The Orlando Eye

Orlando, Florida, US

The Orlando Eye is a 400‑foot observation wheel at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida. It lifts guests above the city’s theme‑park corridor for sweeping, high‑angle views of the surrounding attractions and skyline.

Why choose The Orlando Eye

From the cabin you watch the glitter of downtown and the distant roller‑coasters, a perspective you can’t get from street level. The gentle rotation lets you linger over the panorama without the hustle of a theme‑park line.

Best for: Families · Couples · Photography

Start your ICON Park morning

Begin with the Orlando Eye for panoramic views, then wander to nearby attractions and finish with a bite nearby.

1. Morning — The Orlando Eye
2. 11:00 — SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
3. Lunch — Rawsha Mediterranean Cuisine

Visit tips

• Arrive early to beat the midday rush.
• Check the wheel’s weather status; high winds can halt operation.
• Sunscreen helps on bright daytime rides.
• Upper cabins give the clearest city views.
• Ride around sunset for the best light on the cityscape.
• Allow about 30 minutes for the full experience, including boarding.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 1–1.5 hours — includes boarding and ride
• Best time of day: Late afternoon, before sunset — lighter crowds than evening
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.6 by 21835 reviewers
• Tags: panoramic views, icon park, family friendly, sunset ride

Nearby attractions

• ICON Park — attraction, 1 min walk
• SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium — aquarium, 1 min walk
• WonderWorks Orlando — attraction, 14 min walk
• Madame Tussauds Orlando — attraction, 1 min walk
• Rawsha Mediterranean Cuisine — restaurant, 9 min walk

More things to do in Orlando

• Magic Kingdom Park
• Disney Springs
• Universal Studios Florida
• Epcot
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
• Disney's Hollywood Studios

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