bert425 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Poltergeist shuts down on Monday for a 2 months refurb (reopen on Labor Day weekend from what I've heard) and during that time they are going to repaint the ride, and add a theme, that it's never really had. Mr. Siebert has been teasing that "the new owner" is going to be doing some rennovations (the repainting, and the updated queue), and offering pics of the New Owner about to move in. If you don't follow him on social media, you're missing some great teaser stuff (not just on Polty, but on the new ride for 2022 - there's a big announcement going to be made on Wed, July 28 in regards to the parks 30th anniversary, and what's to come next year). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 From what he described at Rodeo, the queue will be pretty awesome. He went through everything they are doing. Hedge maze, doors you enter, car inside, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillB93 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Something tells me that if it is in fact the new Double Heart Zamperla model coming to SFFT in 2022, they will opt for the smaller 50M version. I would hope for the larger 70M version, but no ride in San Antonio has ever surpassed 180FT. Isn't there a 200FT height limit due to the air force base nearby? Edit: Nevermind, Scream is 205FT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 This is what my 30th Anniversary Brick is going to look like at SFFT!! I've already purchased it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriolat Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I am hoping for the S&S Axis prototype. After all, this would be a world's first, which would be perfect for the park's anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Axis is unique but have you seen the prototype? Sometimes the track flips but the riders dont. Not sure the point of that. Just seems like S&S being extra, but maybe getting the feeling of regular coaster then inverted coaster then wing coaster would be alright. If a coaster is gonna spin I think facing the car any way you like and locking it there would be awesome. One ride forward. Ride it again facing backwards. Ride again facing sideways. That would be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 The axis coaster just seems like a slightly updated version of their other model that didn't fare well. Think they have one of those trains in front of their offices. Not sure I completely understand it but I'm assuming they can make the car flip, etc like the first part of the test track. It just seems kind of like riding a gimble and you'd float around in relatively the same position. Almost like the horizontal locked videos that show up now days. Could be fun, though. Love to try it somewhere, some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Jeffrey Siebert just posted an updated pic of Poltergeist with it's new paint job almost finished! LOVING the new colors, and can't wait to see what train wrap they chose to go with. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Looks amazing! Come to think of it... that coaster must be a pain in the a$$ to paint! Having to navigate all those crazy supports and track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 18 hours ago, thrillseeker4552 said: Looks amazing! Come to think of it... that coaster must be a pain in the a$$ to paint! Having to navigate all those crazy supports and track. Eh, that's nothing some modified rollerblades and a back-mounted paint sprayer can't fix! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Take a ride on Superman at Six Flags Fiesta Texas! VIDEO: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 ^ such a great coaster. . . LOL. . and I was just watching some folks lose their minds over a "Bill of Lading" shipment from B&M to SFFT that got leaked. only to have Jeffrey Siebert pop into the thread and say: Sorry folks, it's needed replacement parts to have on hand for Superman, NOT the new 2022 ride. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Great video! I've officially conquered all the Floorless coasters in the country and Superman still reigns supreme in my opinion. The interaction with the cliff, glossy smooth ride, and unique layout puts it above the rest for me. I believe it is also the tallest and fastest one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendLover Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Alright everybody! Last day before the big reveal of the 2022 attraction! Anybody want to make any last guesses on what the ride will be?? My final prediction is a Zamperla Double Heart coaster, just based on everything before and then the teaser from the other day of the blimp in Italy "in search to find its creator." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Zamperla..big model. Should be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 hours ago, LegendLover said: Alright everybody! Last day before the big reveal of the 2022 attraction! Anybody want to make any last guesses on what the ride will be?? Extreme Disk-O. Basically Intamin's Ultra Surf model, but from Zamperla. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 if they didn't already have a Disc-O (Hurricane Force 5, that I just DON'T see leaving the boardwalk), maybe. . . . but the park won't put in two similar rides (even if one of them is "extreme") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 ^ I was making a joke but feel free to take all my posts seriously. It'll make for some hilarious misconceptions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, KBrylczyk said: ^ I was making a joke but feel free to take all my posts seriously. It'll make for some hilarious misconceptions. I've actually seen similar guesses tho. . . . like the Aquasplash moving from SFOT to SFFT (and yes, they were serious. . LOL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Giga coaster with two stations, one end in Six Flags and the other in Sea World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 On 7/25/2021 at 5:10 PM, bert425 said: LOL. . and I was just watching some folks lose their minds over a "Bill of Lading" shipment from B&M to SFFT that got leaked. only to have Jeffrey Siebert pop into the thread and say: Sorry folks, it's needed replacement parts to have on hand for Superman, NOT the new 2022 ride. Hah! Sounds like they don't want expectations to be too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Based on the teaser pic that Mr. Siebert posted to Thrill Seekers United group? I'd say odds are it's the Double-heart coaster. we'll find out tomorrow tho. . formal announcement is tomorrow afternoon! that middle sign certainly looks like a "layout" sign 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 . . . Alphabet company, first in the chain, lucky number. (rumor has it) It all . . . drops today. I'm out. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 watching the live stream now. . . he's talking about Frightfest stuff (not to the new ride). . but confirmed new Logo for Poltergeist, and that the queue will now have an indoor and AIR-CONDITIONED element. the theming of the stage is VERY steam-punk circus. . we shall see when they announce! Forgot to come back and post this: new Poltergeist logo: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Six Flags Fiesta Texas has sent us a press release announcing their new B&M Dive Coaster, Doctor Diabolical's Cliffhanger! 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. “Six Flags Fiesta Texas continues to push the limits of thrill and innovation as we prepare to introduce the world’s steepest dive coaster during our 30th anniversary season,” said Park President Jeffrey Siebert. “Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger joins an already stellar lineup of record-breaking roller coasters, rides, and attractions. With eight intense elements including dramatic inversions and extreme airtime, it will quickly become a fan favorite,” added Siebert. As guests enter the ride queue, they will be immersed in the story of Dr. Diabolical and her evil quest to create menacing creatures to frighten the world. To give her creations life, Dr. Diabolical constructed a machine to capture the essence of human adrenaline and fear. Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger features three 21-passenger trains that keep the adrenaline flowing as riders reach a height of 15 stories, then pause face-first before diving at 60 mph and flying through a variety of high-thrill experiences. Key features of Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger include: Three sleek trains with three rows of passengers, seated seven across; 2,501 feet of soaring track; Thrilling anticipation while the ride vehicle pauses in a face-first cliffhanger hold before plummeting 150 feet; Spectacular, beyond-vertical, 95-degree first drop; A second 75-foot, near-vertical drop; An Immelmann inversion, during which riders enter a half-loop, followed by a half twist, then exit the element traveling in the opposite direction making a 180-degree turn; Four intense elements, including an extreme airtime hill, wild-banked turn, high-speed spiral, and 270-degree zero-g roll; Speeds of up to 60 mph; Immersive steampunk theming that tells the story of Dr. Diabolical’s plot to harvest fear; and Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger is a custom-designed roller coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard. Riders must meet the 52-inch height requirement. Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger was announced during the FT92 Fan Event, and will debut in the summer of 2022 during the park’s 30th Anniversary season. It will be located in the Crackaxle Canyon Screampunk District. For more information about Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, and all the exciting events planned for the 30th Anniversary season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, visit https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/new-experiences. Bert is at Six Flags Fiesta Texas today sharing details from the announcement as they are released: Will update in a moment. . but it's a B&M dive coaster! "Doctor Diabolical's Cliffhanger" Special built with tons of custom elements - and he referred to it as a record breaker. and also specifically mentioned B&M is doing custom trains (I believe he said 7 across) for this ride. He showed an animated video. . which I'm sure will be online very quickly, if not officially from TPR. . .but here are some stills from the presentation. and the host character is "Doctor Diabolical" who wants to harness your terror for her elixir. Doctor Diabolical: Name reveal then Jeffery teased two versions of Dive Coasters. . .each one bigger than the next. . until the final reveal: Nope: Nope HOLY CRAP !!!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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