Ferris Wheel Manufacturers
A list of Ferris wheel manufacturers, designers, and operators. Chance Morgan/Chance Rides Eli Bridge Company Fabbri Group: The Giant Wheels division created the world’s largest enclosed Ferris wheel. Great Wheel Corporation Intamin: Designed the world’s only double and triple Ferris wheels. Mir/Pax Ronald Bussink Senyo Starneth World Tourist Attractions Vekoma: Dutch Wheels is the giant wheel […]
Golden Gate Flyer
Additional Notes: Will be the world’s tallest observation wheel. Would be built on a state of the art ‘base isolated’ foundation system. A regular capsule has a capacity of 40 people and maximum overall dimensions of 13′-2″x 36′. There are 36 capsules, a number of which are V.I.P. dining capsules. A portion of each ticket sold […]
Turn of Fortune
Additional Notes: The Ferris wheel is named “shi lai yun zhuan” which means “turn of fortune”. The Turn of Fortune opened on in Zhijing Park, China. There are 24 cabins capable of holding up to 5 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 120 passengers. The duration of the ride is 22 […]
Blackpool Great Wheel
Additional Notes: Later called The Jolly Wheel. The Blackpool Great Wheel opened on 8/22/1896 in Winter Gardens; Blackpool, UK. The observation wheel was 220 feet tall. There were 30 cabins capable of holding up to 30 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 900 passengers. Blackpool Great Wheel Pictures Videos of the […]
Observation Wheel Design
There is not a general process when it comes to designing a giant observation wheel – every one is unique. The idea may stem from a variety of different sources. Sometimes a city initiates the project. For example, the location of the observation wheel may be city owned land and the developer leases the land […]
Capital Wheel
Additional Notes: Offers views of the Washington Monument, White House, Arlington County, and other D.C. attractions. The Capital Wheel will open in May 2014 in Washington DC, USA. The observation wheel is 175 feet tall. There are 42 cabins capable of holding up to 8 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of […]
Baku Eye
Additional Notes: The Baku Eye opened on 12/25/2013 in Baku Boulevard, Azerbaijan. The observation wheel is 200 feet tall. There are 30 cabins capable of holding up to 8 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of passengers. The duration of the ride is minutes, resulting in a total capacity of people per […]
Melbourne observation wheel to reopen
Melbourne’s giant observation wheel will finally reopen in late December, almost five years after being shut down. The $100 million Docklands observation wheel was shut down in January 2009, a month after it opened, when a three-day heatwave caused the wheel brace and supports to buckle and crack. Melbourne Star Management Group CEO Chris Kelly […]
Nippon Moon
Additional Notes: Double decker cabins. Ability to communicate with passengers in other capsules. Will be the largest observation wheel in the world but final height is being kept a secret. Nippon Moon Pictures Videos of the Nippon Moon Last revised on: 9/5/13 Return to the Ferris wheel list. Please contact us if you would like […]
Un-named wheel in Osaka
Additional Notes: Will be the tallest observation wheel in Japan when it opens in 2015. Last revised on: 8/18/2013 10:33:34 PM Return to the Ferris wheel list. Please contact us if you would like to submit any photographs or help us fill in missing information.