Downtown-Disney

Characters in Flight operated by Aérophile takes you up in a giant tethered balloon 400 feet above Downtown Disney Area! Ascend in the sky for approximately 8 to 10 minutes and experience a breathtaking, 360–degree view of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

And you'd know those silhouettes anywhere — it's Mary Poppins,... Aladdin, Dumbo and other characters from some of Disney's most famous films! See them across the surface of the internally illuminated balloon that rises above you! It's a special design just for the Walt-Disney-World Resort.

This whimsical balloon — the Aéro30 — was built by Aérophile S.A., a company with headquarters in Paris, France. It's the world's largest tethered gas balloon! The balloon itself is attached to a gondola that is 19 feet in diameter and holds up to 29 Guests and the pilot at a time. Guests board from a specially designed platform and then, once in the air, revel in a spectacular view of vistas up to 10 miles away!

Weather permitting, the hours of operation are every day from 9 a.m. to midnight.

Ticket Prices:$18..£12.00 Adult (tax included) - Guests ages 10 and up$12..£9.00 Children (tax included) - Guests ages 3 - 9

Free- Guests 2 and under!

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DownTown Disney Orlando Did you know?

The gas balloon created for Characters in Flight Operated by Aérophile has a volume of 210,000 cubic feet, a diameter of 72 feet, a circumference of 240 feet, and a height of 105 feet....Super platform to catch those memorable photographs!

House of Blues

House of Blues is a club where live music by extraordinary musicians is played and Southern cuisine is served for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch in the Downtown Disney area.

Take a seat at a table and tempt yourself with delicious authentic Southern food. Or hang out in front of the stage where established legends perform and where new legends are made.

Once you're there, you won't be able to stop yourself from dancing your blues away at this total dining, shopping and entertainment experience!

DownTown Disney....House of Blues Restaurant

Cajun cuisine and Southern favorites.. such as Voodoo shrimp, slow-smoked baby back ribs, creole seafood jambalaya and Louisiana crawfish grace the House of Blues restaurant menu, along with sizzling steaks, beefy burgers, gourmet pizza and homemade banana bread.

The Sunday Gospel Brunch offers an all-you-care-to-eat buffet as you feast on joyous music performed by top gospel groups.

The enjoyment is on day and night while world-famous and up-and-coming performers play the best of gospel, blues, rock, reggae and jazz...Theres a lot of entertainment here for Teens..and Older teens!

Interesting fact about Disney DownTown Orlando Florida

This store sells some of the best Disney merchandise...if you are staying in a Disney-Hotel..staff will deliver your goods to your reception area..great service!

Remember to pick up a Downtown-Disney..map!

Dining at Downtown-Disney

Bongos Cuban Café in Downtown Disney West Side recreates a lively 1950s Havana nightclub that offers the flavors of the Caribbean at lunch and dinner.

Let the Latin rhythms fuel your fiery streak as you indulge in authentic Cuban cuisine ..like the delicious Cubano (Cuban sandwich), pan con lechon (pork sandwich), pollo asado (roast chicken), paella de mariscos (seafood paella) and flan de leche (traditional flan).

Inspiration

Created by music superstar Gloria Estefan

and her producer husband Emilio, this vibrant restaurant is a mosaic of colors and flavors set against infectious music and a celebratory spirit. You'll feel you've been transplanted to a Miami hotspot—if not Havana itself.

Guest Policies

This experience takes place in a non-smoking environment.

Fulton's Crab House at..... Downtown Disney Marketplace

Try a speciality like Alaskan Crab Legs or Fillet Mignon and Australian Lobster Tail....You will love this!

And pair your meal with a perfect wine from the 2,000-bottle wine cellar.

Menus are changed daily to highlight fresh fish selections chosen by the award-winning chefs.

There's even a menu for children, with their own favorite foods....lots to choose from!!

Guest Policies...DownTown Disney Orlando..

Specialty celebration cakes are available for an additional charge and should be ordered 48 hours in advance by calling (407) 827-2253.

Menu items and prices subject to change without notice.

This experience takes place in a non-smoking environment.

Special seating requests, such as by the window or outside must be made at the podium.

An 18% service charge is added for parties of 6 or more....check the charges before you sit down!

This location can accommodate most special dietary needs. Advance notice may be required and cancellation fees may apply.

Please indicate any special dietary need at time of reservation booking. Learn more about how we can help accommodate special dietary needs...they will do all they can!

Alcoholic drinks are only served to Guests 21 years of age and older.

House of Blues...DownTown Disney Orlando.

To help you plan your stay pick up a Downtown-Disney..Map!

Cajun and Southern favorites such as Voodoo shrimp, slow-smoked baby back ribs, creole seafood jambalaya and Louisiana crawfish grace the menu, along with sizzling steaks, beefy burgers , gourmet pizza and homemade banana bread.

The Sunday Gospel Brunch offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of Southern cooking as you feast on joyous music performed by top gospel groups.

The enjoyment is on day and night while world-famous and up-and-coming performers play the best of gospel, blues, rock, reggae and jazz.

Portobello restaurant...DownTown District Disney World.

Portobello's menu was born from the bounty of the Italian countryside, as selected by a trio of noted chefs, including the James Beard award-winning Tony Mantauno.

Patterned after a classic osteria, the restaurant lets Guests indulge in a dining experience that celebrates the simplest, most vivid flavors of Italy.

Crusty breads, sun-ripened tomatoes, imported prosciutto di Parma, freshly caught fish, fruity olive oils and, sharp, pungent cheeses are accentuated by the warmth of sharing these sumptuous flavors around a table of family and friends.

The Antipasti includes a tempting variety of small plates of salumi, verdure (seasonal vegetables), formaggi and crostini. Have fun dining in the traditional Italian family style as you mix and match the perfect start to your meal.

Be sure to savour the ricotta and spinach Ravioli.. Gigante served with imported San Marzano tomatoes and basil.

A wood-burning oven.. ...infuses house favorites like pizza with unmistakable regional authenticity.

The wine menu features fine wines from Italy and America and gives Guests an opportunity to sample, taste and experience vintages in a relaxing atmosphere.

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