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Metro Phoenix thrill-seekers won’t have to wait any longer to ride the Valley’s first permanent Ferris wheel.
The Boardwalk SkyWheel is now open at Arizona Boardwalk, the sprawling entertainment and shopping complex in Scottsdale at 9500 E. Vía de Ventura.
The 80-foot-tall attraction located behind the Boardwalk’s Butterfly Wonderland features 18 climate-controlled and fully enclosed gondolas offering 360-degree views of the north Scottsdale desert and surrounding mountains.
Better yet, a ride on the Boardwalk SkyWheel will cost less than a trip to the Arizona State Fair or even Southern California’s Magic Mountain.
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The SkyWheel was built to celebrate Arizona Boardwalk’s 10th anniversary. The Scottsdale entertainment and shopping complex, which first opened in 2016, is already home to attractions like OdySea Aquarium, Cyber Quest Arcade, UFO Experience and the Museum of Illusions.
The SkyWheel is the second midway-style attraction at Arizona Boardwalk, which already features a traditional carousel.
The Boardwalk SkyWheel is the only permanently fixed Ferris wheel in metro Phoenix. Temporary Ferris wheels are typically featured at seasonal events like the Arizona State Fair and local carnivals each year across the Valley.
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When will Boardwalk SkyWheel open in Scottsdale?
As of Aug. 10, the Boardwalk SkyWheel in Scottsdale is now open. It’s later than expected; the Arizona Boardwalk previously announced that the ride would open in mid-to-late April.
How much will rides on Boardwalk SkyWheel cost?
Each ride on the Boardwalk SkyWheel will be $9 for the first person and $6 for each additional guest in the same gondola. Rides take about 5 to 8 minutes and up to 6 people can ride in a gondola at the same time.
Discounts of up to 40% are available when Arizona Boardwalk patrons bundle SkyWheel rides along with other Arizona Boardwalk attractions. Tickets can only be purchased at the Boardwalk. OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland annual passholders can also upgrade their membership for $20 to enjoy unlimited rides on the Boardwalk Big Wheel for a full year.
