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Zumanjaro Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom stands a staggering 41 stories tall. Connected to the iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster—the 45-story monster that ranks as the world’s tallest and fastest coaster—Zumanjaro hoists riders 415 feet into the sky and plummets them back to Earth at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. "Zumanjaro solidifies Six Flags’ dominance as the Northeast’s only destination for thrills. It is on every adrenaline junkies’ must-do list,” said John Fitzgerald, park president. “Zumanjaro is precisely the type of world-class, record-breaking attraction that our guests have come to expect from Great Adventure.” Three soaring Zumanjaro towers stand on the face of the massive Kingda Ka coaster. Each drop tower features a gondola with eight riders. While anxious riders buckle into their floorless seats, Kingda Ka trains launch right toward them at speeds of up to 128 miles per hour.

CAN I HAVE SECONDS ? Most people who see a cockroach go running for the bug spray. But if you're willing to chow down on it, rather than squash it, you'll save some time at one amusement park. For its Halloween Fright Fest, Six Flags St. Louis has come up with a promotion that's not for the squeamish. They call it "Eat Your Way to the Front of the Line." They're not talking about traditional theme park food like hot dogs or ice cream. Instead, you'll have to eat a real cockroach. Those who do will be rewarded by going to the front of the line on any ride they want. NOW I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING ON HALLOWEEN !