WindSeeker [Kings Island] Animation

This is an animated rendering of the new 2011 attraction for Kings Island, WindSeeker.

--PRESS RELEASE--

WindSeeker to debut at Kings Island in 2011
301-foot-tall swing ride to send adventure seekers soaring
If 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: Mondial
COST: $5,000,000
HEIGHT: 301 Feet (91.7 Meters)
CAPACITY: 32 Suspended Twin Seats (64 total passengers)
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: 48"
RIDE CYCLE TIME: 3 Minutes
ASCENT/DESCENT: 50 Seconds
ROTATION SPEED: 8 Rotations per minute, 25-30 mph (40-48 kmh)
DIAMETER IN FULL SWING: 110 Feet
MAX. SWING ANGLE OF ARM: Up to 45 degrees
LOCATION: Coney Mall, near Vortex ride exit
GROUNDBREAKING: Fall 2010
OPENING: Summer 2011

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[rierie7891]

thumbs up if u liv in cinci and go there lke every weekend

[christhenerd8]

I think the thrill is that fact that you are swinging at 301 feet above the ground. With nothing but a lap bar holding you in. Why is everyone saying that it should be spinning really fast. If you want to vomit, go on the teacups. Just take in the view and admire the fact that you're really, really, really high up.

[Snowiethebunny]

still not higher than the giant drop at dreamworld australia

[FOReverYOUng765]

Lol they're starting to have this everywhere now, prolly cos most theme parks can afford it and have space for it

[KillaGamer09]

lm goin to through a penny from de top

[T6435P]

It's confirmed that Carowinds is getting the Fifth Windseeker

[coolthingsbyjames]

aint da windseeker at cedar point?

[XloveeveryoneXArshi]

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]

@27xoxcamillerixox 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]

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]

There's a rumor that carowinds may be getting a windseeker! We'll find out August 24th.

[XxMyEmoDiaryxX]

id piss myself

[Awesomenee01]

Ok, So I got on that today.. & It was fun but it was also boring.. Drop Tower has to be sooo much better than it.. But I still liked it <3 (:

[SCOUTSBASEBALL]

this sucks!!!!

[bman2095]

drop tower was better then the wind seeker :(

[Morethentheusual]

@27xoxcamillerixox it comes down slowly spinning :) idk if you finally figured that out ? Lol

[Polterguist]

That thing breaks down every other day I come to work there. lol

[thesamsungrant]

@27xoxcamillerixox Ive been on it, it slowly comes down while spinning

[gtabogtaladbcofps]

the same ride is at Canada's wonderland the only difference is the seats are red

[sammcgee11]

I rode this yesterday it is literally the worst ride in the world, it is so boring

[KevSmithRULES34]

@27xoxcamillerixox slowly comes down



[RITCHEA95]

its not open yet so haters shut the fuck up

[Zumilas]

one of those rides u get hyped up for and it becomes a disappointment, there is no thrill to it. it spins way slower than that. the cool part is you get a really nice view.

[CocaineDrRockso]

when i first went to kings island i swear that i saw rollercoaster on the road on the way home and i had screams... i mistook everything around the road for a rollercoaster my eyes had never seen it it was like i was high

[SoulScream9]

dude i went on sunday and it was closed and i really really wanted to go on it!!! :( lol

[MrBrandon411]

what did u use to do this PLEASE RESPOND!!