Hot Air Balloon Rides?

[scanne]

OK. DH and I are looking for something new and exciting to do in WDW for my birthday. We have gone parasailing, which was awesome! I think we'll do it again, but before I book that, I want to know if anyone knows if you can go hot air ballooning over WDW. I have seen a Mickey Mouse hot air balloon in some Disney planning DVD's. Is that for "show" or can you book an excursion? Thanks for any info!!!

 

[clk4]

The balloon with the Mickey ears is for show and usually resides in california. Since landing would be a problem at Disney most of the hot air ballons take off and land about 4-7 miles from Disney!! The views are INCREDIBLE!!

 

[joyjoy]

This looks so awesome.
"Let your adventure begin with an Aerostat Adventures hot air balloon ride in Orlando Florida. Imagine gently floating over the tropical landscape of Central Florida while soaking in the warm morning sunshine and enjoying the spectacular view. You can see sites such as Disney World, Epcot Center, MGM and many other attractions, beautiful scenery and wildlife."

http://www.balloonflorida.com/index.php

 

[rhw]

We took Orange Blossom balloons last December. It was fantastic, and included a buffet breakfast at the hotel after the ride. All was finished by 9 am. Kids prices was around $80, but adult was around $150. Depending on the direction of the wind, you may or may not see WDW. Our balloon driver, made the balloon go low enough to touch the tops of the evergreens and had people grab pine cones. We still have ours. Even though the ride is great, I would do it again just for the landing. If you book through them, you will get to help with getting the balloon inflated, deflated, and put away. Makes for some great video.