Hi everyone!
Today the new balloon experience at Downtown Disney began testing and Denise from partner site MouseSteps was there! Below is extensive photo & video coverage of “Characters In Flight”!
The prices below are: Adults (ages 10 and up) $16.00 and Children (ages 3-9) $10.00
The balloon itself features classic Disney “characters in flight” including Mary Poppins (below right) and Peter Pan.
The attraction is expected to open the first week if April after flight testing the rest of this week.
For even more great photos, please check out the latest MouseSteps update HERE.
Characters In Flights – Exclusive Videos!
Video #1
This video was shot today 3/24/09, the first day the balloon was inflated for testing!
Video #2
Shot from the West Side on March 24th, 2009.
Video #3
This video was shot from the water.
Video #4
This video was shot later in the day from the West Side and shows the workers finishing construction.
The attraction is set to open in early April.
PanoraMagique at Disneyland Paris:
Here are some great shots of a similar attraction at Disneyland Paris also operated by Aerophile.
PanoraMagique – the largest captive balloon in the world and carries up to 30 passengers 100 meters above the ground!
To see more of this great Disneyland Paris Resort photo walk, please click HERE!
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Features the following classic parades: “Disney Dreams Come True Parade” (2008), “Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade” (2009), “Move it! Shake it! Celebrate it! Street Party” (2009) and special bonus: “SpectroMagic! Nighttime Parade” (2006)!
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