[Review #497]
2019 Yelp 100 Challenge (157/100)
Located in Camp Snoopy, the High Sierra Ferris Wheel (3: Moderate Thrill) isn't one of the largest in circumference that I've been on, but it's large enough to give my 9-1/2 YO daughter a mild thrill & enough height that my 4 YO son won't ride it. LOL ヽ(*‿*)ノ It has enough height for you to see Buena Park, though the view isn't all that exciting. Typical wait times are between 30 - 60 mins., especially on weekends, longer in the summer.
H & I got on the ferris wheel when the weather was slightly unpredictable... cloudy, sprinkling, & mild showers. We stopped up top for a bit longer than norm & got drenched, & was shivering the rest of the ride. :-(
It's a bit short, not even 10 rounds, so you're barely on for a couple of minutes. Although not recommended, slight rocking seems to be the norm, especially by middles schoolers & YAs, but I would be careful because you could tip over & fall out... too dangerous if you're several carriages above ground. My daughter initially was scared of the ferris wheel, & decided to rock our seat then freaked out; I had to use my weight to counter her swinging to bring it to a stop quickly. Now she knows better... or does she? :-X The High Sierra Ferris Wheel is a bit old so I would treat this ride with care. ;-) The wheels on the Ferris wheel go round & round, round & round, round & round...
Recommended: High Sierra Ferris Wheel... round & round we go! read more