When did Kings Island get rid of King Cobra?

King Cobra closed in 2001 after the manufacturer, TOGO, a Japanese company, went out of business and parts were difficult to locate.



Kings Island officially closed King Cobra on November 5, 2001. This legendary stand-up roller coaster, manufactured by the Japanese company TOGO, had operated since 1984 and was the first in the world designed from the ground up to be a stand-up experience. The decision to dismantle the ride following the 2001 season was primarily driven by maintenance difficulties; after TOGO went out of business that year, sourcing spare parts became increasingly expensive and logistically challenging. While the track was eventually scrapped after failing to find a buyer, the ride's distinctive green and yellow trains were relocated to Kings Dominion to serve as a parts donor for its sister coaster, Shockwave. Today, the space where King Cobra once stood in the Action Zone section of the park is occupied by newer attractions like Delirium and the entrance area for the Banshee roller coaster.

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