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 […]
Observation Wheel Technology
State-of-the-art engineering has made larger and more sophisticated observation wheels possible. Here’s a look at some of the latest observation wheel technology and a peek at what’s to come in the future. Propulsion Systems How do observation wheels rotate? Observation and Ferris wheels use hydraulic motors driven by electric pumps to provide energy to rotate the […]
Ferris Wheel History
Ferris Wheel History: Past, Present, and Future PAST: The Birth of the Ferris Wheel In 1893, the world turned its attention to the American city of Chicago, where that year’s World Fair was being held. Besides being only the third city in the United States to host the exposition, after the 1876 fair in […]
Ferris Wheel Accidents
Below is a comprehensive list of Ferris wheel accidents and mishaps dating from 2002 to present. Are Ferris wheels dangerous? Absolutely not, if properly maintained and rules are followed. The odds of being seriously injured at one of the United States’ 400 fixed-site amusement parks are 1 in 9 million as safety is the number […]
Ferris Wheel Physics
There is no better example of physics at work than to look at amusement park rides. From the mechanical engineering feats that make a roller coaster, to the physical trickery of carnival games, a fairground is the most practical example of physics in action. Take the Ferris wheel, for instance. If you have ever been […]
SkyVue Wheel back in motion after temporary stall
While it may seem like work on the 500 foot tall SkyVue observation wheel has stalled, parts for the new Strip observation wheel are being made and assembled in factories around the world and are scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas as early as May, about nine months later than originally anticipated. Read more from […]
Ferris Wheel Books
Ferris Wheel Books for Adults Fiction The Great Wheel: This interesting book centers around the construction of the original Ferris Wheel, built for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. One of my personal favorite Ferris wheel books. The View from the Ferris Wheel: The View from the Ferris Wheel is the journey of a courageous […]
Resources
Ferris Wheel Rental Round Concepts: Big Elli Ferris wheel rental and restoration services. Website Links Philippines Travel Guide – The ultimate travel guide for the Philippines. Coaster101 – Learn the ins and outs of roller coasters and theme parks. Roller Coaster Database – Stats for every roller coaster on the planet. RollerCoaster Tycoon News – Get the […]