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Baloon Ride at downtown Disney
Anyone have the chance to ride this yet? Is it worth it and what are the costs? Looks pretty cool from the pictures I have seen.
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My wife and I did it during our trip May 5-11. The cost was $16 per person and we thought it was pretty cool.
We had a nice view of Saratoga Springs (where we were staying) and got some great photos of Downtown Disney.
You could also see Expedition Everest and the Tree of Life off in the distance.
It was a little hard to move around though, because you had to make sure to keep everybody's weight evenly distributed.
Our guide was very nice. She did a good job pointing things out and answering questions.
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This sounds like a good idea to get some pictures. Do they only do this during the day or will they do it at night as well?
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It was down, from what I understand, our entire trip May 13-19 -- due to the wind (first couple days) and the weather (last couple days). So we didn't get to try it
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Originally Posted by Daddy Mouse
This sounds like a good idea to get some pictures. Do they only do this during the day or will they do it at night as well?
The hours are 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and until 12:00 a.m. on Friday & Saturday. (Weather permitting.)
joelk,
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Thank you for the Info, Now I'll attempt to convince DW to go on it with me. She's not afraid of heights; It's the not so soft landing if she falls!
I'm looking to get some night time photos.
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I so hope to ride this on our trip in Sept. I ahve always wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride. Not quite the same- but close. Thanks for all the info.
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It was down the day we wanted to ride also.
Looks like a great picture opportunity. We'll try it next time.
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My hubby is afraid of heights, but I am wondering if he would be ok with this. Any thoughts?
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I would love to try this in September
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Originally Posted by KatrinaJ91
My hubby is afraid of heights, but I am wondering if he would be ok with this. Any thoughts?
I would imagine that totally depends on his definition of "heights"; this one goes up about 400 feet. And it is partially over water, which throws some folks for a loop, too.
Here's your unsolicited bit of trivia for the day ~~
On a clear day, the balloon can be seen from Orlando Airport, approximately 13.5 miles away "as the crow flies".
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We were there yesterday and watched as a storm was brewing. The balloon was really blown sideways as they were bringing it down. It didn't go up again but it looked scarry to me when the wind started to blow. I'm only going up on really clear days!
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I have a terrible fear of heights. Just the thought of this has me in a panic.
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I rode the balloon May 26th. It is an amazing view. I have pictures and a quick account of the ride experience on my blog.
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Sounds pretty cool, maybe get my wife and son and myself to try it in oct....
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I have a hatred for flying... However, I am going to try this out in October, weather permitting..
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Originally Posted by Spectro is #1
I rode the balloon May 26th. It is an amazing view. I have pictures and a quick account of the ride experience on my blog.
That was fun to read. Thanks!! I want to do this ride very badly. I love flight of any kind!
Lisa
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Originally Posted by Spectro is #1
I rode the balloon May 26th. It is an amazing view. I have pictures and a quick account of the ride experience on my blog.
GREAT Pictures from da balloon. Got to do that in September!
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looking forward to giving this a try in Aug
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