{"id":436725,"date":"2026-10-24T10:52:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/436725\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:52:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:52:21","slug":"witches-set-world-record-on-the-orlando-eye-wheel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/436725\/","title":{"rendered":"Witches set world record on The Orlando Eye wheel"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Forget broomsticks. These witches took a ride 400 feet above Orlando.<\/p>\n

A group of 184 people dressed as witches packed The Orlando Eye on Wednesday for a sunset ride, setting a world record for the most participants in witch attire on an observation wheel, organizers said.<\/p>\n

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The Orlando Eye Halloween A group of 184 people dressed as witches packed The Orlando Eye on Wednesday for a sunset ride, setting a world record for the most participants in witch attire on an observation wheel, organizers said. <\/p>\n

Pointed hats and witches\u2019 cloaks filled the attraction\u2019s capsules as riders soared above International Drive. Norah White, president and CEO-elect of the I-Drive District, verified the participant count.<\/p>\n

Participants received free admission for the record attempt, which brought a Halloween twist to the Central Florida skyline.<\/p>\n

They also had some familiar company: LEGO Wacky Witch from LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Peppa Pig from Peppa Pig Theme Park, Florida, joined the festivities.<\/p>\n

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The Orlando Eye Halloween A group of 184 people dressed as witches packed The Orlando Eye on Wednesday for a sunset ride, setting a world record for the most participants in witch attire on an observation wheel, organizers said. <\/p>\n

The gathering highlighted Halloween celebrations and seasonal deals at Merlin Entertainments\u2019 Florida attractions. <\/p>\n

For Central Florida families planning their own outing, those offerings include:<\/p>\n

The Orlando Eye: For a limited time, standard admission includes entry to either SEA LIFE Orlando or Madame Tussauds Orlando at no extra cost. Three-attraction passes start at $39.Peppa Pig Theme Park, Florida: Peppa\u2019s Halloween Party runs on select dates through Oct. 31.LEGOLAND Florida Resort: Brick or Treat continues on select dates through Nov. 1.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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