Overview
- The attraction resumed flights on February 25 with a new, hand-painted tethered balloon, with WDWMagic sharing a photo of the replacement in operation.
- Crews removed the previous balloon and basket on February 19 under a posted “maintenance” notice, and Disney did not issue an announcement or update official hours.
- The new balloon appears identical to the prior model and was custom-built by Paris-based Aérophile S.A.
- Published specs remain the same, including a 210,000-cubic-foot helium envelope, eight-minute ascents to about 400 feet, capacity for 29 guests plus one pilot, and views up to 10 miles.
- Ticket prices are listed at $29.99 for adults and $24.99 for children, age rules apply for unaccompanied riders, and operations pause when winds exceed roughly 22 mph.