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NEWS
40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
For over 40 years, BUSSINK® has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Observation Wheels, exemplifying our commitment to innovation and quality. Our legacy in this industry showcases the passion and expertise we bring to every wheel, ensuring unforgettable experiences for riders worldwide. As we celebrate this milestone, we continue to set the standard for excellence, shaping the way people perceive and enjoy Observation Wheels.
THE CAPE WHEEL IS OPENING TODAY!
15.03.2023
The Cape Wheel, a popular tourist attraction in Cape Town, South Africa, is opening today after relocation. Visitors can once again enjoy stunning views of the city and its surroundings from the comfort of the observation wheel's enclosed cabins. Don't miss the chance to take a ride on one of Cape Town's most iconic landmarks!
BUSSINK R40 RELOCATION
The BUSSINK® R40 is moving to a new location within the Waterfront, which is 100 meters away from its original location. The wheel is 40 meters tall and offers stunning views of the surrounding area, including Table Mountain. It features 30 climate-controlled gondolas that can accommodate up to six people each. The wheel is a popular tourist attraction and offers a unique way to experience the city of Cape Town. Open very soon!
BUSSINK® R80XL SP DREAM WHEEL GRAND OPENING
American Dream and Skyviews of America’s highly-anticipated BUSSINK® R80XL SP Observation Wheel, which provides a view of Manhattan’s iconic skyline for visitors of the American Dream complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will open April 13.
The Dream Wheel, will take guests up on a 30-minute, 300-feet high ride with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River and the Meadowlands.
FORBES: AMERICAN DREAM MALL HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE DREAM WHEEL
The Dream Wheel, a 300-foot tall observation wheel at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey begins spinning today, and the mall’s owners say it is another sign their giant entertainment and shopping complex is moving in the right direction after its momentum was stalled by the pandemic.
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ABOUT BUSSINK
More than 100 successful BUSSINK® installations have been executed around the world, with all still operating today, quality for more than a lifetime!
Bussink got the idea to modernize the amusement park standard after designing a Giant Observation Wheel for Paris in 2000, as part of a celebration of the new millennium. Bussink recognized the potential to turn the wheels into a standalone attraction and soon began selling to governments and developers looking for a lucrative landmark.
Ronald Bussink, born in the city of The Hague in The Netherlands, has been professionally active in the amusement industry and the development of attractions since 1980, with over 10 world-wide Patents to his name for inventions and innovations for amusement rides. Listed 3 times in the Guinness World Records for the Evolution Ride, Top of The World Portable Observation Tower and the R80XL Giant Observation Wheel. Giant Observation Wheels became Bussink’s biggest passion and as he always says:
“I did not invent the wheel, but I did make it better!”.
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PRODUCT SERIES
SERVICES & SECOND LIFE
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“We don’t copy, we create!”
- Ronald Bussink
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WORLDWIDE BUSSINK® ATTRACTION TIMELINE
1982
Spider Ride - Phantasialand - Brühl, Germany
1984
World’s Fair Expo 1984 - R53 - New Orleans, United States
Rattle Snake - Spider Ride - Hershey Park, Harrisburg, United States
R33 Portable - LA County Fair, United States
El Paso - R35 - Texas, United States
1987
R40 - Berlin, Germany
1988
Big Wheel Fort Fun - R45 - Wiedenbruck
1992
Premiere of the Evolution Ride - Oktoberfest Munich, Germany
1994
Bellevue Wheel - R60 - Traveling
1995
Premiere of the Top of the World 95m Observation Tower - Friedrichshain, Germany
2000
Roue de Paris - R60 - Paris, France
2003
The Wheel of Birmingham - R60 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
2004
The Wheel of Manchester - R60 - Manchester, United Kingdom
2005
Eye of the Emirates - R60 - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The Wheel of Seville - R60 - Seville, Spain
2006
Niagara Sky Wheel - R50 - Niagara Falls, Canada
The Wheel of York - R60 - York, United Kingdom
2007
Belfast Wheel - R60 - Belfast, Ireland
Eye on Malaysia - R60 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Wheel of Liverpool - R60 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
The wheel of Great Yarmouth - R40 - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
2008
The Wheel of Brisbane - R60 - Brisbane, Australia
The Wheel of Weston Supermare - R60 - Weston Supermare, United Kingdom
The Wheel of Paris - R60 - Paris, France
2010
The Cape Wheel - R40 - Cape Town, South Africa
The Liseberg Wheel - R60 - Gothenburg, Sweden
2011
Brighton Wheel - R50 - Brighton, United Kingdom
Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel - R60 - Myrtle Beach, United States
2012
Asiatique Sky - R60 - Bangkok, Thailand
The Great Wheel - R60 - Seattle, United States
2013
Great Smoky Mountain Sky Wheel - R60 - Tennessee, United States
Observation Wheel Leeds - R60 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Star of Puebla - R80XL - Puebla, Mexico
Skyview Atlanta - R60 - Atlanta, United States
2014
Capital Wheel - R50 - Maryland, United States
SkyWheel Helsinki - R40 - Helsinki, Finland
2015
Dehli Eye - R50 - New Dehli, India
2016
Amber Sky - R50 - Gdänsk, Poland
Centennial Wheel - R60 - Navy Pier, Chicago, United States
SkyView de Pier - R50 - Scheveningen, The Netherlands
2018
SkyView Rotterdam - R50 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2019
Umadum - R80XL - Munich, Germany
2020
SkyViews - R60XL - Miami, United States
2021
Dream Wheel by SkyViews - R80XL SP - New Jersey, United States
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GIVE FOR GOOD FOUNDATION
The Give for Good Foundation was founded in 2019 to make the world a bit of a better place. The Give for Good Foundation originated from the idea that funds which are donated to charity should always go directly to the charitable causes and project and not be spent on unnecessary overhead costs.
Turn for Good is a fundraising initiative for the Give for Good Foundation. We are proud to announce that a portion of each ticket that is sold at the Wheel of Brisbane will be donated to the Give for good Foundation.
For more information, please visit www.giveforgoodfoundation.com
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