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I went to Coney Island to ride the Cyclone of course, but I thought Id give this a try too, as its probably the second most iconic attraction at this group of boardwalk parks. My reaction to this was pretty much the same as to DCAs Sun Wheel (which was of course inspired by the Wonder Wheel). Its just great to look at, but not the most entertaining thing to ride. The extra sliding and swinging of the ferris wheel seats is of course what this ride is all about, but the wheel revolves so slowly, plus stops and starts so frequently to load and unload, that the action is very inconsistent. Unlike the Sun Wheel, though, this one is so old that it felt like it was going to fall apart at any minute, and I actually kind of liked that, as it made the ride a little scarier than it otherwise would have been. I know Im in the minority bashing such a classic, and Im really not bashing it too much. I just dont feel that it delivers quite the thrill that its hyped up to.
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