The park has not filed at notice with the state that the ride is shutting down, Lisa Ryan, a spokesperson for the state Department of Community Affairs, told NJ Advance Media. Theme parks are not required to submit notice of closure, they would just let the permit lapse if not opening the ride for the next season, she said.

Rising above the pines of Ocean County is a king of the thrill. Out of the 1,300 roller coasters Taylor Bybee has experienced all over the world, he says Kingda Ka offers an adrenaline rush matched by few.

The Astro Blasters vehicle worked like a bumper car but also launched balls at other participants. The DisneyQuest space, located in the West Side neighborhood of Disney Springs, eventually was demolished, making room for tenants such as City Works restaurant and the now-shuttered NBA Experience.

Six Flags Great Adventure hasn’t said anything about Kingda Ka’s future, but coaster enthusiasts claim ride is coming down.