We checked out this amazing giant ferris wheel on one of the hottest, most humid days in August. I was a little worried because i can't tolerate hot temperatures very well. It was over 30 degrees. Standing in line was painful, it seemed to go very slow and there was no shade. the staff were pleasant and working as fast as they could but it seemed the limiting step was the credit card transaction speed. We were able to wait in another line to get onto the Ferris Wheel (thankfully in the shade). They were very careful about cleaning/ disinfecting the individual cabins. It was nice cause we got our own and didn't have to share with anybody. The cabins are air conditioned, however because it was such a hot day it was inevitable that the temperature inside would rise - it was 22 degrees when we first got in and after 2 rotations it was up to 24 and I was feeling stuffy! It was confusing as we didn't get any instructions on how many times it would go around and there was a button on the ceiling you could push however we weren't sure if this was for emergency or if we wanted to get let off. There is also an emergency phone number you can call but my phone was out of battery so I felt momentary panic. Thankfully once the button was pushed they stopped for us to get off the next go round. The staff explained it is typically 2-4 revolutions depending on how busy they are. The views were impressive however if you are claustophobic at all, scared of heights, or temperature sensitive do not recommend this in very hot weather. The views are spectacular so worth doing at least once if you are visiting and don't mind the other factors. We couldn't take good pictures of downtown due to the glare of the sun in the mid afternoon in summer so suggest if you want pics of this to go in the am.

It was an amazing experience I'm so glad that i was able to experience this even though it was the coldest day ever that day it was a beautiful experience. The view from up on the wheel was beautiful, got to see so many beautiful landmarks while being on the ferries wheel.It is a must to experience and seem, its really comfortable and what i liked about it as well is that its closed your in a gondola not out in the open and it is spacious you can fit quite a few people in the gondola. I actually plan on going back with a few friends in the summer that way they can experience this wonderful experience.Its a beautiful ferries wheel even in the winter as well. I went with my teacher and my classmates and it was a great experience to experience it with them.

I went with a group of my classmates studying for Hotel Industry. The gondolas were heated up as we got on site which was perfect for the extremely cold weather that we were having the day we visited. Fast service on our ride and plenty of helpful staff!!! We had the ride on the Grande roue for free as we were a class and had a huge group of people tagging along. I would definitely recommend Grande Roue for any tourists and for anyone that lives here that would like an experience on the Ferris wheel. We went in the daytime but i would recommend going at night as well because the Ferris wheel lights up. it was a wonderful experience that i would love to try again. Tickets sell for $20 but its definitely worth it!!!