The Orlando Eye with Optional Attractions in ICON Park

About This Experience

The Orlando Eye is the big observation wheel at ICON Park on International Drive, and this ticket covers one ride. You board a glass capsule and turn slowly to a height of 400 feet, with views across the Orlando skyline toward Walt Disney World and Universal. On a clear day you can see as far as Cape Canaveral. The ride itself lasts about 20 minutes, so it slots easily into an afternoon or evening on I-Drive.

Each capsule has a Bluetooth connection, so you can play your own music while you ride. Many visitors aim for sunset, when the light over the city is at its best, and it is worth choosing your time slot with that in mind. The wheel does not run during thunderstorms or high winds, and it can open late or close early for special events, so check the weather and the attraction's hours on the day.

The ticket comes in several versions. The basic option is the wheel alone. Other options add Madame Tussauds Orlando or SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, both a few steps away at ICON Park. The Merlin Florida Ticket goes much further, adding LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE Florida and Peppa Pig Theme Park, with rules on how quickly you must use each entry.

Parking for the ICON Park attractions is included, which helps if you are driving. Hotel pickup is not included, and neither is food or drink. If you choose the Merlin option, parking at the LEGOLAND Resort attractions is also extra. The wheel is wheelchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and several I-Drive hotels are within walking distance. You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.

This is a good pick for couples, families and first-time visitors who want a short, easy break between theme park days. If you are nervous about heights or enclosed spaces, 20 minutes in a capsule may feel long. If you want a full day out, look at the Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE combinations or the Merlin ticket rather than the wheel on its own.

Highlights

• Rise 400 feet above International Drive for 360-degree views of the Orlando skyline
• Spot Walt Disney World and Universal, and Cape Canaveral on a clear day
• Play your own music through the capsule's Bluetooth connection
• Time your ride for sunset, the slot many riders rate as the best
• Walk from several I-Drive hotels, with Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE steps away

What's Included

• ✓ One ride on The Orlando Eye (about 20 minutes)
• ✓ Parking for the ICON Park attractions
• ✓ Madame Tussauds Orlando admission (if that option is selected)
• ✓ SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium admission (if that option is selected)
• ✓ Merlin Florida Ticket option: entry to 7 attractions, including LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE Florida and Peppa Pig Theme Park
• ✓ Mobile ticket accepted at the entrance

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Parking at the LEGOLAND Resort attractions (Merlin option)

Good to Know & Caveats

• The wheel does not operate during thunderstorms or high winds, and it may open later or close early for special events
• Opening hours vary by season, so check them before you set out
• The ride lasts about 20 minutes
• Merlin Florida Ticket: LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Water Park and SEA LIFE Florida must be used on the same day, all attractions within 14 days of your first visit, one visit per attraction, and the ticket is not transferable
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
• Wheelchair accessible; service animals allowed

Meeting Point

The Orlando Eye at ICON Park on International Drive; the Merlin Florida Ticket has its own start point at ICON Park, so the exact entrance varies by option.