Disney Hot Air Balloon Takes Off Uncontrollably as Strong Winds Take Over, Guests Shriek

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At Walt Disney World Resort, Guests can often expect to experience world-class attractions that are, at times, very thrilling while being filled with stunning detail. Whether you are at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be a ride for everyone to ride. But, did you know Disney Springs has one of the most thrilling attractions yet? Well, this weekend things got a little wilder than anticipated.

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Aerophile- The World Leader in Balloon Flight is located at Disney Springs, and is a stunning hot air balloon that hoists Guests up into the air so that they can not only have a beautiful view of the shopping and eating district but Walt Disney World Resort as a whole. The attraction is located on the West Side of Disney Springs and costs $25.00 per adult and $20.00 per child. The ride is used on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

On the Disney World website, the following is noted about the balloon:

Soar sky-high during an 8-minute tethered adventure in the world’s largest hand-painted helium balloon. Custom-built for Disney by Paris-based company Aérophile S.A., the Aéro30 is filled with 210,000 cubic feet of helium and ascends to heights of up to 400 feet. The balloon’s basket holds 29 people plus one Aérophile-certified pilot. Each flight offers stunning panoramic vistas up to 10 miles away on clear days, so don’t forget those cameras!

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Interestingly enough, the site also notes, “The balloon will not fly during a storm or if winds exceed 22 mph,” however, this past weekend it seems that there may have been a discrepancy in the strength and speed of the wind. 

Cecelia Steidinger (@csteidinger) took to TikTok to post a video of the Aerophile- The World Leader in Balloon Flight taking off. As you can see in the video, there are seemingly some Guests aboard the hot air balloon when it goes up. As the balloon rises, things start to become a little shaken, and we can see the wind pulling it in various directions with great force. We can also hear a shriek in the video as the balloon begins moving uncontrollably.

The #disneysprings #aerophile balloon went up this morning and the winds were definetly too fast. #disneyparks #waltdisneyworld #disney #crazy #crazywind #orlando

@csteidinger

The #disneysprings #aerophile balloon went up this morning and the winds were definetly too fast. #disneyparks #waltdisneyworld #disney #crazy #crazywind #orlando

♬ original sound – Cecelia Steidinger

In the TikTok, Steidinger noted that the winds were “definitely too fast”. The day prior to this, Orlando saw a storm with 60 mph winds. Those winds calmed down by Saturday, however, it was still quite the windy day, as we can see in the video above. It has not been reported that there were any injuries during this balloon flight, and it seems likely that the Cast Member operating the attraction would have brought it back down to land as safely as possible after the winds were posing as a hazard.

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At the moment, EPCOT is now celebrating the International Flower and Garden Festival, and tons of construction is going on! Spaceship Earth now has the new Beacon of Magic lights illuminating the sphere and Future World is on the road to completion. Club Cool and the new Creations Shop is open to Guests as well as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion! Plus, you can enjoy the stunning Harmonious show each evening!

World Showcase will soon also be joined by World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery. The construction on these three lands has been ongoing, and now, we are beginning to see certain aspects of the theme park taking shape.

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While you are at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can enjoy Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith on Sunset Boulevard. By the Chinese Theater, Guests prepare to ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. In Toy Story Land, Slinky Dog Dash always boasts a long line with others shooting their shot on Midway Mania or spinning their brains out on Alien Swirling Saucers. Of course, you have to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for some blue milk, or green milk, and ride Rise of the Resistance and Smuggler’s Run!

If you want to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there is a ton to see and do! You can head over to Expedition Everest in Asia (when it is not under refurbishment) to visit the terrifying Yeti. Pandora will bring your Avatar dreams to life with Flight of Passage bringing Guests into the world of the Na’vi. DINOSAUR is still filled with giant dinos at every turn, and over at Kilimanjaro Safaris, you can take a ride on a real safari, and if you are lucky, a giraffe might even step in your way! A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King is now running, and the show is not one you should miss.

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At Magic Kingdom there is so much to see and do! Cinderella Castle is decked out for the 50th anniversary and now, Festival of Fantasy and Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire have returned. You can ride the three big mountains: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain, or calm things down on Peter Pan’s Flight. Rope drop the Park to get on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and then enjoy a mid-day snack with some Dole Whip. Be sure to meet Mickey Mouse and enjoy the firework show, Disney Enchantment!

Have you ever ridden Aerophile- The World Leader in Balloon Flight? 

Let the expert team at Academy Travel help you plan your next magical vacation to Walt Disney World Resort’s four theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and the Disney Springs shopping and dining district!

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