New Ride For 2011 - Canada's Wonderland - WindSeeker - 301 ft
WindSeeker
"we will be 70 feet (21.3M) higher that our previous tallest rides Drop Tower and Behemoth"
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.
Fact Sheet
Manufacturer:
Mondial
Ascent/Descent:
50 Seconds
Height:
301 Feet (91.7 Meters) - (70 feet higher than Drop Tower and Behemoth)
Rotation Speed:
8 Rotations per minute
25-30 mph (40-48 kmh)
Diameter in Full Swing:
110 Feet
Location:
Next to Vortex, overlooking Wonder Mountain
Capacity:
32 Suspended Twin Seats
(64 total passengers)
Cost:
$5,000,000
Max. Swing Angle of Arm:
Up to 45 degrees
Groundbreaking:
Fall 2010
Ride Cycle Time:
3 Minutes
Ride Opening:
Summer 2011
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Last edited by Playa24_7 on Aug-24-2010 at 12:36
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