Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger
| Crackaxle Canyon | |
| 48" Height Requirement (78" Max) | |
| Over-the-Shoulder Restraints | |
| High Thrill |
| Flash Pass Attraction | |
| Ride Lockers | |
| On-Ride Photos | |
| Opened | July 30, 2022 |
| Ride Type | Steel Dive Coaster |
| Ride Height | 150 Feet |
| Drop Angle | 95 Degrees |
| Track Length | 2,501 Feet |
| Top Speed | 60 MPH |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Trains | 4 |
| Cars Per Train | 3 |
| Riders Per Car | 7 |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Track Color | Dark Red, Gray |
| Support Color | Gold, Rust |
Dr. Diabolical’s Laboratory
Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger takes riders on a themed journey though the lab and experimentations of Dr. Diabolical herself. The first portion of the queue, which is outside, gives guests an amazing view of the ride as it cycles overhead. The final stretch heads into Dr. Diabolical’s secret lab. Riders are told that they will be able to sample one of Dr. Diabolical’s newest creations, an elixir capable of preserving life. However, it is quickly realized that Dr. Diabolical has other sinister plans. The immersive queue features multiple rooms, detailed themed elements, animatronics and more.
Riders travel through the coaster’s zero-G roll inversion.
The second half of the ride features banked turns and an airtime hill.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger features four trains, three of which can operate at once.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger trains feature three rows, seven seats across.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger features a top speed of 60 miles per hour.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger also features two inversions.
Unique Ride Locker System
Prior to entering the ride’s station, guests have access to complimentary lockers for their smaller loose articles. Lockers can be utilized with your pass/ticket barcode and items are picked up at the attraction’s exit. Don’t have your physical pass/ticket handy? Paper barcode cards are available near the locker station.
Trains travel quickly up the ride’s lift hill.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger is one of the more photogenic rides in the park.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger peaks over the park’s quarry wall surroundings.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger features an incredibly compact layout.
The roller coaster’s first drop hangs riders over the edge before a high-thrill release.
After the ride’s mid-course brake, another second steep drop awaits.
Sundance Theatre
Six Flags Fiesta Texas originally opened in 1992 with a heavy emphasis on theatrical productions and live entertainment. The park built several state-of-the-art performance venues, including Sundance Theatre, to house their stellar offerings to guests. Sundance Theatre was home to several notable productions over the years, including Rock Apocalypse, Summer Nights and over two decades of award-winning country music entertainment. 2021 marked the final year of live entertainment at Sundance Theatre as it was demolished to make way for Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger.
Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger features a highly immersive indoor queue line.
Animatronic characters guide riders through the indoor queue.
All of Dr. Diabolical’s dangerous secrets are revealed in the ride’s queue story.
The ride’s entrance features signage for size restrictions of its lockers.
Riders barrel down Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger’s second steep drop.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
Attendees of the park’s Roller Coaster Rodeo event were treated to an in-depth construction tour of Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger. The tour allowed close-up shots the ride’s structure and a better look at continued progress. Next, attendees were treated to a huge queue theming presentation, which took place inside Zaragoza Theatre.