Adventureland Announces New Swing Ride for 2014

[TheArchitect]

After the troubles that Cedar Fair has had with their Windseeker rides, I figured we wouldn't see anymore of Mondial's contraptions built any time soon - but surprise - we are!

Adventureland in Iowa posted the above picture on their Facebook announcing Storm Chaser, a new Windseeker style ride for their 2014 season. Absolutely no additional details were given, so we have no idea if this is the 300 foot version that the Cedar Fair parks built, or perhaps a smaller one. I believe that Mondial was showing off a 200 foot tall version at one point.

Adventureland has been focusing on their water park for several years now, expanding it greatly into a full days worth of fun. Now it is time for the ride park to receive a new addition, and it certainly looks to be a tall one! Hopefully more details will be released by the park soon.
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Not sure I understand why they would go with one of these. These things go for $5 mil minimum for any one of the Cedar Fair versions, why not just go with a cheaper, more thrilling Star Flyer? Or with that $5 mil, build a decent coaster?

I very much do enjoy Adventureland, but they could definitely use a decent coaster. It's been a long time since the Outlaw was built, and while it, the Dragon, and Tornado are all great rides, the park could do with something fresh.

I'm also curious about this thing's location. It will certainly make the skyline look odd if it's the full 300ft, since the rest of the park is relatively low.