Take a ride on El Diablo: Six Flags opens new roller coaster with devilish theme
JACKSON (WABC) -- Get in line! Six Flags Great Adventure's newest roller coaster is made its official debut Thursday.
Riders felt the heat on the park's 13th coaster as it previewed to season pass holders and members during an event presented by Kia Motors America. The world's largest theme park will open the devilish El Diablo to the general public on Saturday.
"The Jersey devil inspired the theme for our newest attraction, and El Diablo delivers a scorching thrill for a variety of age groups," park president John Fitzgerald said. "Our guests told us they wanted a ride that would excite tweens and prepare them for the extreme thrills of coasters like El Toro and Kingda Ka, and El Diablo is the perfect fit."
The giant fiery red looping coaster is located in the Mexican-themed Plaza del Carnaval section of the park. It features riders sitting in face-to-face seats rocketing forward and backward, pendulum-style, until the train gains enough momentum to complete a full revolution seven stories in the air.
The coaster then kicks into high gear, completing full revolutions until it stops momentarily with riders suspended upside down, and then reverses direction for even more thrills. Guests can experience six gravity-defying inversions before the train finally comes to a stop.
El Diablo riders must be at least 48 inches tall. El Diablo previews to Six Flags Season Pass holders and Members May 14 and 15, and will celebrate its grand opening to the public May 16.
"El Diablo is the perfect addition to Plaza del Carnaval, as it appeals to both thrill seekers and families alike," Fitzgerald said. "Rides like El Toro and Tango attract a wide audience to this area, which also provides ample opportunities for dining, shopping and relaxation from the excitement of the world's largest theme park."
