Great Orlando Wheel, Unfinished Ferris wheel project at International Drive, Orlando, Florida, US.
The Great Orlando Wheel was a Ferris wheel project planned near the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. The incomplete structure stood as a bare framework on a 20-acre parcel before being abandoned.
The Great Wheel Corporation proposed this project from 2007 to 2010, with construction beginning but never reaching completion. Economic downturn in 2013 led to the project's termination and the land being put up for sale.
The structure was meant to include shops and dining areas that would draw visitors exploring the International Drive area. Locals saw it as a potential landmark that could compete with other tourist attractions in the region.
The site remains visible from International Drive as an incomplete framework, making it easy to spot. Check locally before visiting, as the property may have changing access conditions or ownership.
From the observation capsules, visitors would have been able to see SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and Walt Disney World all in one view. This overlook would have shown how these major attractions relate to each other geographically.
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