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 […]
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 […]
Final Cabin Added to Las Vega Wheel
Crews have attached the final cabin to a giant Ferris wheel on the Las Vegas Strip, although it’s not open for business just yet. The milestone for the Las Vegas High Roller happened Tuesday. Officials with Caesars Entertainment say workers still need to add lighting and communications systems, complete the platform structure and test the […]
SkyView
Additional Notes: Relocated from Pensacola. The SkyView opened on 7/3/2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The observation wheel is 200 feet tall. There are 42 cabins capable of holding up to 6 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 252 passengers. The duration of the ride is 15 minutes, resulting in a total […]
Star of Puebla
Additional Notes: The duration for a revolution can be adjusted from 2 to 3 per hour depending on demand. The Star of Pueble is currently the tallest observation wheel in North America. The Star of Puebla opened on 7/8/2013 in Linear Park, Puebla, Mexico. The observation wheel is 262 feet tall. There are 54 cabins […]
Wheel of Brisbane
Additional Notes: Located alongside the Brisbane River. The Wheel of Brisbane opened on 2008 in Brisbane; Australia, Australia. The observation wheel is 200 feet tall. There are 42 cabins capable of holding up to 8 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 336 passengers. The duration of the ride is 12 minutes, […]
Brighton Wheel
Additional Notes: Also known as the Brighton O and the Wheel of Excellence. The Brighton Wheel opened on 10/24/2011 in Brighton; United Kingdom, UK. The observation wheel is 160 feet tall. There are 36 cabins capable of holding up to 8 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 288 passengers. The duration […]