| DC Universe | |
| 48 Inches | |
| Seatbelt Restraints | |
| Medium Thrill |
| Opened | 1992 |
| Ride Type | Wave Swinger |
| Manufacturer | Zierer |
| Ride Colors | Blue & Black |
A rendering for the all-new DC Super-Villains Swing. Credit: Fiesta Texas (Click to Enlarge)
A Villainous Twist
Whirligig, then known as Die Fledermaus, was an original attraction that opened with Fiesta Texas in 1992. A great family attraction, riders board their own swings and enjoy a calming ride spinning through the air. In 2018 the park announced that Whirligig would be refurbished and transformed into Crime Wave to coincide with the addition of The Joker Carnival of Chaos across the pathway. However, a “change in plans” was announced in 2019 and Whirligig will return to the park as DC Super-Villains Swing!
Ride History
2009
Die Fledermaus is renamed Whirligig.
2018
Whirligig is closed in the summer for refurbishment. The ride was set to come back rethemed as Crime Wave in 2019.
2019
Whirligig undergoes major refurbishment and retheming.
In February, the ride’s name is changed from Crime Wave to DC Super-Villains Swing prior to reopening.
Construction Updates
Image Gallery
Renderings Gallery
Below is a look at digital renderings for the ride’s upper panels. Each panel will highlight a DC Comics villain.
Under Construction