Lagoon · Operating · 1987
Turn of the Century
Wave Swinger · South Midway · Zierer · 35 ft
Zierer wave swinger with chairs rising as the ride rotates — a South Midway family thrill.
At a glance
Key facts for Turn of the Century.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave Swinger
Opened
1987
Height
35 ft
Manufacturer
Zierer
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Turn of the Century.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Wave Swinger
- flat
- wave-swinger
Height
35 ft
Highlighted stat for Turn of the Century
Spec sheet
Subtype
Wave Swinger
Manufacturer
Zierer
Min height
3'10"
Thrill level
High
Specs source: lagoonpark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Turn of the Century.
Timeline
1987
Turn of the Century opens
Opens in South Midway per Lagoon ride listing.
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Sources & official links
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- Turn of the Century — official ride pagelagoonpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lagoon — official sitelagoonpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lagoon on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Lagoon rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Lagoon · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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