WindSeeker [Kings Island] Animation
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This is an animated rendering of the new 2011 attraction for Kings Island, WindSeeker.--PRESS RELEASE--WindSeeker to debut at Kings Island in 2011301-foot-tall swing ride to send adventure seekers soaringIf you think riding Drop Tower at Kings Island is a thrill (and it is -- riders enjoy a breathtaking view of the region as they ascend toward the sky, then take a 26-story freefall at 64 mph), wait until next year!Kings Island will continue to change the landscape for thrill seekers in 2011 with WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall tower that will spin riders 30 stories above the park. Seated in two-person swings that will allow their feet to dangle, riders will slowly begin rotating in a circular motion as the swings ascend the tower. At the top, the swings will reach speeds up to 30 mph, flaring out 45 degrees from the tower. WindSeeker will accommodate 64 riders (32 swings) per ride cycle."The addition of WindSeeker reflects our commitment to providing our guests with world-class thrills, fun and fantastic family entertainment," Kings Island vice-president and general manager Greg Scheid said. "Soaring 300 feet above Kings Island will provide an exciting ride experience for our guests."WindSeeker will be located in the Coney Mall section of the park near the Vortex ride exit.The $5 million ride is manufactured by Mondial (pronounced mohn-DEE-ahl), a 23-year-old Dutch-based company. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride and will be secured with individual over-the-head lap bars with interlocking seat belts.WindSeeker will make its debut when Kings Island opens for the 2011 season in the spring.--FACT SHEET--MANUFACTURER: MondialCOST: $5,000,000HEIGHT: 301 Feet (91.7 Meters)CAPACITY: 32 Suspended Twin Seats (64 total passengers)HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: 48"RIDE CYCLE TIME: 3 MinutesASCENT/DESCENT: 50 SecondsROTATION SPEED: 8 Rotations per minute, 25-30 mph (40-48 kmh) DIAMETER IN FULL SWING: 110 FeetMAX. SWING ANGLE OF ARM: Up to 45 degreesLOCATION: Coney Mall, near Vortex ride exitGROUNDBREAKING: Fall 2010 OPENING: Summer 2011
Channel: Entertainment
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: SoCalCoaster521
Length: 01:31
Rating: 4.4117646
Views: 58635
Video Comments
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pinkbutterflygrrl227 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
hell no would I go on this....I might go on diamondback again maybe.......
Snowiethebunny (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
still not higher than the giant drop at dreamworld australia
FOReverYOUng765 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Lol they're starting to have this everywhere now, prolly cos most theme parks can afford it and have space for it
KillaGamer09 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
lm goin to through a penny from de top
T6435P (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
It's confirmed that Carowinds is getting the Fifth Windseeker
coolthingsbyjames (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
aint da windseeker at cedar point?
XloveeveryoneXArshi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
how is it scary? is it? i will be going to kings island September 25th adn was wondering if its scary it doesn't look how high is it ? is it really fast. pls tell me.
supersoap456 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
it takes u up real low, once u get to the top u just spin for a few secs then slowly sipin down, i rode it yesterday :)
goth1999 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i will be riding this first thing tomoro... im a girl and 14... my dad will be riding it with me and he said a friend of his rode it and it scared him sh!tless.
101gabed (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
There's a rumor that carowinds may be getting a windseeker! We'll find out August 24th. |
