(Redirected from Giant Double Wheel (product))
| Status | Discontinued |
| Introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 4 |
| First built | Giant Wheel |
| Last built | Double Wheel |
| Statistics | |
| Manufacturer | Waagner-Biro |
Giant Double Wheel, otherwise referred to as Double Swiveling Wheel, was a flat ride previously manufactured by Austrian manufacturer Waagner-Biro and distributed by Swiss company Intamin. The ride consisted of a series of gondolas suspended on either end of a long arm. While half the gondolas were at ground level and able to be loaded, the other half were in the air and rotating in a motion similar to a Ferris Wheel. Once the lower half was loaded, the arm could then pivot so the two halves would switch elevations. This allowed for a higher theoretical capacity when compared to a standard Ferris Wheel.
Waagner-Biro later introduced a similar ride with a third arm, the Triple Giant Wheel.
Completed Attractions
| Name | Park | Location | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Wheel | Kuwait Entertainment City |  |
1984 | 1990 |
| Giant Wheel | Hersheypark |  |
1973 | 2004 |
| Scorpion | Parque de la Ciudad |  |
September 21, 1982 | 2003 |
| Zodiac | Wonderland Sydney Kings Island |
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1989 1975 |
April 26, 2004 1986 |