| DC Universe | |
| 48 Inches | |
| Seatbelt Restraints | |
| Medium Thrill | |
| Flash Pass Attraction |
| 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, is 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 returned 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
Concept Art & Renderings Gallery
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.