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272 reviews of Canada's Wonderland "For a big theme park, Canada's Wonderland is the only game in town. It was good novelty though, and amusing at night. It was discovered during testing that the swings could rock back and forth once rotation reached full speed, and were close to hitting each other in some cases. Same. [37] The ride opened in mid-August 2011 after three months of delays. At Kings Dominion, El Dorado was removed at the end of the 2011 season to make room for WindSeeker. [54] Since these incidents, ride operations are suspended during high winds or heavy rain. Average Wait by Month. On July 20, 2004, twenty people were stranded on the coaster due to a malfunction. Photos; Frog Overview WindSeeker isn't your traditional swing ride. Canada's Wonderland Things To Do; WindSeeker; WindSeeker. WindSeeker's dizzying height of 301 feet (yes, that's over 27 stories) promises breathtaking views of the park. In the middle of the structure there are wheels that allow the swings to rotate as they go up and down the tower. What's more, WindSeeker is two rides in one, offering a totally different experience at night! The ride opened at each of the six parks in a time between May 2011 to April 2012. You can take a virtual ride on 16 coasters, 11 thrill rides and seven family rides with our first-person ‘point-of-view’ (POV) videos on Youtube. You should see it at night time. About WindSeeker. He felt the ride cycle might be too short for the type of ride, particularly the time spent at the top. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the rollercoasters community. And if it gets stuck, potentially hazardous to riders. Archives. [21][22][23][24], Construction of the WindSeekers at Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Point, and Kings Island began in late October and early November 2010. 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Für’s Früh­stück gibt’s eine unfass­bar große Aus­wahl an Streu­sel­sor­ten. [12] They opened for the 2011 season at Canada's Wonderland in Ontario, Cedar Point and Kings Island in Ohio, and Knott's Berry Farm in California. WindSeeker Canada's Wonderland Ride statistics Current queue time: Closed: Coordinates (OSM) 43.8406, -79.5424: Ratings Children age 3-7. Erfol­gre­ich ist der­jenige, der inno­v­a­tiv Neues wagt aber nicht undurch­dacht und ohne Absicherung. SLINGSHOT. ... On July 28, 2013, 65 passengers were stuck on Carowinds' WindSeeker for over an hour, when a safety mechanism halted the ride. Height Req. Canada's Wonderland. Favorite This Can Skip Line Fast Lane Suitability Teenagers (13-17), Adults . [18] Two such incidents occurred in September at Knott's Berry Farm, in one case leaving riders stranded at the top of the ride for nearly four hours, prompting the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration to order the ride shut down indefinitely on September 19 pending investigation of both the length of time riders were stranded and the actual causes of the incidents. Staff at Wonderland, owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, said the Windseeker was shutdown Friday for an internal review of the ride. I would love to see a tilt-a-whirl in that location. i worked at windseeker for three years. Windseeker - Canada's Wonderland . On top of the eighth tower piece, there is a steel platform where workers and mechanics can observe the operation of the ride and perform maintenance. [45] The first WindSeeker tower piece was installed there on January 20, 2012, and at Carowinds on January 23, 2012. r/rollercoasters: A subreddit for discussions, photos, news, and updates for the world of roller coasters and amusement parks! The rides are Wind Seeker models manufactured by Mondial. The rides are Wind Seeker models manufactured by Mondial. The plastic casing began to be ripped apart as well as the cables causing the ride to come to a complete stop just over halfway up the tower. Rather than white, blue, and green on the tower, Knott's adopted a color scheme using orange, purple, and yellow to reflect the Spanish California theme of the Fiesta Village section of the park. Different WindSeeker signs (Knott's on left and Kings Island's on right). The WindSeeker at Canada’s Wonderland underwent repairs for just over a week when it was discovered that one of the 32 pairs of seats had been removed for an unstated reason. It spins you too fast to even be able to enjoy how high you are....and its also extremely untrustworthy, never know if you will be a couple hundred feet off the ground for 2 hours while they figure out how to get you down. Mighty Canadian Minebuster (Closed) Psyclone (Closed) Riptide (Closed) Silver Streak (Closed) Skyhawk (Closed) Soaring Timbers (Closed) Swing Of The Century (Closed) The Bat (Closed) Poor riders, they shouldve just shut it down. [5] Kings Dominion officially opened their model on April 6, 2012. I'll bring up quick facts, the ride layout, the overall experience, and the reputation it has with guests. A subreddit for discussions, photos, news, and updates for the world of roller coasters and amusement parks! Since the virtual tour of Canada’s Wonderland was created in 2011 there are a few attractions that you will not be able to see in the virtual tour. I'll bring up quick facts, the ride layout, the overall experience, and the reputation it has with guests. Experience Attraction. The review applauded "the inclusion of on-ride audio and such an exemplary lighting package", commenting that it was "more than anyone expected or could've asked for". Vom kaput­ten Fens­ter, das wir am Abend not­dürf­tig mit einem Stück Pappe abge­dich­tet haben, weht mir ein eisi­ger Luft­zug ins Gesicht. The Windseeker is the biggest ride in Canada's Wonderland! [29], Kings Island's WindSeeker was originally scheduled to be the first to open, on April 30, 2011,[30] but the opening was delayed because of bad weather[31] and eventually took place on the morning of June 21, 2011. On August 24, 2010, Canada’s Wonderland, Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Knott’s Berry Farm all announced that they would be adding a Mondial WindSeeker Kings Island, to open sometime in spring 2011. [53] They were replaced and testing began shortly after. A restraint bar is fixed over the rider's lap to keep them firmly in their seat. honestly it doesn't go down any more than the other rides at KI (mechanically). Well, looks like its time for it to move it to another park that doesnt have one. As the swings ascend to the top of the tower, a supernatural light display comes to life with a kaleidoscope of colorful patterns and … The Bat. When the sun goes down, the fun lights up with WindSeeker's elaborate light show. I rode the one at King's Island and I hated it. Schön­fels schließt auf, zeigt stolz Ställe, Werk­statt, eigens ein­ge­baute Küche und das Herz­stück: den Club-Raum mit Tre­sen, Sitz­ecke, gepflas­tert mit his­to­ri­schen Fotos, die Ponys und Kut­schen zei­gen. Hierbei handelt es sich um einen sogenannten LIM Terrain Following Coaster der Firma Premier Rides, welcher baugleich in den Cedar Fair Parks Canada’s Wonderland, King’s Island und King’s Dominion steht. In another, a seat collided with the kneecap of a rider who had closed their eyes. A breakdown of the structure of WindSeeker at. Marc Leith June 19, 2011 Da uns das doch sehr def­tig gera­te­ne Früh­stück noch etwas im Magen lag, such­ten wir uns etwas Leich­tes in einer der vie­len Malls. The ride was shutdown last year as well. r/rollercoasters: A subreddit for discussions, photos, news, and updates for the world of roller coasters and amusement parks! Der mit getrock­ne­tem Kuh­dung beheizte Ofen ist schon vor Stun­den aus­ge­gan­gen. WindSeeker Details Quick Facts. Aside from the coasters, the park has other thrill rides such as the Riptide, the Windseeker and the Psyclone. Therefore, hydraulic dampers not included in the original design were added to all four WindSeekers to reduce this rocking. Keep up with the latest theme park news from around the world, including new attraction announcements, special events and other theme park changes. [68] The tower at Knott's had no lights at the top. Therefore, hydraulicdampers not included in the original design were added to all four WindSeekers to reduce this rocking. Photos; Frog Overview WindSeeker isn't your traditional swing ride. They opened for the 2011 season at Canada's Wonderland in Ontario, Cedar Point and Kings Island in … WindSeeker (known as SteelHawk at Worlds of Fun) is a 301-foot-tall (92 m) swing ride at several Cedar Fair parks. Both incidents prompted Cedar Fair to close all other WindSeekers until an internal investigation is completed. Aug 26, 2012 - Explore Marie Berne's photos on Flickr. As the ride continued, Breakfast Television hosts Kevin Frankish and Dina Pugliese asked whether the seats were supposed to touch each other, but received no response.[52]. Adults. Besonders im Dunkeln ist die Attraktion sehr hübsch anzuschauen, weil dann die LED-Lichtstreifen richtig zur Geltung kommen. Recent Posts. WindSeeker. The virtual tour for Canada’s Wonderland is done through Google Street View. When the swings reached the top of the tower, the seats began swinging and hitting each other. The ride has an automatic shutdown if measured wind speeds are too high. Wind Seeker (On-Ride) Canada's Wonderland - YouTube. More Insights Canada's Wonderland. [55][56][57] The ride reopened on June 5, 2012. [48], The four WindSeekers opened in 2011 are based on the same prototype design by Dutch amusement ride manufacturer Mondial Rides. [16] The second WindSeeker was opened to the public at Cedar Point on June 14, 2011,[6] the third on June 21, 2011, at Kings Island,[10] the fourth in mid-August 2011 at Knott's Berry Farm,[11][17] the fifth WindSeeker to open was Carowinds' model which soft-opened on March 30, 2012[4] and officially opened to the public on March 31, 2012[5] and the latest one to open was the sixth WindSeeker at Kings Dominion which officially opened to the public on April 6, 2012. The WindSeeker at Canada's Wonderland was the first to be completed and thus the first to be tested. … [42][43] The WindSeekers at Carowinds and Kings Dominion will have the same appearance as those at Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Point, and Kings Island and are expected to open in 2012. [49][50] Nevertheless, there were still incidents: on June 14, 2011, the swings on Cedar Point's WindSeeker began to sway in different directions, and some seats almost collided with each other. No interest in being stuck up in the air for several hours while they try to get you down. According to numerous news and rider reports, WindSeeker operated normally as the gondola made its way up the tower. [1] From May 24 to mid-June 2011, the ride was intermittently closed because of a variety of problems, most of which have since been resolved. Nach dem ein oder ande­ren Bier in Dub­lin, stand am nächs­ten Mor­gen mein ers­tes iri­sches Früh­stück an. Canada's Wonderland was the first of the four parks to open its WindSeeker in 2011. The gondola is raised and lowered by cables linking the gondola structure to four sets of yellow wheels, each attached to a different section of the steel platform at the top of the tower. Full view. I would love to see a tilt-a-whirl in that location. When the gondola comes back down, the lights at the top of the tower come on again. The park, currently owned by Cedar Fair, has been the most … Canada's Wonderland is a 134-hectare (330-acre) theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, a suburb approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Downtown Toronto.Opened in 1981 by the Taft Broadcasting Company and the Great-West Life Assurance Company as the first major theme park in Canada, it remains the country's largest. They were replaced and testing began shortly after. Type Poi | Ride Duration 3 min. Canada's Wonderland (Vaughan, Ontario, Canada) / Windseeker 04.08.2010, 20:22. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. : https://griffinmilks.com Other Videos on the Channel! They play 18 different tracks, among which are Hedwig's theme from the Harry Potter films, the theme songs from E.T., Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and Superman, and songs from Flight of the Valkyries. Because the electrical cables had been damaged, Cedar Point employees had to manually bring down the gondola. [28] Work began almost immediately after this announcement. nopekthxbye. Expected/10. While you canâ t see this ride in the virtual tour you can watch this off-ride video then take your virtual ride where you will be shot nearly 300 feet in the air. Amusement Industry News + Notes. Young adults. Rider's Perspective on Wind Seeker at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Zur Amts­ein­füh­rung des neuen Königs Wil­lem-Alex­an­der wird es sogar eine Spe­cial Edi­tion geben. Children age 8-12. Marie Berne has uploaded 1709 photos to Flickr. Dass das Früh­stück sehr „gehalt­voll“ ist, wuss­te ich. On August 24, 2010, Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Knott's Berry Farm all announced that they would be adding a Mondial WindSeeker, to open sometime in spring 2011. WindSeeker is a 301-foot-tall (92 m) swing ride at several Cedar Fair parks. [64] Members of the general public have also applauded the addition. Marie Berne has uploaded 1709 photos to Flickr. Er kam derart gut an, dass die Cedar Fair Gruppe in den Jahren danach in mehreren ihrer Parks einen Windseeker bauen ließ. Canada's Wonderland. I'm glad KBF took theirs out. Riders were stuck on the ride for over an hour and no one was injured. [12], On their Facebook pages throughout August 2010, several Cedar Fair amusement parks hinted frequently at a new ride to be opened in 2011. Apr 30, 2020 - Towering high above the Park, WindSeeker ascends 301 feet (91.7M) and spreads its metal arms, swinging riders at a 45-degree angle at speeds up to 50 kilometers per hour! Bei bes­tem Wet­ter stat­te­ten wir ein paar der 230 Parks einen Besuch ab und ver­trie­ben uns die Zeit bis zum Mit­tag­essen. #SharpProductions #ThemePark. The ride opened at each of the six parks in a time between May 2011 to April 2012. Learn what to ride and when with wait times at Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Cedar Point, and more They also do this at Canada's Wonderland... Canadian politeness? The Bat. [67], The WindSeeker at Knott's Berry Farm differed from the other five in several ways. [25][26][27] Construction was scheduled to begin around the same time at Knott's Berry Farm, where the Sky Cabin observation tower was to be removed to make way for it. [9], On September 21, 2012, Cedar Fair announced the temporary closure of all WindSeekers in response to two incidents at Knott's Berry Farm. Give me a coaster Cedar Fair, not this crap. They opened for the 2011 season at Canada's Wonderland in Ontario, Cedar Point and Kings Island in Ohio, and Knott's Berry Farm [24] On January 7, 2011, however, it was announced that their WindSeeker would not replace Sky Cabin but instead be located in the Fiesta Village section of the park. Date Posted: 05/04/2020 Today, we'll be looking at the WindSeeker. WindSeeker (Closed) Yukon Striker (Closed) Sign up a free account for an ad-free experience! The three-minute ride features 32 suspended twin seats (64 seats altogether) spinning around a central tower. The rides are Wind Seeker models manufactured by Mondial. According to a rider riding WindSeeker at the time of the accident, as the gondola made its way back down the tower, the cables got stuck in the rotating gondola. [36] Also, instead of there being the red "UFO" on the top of the tower, original promotional materials show that a large purple "K" was to be placed on the top of the ride. The four WindSeekers opened in 2011 are based on the same prototype design by Dutch amusement ride manufacturer Mondial Rides. While you can’t see this ride in the virtual tour you can watch this off-ride video then take your virtual ride … your own Pins on Pinterest There are 3 possibilities then: (My fav) Launched B&M Flyer. Hint KBF to WOF hint. If you haven’t used Google Street View, read this article for tips on how to navigate. Attached to the tower and gondola are a set of electrical cables that are located inside a plastic casing and are secured by two side panels to prevent the cables from moving around. [2][42] Their construction started in early November 2011, after the parks closed for the season. He reported having thoroughly enjoyed the ride at Knott's Berry Farm and said that he would ride it every time he visited the park. Carowinds in North Carolina and Kings Dominion in Virginia opened their WindSeekers in 2012. The Windseeker's have to be the most problematic design Cedar Fair ever bought. Available on mp3 and wav at the world’s largest store for DJs. ... On July 28, 2013, 65 passengers were stuck on Carowinds' WindSeeker for over an hour, when a safety mechanism halted the ride. WindSeeker Details Quick Facts. At the top of the tower, winds were reportedly strong enough to push the electrical cables out of the socket on the tower causing the cables to move around freely. [59] Two days later on September 21, Cedar Fair announced the closure of all other WindSeekers to conduct an internal review. WindSeeker's dizzying height of 301 feet (yes, that's over 27 stories) promises breathtaking views of the park. Lidl lohnt sich ⭐ Top Produkte zum günstigen Preis Alles für deinen Alltag 90 Tage Rückgaberecht Schnelle Lieferung Jetzt shoppen Canada's Wonderland 2011: WindSeeker. [46][47] Carowinds soft-opened their version on March 30, 2012 to media and invited guests;[4] it opened to the public on March 31, 2012. Ach ja, Erd­bee­ren tut man sich dort auch auf den Zwieback. The rides at Canada's Wonderland . Construction of the WindSeekers at Canada’s Wonderland, Cedar Point, and Kings Island… WindSeeker Canada's Wonderland Ride statistics Current queue time: Closed: Coordinates (OSM) 43.8406, -79.5424: Ratings Children age 3-7. Er kam derart gut an, dass die Cedar Fair Gruppe in den Jahren danach in mehreren ihrer Parks einen Windseeker bauen ließ. "[73] He criticized the name WindSeeker, pointing out that the ride closes in high winds. By the time it reaches the top, it is rotating around the tower at its full speed of approximately 30 miles per hour (48 km/h). It came down slowly a few minutes after this pic and they gave everyone a ticket (not sure of what) and a bottle of water - Southern hospitality! Aber dass es gefühlt 3 Mahl­zei­ten ersetzt, hat­te ich nicht erwartet. The rides are Wind Seeker models manufactured by Mondial. [70] Los Angeles Times blogger Brady MacDonald complimented the "impressive nighttime spectacular from anywhere in the park". [15] The ride's sign had a Mexican theme and did not light up. You can take a virtual ride on 16 coasters, 11 thrill rides and seven family rides with our first-person ‘point-of-view’ (POV) videos on Youtube. it's not a roller coaster", "WindSeeker thrill ride to alter Knott's Berry Farm skyline in 2011", "Knott's Berry Farm to relocate WindSeeker thrill ride, delaying launch", "301-foot tall WindSeeker is Kings Island's newest ride", "Kings Islands' Windseeker won't open with park", "Canada's Wonderland Announces Windseeker open", "Canada's Wonderland Adds Better Dampers", "Rumor: Knott's Berry Farm's Sky Cabin to get reprieve as Windseeker moved", "And it's gone... 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WindSeeker, a “gravity-defying” adventure, joins the arsenal of adrenaline-pumping, white-knuckle thrill machines at Canada’s Wonderland this season. WindSeeker is a 301-foot-tall (92 m) swing ride at several Cedar Fair parks. [51] Official explanations suggested that the hydraulic dampers could fail under high winds: apparently, high winds and the imbalance arising when some swings are full and others not could cause the swings to collide. Additional problems were discovered when the ride opened to the public. Mission; Solutions; Uncategorized; Meta. Late. It's too unreliable. 1 WindSeeker 2 History 3 Ride features 4 Photo Gallery WindSeeker is a 301 foot-tall tower swinger attraction at six Cedar Fair parks: Carowinds, Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island, Kings Dominion, Cedar Point, and Knott's Berry Farm. In another case at the same installation, riders were stuck at the top of the WindSeeker tower for 20 minutes when the swings did not come down. I've always hated swing rides. Time of Day: Morning. Aber dass es gefühlt 3 Mahl­zei­ten ersetzt, hat­te ich nicht erwartet. Starlight Spectacular, a multidimensional light and sound experience will amaze … WindSeeker (known as SteelHawk at Worlds of Fun) is a 301-foot-tall (92 m) swing ride at several Cedar Fair parks. Dass das Früh­stück sehr „gehalt­voll“ ist, wuss­te ich. And maybe the CN tower. As a quick refresher, Thrill Times is where I talk about the amusement rides at Canada's Wonderland. Of deaths 0. Type Poi | Ride Duration 3 min. The rides are Wind Seeker models manufactured by Mondial. Evening. The gondola remains at the top of the tower for just over a minute before starting its descent and immediately beginning to slow down. The first or second day of this rides operation the ride malfunctioned. Jul 14, 2014 - Explore Marie Berne's photos on Flickr. canada's wonderland windseeker gets stuck. December 2020; January 2018; Categories. As a quick refresher, Thrill Times is where I talk about the amusement rides at Canada's Wonderland. Experience Attraction. WANT TO MAKE MORE MONEY? Could probably make an argument for Intamin launch coasters as both Top Thrill and Xcelerator have had cables issues that have injured guests. Today, we'll be looking at the WindSeeker. No one died but someone almost did. Its the most problematic one I can think of in terms of something they've installed at multiple locations. [75], 301-foot-tall (92 m) swing ride at several Cedar Fair parks. 52" (132cm) minimum. I rode the one at Cedar Point and I feel like it's the most terrifying ride in the whole park. [6], Before the decision to keep the Sky Cabin at Knott's Berry Farm and to place its WindSeeker elsewhere, their WindSeeker was to have the same color scheme as others. Midday. I wont even ride these things anymore, I have been on the one at KI twice and it just doesn't do it for me. The WindSeeker at Canada's Wonderland underwent repairs for just over a week when it was discovered that one of the 32 pairs of seats had been removed for an unstated reason. This constantly got stuck at the top today. [20] On September 7, the ride stalled for nearly three hours, and on September 19, it stalled again at the top of the tower for three and a half hours. [13] They opened for the 2011 season at Canada's Wonderland in Ontario, Cedar Point and Kings Island in Ohio, and Knott's Berry Farm in California. Accidents: The last accident at Canada's Wonderland was probably the worst one no. Keep up with the latest theme park news from around the world, including new attraction announcements, special events and other theme park changes. Learn what to ride and when with wait times at Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Cedar Point, and more Fast Lane available at all parks. Cedar Fair relocated the Knott's Berry Farm WindSeeker to Worlds of Fun in 2014, where it is known as SteelHawk.[12]. Above this platform is an element called the "red UFO" or the "Crown". If you’re self-isolating or stuck with the kids at home and looking for something exciting to do, we thought we’d offer up the rides at Canada’s Wonderland and bring the amusement park to you! At the beginning of October 2011, the hydraulic dampers used on the Knott's Berry Farm model were added to reduce the amount of swing movement even more. 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