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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Indoor Queue Walk-Through, Fright Fest Setup Begins

Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger has officially opened, which means we were able to take a tour of her secret lab. Join us for an in-depth look at the attraction's themed indoor queue segment. Fright Fest preparations are also under way with multiple scare zones and themed areas popping up all around the park.

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Riding Fiesta Texas' New Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Coaster | POV Footage & First Impression

Fiesta Texas invited SFFT Source out to media day for their new, record-breaking Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster! This B&M dive coaster features a height of 150 feet, 95-degree first drop, two inversions, top speed of 60 miles per hour, an extreme airtime hill and more. Join us for an exclusive on-ride view of Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger!

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Fiesta Texas Announces Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Exclusive Ride Times for Pass Holders

Today, Fiesta Texas announced dates and times for pass holder exclusive ride time on their all-new Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger roller coaster. Beginning Friday, July 29, various pass and membership levels will be able to take advantage of exclusive ride time slots over the span of a week. Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, a record-breaking attraction, will be the park’s 11th roller coaster.

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Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Completes First Test Run

Today, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger completed its first test run! When the dive coaster opens, it'll feature a 95-degree first drop, a height of 150 feet, top speeds of 60 miles per hour and 2 inversions. An opening date is coming soon.

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Construction Tour, Queue Design & Theming Reveal | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 2

Day two of Roller Coaster Rodeo was jam-packed with full-park ERT, meals and a behind-the-scenes construction tour and queue design and theming reveal! We take a journey into the construction zone of Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger for a close-up look at the ride structure. Afterwards, we head to Zaragoza Theatre for an exciting reveal of the new coaster's theming and queue design.

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Construction Update, Continued Theming & Dining Changes

Construction continues on Fiesta Texas' newest high-thrill roller coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger. The attraction's outdoor queue and station have begun to take shape. We also head over to Sangerfest Halle to check out more enhancements to the dining location's ongoing remodel and much more.

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Updates, Several Park Projects, 30th Easter Eggs & More

Since our last visit to the park, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger has seen completion of its track and support install! Plus, work continues on Sangerfest Halle and a new, upgraded drink refill station opens in Crackaxle Canyon. Join us as we go on a hunt for fun 30th anniversary Easter eggs located throughout Fiesta Texas.

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Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Roller Coaster Train Reveal

Six Flags Fiesta Texas has unveiled the first train for Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, which is set to open later this summer! Unique to this train design is its seven-across seating on each row. Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger will feature the world's first true center seat experience on a dive coaster.

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Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Lift Hill Complete, First Drop Being Installed & More

Construction of Fiesta Texas' newest roller coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, is moving at electric pace as the lift hill install is complete and crews have begun working on the first drop. We also check out other park updates, including the continued refresh of Primo's Pizzeria and several new Then & Now 30th anniversary features.

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Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Track Install Begins, New Park-Wide History Displays

Construction continues on the upcoming Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Crews have begun installing track pieces, along with the ride's transfer shed. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Fiesta Texas has begun to unveil a number of miniature museums, along with great Then & Now photo features spread throughout the park.

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Major Construction Updates, In-Depth Bier Festival Review

We check out the progress on the construction of the park’s new dive coaster, Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, along with the demolition of Sundance Theatre and the upgrade and paint job taking place at Poltergeist. Also, join us for an in-depth review of the park's Bier Festival food offerings.

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Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger Roller Coaster Premiering at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Summer 2022

Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, today unveiled plans to debut the world’s steepest dive roller coaster—Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger. This exhilarating new dive coaster features a cliffhanger hold, which suspends riders as they face straight down a 95-degree, beyond-vertical drop, then releases them moments later into a terrifying 150-foot dive.

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