Why was WindSeeker removed?

WindSeekers have malfunctioned five times at four amusement parks in the past year, leaving riders perilously dangling hundreds of feet in the air: Crews determined that a frozen brake brought the Knott’s Berry Farm WindSeeker to a halt on Wednesday.

What happened to WindSeeker at Knotts?

Last September, the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health ordered that Knott’s shut down Windseeker after passengers twice were stranded hundreds of feet in the air for hours. The state required that Knott’s comply with a list of safety requirements before it would allow the park to reopen its tallest ride.

Did a ride get stuck at Canada’s Wonderland?

A number of guests at Canada’s Wonderland ended up trapped on rides on Saturday afternoon when a fierce thunderstorm hit the park and caused a power outage. In a video posted to TikTok, visitors can be seen stranded on a roller coaster as heavy rain and wind rip through the amusement park in Vaughan.

How long was the wonderland ride stuck?

for 30 minutes
Riders stranded on Behemoth for 30 minutes due to power outage in Saturday storm. Visitors at Canada’s Wonderland were caught amid a powerful storm Saturday, leaving some trapped on roller-coaster rides for up to 30 minutes while others were scrambling to find shelter at the amusement park in Vaughan, Ont.

Did WindSeeker get stuck?

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. 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.

What ride did people get stuck on?

Riders at NC amusement park get stuck on roller coaster CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Park-goers experienced terrifying moments after a group of people got stuck on a roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina, last week. Park officials said the incident happened on the “Flying Cobras” last Friday.

Does Canada’s Wonderland close if it rains?

What happens if it rains during my visit? Some attractions may close in inclement weather until conditions permit safe operation. Please enjoy a live show, meal or shopping until such weather passes. Canada’s Wonderland cannot issue rain checks or refunds for inclement weather.

How long is behemoth Wonderland?

3 minutesBehemoth / Duration

What replaced Perilous Plunge?

On August 13, 2012, Knott’s Berry Farm announced that Perilous Plunge would be closing for good on September 3, 2012, in order to make way for a new attraction. The ride has been replaced by three new rides: Coast Rider, Surfside Gliders and Pacific Scrambler, which all opened in 2013.