Kong, Steel roller coaster at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, US.
Kong is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo featuring a 35-meter lift hill and a drop exceeding 31 meters. The ride includes multiple inversions as you navigate through its metal track, with a single train carrying 10 cars and 20 riders at a time.
The ride debuted in 1995 as Hangman at Opryland USA before relocating to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and taking its current name in 1998. This move brought the attraction to a park with significantly higher visitor numbers in Northern California.
The Vekoma Suspended Looping Coaster model established new standards for inverted roller coaster designs in Northern California theme parks.
The ride enforces height requirements between 132 and 198 centimeters and draws large crowds during afternoon peak hours. Arriving early in the day or visiting during quieter evening times helps minimize waiting periods.
Since 2016, riders can experience the coaster with virtual reality headsets that overlay a digital environment as they travel through the actual inversions. This technology transforms a traditional steel coaster into a fully immersive digital adventure.
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