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Characters in Flight  

Imagine an eagle’s-eye view of the Downtown Disney area, with sweeping, 10-mile panoramas of Lake Buena Vista and environs.

Downtown Disney greets guests with a new iconic attraction in the form of a giant tethered balloon – built and operated by Aerophile – that will take guests 300 feet into the air from the waterfront. The 72-foot-diameter balloon can lift up to 30 guests at a time on a six-minute ‘’flight,’’ by day or night.

Sunday - Thursday 10:30 am to 11 pm
Friday & Saturday 10:30 am to 12 am
 
Ticket Prices (including tax)
Adults (10 and over) $18.00
Children (3 to 9) $12.00

Ride is not recommended for those prone to Motion Sickness, Vertigo, Heart problems or conditions affected by flight. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Wheelchair access is available.

Must transfer to standard wheelchair Supervise Children at all times (ticket prices as of January 2012) disneyworld.disney.go.com