BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 We did this the weekend of Nov 14-15, 2009 - Festival of the Masters was going on so DTD was pretty busy. We walked up, bought our tix and got on the 2nd ride after that. Although the line behind us formed pretty quickly. Rides are only about 10 minutes long though, so even if the line looks long, it might not be a super long wait.Also something to keep in mind, if it's a bit breezy, but not windy enough to actually stop flights, they will load fewer people on the balloon to compensate. Also depending on wind speed, they may not go up as high as the full 400'.So timing is key to get the best possible right. Ideally you want to pick a clear day with little to now breeze at all.Here are some pics from our flight...Contemporary in the distance. You can't see the castle because it is behind it...Epcot...Saratoga Springs...One last tidbit. If you save your receipt, you can come back at any time, and as long as the receipt is still readable, you'll get 20% off your next flight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So was it "worth it" - BahahahahahaI'm just kidding of course - Beautiful pictues - thanks so much for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So was it "worth it" - Bahahahahahano :dance:Seriously though - it was pretty cool and a perfect day to go up. You could see for miles.I kept our receipt (can you say packrat?) and we were hoping to go back at night this year and time it for fireworks, but we never got around to it.Maybe this year. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 We have thought about trying this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I did this in April 2009 and the experience was awesome!!FYI, we wandered past this last night and the actual name is Characters in Flight!!(Flights of Wonder is a show in Animal Kingdom, we saw that yesterday also) :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Wowie! That looks like fun! Might have to look into that this year. Thanks for posting such great pics. We never venture over to DTD, but this year's gonna be different! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tiggerinbama 11 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 These are beautiful pics, but I ain't doing it, no way no how. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I did this in April 2009 and the experience was awesome!!FYI, we wandered past this last night and the actual name is Characters in Flight!!(Flights of Wonder is a show in Animal Kingdom, we saw that yesterday also) :oOoh - my bad! Thanks for that, I'll fix the thread title now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessrick 10 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 OK - why can't I see your pictures?They are not showing up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 OK - why can't I see your pictures?They are not showing up.Oops - I moved them to keep them from showing up on voldemort.Hang on.... I'll get them back asap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for sharing! Hopefully it will be a nice day when we go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 The views are incredible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 They have a similar balloon at the zoo in Philadelphia. It scared the crap out if me, yet I have gone in a regular balloon twice and wasn't scared. Strange I am :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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