Apache Whirlwind

Frontier Village paid $599,292.23 in 1976 for its last thriller attraction.
Click to see the original invoice.

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Naming a new ride can be tough. Check out the list of original names that the gang came up with. Funny thing is, Apache Whirlwind is nowhere to be found.

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Installed to help the park stay competitive with new competition up the road, the Apache Whirlwind provided coaster-like thrills.


Riders usually got two circuits around the track.


Nice close up view of the Mack-built train.


Ready to go!