The Orlando Eye, a 400-foot-tall Ferris wheel that will
anchor the new I-Drive 360 entertainment complex, will have its grand opening
on May 4, operator Merlin Entertainments announced.
Featuring enclosed,
air-conditioned capsules, the giant observation wheel will provide expansive
views of Orlando's theme parks and downtown. On clear days, the view will
stretch all the way to Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic coast, according to
Merlin.
Opening alongside the Ferris wheel on May 4 will be a Madame
Tussauds wax museum and the Sea Life Aquarium. Combined tickets for the three
attractions start at $35 online; individual tickets to the Orlando Eye start at
$18. Go to www.officialorlandoeye.com/tickets-prices/individual-tickets/
to book. Merlin is offering limited access to the attractions from May 1 to 3
for those who sign up online for the I-Drive 360 newsletter.