Aerophile Experience Reopens with New Balloon at Disney Springs

Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight has reopened at Disney Springs following a closure for maintenance. Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight Reopens The large helium balloon was missing from the skyline of Disney Springs for several days. We even saw crews working in the area. However, during our most recent … Read more

Aerophile at Disney Springs Closed for Maintenance

The skyline at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort looks quite different today without the Aerophile balloon in the sky. The balloon area is closed for maintenance. Aerophile Refurbishment There has not been an announcement from Disney; however, the Aerophile balloon is nowhere to be seen at its usual spot at Disney Springs. As … Read more

Oakley Glasses Truck Now Parked at Disney Springs

Guests visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort can now shop for new glasses at an Oakley truck until the truck leaves in mid-April. Oakley Glasses Truck at Disney Springs The dark blue truck is decorated with a lighter blue, circular geometric pattern. The Oakley logo is printed in white next to the truck’s … Read more

Hours for Disney Springs Offerings Adjusted to Make Way for New Drone Show

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“Disney Dreams That Soar,” the new drone show coming to Disney Springs, will affect the schedules for various Disney Springs offerings. Hours Adjusted for Disney Dreams That Soar Due to the addition of “Disney Dreams That Soar,” The Vintage Amphicar Tours, which typically run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. will now cease operation at … Read more

Aerophile Helium Balloon at Disney Springs Closing for Refurbishment on October 17

The Aerophile helium balloon at Disney Springs will be closing for a brief refurbishment from October 17 through October 27. The world’s largest hand-painted helium balloon takes guests on an 8-minute ride up to 400 feet in the air above Disney Springs. To see the view, check out our experience here.

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, & EPCOT 7/24/21 (Casey's Corner Baseball Jersey and More New Merchandise Debuts, Adventureland Sign Updated In Light Of Cultural Sensitivity Efforts, New Structure Rises at TRON Lightcycle Run, and More)

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Welcome to another wonderful day at Walt Disney World! Join us today as we discover all of the many new happenings at Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and EPCOT. We start off our morning at Magic Kingdom, where we’ll venture through the many lands and see what awaits us! Let’s jump in! “Laughter is timeless. Imagination … Read more

PHOTOS: View Disney Springs From the Air on Aerophile's Helium Balloon

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During our trip to Disney Springs today, we took a ride on the Aerophile helium balloon. Aerophile gives guests a view of Disney Springs and EPCOT from the sky. We also got a peek at some Disney Springs construction. The balloon will sometimes be closed due to adverse weather like high wind speeds. Thankfully, the … Read more

PHOTOS: Get an Aerial View of Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach During the Extended Parks Closure

As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to share these photos of Disney Springs just days before it reopens to … Read more

Characters in Flight at Disney Springs Changes Name to Reflect New Design

Characters in Flight at Disney Springs Changes Name to Reflect New Design

Since the characters were already removed from the exterior a few months back, Characters in Flight at Disney Springs will be changing its name effective this week. The new name of the balloon will be Aerophile, named after the company who operates the attraction. The new Disney Springs maps already reflect this change.

More Details on Downtown Disney's Latest Offerings

Two very small press releases were just made available by Walt Disney World regarding the “Characters in Flight” balloon and the “Paradiso 37” restaurant at Downtown Disney: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The fun soars to new heights at Downtown Disney West Side with an iconic new tethered balloon that takes guests on ascents of … Read more

Jose Eber's 4/6/09 Mini-WDW Update

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber took a short trip to the Walt Disney World Resort this morning and has a few photos to share: The Characters in Flight balloon at Downtown Disney looks ready to take off any minute now The Virgin Megastore is almost gone, rumors suggest that this may become an AMC-Imax location Work … Read more

Characters in Flight and in HD

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with the following video featuring the Characters in Flight balloon still in its testing phase on Downtown Disney’s West Side (The video is available in high definition by clicking the HD button on the bottom of the video window):