Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12)

mickeysgirlz · 04-12-2009

Characters In Flight – Grand Opening

A new attraction opened today (April 12, 2009) at the Downtown Disney Westside. "Characters In Flight" is a tethered helium filled balloon that takes guests 400 feet above Disney World for a breathtaking view of the property. Prices are $16 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-9.

GREAT PICTURES ON ALLEARS.NET: Characters In Flight ? Grand Opening (The ?World? According to Jack)

Princessbaby · 04-12-2009

Wow! That looks like so much fun! Thanks for the link!!

bethishooked · 04-12-2009

I've got to try this once. Will be at Disney a week from tomorrow. Will let everyone know how it was when I get back!

mickeysgirlz · 04-12-2009

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Originally Posted by bethishooked

I've got to try this once. Will be at Disney a week from tomorrow. Will let everyone know how it was when I get back!

I already confirmed with my Dad, he said he'd go with me . . . we're going Mother's Day weekend . . . can't wait!

Remy · 04-12-2009

Thanks for posting this, I had no idea this was an option this year.

I am afraid of heights but I bet my DH and DS will LOVE to do this;)

Justin · 04-12-2009

We are going in June and we are so going... i'll drag my family by the hair if I have to ;).

brit · 04-12-2009

Great pictures Thanks for the update. My DW is really looking forward to it when she is there in Dec.

smee57 · 04-13-2009

Here's a picture I took on April 10th. I sooooo wanted to do this!!

smee57 · 04-13-2009

And here's what it looked like on April 12th . . . from the Magical Express bus on the way to the airport . . .

dixie · 04-13-2009

Oh my gosh that looks amazing! I am not a great one for heights either but I think this is a one time thing to experience at least! The views will be astounding.

Scottish.Mickey · 04-13-2009

This looks awesome! The view must be totaly breath taking, if it's round long enough I'd love to check this out.

gcbdad · 04-14-2009

This looks so cool. I imagine it wil be packed for a while until the newness wears off.

lovemysons · 04-14-2009

I was so excited that we got to see it in "test flight" stages. It sounds like a pretty short ride, but still, I bet the view from the top must be outstanding!

Disney77 · 04-14-2009

I want to try it when we go in June.

brit · 04-14-2009

Just wondering, what if the cable breaks and it gets loose? Now that would be a ride where you got your moneys worth.

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 Hours South of the Magic! Posts: 6,206	Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) Characters In Flight – Grand Opening A new attraction opened today (April 12, 2009) at the Downtown Disney Westside. "Characters In Flight" is a tethered helium filled balloon that takes guests 400 feet above Disney World for a breathtaking view of the property. Prices are $16 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-9. GREAT PICTURES ON ALLEARS.NET: Characters In Flight ? Grand Opening (The ?World? According to Jack) __________________ -JEN 30 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Nov 5-8 My DD and Mom's B-day trip! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll and vlogilvie I tweet! Facebook Linkedin

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Princessbaby Always a Princess Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,702	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) Wow! That looks like so much fun! Thanks for the link!! __________________ Can't wait to get back to WDW Next trip: Dec 2010 ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´(¸.•`Princessbaby´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Christmas in Disney! 403 days 14 hours 2 minutes

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 903	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) I've got to try this once. Will be at Disney a week from tomorrow. Will let everyone know how it was when I get back! __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 138 days 20 hours 10 minutes

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Remy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: pennsylvania, too far from Disney Posts: 483	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) Thanks for posting this, I had no idea this was an option this year. I am afraid of heights but I bet my DH and DS will LOVE to do this;) __________________ Bordwalk 1998 AKL 2008 CBR 2008 WL 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 210 days 19 hours 40 minutes

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Justin Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NY Posts: 310	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) We are going in June and we are so going... i'll drag my family by the hair if I have to ;). __________________ Next Disney Trip: January7-10- Animal Kingdom Villas- Kidani Village Disney trips so far: All Star Movies-0 All Star Music-1 All Star Sports-0 Pop Century-0 Coronado Springs-1 Caribbean Beach-0 Port Orleans French Quarter-0 Port Orleans Riverside-1 Contemporary Resort Hotel-5 Animal Kingdom Lodge-0 Disney Boardwalk Inn-0 Grand Floridian-5 Polynesian Hotel-1 Disney Beach Club-0 Disney Yacht Club-1 Disney Swan Hotel-0 Disney Dolphin Hotel-0 •DisneyFunForums.com• My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Animal Kingdom Villas- Kidani Village 59 days 12 hours 10 minutes

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brit Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York....A long way from Disney Posts: 315	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) Great pictures Thanks for the update. My DW is really looking forward to it when she is there in Dec. __________________ :Brit JUNE 1973 Off site 2003 Coronado OCT. 2005 Caribbean Beach FEB. 2007 Coronado Coronado Dec. 09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to Disney's Merry Christmas Vacation Trip 35 days 22 hours 40 minutes

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,930	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) Here's a picture I took on April 10th. I sooooo wanted to do this!! Attached Images __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,930	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) And here's what it looked like on April 12th . . . from the Magical Express bus on the way to the airport . . . Attached Images __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,267	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) Oh my gosh that looks amazing! I am not a great one for heights either but I think this is a one time thing to experience at least! The views will be astounding. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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Scottish.Mickey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Too far, thats for sure. Posts: 239	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) This looks awesome! The view must be totaly breath taking, if it's round long enough I'd love to check this out. __________________ Just believe and your dreams will come true! Ha-ku-na Ma-ta-ta , it means no worries! Disney Dreams Come True! Credit to R2G for my cool avatar.

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) This looks so cool. I imagine it wil be packed for a while until the newness wears off.

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,655	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) I was so excited that we got to see it in "test flight" stages. It sounds like a pretty short ride, but still, I bet the view from the top must be outstanding! __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 23 days 23 hours 40 minutes

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Disney77 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 59	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) I want to try it when we go in June.

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brit Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York....A long way from Disney Posts: 315	Re: Characters In Flight – Grand Opening Today! (April 12) Just wondering, what if the cable breaks and it gets loose? Now that would be a ride where you got your moneys worth. __________________ :Brit JUNE 1973 Off site 2003 Coronado OCT. 2005 Caribbean Beach FEB. 2007 Coronado Coronado Dec. 09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to Disney's Merry Christmas Vacation Trip 35 days 22 hours 40 minutes

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