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The Orlando Eye gives free rides to guests dressed as witches on Oct. 21, 6 to 7 p.m., for a world-record attempt

Takes effect Oct 21, 2026 · Upcoming

Coming up Events, venues and sports The Orlando Eye at ICON Park, Orlando · logged Oct 19, 2026

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4 sources listed; last checked Oct 19, 2026.

What changed

BeforeRegular admission to The Orlando Eye.
NowFree rides from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2026 for guests in witch costumes, first come, first served, during a world-record attempt.

The Orlando Eye's event page says: "Come dressed as a witch and join us as we attempt to establish a world record for the most people dressed as witches riding an observation wheel at one time." The attempt runs on Oct. 21, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at The Orlando Eye at ICON Park.

What changed

  • Free rides for one hour, in costume. The Eye says: "Guests dressed in witch costumes can ride The Orlando Eye FREE during the event window while helping us make history." Its blog says the same: "Guests wearing qualifying witch costumes can ride Orlando Eye free during the event window, with participation available on a first-come, first-served basis."
  • Costume rules. "Costumes may not include full-face masks or weapon-like props and must be appropriate for guests of all ages."

When

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ClickOrlando reports it the same way: "On Wednesday, the ICON Park observation wheel is planning a world-record attempt for the most people dressed as witches from 6 to 7 p.m."
  • The line closes on the hour. "Participation is first come, first served. Space is limited, and the queue will close at 7:00 p.m."

Where

  • The Orlando Eye at ICON Park.

What it means if you live here

  • Arrive early and in costume. Rides are free only during the hour, and only for guests in witch costumes.
  • Registering does not hold a spot. The Eye's terms say: "Registration does not guarantee participation. Access is subject to capacity and operational conditions."
  • It can still be called off. "The event is weather and operations permitting."

Sources

  1. The Orlando Eye, Witch Costume World Record event page (re-read October 19, 2026)
  2. The Orlando Eye blog, October 5, 2026
  3. ClickOrlando / WKMG, October 19, 2026
  4. Hoodline, October 19, 2026

Last checked Oct 19, 2026.

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