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The Wheel at ICON Park

8375 International Dr · Orlando, FL

Why you should go…

The Wheel rises 400 feet above ICON Park, a dining and entertainment complex on International Drive, and completes a slow rotation in enclosed, climate-controlled capsules. On clear days riders can spot several of Orlando's theme parks from the top. ICON Park around its base also holds Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, and dozens of restaurants.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Wheel at ICON Park, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Universal Epic Universe

    $50+

    Universal's newest park opened in 2025 with lands built around Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, and Super Nintendo World.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Universal's Islands of Adventure

    $50+

    Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Jurassic Park rides headline this thrill-heavy sister park.

    1.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Universal Studios Florida

    $50+

    Movie- and TV-inspired rides, from Diagon Alley to Springfield, fill this working-studio-turned-theme-park.

    2.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    SeaWorld Orlando

    $50+

    Marine-life shows, roller coasters, and rescue-and-rehab exhibits share one lakeside park.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

    Cirque du Soleil - Drawn to Life

    $50+

    An acrobatic Cirque du Soleil show built around a young animator's journey, staged nightly at Disney Springs.

    6.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Disney Springs

    Free

    An open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district on the edge of Walt Disney World, free to enter.

    6.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping