This article is about the amusement ride in Galveston, Texas. For other Funtime Star Flyer rides in Texas, see Funtime (manufacturer).
Texas Star Flyer
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Status
Operating
Opening date
July 27, 2012 (2012-07-27)
Ride statistics
Attraction type
Tower Swinger
Manufacturer
Funtime
Model
Star Flyer
Height
230 ft (70 m)
Speed
43 mph (69 km/h)
Vehicles
12
Riders per vehicle
2
Duration
2:00
Height restriction
48 in (122 cm)
Texas Star Flyer is a Funtime Star Flyer operating at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The ride opened to the public on July 27, 2012.[1][2] The ride was installed by Ride Entertainment Group, who handles all of Funtime's operations in North America.[3][4]
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^MacDonald, Brady (February 9, 2012). "Galveston Pleasure Pier brings thrill rides back to Texas coast". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
^"Star Flyer opens in Vancouver". Park World Magazine. 5 August 2011. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
^"Projects". Ride Entertainment Group. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
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