Balloon Ride Passenger Pre-Flight Instructions
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Here are some things to remember.
- Flights are weather permitting! OUR FLIGHTS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING!
- Our time frame is not negotiable. Sunrise will not wait for you. Meeting time is 6am or earlier.
- 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 Wawa at 8849 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (at Avalon Rd) Winter Garden, FL 34787 See the "Meeting Spot" page.
The Meeting Spot.
Since our flying area is around the Disney World area we meet very near the main entrance to Disney World.
We meet at WaWa at 8849 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (at Avalon Rd) Winter Garden, FL 34787
Wawa is located ust 5 miles west of the entrance to Disney world on Hwy 192.
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You may use any map!! The Wawa is located 11 traffic lights west of the entrance to Disney World on Hwy 192. Highway 192 is also known as Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway West.
If you're coming from International Drive or the Lake Buena Vista area take interstate 4 west to exit 64. This is Hwy 192 west. Go WEST on 192 past the entrance to Disney World and count 11 traffic lights. The Wawa is located on the corner of Avalon Rd and Hwy 192 exactly 5 miles west of the entrance to Disney World.
If you're coming from the Kissimmee area just take highway 192 west past the main entrance to Disney World. Go WEST on 192 past the entrance to Disney World and count 11 traffic lights. The Wawa is located on the corner of Avalon Rd and Hwy 192 exactly 5 miles west of the entrance to Disney World.
If you are staying in a villa on Hwy 27 take hwy 192 east The Wawa is on the left side of the road at the second traffic light.
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If you are traveling to us on the 429 expressway exit at Hwy 192 and head west. The Wawa is located on the right side of the road at the third traffic signal.
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REMEMBER!
This is an out door sport! Balloons need large areas to launch and to land. This means open fields like Farms, Cattle Pastures and hay fields and large open and often UN-KEPT land. This means tall grass, Cows, Bugs, Ants and many other items associated with large open areas. O did we say OUT DOORS?..!!
Launch and landing areas are determined by the wind direction and speed. Today's Launch site could be tomorrows landing site or we may not return to that location for weeks. SO... Assume your shoes will be soaked and have mud all over them and your pants will be wet all the way up to your knees.
THEN when we land somewhere nice you will be thrilled and... when you wear sandals or flip flops you will understand why we are all laughing. O did we say OUT DOORS.?..!!!
**On a serious note. Fire Ants are everywhere in Florida. Watch where you walk and where you stand. If you stand near a colony or on a mound they will swarm and begin to bite you. They are painful and if you are bitten enough you may need medical attention or an antihistamine to combat the swelling.
O an by the way. There are no snakes.. We put a sign up that says "No Snakes Allowed"
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 cheap replica rolex daytona mens 40mm 116518 stainless steel automatic safety is our badge of honor and we will not tarnish it. Our pilots can ground a flight at any time they feel safety is an issue for any reason.
- 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.
- You may want to have a small snack before your flight. This is a lot of activity for an early morning and we are out away from civilization on most days.
- Our Flight Time is determined by sunrise. WE CAN NOT WAIT for you. We must stick to the timetable that mother nature sets. Do not be late, we will leave without you! We can not stop sunrise and neither can you. Be EARLY!
You will understand after your flight!!
REMEMBER:
If you fail to check in the night before your flight do not be surprised if you end up at the Meeting Location alone! If the weather is not good we will not be at the Meeting Location.
TA FLIGHT CALENDAR
Keep an eye on the TA Flight calendar. If we see bad weather coming we will post a banner on the calendar. Click on the banner and you will see an explanation of what we are seeing on the weather wholesale replica balenciaga flat shoes charts. A great way to find out in advance if a flight date is going to be good. BUT REMEMBER... You still need to check in with us between 5 and 7 pm the night before your flight.
