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- Family-friendly
Up to an hour
Deno's Wonder Wheel at Coney Island
Up to an hour
Experience a thrilling, fun-filled ride on Deno's Wonder Wheel when you visit New York City's Coney Island.
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Overview
Step aboard a true New York City icon at Deno’s Wonder Wheel in Coney Island. Opened in 1920, this historic Ferris wheel has delighted more than 40 million riders and remains one of Brooklyn’s most recognisable landmarks.
Rising 150 feet above the boardwalk, the Wonder Wheel delivers classic seaside thrills alongside fantastic views. At the top, you’ll be treated to sweeping sights of Coney Island Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, with the Manhattan skyline visible in the distance on clear days.
What really sets Deno’s Wonder Wheel apart is its mix of swinging and stationary cars. Feeling adventurous? Choose a red or blue swinging car that glides along the inner tracks of the wheel. Prefer something a little calmer? The white stationary cars offer a smooth, scenic ride around the outer rim. Either way, it’s a nostalgic New York experience you won’t forget.
Facts
Denos D. Vourderis promised his sweetheart Lula that he would buy her the Wonder Wheel if she would agree to marry him. She said yes and Deno spent years working at Coney Island and when the original owner of the Wonder Wheel decided he was going to retire, he chose Deno to take over for him. Thus, he got the Wonder Wheel for Lula after all.
Deno's Wonder Wheel has a perfect safety record since being built in 1920.
Coney Island's beaches were all private until 1923.
What's included
Ride Deno's Wonder Wheel
Choose between a swinging car or a gentle ride
Where you'll be
Located on Coney Island Boardwalk 1025 Boardwalk, Deno's D. Vourderis Pl (W 12th St) Brooklyn,, New York, USHow to get there
D, F, N and Q to the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station. Exit the terminal and walk towards the Beach and Boardwalk. When you get up to the Boardwalk, turn left and walk one block. The Park is on West 12th Street on the Boardwalk.
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
November - May
Nice Ocean View
Andrew - KC ·Classic amusement ride, gives you a nice view of the ocean off Coney Island. Good to package with the Boroughs Tour to see at once.
Fun and unique ride
P. Chan ·Fun and unique ride with the sliding and swinging pods. There is an option to ride in pods that do NOT slide and swing.
Old school ferris wheel!
Owen ·Great view's and worth it for young children. Was included in our gocity pass but wouldnt pay separately.
Not a good value to waste an experience
Chris Lavery ·You only save $10 at the most by using the pass for this.
Poor attraction
Sharon ·Could only use pass for two rides at Luna Park according to staff. Only went one full circle before Ferris wheel stopped, not worth the time, money or effort. Would not recommend this attraction, however would recommend visiting the boardwalk for plenty of food and drink available.
Wonder wheel
Morgane ·Just perfect, the view is so wonderful. You have the choice for the box 1-doesn’t move , 2- with movement for sensation
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