Deno's Wonder Wheel
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Coney Island, Brooklyn
"The swinging cars on the Wonder Wheel are awesome..."(12 Tips)
"What's not to love about this Ferris wheel?"(8 Tips)
"The swinging ones are where it's at."(3 Tips)
"Great views from the top, but you're swinging almost the whole time."(12 Tips)
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City of New YorkJuly 1, 2013The Wonder Wheel has been in operation since 1920 & was designated a NYC Landmark in 1989. It is 150 ft tall, holds 160 passengers with 8 stationary cars & 16 cars that slide along serpentine tracks.
Renae MasonAugust 9, 2015Go for for rocking cages, and try not to think about the fact that this thing is nearly 100 years old ;) The view to the ocean and Manhattan is stunning, so try for a golden hour/sunset ride.
NYC: The Official GuideJune 21, 2013There are two lines: one for swinging cars and one for stationary (which is often shorter). Whichever you chose, be sure to snap a pic from the top! Fun fact: The Wonder Wheel weighs 400,000 pounds.
naveenAugust 2, 2011there are a couple of photobooths inside coney island. one of the easiest to find is this one right in the middle of it all: next to the wonder wheel. (only open in the summer)- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015The Ferris wheel first opened in 1920, making it the oldest ride in Coney Island, and the spectacular views from the top take in a long stretch of the shoreline. Read more
Valerie SecklerAugust 16, 2011Highly (ahem!) recommend the outer wheel, stationary cars for the longest and highest view of the oceanside scene. Take a deep breath if your car stops at the peak, as it did on my ride w/a friend.
Janneke BoekhorstJuly 19, 2023Really nice park! Family friendly, friendly staff and nice rides. Love this park. They even got Nathan's hotsogs ❤️
Ryan JorgensonAugust 12, 20141918 steel makes this scarier than your standard ferris wheel. White cars don't swing (haha), and the views are great.
RoseAugust 30, 2013Great family place for kids of all ages! Friday nights during the summer they have spectacular fireworks!
Ronny OemrawAugust 29, 2015When you go all the way to the top you really get to see the real beauty of Coney Island- Nate FolkertJune 6, 2015continue through the tunnel toward the beach to find the kiddie park with rides for younger kids
Anthony RalloJuly 10, 2012A great place to bring the kids after the aquarium. Lots of small child size rides - just buy a ticket for yourself and your child to ride.
Alex FishJuly 27, 2015An absolutely thrilling Ferris wheel when riding in a swinging car. Caught me for a scare!
- Colleen McAndrewAugust 18, 2014Great views from the top, but you're swinging almost the whole time. HANG ON!
Jessica MonahanAugust 7, 2011So slow, but where else have you ever seen Ferris wheel cars that actually slide back-and-forth independently on separate rails as they continue to go around the circle? Old-fashioned fun
EPIX HDJuly 7, 2011The iconic Ferris wheel, the Wonder Wheel is shown at the beginningof the movie and the end of the movie the Warriors.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 4, 2010Make sure you get on one of the red or blue swinging cars for the full experience. The yellow cars are for the less adventurous.
Martha RodriguezSeptember 5, 2010Ride the wheel. Doesn't matter how old or young you are--it's really fun and different than any ferris wheel you ever rode. It's a great memory!
Denise ChowAugust 22, 2010Opt for the swinging cars - they're pretty fun. Either way, you'll get some cool views from the top.
Jake SmithFebruary 21, 2012Seen at the beginning of the film, this is the landmark that the Warriors associate with being home.
The New York Daily NewsOctober 20, 2010PHOTO: Take a picture from the top like this one from 1947, and send your new view to @nydailynews on Twitter! Read more
Mike CilientoAugust 16, 2014No age/height rules on the bad boy. Want to take your 4 month old baby on the swinging car, go ahead.
KaiMaliLaniJuly 4, 2012OMG!! Best employees ever!!! Lost my phone here! Didn't realize it til after I left the park - about an hour later... long story short.. got my fone back the next morning.. on July 4th!!
Debbie LeeAugust 13, 2010They've never had an accident... even though you might feel like you're about to go flying out of the swinging cars!
John ChewMay 31, 2010Tallest ferris wheel in the world; opened Memorial Day 1920. Made official NYC landmark in 1989.
Bobby HundtJune 10, 2019Do not let the carnies hustle you. Games and rides overpriced, go to Luna Park instead.
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Deno's Wonder Wheel
1025 Boardwalk W
Brooklyn, NY 11224
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11224
United States
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