The ride's 100 foot tower offered riders great views of the park and the lake, as the ride cycle alternated between fast and slow rotations, with the thrills of the height accentuated by the tilting motion of the ride pods.   At the top of the tower, the rotation would slow, giving riders a chance to take in the view from above before accelerating again as the mechanism descended the tower back to the platform.

Condor was outfitted with a standard lighting package, featuring bright colors and patterns that drew the eye.   The lighting was designed for the European fair circuit, where rides compete with one another for the attention of passers-by in an effort to sell tickets.   Crowning the tower was an impressive metal condor figure with wings spread over the illuminated sign.

It was evident from the lighting package installed on the ride that the Condor would be removed to other Six Flags parks in the future.  While one of the huge ride-top “Condor” signs greeted guests on the park side of the tower, another sign on the opposite side glowed and flickered to the lake and wooded area where no guests would ever see it.

The ride was a sight to watch with its dual rotation and massive assembly moving up and down the tower.   Condor was an intricate piece of machinery, with multiple motors and cables creating the motion, and miles of wiring to run all the motors and lights.   Massive cables and gears propelled the raising and lowering of the central assembly as it rotated around the central tower.

The bird-shaped cars featured elaborate air-brush paint schemes, and glowing orange eyes.   The seating design feature a bench which could hold one or two passengers, with the passenger in front sitting between the legs of the one in back.   The ride restraints featured an automated gate which would slide into place, completing the surrounding steel cage.

Condor only spent three seasons operating at the park before moving on to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, where it still runs today with the same name and a slightly updated paint scheme.  

The spot occupied by the Condor while it was at Great Adventure was the former location of the Calypso ride, and after the Condor was removed the site was turned into a remote control boat pond.