A look at the Characters in Flight balloon and basket

Mar 26, 2009 in "Aerophile: The World Leader in Balloon Flight"

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Characters in Flight construction - balloon inflated

Characters in Flight construction - balloon inflated

Characters in Flight construction - balloon inflated

Characters in Flight construction - balloon inflated

Characters in Flight construction - balloon inflated

Characters in Flight construction - balloon inflated

Characters in Flight construction - balloon inflated

Posted: Thursday March 26, 2009 by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Aerophile balloon that is to take guests 400ft above Downtown Disney is now in position and attached to it's large caged basket. The queue area is ready, and all is looking well for opening next week.

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