Waveswinger
| Waveswinger | |
|---|---|
 View of the attraction as seen from the Fiesta Village walkway | |
| Knott's Berry Farm | |
| Area | Fiesta Village |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1987 |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | Wave Swinger |
| Manufacturer | Zierer |
| Height | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Vehicle type | Chairs |
| Vehicles | 48 |
| Riders per vehicle | 1 |
| Duration | 1:30 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
 Wheelchair accessible | |
 Must transfer from wheelchair | |
Waveswinger is a popular Mexican-themed wave swinger family attraction in the Fiesta Village located at the Knott's Berry Farm theme park in Buena Park, California. [1]. The ride opened in Fiesta Village on January 1, 1987. Given the ride's location, the 48 chairs are colored in an array of colors. The Fiesta Village location gives the ride a Spanish-themed look. Park visitors will notice this ride because it is located over one of the walkways connecting Fiesta Village with the Boardwalk. A 230 lb weight restriction is in place due to the manufacturer's recommendation.[2]. Knott's Berry Farm previously had a much larger swing ride between 2011 and 2012; it was known as Windseeker. While Waveswinger reaches a mild height of 40 ft, Windseeker reached 301 ft and rotated at 40 mph.[3] Moreover, with the closure of Windseeker, Waveswinger remains the park's only swinging chairs ride.
Height Requirement
Waveswinger has a minimum height requirement of 48 inches. Due to the ride's manufacturer's structural limitations, riders must weigh 230 lbs or less. It is one of the park's moderate rides designed for families. The ride is rated as a moderate thrill due to its medium level of thrill. Each chair is accompanied by a seat belt as a primary safety measure.[2]. Riders are secured by placing a chain restraint onto the swing lock.[1].
Ride Experience
Once riders pass through the blue-colored station, they select one of the 48 multicolored chairs. As Waveswinger is located in Fiesta Village, the ride's structure is painted with various Spanish vignettes. There are also a couple of Spanish-inspired scenic images painted on the ride's structure, giving it a more Spanish-inspired appearance. Once the safety checks are done, the circular structure begins swinging riders from the ground to a height of 40 feet. Once the ride chairs begin lifting from the ground, the chairs begin spinning outwards.[1]. At the top of 40 feet, riders fly very close above the walkway connecting Fiesta Village and the Boardwalk. The ride provides a welcome relief from the air during the hot inland summer months. In addition, during the night operation of the ride, the ride's circular structure lights up with yellow-colored lights, adding to the visual experience.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tourist, Themepark. "Waveswinger At Knott's Berry Farm". Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Berry Farm, Knott's. "Waveswinger". Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ↑ MacDonald, Brady (August 22, 2011). "Review: WindSeeker soars at Knott's Berry Farm after flight delays". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
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