Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger is a

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. Located in the Crackaxle Canyon section, it was designed as a

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. It is the only B&M dive coaster at a

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park until

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opens. It opened on July 30, 2022, replacing the Sundance Theatre. At a maximum vertical angle of 95°, the roller coaster is the world's steepest dive coaster, tied with Iron Menace at Dorney Park.

History

On June 12, 2021, Six Flags Fiesta Texas held the "Roller Coaster Rodeo." At the event, the park started teasing their new attraction. Additionally, the park also confirmed the removal of the Sundance Theatre for the upcoming attraction on June 14, 2021. The Sundance Theatre was an original theatre venue that opened with the park in 1992. On July 28, 2021, Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger for the 30th anniversary of the park in 2022. In November 2021, the first concrete footers were poured. On February 5, 2022, the ride's lift hill was officially topped off. Soft opening for the roller coaster began on July 29, 2022 for

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holders and the

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. The roller coaster officially opened to the public on July 30, 2022 with a grand opening ceremony. Its opening marked the first Six Flags park to receive a B&M since X-Flight at

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Ride experience

Located in the park's Crackaxle Canyon themed area of the park, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger is in height, reaches a maximum speed of , and a track length of . The roller coaster features the steepest dive coaster drop at a 95-degree (a beyond vertical drop), as well as a second , near-vertical drop.

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.

References

External links

Official website
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