Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger
Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger is an upcoming Bolliger & Mabillard Dive Roller Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas.[2] The roller coaster is set to open in 2022, as the world's steepest dive roller coaster.[3]
| Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger | |
|---|---|
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| Six Flags Fiesta Texas | |
| Location | Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
| Park section | Crackaxle Canyon |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opening date | 2022 |
| Replaced | Sundance Theatre |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Dive Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Drop | 142 ft (43 m) |
| Length | 2,501 ft (762 m) |
| Speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Max vertical angle | 95° |
| Height restriction | 52[1] in (132 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 7 across in a single row for a total of 21 riders per train. |
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History
On July 28, 2021, Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger for the 30th anniversary of the park in 2022.[2][3][4] The roller coaster replaces the Sundance Theatre, an original theatre venue that opened with the park in 1992.[5]
In November 2021, the first concrete footers were poured.[6]
Ride experience
Located in the park's Crackaxle Canyon themed area of the park, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger will be 150 feet (46 m) in height, reaches a maximum speed of 60 miles per hour (97 km/h), and a track length of 2,501 feet (762 m). The roller coaster will also feature the steepest dive coaster drop at a 95-degree (a beyond vertical drop), as well as a second 75 feet (23 m), near-vertical drop.[7][8]
Theme
As guests enter the queue line for the roller coaster, they will find themselves immersed in the story of Dr. Diabolical and her evil quest to create menacing creatures to frighten the world. To bring her creations to life, she has constructed a machine to capture the essence of human adrenaline and fear.[7]
References
- "Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger coaster announced for Six Flags Fiesta Texas". Attractions Magazine. July 28, 2021.
- "Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveils plans for world's steepest dive roller coaster". KENS. July 28, 2021.
- Randy Diamond (July 28, 2021). "Six Flags to announce new San Antonio attraction as it works to increase attendance after pandemic". San Antonio Express-News.
- W. Scott Bailey (July 28, 2021). "SA theme park to add "Dr. Diabolical's" cliffhanger coaster". San Antonio Business Journal.
- Randy Diamond (July 28, 2021). "'Coaster is king': Six Flags unveils new San Antonio ride as it works to boost post-pandemic rebound". San Antonio Express-News.
- "Dr. D's Cliffhanger (Update 2), Front Gate, New Paint & Restaurant Remodels".
- Mike Stunson (July 29, 2021). "World's steepest dive roller coaster is coming to Texas, Six Flags announces". Miami Herald.
- Rebecca Salinas (July 29, 2021). "'World's Steepest Dive Coaster' opening at Fiesta Texas in 2022". KSAT-TV.