Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger
{{Short description|Roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas}}
{{Infobox roller coaster
| name = Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger
| logo = Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger logo.png
| logodimensions = 180px
| image = Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger drop (screenshot).png
| location = Six Flags Fiesta Texas
| section = Crackaxle Canyon
| coordinates = {{coord}}
| status = Operating
| opened = July 30, 2022
| cost =
| previousattraction = Sundance Theatre
| type = Steel
| type2 = Dive
|manufacturer = Bolliger & Mabillard
| model = Dive Coaster
| track =
| lift = Chain lift hill
|height_ft = 150
|drop_ft = 142
|length_ft = 2501
|speed_mph = 60
|inversions = 2
|duration =
|angle = 95
|capacity =
|trains = 3
|carspertrain = 3
|rowspercar = 1
|ridersperrow = 7
|virtual_queue_name = Flash Pass
|virtual_queue_image = Fastpass availability icon.svg
|virtual_queue_status = available
|rcdb_number = 19495
|soft_opened=July 29, 2022|caption=Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger's lift hill and drop}}
Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-29 |title=Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger Opens July 30 At Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.kxan.com/studio-512/dr-diabolicals-cliffhanger-opens-july-30-at-six-flags-fiesta-texas/ |access-date=2022-07-30 |website=KXAN Austin |language=en-US}} Located in the Crackaxle Canyon section, it was designed as a dive coaster model and was manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard. It is the only B&M dive coaster at a Six Flags park until Wrath of Rakshasa opens. It opened on July 30, 2022, replacing the Sundance Theatre.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-29 |title=Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger Opens July 30 At Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.kxan.com/studio-512/dr-diabolicals-cliffhanger-opens-july-30-at-six-flags-fiesta-texas/ |access-date=2022-07-30 |website=KXAN Austin |language=en-US}} At a maximum vertical angle of 95°, the roller coaster is the world's steepest dive coaster, tied with Iron Menace at Dorney Park.{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Six-Flags-new-San-Antonio-attraction-fiesta-texas-16346168.php|title=Six Flags to announce new San Antonio attraction as it works to increase attendance after pandemic|last=Randy Diamond
|publisher=San Antonio Express-News|date=July 28, 2021}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Stilwell |first=Andrew |date=2021-06-12 |title=Six Flags Fiesta Texas Begins Teasing for 2022 |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2021/06/12/six-flags-fiesta-texas-begins-teasing-for-2022/ |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}} The Sundance Theatre was an original theatre venue that opened with the park in 1992.{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Six-Flags-new-San-Antonio-attraction-fiesta-texas-16346168.php|title='Coaster is king': Six Flags unveils new San Antonio ride as it works to boost post-pandemic rebound|last=Randy Diamond|publisher=San Antonio Express-News|date=July 28, 2021}}
On July 28, 2021, Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger for the 30th anniversary of the park in 2022.{{cite web |date=July 28, 2021 |title=Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveils plans for world's steepest dive roller coaster |url=https://www.kens5.com/article/life/six-flags-fiesta-texas-unveils-plans-for-worlds-steepest-dive-roller-coaster/273-b19e0009-2c3b-4c71-9075-427a6381b891 |publisher=KENS}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2021/07/28/dr-diabolical-six-flags.html|title=SA theme park to add "Dr. Diabolical's" cliffhanger coaster|last=W. Scott Bailey|publisher=San Antonio Business Journal|date=July 28, 2021}} In November 2021, the first concrete footers were poured.{{cite web|url=https://www.sfftsource.com/construction-updates/2021/11/21/dr-ds-cliffhanger-update-2-front-gate-new-paint-amp-restaurant-remodels|title=Dr. D's Cliffhanger (Update 2), Front Gate, New Paint & Restaurant Remodels}} On February 5, 2022, the ride's lift hill was officially topped off.{{Cite web |title=Behind The Thrills {{!}} Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger Tops Off at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Behind The Thrills |url=https://behindthethrills.com/2022/02/dr-diabolicals-cliffhanger-tops-off-at-six-flags-fiesta-texas/ |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=Behind The Thrills |language=en-US}} Soft opening for the roller coaster began on July 29, 2022 for season pass holders and the news media.{{Cite web |title=Fiesta Texas Announces Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Exclusive Ride Times for Pass Holders — News & Updates {{!}} Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.sfftsource.com/news/2022/7/22/fiesta-texas-announces-dr-diabolicals-cliffhanger-exclusive-ride-times-for-pass-holders |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=SFFT Source |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Riding Fiesta Texas' New Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Coaster {{!}} POV Footage & First Impression — News & Updates {{!}} Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.sfftsource.com/news/2022/7/30/riding-fiesta-texas-new-dr-diabolicals-cliffhanger-coaster-pov-footage-amp-first-impression |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=SFFT Source |language=en-US}} The roller coaster officially opened to the public on July 30, 2022 with a grand opening ceremony.{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-dive-coaster-six-flags-17340699.php|title=Thrill seekers flood Six Flags Fiesta Texas for opening of world’s steepest dive coaster}}{{Cite web |last=Aguila |first=Ed |date=2022-07-30 |title=Hundreds of Guests Line Up For New Thrilling Coaster Despite High Temperatures |url=https://insidethemagic.net/2022/07/new-six-flags-coaster-high-temperatures-ea1/ |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=Inside the Magic |language=en-US}} Its opening marked the first Six Flags park to receive a B&M since X-Flight at Six Flags Great America.{{Cite web |date=2021-08-26 |title=Does Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Hint at Change in Six Flags's Future? |url=https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20210826/31861/does-dr-diabolicals-cliffhanger-hint-change-six-flagss-future |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=www.themeparktourist.com |language=en}}
Ride experience
Located in the park's Crackaxle Canyon themed area of the park, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger is {{convert|150|ft|m}} in height, reaches a maximum speed of {{convert|60|mph|km/h}}, and a track length of {{convert|2501|ft|m}}. The roller coaster features the steepest dive coaster drop at a 95-degree (a beyond vertical drop), as well as a second {{convert|75|ft|m|adj=on}}, near-vertical drop.{{cite web|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article253109233.html|title=World’s steepest dive roller coaster is coming to Texas, Six Flags announces|last=Mike Stunson
|publisher=Miami Herald|date=July 29, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/07/29/worlds-steepest-dive-coaster-opening-at-fiesta-texas-in-2022/|title=‘World’s Steepest Dive Coaster’ opening at Fiesta Texas in 2022|last=Rebecca Salinas|publisher=KSAT-TV|date=July 29, 2021}}
=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
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External links
- [https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/attractions/dr-diabolicals-cliffhanger Official website]
{{Six Flags Fiesta Texas}}
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