Giant Wheel (Defunct)

Top of Wheel Closer view of the Giant Wheel at Six Flags Darien Lake.

A view of some of the park from the Giant Wheel. The Big Kahuna (red slide) was new for 2006 from the recently closed Six Flags Astroworld in Houston, Texas.

Darien Lake A view of some of the park from the Giant Wheel. The Big Kahuna (red slide) was new for 2006 from the recently closed Six Flags Astroworld in Houston, Texas.

Lights at Night Giant Wheel lit up at night.

Looking Up Looking up at the Giant Wheel from the queue.

This is the 2nd home for this Giant Wheel. The wheel made its debut in 1982 at the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was moved to Darien Lake in 1983.

Giant Wheel This is the 2nd home for this Giant Wheel. The wheel made its debut in 1982 at the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was moved to Darien Lake in 1983.

Digital Closeup Digital zoom on the Giant Wheel.

When the wheel opened at Darien Lake in 1983, it was the icon of the park until the mid-1990's and was the largest Giant Wheel in North America. It is currently the 2nd largest ferris wheel in North America.

Largest Wheel When the wheel opened at Darien Lake in 1983, it was the icon of the park until the mid-1990's and was the largest Giant Wheel in North America. It is currently the 2nd largest ferris wheel in North America.

Giant Wheel

Great Angle Great view of the Giant Wheel at Darien Lake.

Giant Wheel Seen here from the concession stands.

Great Angle View Different angle to see the Giant Wheel at.

Lights Taking a look at the lights on the wheel.

Giant Wheel at Dusk Seen from the entrance to Viper.

Great view from across Fun Lake. Here we see the Giant Wheel, Sky Coaster, Predator, and Superman. About thirty seconds after this photo was taken, all the ride lights except the Giant Wheel turned off - indicating it was closing time.

Beautiful Night Shot Great view from across Fun Lake. Here we see the Giant Wheel, Sky Coaster, Predator, and Superman. About thirty seconds after this photo was taken, all the ride lights except the Giant Wheel turned off - indicating it was closing time.

These lights have NOT changed since the ride was originally built in 1982 at the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. This ride is long overdue for a new LED lighting package.

Giant Wheel at Night These lights have NOT changed since the ride was originally built in 1982 at the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. This ride is long overdue for a new LED lighting package.