Sky Tower
Jutting above the lagoon—and topped to still-greater heights by a colossal American flag—is the 400-foot, old-fashioned “Wheel-o-vater,” which rotates as it climbs 300 feet for a panorama. At the top, it slowly spins for two or three revolutions, giving you a good look around, before lowering you back to the Waterfront at the end of 6 minutes. You can spot Orlando landmarks, including Spaceship Earth and the skyscrapers of downtown. Given how erratic its operating schedule is, if you see it running, you should grab a ride while you can—you can bring along drinks from the Sand Bar, at its base. If the park is busy, adults pay $5 to ride, but it’s free otherwise, and always free for kids.
Jutting above the lagoon—and topped to still-greater heights by a colossal American flag—is the 400-foot, old-fashioned “Wheel-o-vater,” which rotates as it climbs 300 feet for a panorama. At the top, it slowly spins for two or three revolutions, giving you a good look around, before lowering you back to the Waterfront at the end of 6 minutes. You can spot Orlando landmarks, including Spaceship Earth and the skyscrapers of downtown. Given how erratic its operating schedule is, if you see it running, you should grab a ride while you can—you can bring along drinks from the Sand Bar, at its base. If the park is busy, adults pay $5 to ride, but it’s free otherwise, and always free for kids.
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