Construction continues on The Orlando Eye as crews have started installing the glass capsules on the 400-foot-tall Ferris wheel that will give riders 360-degree views.
Earlier this month the first set of glass capsules arrived at the new I-Drive 360 complex near the corner of Sand Lake Road and International Drive after making a transatlantic journey from Northern Germany.
The glass covering the capsules was crafted in Turkey, and then each capsule was assembled in Hungary.
A total of 30 capsules are being installed on the 400-foot Orlando Eye, which means that up to 450 people can experience the incredible 360-degree views at one time.
“Construction on the Eye is moving at great speed, and once the outer wheel has been completed, it will be exciting to see the installation process of the capsules,” said Orlando Eye General Manager Robin Goodchild. “Approaching that milestone signifies just how close we are getting to our spring 2015 grand opening.”
The 400-foot Orlando Eye will be the tallest observation wheel on the U.S. eastern coast.