Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger (Update 5)

New Ride Construction
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The construction of Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger’s lift hill has recently been completed.

Next to be installed is the top turn from the lift hill and first drop.

The base of the ride’s first drop has also been installed.

An overall look at the attraction’s lift hill and first drop bottom piece.

The lift hill for the new roller coaster as seen near the entrance to Gully Washer.

Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger towers over the park’s Crackaxle Canyon section.

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