World’s tallest observation wheel in Las Vegas welcomes first Passengers on March 31

[SteveBourieOLD]

Tickets now on sale for Las Vegas High Roller

World’s tallest observation wheel to welcome first ticketed passengers March 31

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Ushering in a new era of excitement in entertainment, the Las Vegas High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel, will officially open today, Monday, March 31 at The LINQ. An icon for modern Las Vegas, The Strip’s newest attraction will begin welcoming ticketed passengers at 1 p.m. PT.

Ticket are now available for guests to purchase online. Prices start at $24.95 for a ride during the day and $34.95 for a night ride.

[lee]

Re: World’s tallest observation wheel in Las Vegas welcomes first Passengers on March

Built pretty quickly in my point of view. I may never see it nor ride it since at my age I won't be travelling alone.

[fullmontecarlo]

World’s tallest observation wheel in Las Vegas welcomes first Passengers on March

The dear hubby wants to ride it during our upcoming May trip but I am deathly afraid of heights and from one report I read it said the building appear to sink into the ground as you rise up (not sure that would make the waves of nausea worse or not). Seeing how the pods how 40 people I wouldn't want to flip out in a pod with 38 other people. Maybe I could tolerate it with the help of Mrs. Xanax so long as we don't have plans involving Mr. White Russians later. 7 weeks to decide.

I did manage to ride The Millennium Force a 310 foot Roller Coaster at Cedar Point but couldn't look left at the top of the ride (I had my eyes closed).

[SteveBourieOLD]

Re: World’s tallest observation wheel in Las Vegas welcomes first Passengers on March

I was in Vegas last week and stopped by the Linq area to check it all out.

They did a beautiful job with the walkway leading from Las Vegas Blvd back to the High Roller. There are a lot of nice restaurants and shops, plus a brand new O'Shea's Casino is there.

Below is info on the High Roller getting official recognition as the World’s Tallest Observation Wheel:

The Las Vegas High Roller is officially the World’s Tallest Observation Wheel after being recognized by Guinness World Records Adjudicator Michael Empric at a special reception honoring the team who designed and constructed the wheel on Thursday, April 17 in Las Vegas.

The record for the largest observation (Ferris) wheel is based on the total diameter of the wheel and the wheel must be a permanent structure. In order to receive the record, the High Roller project team had to submit information about the wheel’s design and construction as well as an independent surveyor’s report verifying the diameter of the wheel.

More than 300 guests including the High Roller project team, High Roller contractors and crew, local dignitaries, Caesars Entertainment executives, members of the media and special guests enjoyed the ceremony which included a special gallery exhibit depicting the construction of the High Roller by photographer Denise Truscello.

For more information on The LINQ and High Roller or to purchase tickets for the High Roller online, please visit thelinq.com