 Kingda Ka is themed as a mythical tiger , named for the 500 lb ( 230 kg ) Golden Tabby Bengal tiger who lived in an adjacent exhibit before moving to the park 's safari . The ride 's sign and station have a Nepalese style . The queue line is surrounded by bamboo , which augments the jungle theme . Jungle music is played during the wait and throughout the Golden Kingdom section of the park , which was built for the ride . 
