The Orlando Eye is a 400-foot observation wheel at ICON Park on International Drive. Its slow, smooth ride gives you a wide view over Orlando, including the downtown skyline and nearby attractions. The spacious cabins let you settle in and take photos, and you can connect a phone by Bluetooth to play your own music. Go near sunset for changing light, or ride after dark to see the wheel lit up. ICON Park has restaurants and other attractions for before or after your ride.
A slow ride above International Drive
The Orlando Eye is a 400-foot observation wheel at ICON Park, an entertainment complex on International Drive. The ride takes about 18 to 20 minutes. Its steady pace gives you time to look across the city and take photos from the cabin.
From above, the view reaches the downtown Orlando skyline and nearby attractions. The wheel is a useful change of pace from busier theme park rides: you sit back, take in the view and move gradually around the wheel.
Inside the cabins
The cabins are spacious, with room to enjoy the ride and look out at the view. The experience is described as smooth and comfortable, rather than fast. If you would like music while you ride, connect a phone by Bluetooth and play your own. You can also listen to the music already playing.
The height and enclosed cabin may not suit everyone. If you are uncomfortable in enclosed spaces or tend to get headaches when ascending, consider that before booking.
Choosing when to ride
Sunset is a good time to see the light change over Orlando, while an evening ride gives you a view of the city after dark. The wheel is also lit up at night. The area around ICON Park has restaurants, shops and other attractions, so you can plan the ride as one stop in a longer visit to International Drive.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Check the current ticket details before you go, as the information here does not include a confirmed admission price.
Perguntas frequentes
How long does The Orlando Eye ride take?
Plan for about 18 to 20 minutes on the wheel.
How tall is The Orlando Eye?
The observation wheel is 400 feet tall.
Can you play your own music during the ride?
Yes. You can connect a phone by Bluetooth and play your own music in the cabin.
When is the best time to ride The Orlando Eye?
Go around sunset for changing light over Orlando, or after dark to see the city and the illuminated wheel.
