 07:09:51 PM
Any estimate for how long after opening day it will open? A day? A week? A month? Just roughly to get some sort of idea.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on March 20, 2007, 07:31:21 PM
Word is definately by the end of April. 

Btw- keep in mind that there is still a VERY good chance it will be ready by opening day :).
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Dubya91 on March 20, 2007, 08:02:42 PM
Man, I gotta give those mechanics ALOT of credit for what they do, its not an easy job. Hopefully it will be open but im gonna be riding The Bull by the horns ;)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on March 20, 2007, 08:29:04 PM
What was the maintenance crew size for Kingda Ka?
Was it like 17 full time men or something crazy like that?


Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Ogolo on March 20, 2007, 09:32:58 PM
My local Home Depot has an entire aisle dedicated to hydraulic launch replacement parts!  ;)
Hopefully they can get the part and get things running.
It would be very nice to have all the major rides working on opening day.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: David Jr on March 21, 2007, 07:25:09 PM
I think there is a local junkyard that has a bunch of Intamin Rockets lying around. I'm sure they could scrounge around for parts there. ;D
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: coastermom on March 21, 2007, 07:30:44 PM
Hey maybe if they can't get it at Home Depot they will find it at LOWES?? Or ACE I hear that that is the Place for the local hardware man!! 

Ok back on topic I sure do hope it is fixed at least by the 4th of may for CAD if not sooner.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Pashacar on March 21, 2007, 11:08:36 PM
I'm really really really hoping for thursday april 12th, cause that's the day i convinced my physics teacher to take our class and everyone's looking forward to Kingda Ka.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 21, 2007, 11:18:32 PM
I think there is a local junkyard that has a bunch of Intamin Rockets lying around. I'm sure they could scrounge around for parts there. ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Kracka08 on March 25, 2007, 11:08:20 PM
Does anyone have the status on KK.  Are they testing yet or it's still not likely for it to be open on opening day?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 25, 2007, 11:45:34 PM
Hasn't tested yet.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on March 28, 2007, 04:52:42 PM
It's possible Kingda Ka might be open on Monday :)

(weather permitting of course since it could be raining!)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: rjholla2003 on March 28, 2007, 06:13:56 PM
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/9258/baaaaalinnnnncf2.th.gif) (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=baaaaalinnnnncf2.gif)

Nuff Said.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: coastermom on March 28, 2007, 07:04:26 PM
Does this mean it has tested??   ::)  I would think so if it may open this coming week.  ;D
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Ogolo on March 28, 2007, 09:15:59 PM
 :o - I don't believe it. Great News!!
Sounds like that part came in.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on March 28, 2007, 09:20:02 PM
please remember, I said "might" lol

With this freaking ride, anything is possible but I'm hopeful lol
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: SilverBullet on March 29, 2007, 07:59:28 AM
Great!

Then it SHOULD be open by the first time I get to the park!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: rjholla2003 on March 29, 2007, 08:01:54 AM
It's just great if it has a chance, lol
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on March 29, 2007, 08:35:34 AM
Front seat and safety goggles for me  8)

or at least 2nd row if to crowed

Also I will make a decision on opening my coaster draft pick the day of.
If you're all good maybe by noon  ;)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Kingda Ka- Nitro on March 29, 2007, 04:17:53 PM
It will be great if it opens with the park, due tothe fact that so many people are going to ride KK. Of course I don't think it will make it because it previous ride reliability.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on March 31, 2007, 11:41:20 AM
I give up at this point.  Its status has changed nearly every day this week.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Metsman. on March 31, 2007, 01:28:48 PM
I give up at this point.  Its status has changed nearly every day this week.
What was the last status update you got?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Bubba Z on March 31, 2007, 01:39:30 PM
Just go to the park thinking it's closed. This way you won't be disappointed if it is. On the other hand, think of the feeling you'll get when you see it crest over the top if is open!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on March 31, 2007, 04:00:13 PM
I don't understand how they would be waiting for a part then they had all winter to order it?  I hope this is not an indication of the season to come.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: SilverBullet on March 31, 2007, 04:23:23 PM
Well they probably didn't know it was broken until they tried to test it.

They don't test the rides for a few months and rides parts wear in that time.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: ChuckR on March 31, 2007, 04:30:13 PM
How do you know it wasn't Intamin? At least they have four trains ready to go this year!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on April 02, 2007, 11:53:53 AM
kk running 4 trains as of 11:45 am but slow
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: SilverBullet on April 02, 2007, 12:16:15 PM
Thanks PCMan!

Good to hear!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on April 02, 2007, 12:17:20 PM
make that 2 trains at 12:15
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: kwillett2000 on April 02, 2007, 12:19:20 PM
make that 2 trains at 12:15
Just out of curiosity since I work at GA and keeping tabs of things from school how did that happen?  Did the switch track mess up again, or did the staff have to begin breaks?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on April 02, 2007, 12:38:28 PM
about 1 hour
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on April 02, 2007, 12:49:49 PM
toro running 1 train and slow loading - 30-40 minute-rt 1 train 1 side- I seen and taked with the gm out front
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on April 02, 2007, 01:13:22 PM
nitro is a walk on
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on April 02, 2007, 01:31:52 PM
wiggles will be on tonights news -they have a satilite truck here- park is not crowded at all - looks like no one else coming in at 1:30
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on April 06, 2007, 09:39:30 AM
Does anyone know how KK has been operating in the past few days?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on April 06, 2007, 09:43:05 AM
No clue but I know Chuck will be there today so hopefully we'll have a nice update :)  Personally, I'd be overly impressed if the ride was even running in this weather.  Its just too cold to get it up to speed.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Ogolo on April 06, 2007, 10:17:34 AM
Neither Kingda Ka or El Toro were running thursday.
Kindgda Ka because of the wind.
El Toro because of the cold. (Any ideas why this would be?)
Maybe the water in the water dummies are frozen in the trains!!  ;D

It doesn't look like it will be getting warmer anytime soon!
It was warmer on New Years Day of 2007!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: rjholla2003 on April 06, 2007, 10:19:16 AM
Yeah, i'm not expecting a Ka ride today. I'm barely expecting an el toro ride honestly with the cold.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on April 06, 2007, 10:28:13 AM
toro easily saddles in the cold.  woohoo!  1st post on wireless
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on April 06, 2007, 10:35:47 AM
Yes opening day while I was inline for Ka  while testing Toro I could see the train barely get over that last hump.

its funny most other Intamin mega coasters come in the brake run flying.
They should lower that last hill a bit. that is the only part of the ride that disappoints.

Yes wade your message came through  ;)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on April 06, 2007, 12:52:47 PM
It will be interesting to see the reports back from those who attended the park today to see if Ka and Toro are operating. 
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Dubya91 on April 06, 2007, 01:11:24 PM
Has Ka rolled back yet this season?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: rjholla2003 on April 06, 2007, 04:53:18 PM
I just left and i didn't see them run. Only surprise was robin
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: GADVwow on April 06, 2007, 08:05:37 PM
Robin was runnin?

Sigh.

How was it?

And how come it wouldn't run for me Monday? :)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on April 06, 2007, 08:44:11 PM
Kingda Ka - FOUR TRAINS :)

Chuck just called me ;)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on April 06, 2007, 09:14:00 PM
Did Toro ever open up?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on April 06, 2007, 09:48:10 PM
yup
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: MForce23 on April 06, 2007, 10:25:54 PM
Robin was runnin?

Sigh.

How was it?

And how come it wouldn't run for me Monday? :)

It didnt open today. But it may open tomarrow.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: ChuckR on April 06, 2007, 10:36:17 PM
Ka was running all four trains tonight! 5 rides in an hour on it and Toro was open as well.

Robin might open this weekend!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: rjholla2003 on April 06, 2007, 11:21:10 PM
I was on my phone, so I didn't clarify my post.  It was testing the whole time I was there.  Looked good too!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: overlord on April 07, 2007, 11:49:46 AM
Ka was running all four trains tonight! 5 rides in an hour on it and Toro was open as well.

Robin might open this weekend!
Marathon Son! Post those pics! RJ, you should have stayed and met up with Chuck and I. It was so good. :)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: rjholla2003 on April 07, 2007, 04:41:13 PM
I had to leave by 5 so I could get to Perth Amboy on time for Good Friday service, including dropping off my GF's sister and cousin.  We ended up leaving at like 4 since it was cold and we got on everything we wanted to.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: summahboy on April 07, 2007, 06:21:48 PM
Kingda Ka opened around 2:30 yesterday. Got on in about 25 minutes before the line started getting bigger (I believe the max wait yesterday was up to 2hrs). Not bad a bad ride at all! Really great! Got second row and I know now to ride in the front because its smooth.

It's a shame they won't put the logos back. The trains look naked without them. Also, when I was on it was running 1 side, 2 trains but later it ran all 4.

Can anyone tell me why the ride ops pretty much staple you in? It's not necessary and when you go over the hump (which I actually got airtime on this time!) the restrain pushes down. One time it actually pushed down so hard that it crushed my legs.

BTW, hi! I'm new! lol
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on April 07, 2007, 06:56:50 PM
Welcome Summahboy.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: overlord on April 08, 2007, 12:13:54 AM
What was the max wait on April 7th? Or was it even open?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on April 08, 2007, 12:20:04 AM
Curious.. why did they remove the decals from the ka trains?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Dubya91 on April 08, 2007, 02:42:53 PM
Maybe they got stained or dirty soemhow?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: overlord on April 08, 2007, 06:55:11 PM
April 8, 2007 - Kingda Ka - 10.7 for most of the day. 10.8 for 30 minutes.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: MForce23 on April 08, 2007, 09:20:57 PM
April 8, 2007 - Kingda Ka - 10.7 for most of the day. 10.8 for 30 minutes.

What does that mean??
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: SilverBullet on April 09, 2007, 10:16:17 AM
Curious.. why did they remove the decals from the ka trains?

I believe they were peeling back....don't quote me on that though.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on April 09, 2007, 10:54:19 AM
They remove decals whenever they clean up the fiberglass shells.  Each off-season they are polished, waxed, etc.  As to why they weren't put back on again?  My only guess would be they don't have any more of them?  No clue on that one.

As for the status of the ride, it appears mechanically that Ka is just fine :)  These ups and downs are nothing more than weather related at this point.  Its either been too windy or too cold.  We should have a better idea in the coming weeks how it will really be operating this season but so far, so good :).
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Dubya91 on April 09, 2007, 12:57:03 PM
What they should do is make the decals Magnetic so its a quick on and off, a magnet that size should take all the wear and tear it will be put up to
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: darkridedan on April 09, 2007, 01:32:33 PM
^ So Robb can take it and put it on his car  when he is old enough to drive!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: ChuckR on April 09, 2007, 08:41:07 PM
Ka was up and down all day. Mostly due to the wind and problems with the train.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Dubya91 on April 09, 2007, 09:04:04 PM
^ So Robb can take it and put it on his car  when he is old enough to drive!

Exactly, Im glad to see somebody has caught onto my super secret plan.

So does this mean if I put them on my car, I can go 128 MPH on the Parkway?

(Oh and Free Rides for everybody but Chuck ;) )
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on April 10, 2007, 08:38:08 AM
Just curious, is there a set miles per hour where Ka stops running?  Ie, it will operate up to 15 mph and once it goes to 16 mph, it closes?  Just curious how they decide.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Ogolo on April 10, 2007, 09:25:35 AM
Peter...
Kingda Ka's computer is integrated with the Park Guest entry system.
When it detects YOUR Season Pass is scanned ad the front gates it does a complex calculation to determine when you will most likely ride Kingda Ka.
At these predetermined times Kingda Ka's computer will take the ride down.   
;)

The computer probably monitors many parameters and then decides if it is ok to launch.
Wind speed/direction being one of these parameters...
But that is just my guess.

Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: overlord on April 10, 2007, 10:00:58 AM
Plus park officials also judge the radar inside the Admin Buildings to see if its all clear to run. The cold weather is bad for Kingda Ka...:(
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: darkridedan on May 24, 2007, 08:56:56 AM
The green train is back and ready for use!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Fjask on May 24, 2007, 05:53:51 PM
Yay, just in time for memorial day weekend.  ;D
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: overlord on May 25, 2007, 03:07:29 AM
I heard Kingda Ka broke down today and was down the rest of the day. I will tell you all the status tomorrow when I go.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on May 25, 2007, 09:15:54 AM
^ It was running most of the morning, with only 2 trains... the line was out past the main entrance where tickets are handed out. The other 2 trains were in the station, but I don't think they had enough staff to open the other side up. Yesterday might have been the busiest day of the year according to a couple of employees on Toro.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on May 25, 2007, 09:37:52 AM
Employees were at Toro?  You mean Toro was open yesterday  :D

Well, this time of year and being a weekday, its not all that surprising they didn't have enough staff.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: peterpjr on May 25, 2007, 04:35:43 PM
What is up with Toro?
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: WadeJ on May 25, 2007, 05:12:53 PM
Nothing Peter lol  don't worry :)  There were some folks over at source  claiming it had a major malfunction last sunday and that it could be down for a while.  It was a non-issue though ;s
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: ChuckR on May 25, 2007, 07:20:28 PM
Ka has not run yet. I have been here since 530.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Dubya91 on May 26, 2007, 12:07:01 AM
Nothing Peter lol  don't worry :)  There were some folks over at source  claiming it had a major malfunction last sunday and that it could be down for a while.  It was a non-issue though ;s

Lies! Lies!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: overlord on May 26, 2007, 01:22:55 AM
K-K-K-K-K-K-KLOSED May 25th!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: coastermom on May 26, 2007, 09:08:33 AM
Well if anyone goes on saturday please let us know the status of both KK and ET . Don't want to go sunday and have both down :0 . That would send a "wiggle" through some people LOL :)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: overlord on May 26, 2007, 10:20:08 AM
El Toro was running amazingly on Friday. Both trains. Minimum stacking. Very good crew!
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: jaydonders on May 28, 2007, 10:05:54 AM
I was there on Saturday. KK was running all 4 trains during the day when I went on, and ET was running 2 trains very quickly. Had a great trip Saturday.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: ChuckR on June 01, 2007, 01:03:35 PM
Two trains running today.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: ChuckR on June 02, 2007, 09:36:58 PM
Four trains running with a two train wait, except for the front. I just got my 100th ride.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: PcMan on June 02, 2007, 10:42:17 PM
Dam   :(

Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: MForce23 on June 03, 2007, 01:01:01 AM
 Ka ran without breakdowns from 7 till close.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Dubya91 on June 03, 2007, 03:52:17 PM
Ka is currently closed as it is raining (Im Guessing?)
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on June 04, 2007, 06:20:30 PM
^ You were correct. I went to the park Sunday night and it was raining hard. They ended up closing early.
Title: Re: Kingda Ka Status
Post by: nitrorox1414 on July 11, 2009, 10:15:10 PM
...... BROKEN DOWN