The Orlando Eye Becomes The Coca-Cola Orlando Eye
After celebrating its first birthday this past May, Orlando’s 400-foot observation wheel is bubbling with happiness over its new name: Coca-Cola Orlando Eye. This exciting partnership with Coca-Cola allows guests to share enhanced new experiences on the observation wheel from the moment they enter the attraction. Guests will be greeted with a bold and contemporary […]
Capsules of Love: Orlando Eye Hosts Weddings 400 Feet in the Air
February 1, 2016 Comments Off on Capsules of Love: Orlando Eye Hosts Weddings 400 Feet in the Air
In honor of the most romantic weekend of the year, the Orlando Eye is inviting 30 lucky couples to celebrate their love with a wedding on the 400-foot observation wheel on Saturday, Feb. 13. Couples looking to plan their wedding, vow renewal or commitment ceremony are invited to submit a 30-second video on why they […]
Continue reading …The Orlando Eye and I-Drive 360 present “Frostival”
December 1, 2015 Comments Off on The Orlando Eye and I-Drive 360 present “Frostival”
The Orlando Eye and I-Drive 360 are adding to Central Florida’s holiday happenings with special events to celebrate the season. From Dec. 1-25, guests on the Orlando Eye can indulge in some holiday spirit at 400 feet by riding in one of four beautifully themed holiday capsules, ranging from The Night Before Christmas, Gingerbread House, […]
Continue reading …The Orlando Eye Introduces Eye Glow
November 13, 2015 Comments Off on The Orlando Eye Introduces Eye Glow
The Orlando Eye has introduced a new nighttime experience on the 400-foot observation wheel with Eye Glow. Starting Friday, Nov. 13, guests can buy or upgrade their flight experience with the Eye Glow package, which includes a flight of wine, beer or cider, or glass of champagne, and premium access to the new Eye Glow […]
Continue reading …Celebrate the Fourth of Jul-Eye on The New Orlando Eye
July 3, 2015 Comments Off on Celebrate the Fourth of Jul-Eye on The New Orlando Eye
The Orlando Eye and I-Drive 360 are hosting their first annual Independence Day celebration with special events on the courtyard of the new dining and entertainment complex July 3-5, 2015. Events include live entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend, culminating with a 20-minute patriotic lighting show on the 400-foot observation wheel, where more than […]
Continue reading …The Orlando Eye Unveils New Capsules
November 13, 2014 Comments Off on The Orlando Eye Unveils New Capsules
This week, The Orlando Eye provided a sneak preview of the brand new passenger capsules that will eventually be installed onto the observation wheel, once construction on the outer wheel is completed later this year. Each glass capsule weighs approximately three metric tons (6,600 pounds), or the average weight of an Indian elephant or a […]
Continue reading …BritWeek Orlando continues with visits to UCF School of Medicine and Merlin Entertainments Orlando Eye
November 7, 2014 1 Comment
BritWeek Orlando 2014 continued this week after the kick off party at Aston Martin Orlando on Wednesday night with visits to the UCF School of Medicine and the Orlando Eye on International Drive. On Thursday, BritWeek held a panel discussion with Consul General David Prodger at the UCF School of Medicine in Lake Nona. Moderating […]
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The Orlando Eye construction on International Drive carries on at a frantic pace as nearly two thirds of the wheel is now complete. Over the last ten days we’ve visited a couple of times to keep an eye on progress and here are the latest photographs. The following photos were taken on 13th October 2014: […]
Continue reading …Orlando Eye Construction Continues Ready For Spring 2015 Opening
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Orlando Eye Construction Continues Ready For Spring 2015 Opening
Over the last few weeks we have been keeping an “eye” on construction of the new giant observation wheel on International Drive. Known as “The Orlando Eye”, construction progress is now clearly visible from Interstate 4 and approximately half of the wheel is now complete. The 400 foot-tall cantilevered observation wheel is the “little sister […]
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