It sends passengers up and then drops them nearly 400 feet at speeds reaching more than 75 mph, according to the park. The owner's manual for the tower lists the ride's weight limit at 287 pounds.
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(WFLA) — Operations guidelines for Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a 14-year-old boy died last week, indicates that the boy exceeded the ride's weight restrictions. According to documents obtained by WFLA, the operations manual lists the maximum weight for the ride as less than 287 pounds.
Inspired by the London Eye, Icon 360 Orlando is a ferris wheel with 30 spacious cable cars (capacity for 14 people), with large glass windows to maximize the city view.
We spent about five hours at ICON Park but you could easily spend much longer if desired too! There is PLENTY to do for all ages and if you're planning your family vacation to Orlando I'd recommend setting aside one full day to really enjoy all the amenities at ICON Park.
It is a matter of size, not weight. If a person is too large to fit into the restraints, then they cannot ride. It depends on how a person is built. For example, a guy with a large chest may not be able to ride, but someone else that weighs more than him might.
Plenty of guests will learn there is no Universal Studios weight limit, and as long as your comfortable and the ride is secured safely, you're all set! We strongly encourage you to give the test seats a try, which you can find right at the entrance of these attractions.
Tickets for the Ferris wheel start at $ 27.99. There are combo packages with tickets to Icon 360 and other attractions, such as the Madame Tussauds wax museum or Sea Life Orlando. Some combos include dinner, among other entrances and tours at the I-Drive 360 ??complex.