El Diablo
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Spain |
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48" Height Requirement |
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Over-the-Shoulder Restraints |
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High Thrill |
| Opened | May 28, 2019 |
| Closed | November 3, 2024 |
| Ride Type | Giga Loop |
| Ride Height | 100 Feet |
| Inversions | 6 |
| Riders Per Cycle | 32 |
| Manufacturer | Larson International |
| Ride Colors | Red, Orange & Black |
Quiet Ride, Quick Removal
El Diablo was much quieter than many other related Larson Loop attractions because the attraction featured an upgraded drive system. Irvine Ondrey, a company who has worked on many RMC attractions, including Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster at Fiesta Texas, supplied El Diablo’s control system.
El Diablo’s life at Six Flags Over Texas was short-lived, only lasting from 2019 to 2024. El Diablo, much like the defunct Harley Quinn Spinsanity, was one of many budget-friendlier attractions added to the Six Flags chain that didn’t resonate with most park guests and had a short operating life.
Mardi Gras Hangover located at Six Flags Great America. Image: Kenosha News
The Tallest, A Change in Plans
El Diablo was the tallest ride of its kind, standing 100 feet tall. El Diablo, however, shared this record-breaking stat with Mardi Gras Hangover at Six Flags Great America. Great America’s Mardi Gras Hangover opened during their 2018 season.
El Diablo was originally supposed to be named Lone Star Revolution when announced in 2018. However, in January 2019, the park announced that the ride would be renamed El Diablo and call the park’s Spain section home. The original announcement suggested that the attraction would be installed in the Tower section prior to the change in plans.
Construction Updates
At this stage, nearly every piece of the former La Vibora roller coaster has been moved off-site as the area is prepped for a dive coaster in 2026. Other updates include changes near front gate, a look at Judge Roy Scream’s annual maintenance and the continued paint job transforming Titan.