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- Family-friendly
Up to an hour
Deno's Wonder Wheel at Coney Island
Up to an hour
Head to Coney Island and take a ride on Deno's Wonder Wheel.
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Overview
Take a spin on a New York City landmark – Deno’s Wonder Wheel at Coney Island, and join the 40 million people who have enjoyed this iconic ride since it was built in 1920.
Deno’s Wonder Wheel is an adventure and a little piece of NYC nostalgia at the same time. At the top, you’ll be 150 feet above ground where you can marvel at the amazing views of Coney Island Beach on one side and the Manhattan skyline on the other side.
One of the unique features of Deno’s Wonder Wheel is the swinging and stationary cars. Choose the red and blue cars to swing along the inner wheel or opt for white for a more serene ride on the outer edge of the wheel.
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.
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View all attractionsWhere 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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