Beast1979 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Canada’s Wonderland takes excitement to new heights in 2011, with the addition of WindSeeker – a 30-storey swing ride. Towering high above the Park, WindSeeker will ascend 301 feet (91.7M) and spread its metal arms, swinging riders at a 45-degree angle at speeds up to 50 kilometers per hour. WindSeeker will feature 32 two-person swings that will provide riders with a sensational feeling of weightlessness as their feet dangle at heights never experienced before at Wonderland. “We are continuing to change the landscape at Canada’s Wonderland and with the addition of our new thrill machine WindSeeker, we will be 70 feet (21.3M) higher that our previous tallest rides Drop Tower and Behemoth”, said Raffi Kaprelyan, Vice President and General Manager of Canada’s Wonderland. “For riders that are looking for extreme height and intense thrills, this ride will be a must-do for 2011”. WindSeeker will be the 68th ride at Canada’s Wonderland, giving the park one of the greatest selections of rides in North America. Construction will begin in the fall of 2010. http://canadaswonderland.com/attractions/detail.cfm?ai_id=691 Aside from the rather unoriginal name, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Wow was that announced early? I would expect them to announce it at the same time as CP and KI (assuming they are getting them too) And I now am guessing this is going to be identical to KI's, and CP's will be bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris! Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Wow was that announced early? I would expect them to announce it at the same time as CP and KI (assuming they are getting them too) Nope. PR was set to announce it on TV at around 7:10AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Video: http://cfcw.media.cfnslb1.cedarfair.com/_WindSeeker2011/videos/capital2011.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ^ That's some nice animation... mostly refering to the views of the park. I could sure see one of those rising between Wicked Twister's spikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I don't think it's going to be very easy to see one of these in between Wicked Twister's spikes. Unless maybe if you're standing at the waters edge behind Disaster Transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 http://www.knotts.com/public/park/rides/thrill/WindSeeker/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Yep. We're getting a Wind Seeker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I hope KI's isn't named "WindSeeker." Also notice how the one at Knott's has a cool "K" on top of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris! Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 For anyone that wants to see the announcement as it appeared live, clicky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl3WXVMIVJs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I don't think it's going to be very easy to see one of these in between Wicked Twister's spikes. Unless maybe if you're standing at the waters edge behind Disaster Transport. I don't get it. 300' plus. WT is 215 and visible from lots of spots in the park. Ahhh... maybe you meant we won't be able to see it on the ground. Curosity is getting the best of me here Browns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 http://www.knotts.co...ill/WindSeeker/ I was really hoping to see Hourly Capacity there and it was not listed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ride is 3 minutes long 64 people a ride give 2 minutes for loading/unloading 64 people every 5 minutes 60/5=12 12*64=768 768 per hour. Note this is just a estimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ride is 3 minutes long 64 people a ride give 2 minutes for loading/unloading 64 people every 5 minutes 60/5=12 12*64=768 768 per hour. Note this is just a estimate That looks about right FF EKU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 (from Don / Kings Island)- "surprise..........." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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