ICON Park at a Glance

Address
8375 International Dr, Orlando
Entry
Free
Parking
Free levels in the ICON Park garage
The Wheel
About 23 minutes per ride
Combos
Valid 15 days from first use

ICON Park is the giant observation wheel you see from all over International Drive, plus a whole block of attractions, restaurants and bars around it. The most-searched questions before a visit are tickets, hours and what to do there.

Where it is and how much it costs to get in

ICON Park is at 8375 International Drive in Orlando. Walking in is free, and so is parking in the ICON Park garage on its free levels. You only pay for the attractions you choose.

Hours

The complex itself is open late, with restaurants and bars into the night. Each attraction sets its own hours, usually from late morning into the evening, so check the attraction you care about before you go.

Things to do at ICON Park

  • The Wheel. The 400-foot observation wheel (once called the Orlando Eye). A full rotation takes about 23 minutes in an enclosed, air-conditioned capsule that holds up to 15 people. Go at sunset. See tickets for The Wheel.
  • SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. An indoor aquarium with a walk-through ocean tunnel. Plan one to two hours. See SEA LIFE tickets.
  • Madame Tussauds Orlando. Wax figures of celebrities and icons, good for photos.
  • Museum of Illusions and other smaller attractions around the plaza.
  • Restaurants and bars from casual to sit-down.

Combo tickets and passes

If you'll do more than one attraction, a combo almost always beats buying each separately:

  • 2- and 3-attraction combos pairing The Wheel, SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds. Combos have been valid for 15 days from first use, so you don't have to do them all in one day.
  • The ICON Park Play Pass bundles up to ten attractions in the complex.

Before you buy a combo that includes The Wheel, check that it's operating; it closes for annual maintenance at times.

Tips

  • Do The Wheel last, at sunset or after dark, for the best views.
  • Do SEA LIFE in the heat of the day. It's indoors and air-conditioned.
  • Use the free parking levels in the garage and walk over.
  • Pair it with dinner on I-Drive rather than a full day; most people spend two to four hours here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ICON Park free?

Yes. Walking into ICON Park and parking on the garage's free levels are free. You pay for individual attractions like The Wheel, SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds.

How long is The Wheel at ICON Park?

A full rotation takes about 23 minutes in an enclosed, air-conditioned capsule.

What are ICON Park's hours?

The complex is open late with restaurants and bars, but each attraction sets its own hours, usually late morning into the evening.

Is the ICON Park combo ticket worth it?

If you'll visit two or more attractions, yes. Combos pairing The Wheel, SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds cost less than separate tickets and have been valid for 15 days.

Ride The Wheel at Sunset

See today's prices for The Wheel at ICON Park.

See The Wheel TicketsSEA LIFE Orlando tickets

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