Characters in Flight closed pending investigation into an accident with a similar balloon in Hong Kong

Jul 01, 2012 in "Aerophile: The World Leader in Balloon Flight"

Posted: Sunday July 1, 2012 5:11 p.m. EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff
Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney has been closed following an accident with a similar balloon at Hong Kong's Ocean park.

The Standard reports that five guests were injured in the Hong Kong accident, where the balloon fell from a height of 20 meters due to a sudden loss of helium.  The Ocean Park balloon was supplied by Aerophile, the same company that operates the Downtown Disney Characters in Flight attraction.

As a precaution, the Downtown Disney balloon has been dismantled and removed for inspection, and is not expected to reopen in the near future.

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

    Don't miss out!
    Get the latest Walt Disney World news in your inbox

    FREE EMAIL BONUS

    Stay in the loop of EVERYTHING happening at the Most Magical Place on Earth

      Get the latest Walt Disney World news as it happens, delivered straight to your email