Orlando Eye Ticket: 400-Foot Views & ICON Park Combo

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Duration30m–2h 30m

Mobile ticketAccepted

You're 400 Feet Up Before You Realize How High You've Gone

You ride 400 feet above Orlando in a glass capsule with views of theme parks, downtown, and Kennedy Space Center. Add Madame Tussauds or SEA LIFE Aquarium if you want a longer day at ICON Park. All three attractions are steps apart on International Drive, and your ticket gets you straight to the capsule without arranging separate transport or entry fees.

30m–2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit ICON Park attractions

Arrive at ICON Park on International Drive
Ride The Orlando Eye observation wheel
Explore SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
Visit Madame Tussauds Orlando wax museum
Enjoy dining and shopping nearby

The Experience

The moment the glass capsule starts moving, you stop thinking about the line and start noticing things—the way downtown Orlando shrinks, how the theme parks spread out like a map you can actually read, the Kennedy Space Center sitting on the horizon like it's part of the same view. The Orlando Eye is a 400-foot observation wheel at ICON Park on International Drive, and it does one thing very well: it gets you above the city without the noise or the wait of a helicopter tour. Thirty air-conditioned capsules rotate slowly enough that you can stand still and watch, or move around and catch different angles. Most people take photos at sunset or after dark, when the city lights start competing with the sky.

The ticket gets you onto the wheel, and that's the core of it. If you want to add more to the day, ICON Park has Madame Tussauds Orlando right there—the wax museum where you can stand next to figures of Taylor Swift, The Rock, and the Justice League cast, and yes, people do spend time getting the photo right. There's also SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, which has a 360-degree ocean tunnel where sharks and stingrays swim around you, plus touch pools and a behind-the-scenes feeding experience if you want to go deeper. All three are within walking distance of each other on the same property, so you're not driving between stops. The combo ticket option lets you bundle them, which saves money if you're planning to do more than just the wheel.

One thing to know: The Orlando Eye closes Mondays and Tuesdays through June 2026. If you book a combo ticket for one of those days, you have 14 days to come back and ride the wheel on a day it's open—the other attractions stay accessible. It's not a deal-breaker, just something to check before you book. The capsules are climate-controlled, which matters in Florida heat, and the ride itself takes about 30 minutes for a full rotation. There's no rushing it, and that's the point.

What’s included

Your ticket includes admission to The Orlando Eye.
If you select the SEA LIFE option, you get entry to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium with access to the 360-degree ocean tunnel, touch pools, and the option to join a behind-the-scenes feeding tour.
If you choose the Madame Tussauds upgrade, admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando is included, where you can photograph wax figures of celebrities and superheroes and create a personalized hand mold.
All taxes and fees are included in the ticket price.
All three attractions are located at ICON Park on International Drive, so no separate transport is needed between them.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Merlin Entertainments Orlando

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a high-vantage view of Orlando without arranging your own transport or timing—the ticket gets you straight to the capsule, and the 30-minute rotation gives you time to see the whole city without rushing. The combo options work well if you're spending the day at ICON Park and want to fill it without leaving the property.