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DC Super-Villains Swing

DC Universe

48" Height Requirement

Seatbelt Restraints

Medium Thrill
Opened 1992
Ride Type Wave Swinger
Manufacturer Zierer
Ride Colors Blue & Black

A Villainous Twist

DC Super-Villains Swing, formerly known as Die Fledermaus, is an original attraction that opened with Fiesta Texas in 1992. Geared towards the whole family, riders board their own swings and enjoy a calming journey spinning through the air. In 2009, the attraction left behind part of its German theme and was renamed Whirligig. Die Fledermaus is German for “The Bat.” In 2019, the attraction would embrace the new DC Universe theme to become DC Super-Villains Swing

A Change in Plans

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. In February 2019, a “change in plans” was announced. Instead of returning as Crime Wave, the attraction was to be renamed DC Super-Villains Swing. Various DC Comics villains line the attraction’s queue, along with decorative panels on the ride itself. Riders board DC Super-Villains Swing and find themselves soaring through the air, accompanied by an exciting music soundtrack.

Ride History

  • 2019

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    In February, Whirligig’s new name, which was planned to be Crime Wave, is changed to DC Super-Villains Swing prior to reopening.

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  • 2018

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    Whirligig is closed in the summer for refurbishment. The ride is set to come back rethemed as Crime Wave in 2019.

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  • 2009

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    Die Fledermaus is renamed Whirligig.

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Construction Updates

Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.

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The Joker Carnival of Chaos (Update 11), DC Super-Villains Swing (Update 6), Other Park Projects
The Joker Carnival of Chaos (Update 11), DC Super-Villains Swing (Update 6), Other Park Projects

The Joker Carnival of Chaos and DC Super-Villains Swing are all but complete and new theming can be found in the DC Universe area. Fiesta Texas also continues construction on two new structures in Los Festivales and Rockville.

The Joker Carnival of Chaos (Update 10), DC Super-Villains Swing (Update 5)
The Joker Carnival of Chaos (Update 10), DC Super-Villains Swing (Update 5)

Fine details continue to progress on The Joker Carnival of Chaos’ queue line as landscaping is added, the main sign is erected, and a shade structure is constructed. Landscaping around DC Super-Villains Swing has also received a refresh.

The Joker Carnival of Chaos (Update 9), DC Super-Villains Swing (Update 4) & More
The Joker Carnival of Chaos (Update 9), DC Super-Villains Swing (Update 4) & More

The final stages of queue line work is currently taking place on The Joker Carnival of Chaos. DC Super-Villains Swing is also completely constructed. Other projects are also happening in DC Universe and Los Festivales.