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The view from Above: Characters in Flight

Characters in Flight observation balloon rideImage via Wikipedia

Today’s post is a simple one, mainly because I didn’t experience this attraction!  Last June, my wife, daughter and niece rode the Characters in Flight ride over at Downtown Disney.  For whatever reason, all of a sudden I chickened out, so I didn’t do it.  I think this is something that I will correct our next trip down!  Anyway, here are some of the pictures my wife took!  I hope you enjoy!

I’m the one in the salmon shirt!

I have heard mixed reviews about Characters in Flight.  Some talked about how short the ride was (particularly with windy conditions), some talked about how much fun they had.  My family loved it, so I think we will ride it again (this time, with me also!)


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Written by:
Mike Ellis
Published on:
March 9, 2011

Categories: Walt Disney World

About Mike Ellis

Mike has been a Disney fan since his first trip to the Magic Kingdom in 1979 when he was 11 years old. Since that first trip, he has seen parks open, lands close, and attractions come and go, but one thing remains the same, his love for Disney is as strong as ever.

His Disney adventures caused him to start My Dreams of Disney because he wanted to document for his family and friends all of the special Disney Memories he has enjoyed with his family, and since that first post in 2010, Mike's hobby has become his passion!

Now a Travel Consultant with Pixie Vacations for over nine years, Mike has helped many of his readers plan and have incredible Disney vacations of their own. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter. Also, connect with us on our Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis Facebook page to submit a quote request or learn more about all of your possible vacation destinations!

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  1. Beth Doda ~ disneymom2jhe

    March 9, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I want to experience this so badly! We had all intentions of going on it last trip, but it was so windy each of the days we were in DtD that it was closed. It is on my must do list for October!

  2. Gaylin

    March 9, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    The last two trips I wanted to do this and both times it was too windy for the balloon to go up . . . next time!

  3. Mickey

    March 9, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    One thing you can do is time it at night so that you get to see the fireworks in the parks! That would be so cool! Good luck riding it next time! I plan on doing it in June and will not chicken out this time!

  4. DisneyBabies

    March 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    I talked about going last June, but didn't want to drag my husband (hates heights), so skipped.. and decided to do it alone in January, and it was down both times!! Sad. Hopefully next trip. You too, Mike!

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