Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Really hope Characters In Flight makes a return. But on a positive note it's not SBNO, like some attractions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Here's the link http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-balloon-removed-20120701,0,589965.story Can't edit on my Torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Really hope Characters In Flight makes a return. But on a positive note it's not SBNO, like some attractions Info: http://articles.orla...isney-hong-kong http://www.mickeynews.com/downtown-disneys-iconic-balloon-disappears-after-balloon-accident-in-hong-kong-orlando-sentinel.html http://news.brevardtimes.com/2012/07/downtown-disney-balloon-removed-after.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Every time I have been to DD it has not been operating. Seems to not operate in any kind of wind at all, I guess conditions need to be very ideal. Maybe that is what caused the rupture in Hong Kong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayson Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 When I was at DD last year it was not operating. I didn't quite get why as there was no wind. But I'm no expert. If a ride hardly ever runs though, perhaps its better that it's removed to make room for something else? Just a thought. It would have been awesome to get a chance to ride it, but during my week it was a no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I never looked into it. Is it an upcharge, I would assume? But how many people can it carry? When I think "hot air balloon," I think three or four with a pilot. I'm guessing this was different... The videos and article don't shed much light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I never looked into it. Is it an upcharge, I would assume? But how many people can it carry? When I think "hot air balloon," I think three or four with a pilot. I'm guessing this was different... The videos and article don't shed much light. The ride experience is more of a tethered hot air balloon that can carry a large amount of people. The ride rises, stays in the air for a while, then comes back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 When I was at DD last year it was not operating. I didn't quite get why as there was no wind. But I'm no expert. If a ride hardly ever runs though, perhaps its better that it's removed to make room for something else? Just a thought. It would have been awesome to get a chance to ride it, but during my week it was a no go. In reality there could of been mechanical reasons why it was not operating. You also have to remember the ride went 400 feet up so while wind may of not been present at the ground, it could be quite windy up top. GYK It was an up-charge attraction just like the mini carousel at DTD is as well. Here is more info http://attractionsma...ersinflight.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Characters in Flight will reopen with some changes after some testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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