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Aerophile Characters in Flight reopens in Disney Springs

Characters in Flight

Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Characters in Flight hot air balloon! The Disney Springs hot air balloon has officially reopened for guests.

Aerophile’s Characters in Flight is a landmark attraction located at the west side of Disney Springs. The tethered hot air balloon flight takes guests up to 400 ft in the air. Depending upon the weather, you can see up to 10 miles away with the stunning views provided by the flight above Disney Springs.

It’s an 8-minute long ride aboard a tethered hot air balloon. The ride is quite fun for guests looking to try a unique experience at Walt Disney World Resort. We enjoy the waterfront views and ambiance of the attraction. It’s an easy journey into the sky for guests of all ages to enjoy. The attraction is weather dependent, so it won’t operate if there’s strings winds and excessive rain storms.

Tickets can be purchased at the attraction location on a first-come, first-served basis. Pricing:

  • $20 for adults (ages 10 and older)
  • $15 for children (ages 3 to 9)

If you rode the Characters in Flight hot air balloon in the past, then tell us your thoughts of the experience in the comments section!

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This Is the One Attraction You Can Ride in Disney World Right Now!

Shopping and dining is becoming more and more plentiful at Disney Springs in its initial reopening phase.

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For those looking for a little adventure on their next trip to Disney Springs, there is an attraction currently OPEN and ready for guests!

The hot air balloon at Disney Springs, also known as Aerophile, has reopened!

Aerophile is flying high in the sky!

We noticed that it was still closed when Springs initially reopened on Wednesday, but today we spotted it flying high above Disney Springs so we went to go investigate! Employees said they simply weren’t ready to open Wednesday, but things are up and running now!

Aerophile

A ride in the balloon is still $20 per guest. There are physical distancing measures in place while you stand in line as well as once you get on the balloon itself.

The queue area for Aerophile

Parties are kept at a six-foot distance from other parties, and whereas before you were able to roam around the balloon during flight, you are now kept in one designated section on the balloon.

Queue area for Aerophile

The balloon is wiped down and cleaned after every flight to keep guests and employees safe.

Cleaning supplies at Aerophile

So if you’ve ever dreamed about getting a bird’s-eye view of Disney World, you can do so once again at Disney Springs. Be sure to check back in as we continue to cover all of the latest developments and openings.

Have you gone up in the hot air balloon at Disney Springs before? Let us know in the comments! 

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