: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
For kids and adults alike, the carnival and midway area will be back with the Ferris wheel, fun house, zipper, carnival games and $30 unlimited ride wristbands Friday from 5 p.m. to close.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The site offers a variety of attractions, activities, restaurants, shopping and live entertainment, as well as the Orlando Eye Ferris wheel.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
For kids and adults alike, the carnival and midway area will be back with the Ferris wheel, fun house, zipper, carnival games and $30 unlimited ride wristbands Friday from 5 p.m. to close.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The site offers a variety of attractions, activities, restaurants, shopping and live entertainment, as well as the Orlando Eye Ferris wheel.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Atlanta firefighters rescued two people who had gotten trapped after the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel stalled on Monday night, officials said.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Ferris wheel
noun
Fer·ris wheel
ˈfer-əs- 
: an amusement ride consisting of a large vertical wheel that is driven by a motor and has seats around its rim
Etymology
named for G. W. G. Ferris 1859–1896 American engineer
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