Probably the best view over Orlando is from the Ferris wheel The Wheel at ICON Park. It has a height of 400 feet and you will be thrilled when you make a round there. You can take great photos there, especially at dusk.
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The Wheel at ICON Park
In the Sunshine State Florida is probably the most famous theme park metropolis in the world and that is of course Orlando. For tourists there are many Orlando attractions that you can visit. But a special highlight that you should not miss is The Wheel at ICON Park. This is a Ferris wheel and you will have a lot of fun during a rotation.
There is something like this in the USA, for example in Las Vegas. There, the Ferris wheel is called Las Vegas High Roller and that is of course also recommended. But if you are on vacation in Orlando then this Ferris Wheel is just the right thing. By the way, there were some name changes at this Ferris wheel in the last years. Until 2016 it was called Coca-Cola Orlando Eye and until 2018 ICON Orlando.
When was the Ferris Wheel opened:
April 29, 2015Height:
400 feet
Address and location
Before visiting The Wheel at ICON Park, you should find out exactly how to get there. There are many hotels in the area where you can stay overnight. From there you can easily walk there and that is very convenient. All other tourists need a rental car and that is known to be the most important means of transportation in Florida.
But that’s not a problem and there are plenty of parking spaces right in front of the site. But on weekends there are of course more visitors and there it can be that they are occupied. Furthermore, you could also use the I-Ride Trolley and that is a wonderful trolley bus where the most famous attractions of Orlando are driven off. At the Ferris wheel there is of course also a stop. By the way, the whole area is called ICON Park where there are more attractions to see.
Exact address:
8375 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
United StatesWhat mode of transportation should you use:
Rental car, I-Ride TrolleyIs there parking:
Yes, right on the grounds of ICON Park
Parking is free of chargeI-Ride Trolley stop:
This is available ( you can walk there )
Use the red line ( Stop 14 )
When are the opening hours
The nice thing about The Wheel at ICON Park is that you can ride every day of the week. But there are some differences in the opening hours of the Ferris Wheel depending on the day of the week. That means the ride times are a bit different. From Monday to Thursday you can ride from 12:00 AM to 10:00 PM On Friday and Saturday from 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Again, you have a little less time on Sunday and then you can drive from 12:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Of course, it always has the most visitors from Friday to Saturday and then you have to expect some waiting time.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday
12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday to Saturday
12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM – 10:00 PMHow much time should you allow for the visit:
At least 2 hours
What costs a ticket there
If you want to enjoy a turn there once then you need a ticket. For adults this costs 28.99 US dollars. A little cheaper is the entrance for the children between 3 to 12 years and these must pay then 23.99 US dollars. However, there are combination options with SEA LIFE Orlando and Madame Tussauds Orlando where you can then save some money. Thus, you should also use this and then you can still look at more than you actually wanted. This offers itself in any case.
Prices for admission:
Adults ( $28,99 )
Children 3 to 12 years ( $23,99 )Where to book the ticket:
Online is bestIs there a box office:
Yes, this is available
How long does a turn take
Surely an important question is how long does one turn with The Wheel at ICON Park take. The answer is about 20 minutes and then you are back at the bottom. During the ride you can take great pictures and with good visibility you can also see downtown Orlando. Furthermore, we always recommend to take a ride there at dusk. Then you can still take photos by day and by night.
Duration of a ride:
About 20 minutesBest time to ride the Ferris Wheel:
Always at dusk
Our opinion
It is definitely a lot of fun to ride The Wheel at ICON Park. You have a wonderful view of Orlando and you can also see very far because you are at a height of 400 feet. Of course, no hotel or amusement park in the metropolis is that high. Thus one should try this once. Of course, the cabins are also air-conditioned and especially in summer it can be quite warm there.
