[4] After construction on the attraction, the ride officially opened to the public on June 28, 1977, as the tallest free-standing structure in Lake County, Illinois.

The height of that attraction was shortened to 200 feet (61 m) due to the proximity of San Jose International Airport.

During the ride, facts about the history of Six Flags Great America are given and on clear days, gives views of the Chicago skyline.

[2] On June 22, 2015, the cabin stopped abruptly, trapping riders for over two hours before they were released through an emergency staircase.

[7][12] A year later, on September 22, 2016, an employee was immobilized by a back ache while erecting an inflatable gorilla for the park's Halloween event Six Flags Fright Fest.