Carthageland · Operating · 2018
King Kong
42.6 ft
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Park intensity
Height
42.6 ft
Ride experience
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- Steel · Sit Down
Ride details
Drop
32.8 ft
Trains
5 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
Train layout
Specs from rcdb.com
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