FLYING HIGH AGAIN
"Feelin like I shoulda kept my feet on the ground,
Waiting for the sun to appear, yeah
Mama's gonna worry, I've been a Yelping boy
No use saying sorry, it's something that I enjoy
.....Come on and join me!!"
Even Ozzy and his crazy train antics would appreciate this relaxing - yet gently thrilling - lakeside attraction at Cedar Point.
Built by Dutch ride manufacturer Mondial, this is a combination tower ride and swing ride. Odds are good that you've ridden one (or both) types of these at some park at some point; WindSeeker combines these sensations for a 301ft journey that provides a SPECTACULAR view of the peninsula.
You get a lot of bang for your buck with a full 3 minute ride cycle. The gondola slowly moves up the tower until a third of the way up, at which point the seats begin to swing in an outward arc and the gondola picks up ascension speed considerably. It's here where your thoughts go from a peaceful "ahhhhhh" to a much more frantic "AAAHHHH!!"
Identical models were installed at sister parks Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island, Carowinds, Kings Dominion, and Knotts Berry Farm (although that last one was eventually relocated to Worlds of Fun). The early models ran $5M while the later pair cost $6.5M, don't ask me why the difference.
Nearly every WindSeeker across the country experienced major issues with reliability and downtime. Because of the ongoing problems, all parks elected to install either hydraulic or long-rod dampers on the passenger gondola to eliminate the chance of seats colliding with each other (yikes).
Wait times are relatively short and this baby can accommodate 64 riders at a time, which means it chugs through long queues even on peak days at The Point. Being built right next to 'Wicked Twister' on the east side of the park, adjacent to the beachfront, you'll be treated to majestic sightlines and a refreshing lake mist.
Between the breathtaking, panoramic views of the World's Greatest Amusement Park and the unexpected hair-raising height, anybody can enjoy this ride......as long as they're 52" tall. At night, both the gondola arms and apex dazzle with ultrabright LED's for a stellar lightshow.
Whether you're in the mood for thrills of the "mild" variety or the "wild" kind, Cedar Point's WindSeeker has something to appeal to every parkgoer.
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