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Florida's Great Wheel

The Great Orlando Wheel is coming to Florida.  At a cost of $200 million and a scheduled opening date sometime in 2010, Orlando's Wheel will most likely become the Icon for the city.




Rising 400 feet above the city, passengers will have an unobstructed panoramic view of about 25 miles, and on clear days will include a sky view of shuttle launches from the Kennedy Space Center.

The 24 glass-enclosed, air-conditioned capsules will be 16 by 38 feet, and carry approximately 40 passengers.  The ride will take about 30 mins to complete a revolution.  The wheel never stops, and is slow enough for guests to step on and off.  At a cost of about $20 a spin, this should prove to be a real draw.

The Great Orlando Wheel has been engineered with consideration to cope with the severe weather conditions in Florida including the annual threat of hurricanes.

This is a photo I found taken from the Singapore Flyer - built by the same company.  This wheel rises to 541 feet.  They are also building a wheel in Beijing which is scheduled to open in 2009 (unfortunately after the Olympic Games) and will rise to an incredible 682 feet..


I can't wait to take my ride.  If you fear heights (as I do) you may want to go when it isn't too busy.  No time to chicken out.  LOL.

You can check out the company website at The Great Wheel  where you will find all kinds of information on current and future projects.




32 comments • Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor • June 26 2008 03:40PM

Father's Day

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all The Dad's here in the Rain a very Happy Father's Day.






As you sit out and enjoy this day with your friends and family, I hope you are building lasting wonderful memories.  All too often we tend to foret the important times of our lives.  Take some time today to relax and put away your work troubles and just enjoy being with your loved ones.  

Have a Great Day!
12 comments • Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor • June 14 2008 02:49PM

Get out of your way?

I stumbled upon this quote by Jeffrey Gitomer, and couldn't help but see the need for this to be published as a blog to help inspire others to continue to strive to reach their goals.


Obstacles can't stop you. Problems can't stop you.
Most of all other people can't stop you.
Only you can stop you.
-- Jeffrey Gitomer --

If there is an obstacle in the way of you completing a goal, then pick it up and move it.  If you need help, ask for it.

If you run into a problem trying to complete your goal, solve it.  If you can't solve it alone, ask for help.
Someone will surely help if you ask for it.

If people try to stop you, simply go around them.

Your biggest obstacle, problem or person is yourself.  
12 comments • Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor • June 02 2008 10:56AM