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I was able to ride Kingda Ka in only a 15-min. wait since it just opened up to the public. I was excited, yet somewhat nervous since I didnt ride Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point two years ago, so I didnt know what to expect. The rides themings amazing as its surrounded by palm trees & the tiger exhibits around it are cool too. Anyway, as the two trains were approaching the launch pad (I was in the second train, so I had to watch the first train take off), I was extremely anxious about the whole thing because of the scaling 456 height & the 0-128 m.p.h. launch. After the first train hit the brakes came my turn. Unlike Storm Runner, the train makes you sit there for a long time, which builds up the anticipation. Before you know it, were pulled back & all I hear is: "Keep your head back, sit upright & hold on!" I had my hands up surprisingly & now it was time for the launch. It doesnt have as great a velocity as SR, but the launch was out of this world. During the second half of it, I could hardly see what was coming up as water was coming out of my eyes like it has been leaking for minutes. The top hat gives the best view ever & now came the 428 drop. Despite the drop being incredibly gargantuan, heres where the disappointment came into play as I got very little airtime & the so called "airtime hill" that followed it wasnt that important at all either. KKs fun & the launchs soem youll never experience anywhere else, other than at CP, but its way too short to be anywhere in my Top 10. I look for long layouts to make it, & this is just a one-trick pony & gimmicky. Im not saying I wouldnt ride this again because its amazing & all, but the lack of elements kill it. I did get a 6x8 photo & 4 wallet-sized photos to remember my extraterrestrial experience.
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