Whirling Dervish (Six Flags AstroWorld; opened 1984)

Whirling Dervish

Six Flags AstroWorld Location Houston, Texas, USA Section International Plaza – Coney Island Status Defunct Operated 1984 to 1990 Rider height Minimum: 36 inch Min. unaccompanied: 46 inch Replaced Whirling Dervish Replaced by Condor
Statistics
Manufacturer	Sellner Manufacturing
Product	Tilt-A-Whirl
Type	Tilt-A-Whirl
Capacity	28 per cycle

Whirling Dervish was a Tilt-A-Whirl built by US manufacturer Sellner Manufacturing formerly located at Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, USA.

History

The ride opened in 1984, replacing an Chance Matterhorn that had the same name and theme in the Coney Island area. The ride was removed after the 1990 season and was replaced with Condor the following season.

References

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(1977–1983)

Whirling Dervish

(1984–1990)