Removed attractions - Sky Whirl Triple Ferris wheel - Six Flags Great America

This was a unique observation/flat ride that was removed in 2000.
This is old footage I had, so I figured I would put it up on this RUclips channel.
This was built by Intamin, had three arms and and had a height of 110 feet. This ride operated from 1976 to 2000 in Gurnee, IL @ Six Flags Great America.
#shorts

[@jesseleet4576]

Really miss this ride

[@robstravelsadventures]

Too bad they have not gotten another observation type ride. I miss the sky rides too (Delta Flyer and Southern Cross).

[@The-You-Doober]

I miss this ride. It was a nice part of the skyline also. It was nice to go on to cool off on when it was hot outside.

[@pamelanauss]

This must be the one from Gurnee Illinois.

[@robstravelsadventures]

Yes, it was the Gurnee location

[@HonestOtter]

This was such a unique “Ferris wheel”. It terrified me as a kid but I sort of miss it now.

[@robstravelsadventures]

Yeah, when it first started spinning up after I was off the ground was a bit crazy as a kid.

[@SECONDQUEST]

Oh my gosh it rotates so fast I did not expect that!

[@robstravelsadventures]

Yes it did, it seemed even faster when you were inside on of the cabins because you were at a little bit of an angle when it started spinning up.

[@iowndvc]

I think Magic Mountain has/had something similar when I was young. But I haven't been there in over 40 years, as I no longer live in the area.

[@robstravelsadventures]

I know the Great America in CA also had this same ride too.

[@76TomD]

I wonder why they had it so low. The arms usually went up much higher

[@robstravelsadventures]

I think it was just where I was standing and the fact that it was just starting to start off.

[@marklaechel4537]

It was that little ass chain that the car was hanging from I was sweating. My entire family in the car with another half a family. That little chain keeping the cab attached. What was the wieght limit on that?

[@robstravelsadventures]

The chains were also looking a bit old near the end which gave less confidence in them too. Not sure of the weight, but it I recall seeing four adults or two adults and up to four kids without an issue.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

Hershey park had the same ride. I'm not sure when they took it down.

[@robstravelsadventures]

Yes, I think they had a two arm one.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

It was a 2 arm. I never saw a 3 arm until this video

[@MrMywildside]

@@robstravelsadventuresI remember Kings Island had a two arm one years ago as well. I believe it was where Windseeker stands now.

[@commonwealthedison2640]

I miss Deja Vu,

[@cmeekergo5257]

Brings back memories with family! Thanks 😄

[@robstravelsadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MicahBBurke]

I used to go on this, scared me.

[@Trome1200]

Where was this located in the park?

[@robstravelsadventures]

Where Buccaneer Battle currently is. Across from the Demon.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

What year did you film this ride?

[@robstravelsadventures]

I think it was around 1997.