Six Flags Magic Mountain will extend its lead as the Roller Coaster Capital of the World when the Valencia amusement park adds a 21st coaster to its record-setting lineup while continuing to fend off challenges by rivals edging ever closer to the title.

As rumors swirl about the future of Kingda Ka, the fates of three other rides at Six Flags Great Adventure have become clear. Green Lantern, Twister Top, and the parachute ride are all slated for demolition, according to construction permits filed in Jackson Township, New Jersey, this week.

Six Flags is investing $1 billion for park improvements over the next two years. A new roller coaster is to replace two rides in the Arlington park.

La Vibora, the longtime bobsled-style coaster, opened in 1986. El Diablo, a giga loop coaster, was in operation since 2019.

The largest amusement park operator in North America, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, is spending $1 billion over the next two years at its 42 parks. The plan is to spend half a billion dollars in 2025 and 2026 to add new rides,