Coney Island is getting a new attraction this year, but for a limited time.
A 155-foot-tall SkyWheel, with views of the park and Ohio River, will launch on May 26 when Coney Island opens for its 132nd year.
The SkyWheel will only stick around for six weeks, according to Coney Island representatives.
The SkyWheel features 36 six-person gondolas. Each ride will take about 10 minutes, and will make four rotations per session.
"In the daytime, the giant Wheel will offer families a memorable view of Coney Island, the Ohio River and beyond," Coney Island said in a news release. "At night, the wheel comes alive with more than a half-million LED points of light visible for miles around."
The Coney Island SkyWheel will be located adjacent to the park’s popular Sunlite Water Adventure area, towards the Riverbend Music Center.
“The Coney Island SkyWheel is an extraordinary structure, taking family playtime to new heights with state-of-the-art technology,” said Coney Island Marketing Director Sally Derrick. “It is the tallest ride of its kind in Ohio and is a great way to launch an exciting 2018 season while putting the wintertime Ohio River issues behind us.”
The Coney Island SkyWheel will be open from May 26 through July 8. Cost per rider is only $5. Tickets will be available online beginning March 20. Go to coneyislandpark.com for more information.
