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Balloon Ride Passenger

Pre-Flight Instructions

 

Print this page for your flight instructions.

Our Phone number is 407-421-9322

Here are some things to remember.

  • Flights are weather permitting!
  • Our timeframe is not negotiable.  Sunrise will not wait for you or me.
  • You must check in the night before your flight to check weather and meeting time.
  • You will not be cold in a HOT air balloon.  Dress as if you were going for a walk or picnic.  You will be outdoors for several hours.
  • We start each morning at The Maingate Lakeside Resort located 5 traffic lights west of the entrance to Disney World on Hwy. 192. 

See Map for directions

Maingate Lakeside Resort

7769 W. IRLO BRONSON MEM. HWY.
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34747

 

From I-4 or Kissimmee area

To Find the Maingate Lakeside take highway 192 west.  Pass the entrance to Disney World and continue west on Hwy 192,  5 traffic lights.  The hotel will be on your right at the 5th light, right behind Walgreen's

From Hwy 27 area.

If you are staying in a villa on Hwy 27 take hwy 192 east  Keep your eye out for the highway 429 overpass.  Once you pass under the 429 count 4 traffic lights and turn left.

  • You may want to have a small snack before your flight.  This is a lot of activity for an early morning and we do not eat until after the flight.

  • Wear comfortable shoes.  We will be out in pastures and areas of un-kept land.  This is an outdoor event.  If you wear sandals your feet will get very dirty.

You will understand after your flight!!

If you fail to check in the night before your flight do not be surprised if you end up at the Maingate Lakeside Resort alone!  If the weather is not good we will not be at the hotel. 

The Really Really important Stuff!

  • You must call 407-421-9322 between 5 and 7 pm the night before your flight.

  • You must be on time for the 6am pre-flight meeting.

  • If for any reason you are running late or lost, CALL 407-421-9322 immediately!

  • Bring your cameras!

  • Comfortable Shoes

  • Print a copy of the instructions.

  • Be prepared to smile a lot!

  • There is no sensation of motion in a balloon.  No need to take any sort of motion sickness medication.

  • Flights are weather permitting.  The Pilots decision is FINAL.  Your safety is our badge of honor and we will not tarnish it.

  • If you are being picked up at your hotel we will confirm your pickup time at check in

  • We have a 48 hour cancellation policy.  If you must...  You can call and cancel by phone only.  We will remove you from the calendar!  If you do not see your name removed call us back.

Gift Certificate instructions. 

  • You must make a reservation to take your flight.

  • You may choose any day you like.  We schedule flights 365

  • We suggest you pick a day one week ahead for weekday flights and two weeks ahead for weekend flights

  • You must check in the night before your flight to confirm good weather conditions for your flight.

  • Check in is between 5 and 7 pm the night before your flight.

  • Check in phone number is 407-421-9322

  • Bring your certificate with you!

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