Orlando Eye - Grand Opening

I attended the I-Drive 360 Grand Opening event last night and had an opportunity to ride the new Orlando Eye observation ride.  It was a great party and the views from the Eye were amazing.  If you're afraid of heights, think twice or have an adult beverage in advance.  At the peak, you're 400+ ft in the air.  The eye will shut down if winds are over 35mph and when lightning activity is detected within 5 miles of the attraction.  The weather was great for the grand opening and the sights from the top were amazing.  It's the same basic construction as the London Eye.

If you go... I-Drive 360

Orlando Eye, Grand Opening

Orlando Eye, Boarding Area

Orlando Eye Gondolas

Orlando Eye Structure (ladders)

Orlando Eye Gondolas from Above

I-Drive 360 Grand Opening Party, From Orlando Eye

Disney Resorts (EPCOT, HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS) Seen from Orlando Eye

View from Orlando Eye

View from Orlando Eye

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure from Orlando Eye

Downtown Orlando from Orlando Eye

Orlando Eye Gondola approaching Peak

Orlando Eye Gondola at Peak Height (Downtown Orlando in distance)

Orlando Eye Gondola Interior

Orlando Eye from I-Drive 360 Park Area

Orlando Eye from I-Drive 360 Park Area

Night View of Orlando Eye from I-Drive 360 Park Area

Night View of Orlando Eye from I-Drive 360 Park Area