High Roller (Ferris Wheel) Las Vegas

General InformationOf High roller
StatusOperating
TypeFerris Wheel
LocationLas Vegas Strip, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Coordinates36.117402°N, 115.168127°W
Opening DateMarch 31, 2014
OwnerCaesars Entertainment
Websitecaesars.com/linq/high-roller
Dimensions
Height550 feet (167.6 m)
Diameter520 feet (158.5 m)
Seating Capacity1,120 passengers
Design and Construction
EngineerArup Engineering
Passenger Cabins28 cabins, each with a capacity of 40 passengers
Cabin Size225 square feet (20.9 m²)
Cabin FeaturesIndividually rotated, horizontal floors, 8 flat-screen TVs, and 300 square feet of glass
Cabin Weight44,000 pounds (20,000 kg)
Lighting System2,000-LED system with customizable displays
BearingsSpherical roller bearings (weighing 19,400 lb each)
Construction TimelineRim completed: September 9, 2013; First cabin installed: November 2013; Final cabin: December 2013
Public OpeningMarch 31, 2014
Ticketing Information
Original Ticket Prices$24.95 (daytime) and $34.95 (nighttime)
Current Estimated PricesApproximately $30+ per person
Special Passes$59.95 Express Pass (skip-the-line)
Additional Features
Record AchievementTallest Ferris Wheel in the world (2014–2021); second tallest since Ain Dubai
Structural DesignOuter rim made of 28 sections, secured by cables and radial struts
Night LightingCan display single colors, multicolor patterns, and custom designs for events and holidays
Location Highlights
AddressLocated on Las Vegas Boulevard, across from Caesars Palace
Nearby AttractionsThe LINQ Promenade, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas
Construction CostPart of the $550 million The LINQ project
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