Delta Flyer

Delta Flyer
Formerly called Yukon Yahoo

Six Flags Great America
Location	Gurnee, Illinois, USA
Coordinates	42°22′13″N 87°56′03″W / 42.370413°N 87.934034°W / 42.370413; -87.934034
Status	Defunct
Operated	1976 to 1990
Replaced by	Condor

Statistics

Manufacturer

Schwarzkopf

Product

Bayern Kurve

Type

Bayern Kurve

Delta Flyer was a Bayern Kurve built by German manufacturer Schwarzkopf previously located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, USA.

History

The ride originally opened as Yukon Yahoo from 1976 to 1984.^[1]^[2] It was moved to the former site of the Eagle's Flight / Delta Flyer Ropeway attraction, and was itself renamed Delta Flyer. It operated in its place from 1985 to 1990.^[3] Today, the Condor operates where the former Delta Flyer once operated.

References

↑ "Clipped From The News". The News. 1976-08-06. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
↑ "Great America: A Midwest version of Disneyland set in Gurnee, Ill". The Daily Herald. 1976-04-24. p. 30. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
↑ "Yukon Yahoo". Great America Park. Retrieved 2022-03-24.

Present

Coasters

American Eagle Batman The Ride The Dark Knight Coaster Demon The Flash: Vertical Velocity Goliath Joker Little Dipper Maxx Force Raging Bull Sprocket Rockets Superman Ultimate Flight Viper Whizzer Wrath of Rakshasa X-Flight

Former

Coasters

Déjà Vu Gulf Coaster Iron Wolf Ragin' Cajun Rolling Thunder ShockWave Tidal Wave Z-Force

Attractions

Bottoms Up Buccaneer Battle Cajun Cliffhanger Dare Devil Dive Davey Jones Dinghies Delta Flyer Eagle's Flight Edge Great America Raceway King Chaos Mardi Gras Hangover Orbit Power Dive Revolution Sky Whirl Splashwater Falls The Jester's Wild Ride Trailblazer

[1] "Clipped From The News". The News. 1976-08-06. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-03-24.

[2] "Great America: A Midwest version of Disneyland set in Gurnee, Ill". The Daily Herald. 1976-04-24. p. 30. Retrieved 2022-03-24.

[3] "Yukon Yahoo". Great America Park. Retrieved 2022-03-24.

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