In 2010, Manchester City Council proposed a 120 m (394 ft) wheel, to be operated by World Tourist Attractions, as a replacement for the existing transportable installation, with Piccadilly Gardens the possible site and completion expected by Christmas 2011.

[7] Manchester City Council stated that they thought the wheel had "probably run its course in terms of an attraction" since its opening in 2004.

[11] Tony Wilson, one of Manchester's most famous cultural patrons, hated the Ferris wheel stating: "It ruins a perfectly good square and it's a poor imitation of something London's done a lot better.

"[12] In 2013, a new 52.7-metre (173 ft) wheel returned to Manchester to replace the original for New Years celebrations.

[14] A disagreement between Manchester City Council and the owners Wheels Entertainments arose after the licence to run the attraction ran out in April 2015.