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The Wheel (San Juan)

Ride in the United States
The Wheel
USA
Location San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA, Puerto Rico
Coordinates 18°27′51″N 66°06′09″W / 18.46416°N 66.10258°W / 18.46416; -66.10258
Status Operating since January 14, 2024
Cost $7,000,000 USD
Statistics
Manufacturer Levent Lunapark
Product Ferris Wheel
Capacity 144
Area 69 feet × 56 feet
Power consumption 12 kW
Height 110 feet

The Wheel is a Ferris Wheel built by Turkish manufacturer Levent Lunapark located at a self-named shopping complex in San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA.

History

On December 21, 2023, The Wheel entertainment complex was annouced, with a 110 foot tall Ferris Wheel being the centerpiece, at the time of the annoucement, the ride had already been mostly built, but an opening date of January 15, 2024 was the target.[1]

The ride opened a day early on January 14, 2024 with an appearence from singer Jay Wheeler.[2]


References

  1. "$7M The Wheel complex joins entertainment mix in San Juan". News is my Business. December 21, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  2. "Ready for a ride with Jay Wheeler?". Instagram. January 14, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.