| If you are looking for the ultimate view of Disney | | | | would normally take, because the views are |
| World and the Orlando area then you should get | | | | spectacular and you will want to shoot to your |
| up early in the morning and take a balloon ride. | | | | heart's content. For this kind of activity safety is |
| Every morning at sunrise a one hour balloon flight | | | | of the utmost importance. The company which |
| begins, flies over the whole area giving participants | | | | organizes these flights has been flying 250-275 |
| an amazing panoramic view and ends with a | | | | flights per year with four to thirty passengers |
| champagne toast and an all-you-can-eat breakfast | | | | every day, for over 18 years and has a perfect |
| buffet. Here are some more details about this | | | | safety record. "We don't take any chances," is |
| fascinating experience. The whole process starts | | | | how they explain it. These flights only take place |
| at 6:00 AM with a flight briefing and then | | | | when there is good weather. You should make |
| everyone heads off to one of the more than 25 | | | | your reservation in advance and call the night |
| launch locations in the Orlando area. Passengers | | | | before to check to see whether the flight will |
| can watch the inflation of the hot-air balloon and | | | | actually take place. Most of the time the |
| once the flight begins the pilot points out all the | | | | operators know in advance whether the flight will |
| attractions that can be seen below. Now in case | | | | be OK for the next day. Occasionally flights are |
| you are wondering, the balloons carry either four, | | | | canceled at the launch site when there is a late |
| six or nine passengers. The size of the balloon | | | | change in weather conditions. If you are already |
| depends on how many bookings there are for a | | | | sold on this then here are some important details. |
| particular day. So you do have to make your | | | | The cost of the flights are approximately (check |
| reservation in advance. A frequently asked | | | | with operators for the latest prices) as follows: |
| question is "will we fly over Disney World?" That | | | | Adults - $175 per person, Children (10-15) age - |
| depends on the wind conditions. The flight direction | | | | $95 per child and children under nine fly free with |
| is determined by the wind, but on most days you | | | | each paying adult. You can get more information |
| can see Disney World and the other parks of the | | | | and make your reservations by calling this |
| area. You don't have to bring a sweater because | | | | number: 407 415 7283 So there you have it! If |
| you will not be cold when the balloon rises. These | | | | you want to know what it is like to be up in the |
| are hot air balloons and you will be six to eight | | | | air with the birds, and want to see all of Orlando, |
| degrees warmer in the balloon. You are advised | | | | then make your reservation for a hot air balloon |
| to wear comfortable shoes as you will have to | | | | ride. |
| walk in cow pastures and hay fields as these are | | | | Mark Whichard is a frequent writer on Orlando |
| the areas where the take off and landing points | | | | tourism. He and his wife Susan are the proprietors |
| are located. The tour operators recommend that | | | | of Orlando's Finest Vacations Homes. Visit his |
| you bring your cameras and videos, and if you | | | | website for information on Orlando Vacation |
| are using film, then take twice as much as you | | | | Homes. |