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
At night, the attraction features an exciting lighting package.
DC Super-Villains Swing features several DC Comics villains within its theme.
DC Super-Villains Swing was first introduced during the 2019 season.
The main entrance to DC Super-Villains Swing.
The queue features information regarding several DC Comics villains.
DC Super-Villains Swing is a family ride located in the park’s DC Universe area.
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.
Learn about your favorite DC Comics villains while waiting in line to ride.
Prior to 2019, the attraction was named Whirligig and part of the park’s Spassburg area.
Ride History
2019
The attraction undergoes major refurbishment and retheming.
In February, Whirligig’s new name, which was planned to be Crime Wave, is changed to DC Super-Villains Swing prior to reopening.
2018
Whirligig is closed in the summer for refurbishment. The ride is set to come back rethemed as Crime Wave in 2019.
2009
Die Fledermaus is renamed Whirligig.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
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.