Hi everyone!
Yesterday, Denise from site partner MouseSteps attended the Grand Opening of the new Downtown Disney balloon experience Characters In Flight! We have previously featured the progress of this unique attraction and have photos and video from onboard the balloon available HERE. We have also just released a new Screensaver/Photo CD featuring Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2009 – Available HERE.
Vice President of Operating Participants Keith Bradford, Aerophile Pilot Erik Garcia and Vice President of Downtown Disney Kevin Lansberry. (above left). A test flight – with no guests due to wind (above right).
Posing for photos after the ribbon cutting (above left). Kevin Lansberry is interviewed by local TV stations. (above right).
Below are two videos that encompass the ceremony. Characters in Flight has often been grounded due to winds (wind above can be 3x that of wind on the ground), but one pilot said that summer should be great for flying due to calmer winds.
Exclusive Video – Characters In Flight Grand Opening Ceremony 4/21/09:
Video #1: Characters in Flight Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Downtown Disney Part 1.
Video #2: Characters in Flight Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at Downtown Disney Part II
*Reminder – We also have photos and video from onboard the Characters In Flight balloon experience at Downtown Disney! Available HERE!
Operating hours are: Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 am to 11pm. Friday and Saturday, 10:30am to 12am. The prices are: Adults (ages 10 and up) $16.00 and Children (ages 3-9) $10.00 (all prices include tax).
Conditions for flight are as follows: 3mph or less, flight with 20 passengers, 3mph to 12mph, flight with 10 to 20 passengers, 12mph to 22mph, flight with 10 passengers and 22mph or storm conditions, no flight.
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