Disney's Characters in Flight
Disney has a new attraction in Orlando- a hot air balloon ride! It’s called Characters in Flight and it can be experienced at Downtown Disney. At first thought, it doesn’t sound all that exciting because it basically goes straight up and then comes straight back down to the ground again. It’s not like a true hot air balloon ride that travels miles from one destination to another. But I have a coworker who went on it with her niece and said it was surprisingly good.
First of all, most of us have never experienced a hot air balloon ride and most of us wish we could. So in a way, this ride gives you that experience. Sure, you’re not actually “going” anywhere, but it is still a ride in a hot air balloon. The best part of all of it according to my coworker, and others who have reported going on it, are the amazing views from the top. Obviously, you can see all of Downtown Disney, but you can also see all four of Disney’s theme parks from the balloon. I’m told it’s breathtaking.
You can ride Characters in Flight during the day or at night, both providing spectacular views. Each ride can hold about 30 people and lasts approximately ten minutes. The cost is $16 for adults and $10 for children. Since it’s free to get into Downtown Disney, if you go for the day and only spend money on the balloon ride, it’s not a lot of money for a day’s worth of entertainment.