Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America · Operating · 1992
Backyardigans Swing-Along
Wave swinger · Thrill · Zierer
A Zierer wave swinger — chairs fan outward as the tower rotates under the indoor canopy.
At a glance
Key facts for Backyardigans Swing-Along.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave swinger
Opened
1992
Manufacturer
Zierer
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Backyardigans Swing-Along.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Wave swinger
- family
- wave-swinger
Experience
Wave swinger
Built by Zierer
Spec sheet
Min height
3'11"
Specs source: nickelodeonuniverse.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Backyardigans Swing-Along.
Timeline
1992
Backyardigans Swing-Along opens
Background
The wave swinger opened with the park as the Kite-Eating Tree and later Tree Swing before the Backyardigans retheme.
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Sources & official links
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- Backyardigans Swing-Along — official ride pagenickelodeonuniverse.com(opens in a new tab)
- Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America — official sitenickelodeonuniverse.com(opens in a new tab)
- Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Nickelodeon Universe · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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