In this week’s episode, Chris explains the origins and current operations of the Aerophile at Disney Springs, and Kelli heads back to Disneyland Paris to revisit Captain Jack’s Restaurant.
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Show Notes:
- Disney and the New Oversight Committee have settled on an agreement which ends all state level litigation between the 2 parties
- https://blogmickey.com/2024/03/disney-world-president-says-cftod-settlement-opens-a-new-chapter-with-oversight-district/
- Disney’s Comment: We are pleased to put an end to all litigation pending in state court in Florida between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This agreement opens a new chapter of constructive engagement with the new leadership of the district and serves the interests of all parties by enabling significant continued investment and the creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs and economic opportunity in the State.
- The item that stuck out to me most:
- The District and Disney will not contest the actions of the Reedy Creek Improvement District prior to DeSantis’ takeover
- The District will amend the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, consulting with Disney for a new plan
- The District and Disney will not contest the actions of the Reedy Creek Improvement District prior to DeSantis’ takeover
- Disney Legend Joe Rohde
- https://blogmickey.com/2024/03/breaking-encanto-show-coming-to-comunicore-plaza-at-epcot-this-summer/
- Recently Disney Legend Joe Rohde announced a return to the Walk Disney Imagineering HQ with his caption stating – Doing a bit of work at the old farm.
- Disney’s announcement”
- Beginning this week, Imagineers have an opportunity to participate in a series of master class work sessions led by Joe Rohde. Following in the footsteps of many former Imagineers, Joe continues to mentor and share his years of storytelling knowledge with current Imagineers, contributing to the future of creativity at Walt Disney Imagineering.
- https://blogmickey.com/2024/03/breaking-encanto-show-coming-to-comunicore-plaza-at-epcot-this-summer/
- Tomorowland
- Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight
- https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-springs/aerophile-balloon-flight/
- https://www.aerophile.com/en/
- Webster’s defines an Aerophile as: a lover of aviation
- I’m of course gonna be talking about the eye-catching attraction that takes flight over Disney Springs
- Disney describes it this way:
- Custom-built for Disney by Paris-based company Aérophile S.A., the Aéro30 is filled with 210,000 cubic feet of helium and ascends to heights of up to 400 feet. The balloon’s basket holds 29 people plus one Aérophile-certified pilot. Each flight offers stunning panoramic vistas up to 10 miles away on clear days, so don’t forget those cameras!
- According to WDW Magazine: the Aerophile at Disney Springs is the largest hand painted helium balloon in the world
- Over it’s 8 minutes (including the time required to ascend and descend) it climbs to 400 feet in the air – staying tethered to the ground
- Supposedly on clear days you can see 10 – 20 miles away.
- Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight
- Launched
- It’s first flight was in April of 2009
- Back then it was known as “Characters in Flight” by Aerophile.
- In 2017 it was repainted and rebranded to better fit with the vibe at the newly remodeled Disney Springs.
- It’s first flight was in April of 2009
- It will not fly if
- During a storm
- Winds exceed 22 mph
- Bags, Beverages, Food, Strollers, and smok,ing are not allowed in the Aerophile basket
- Who can fly
- Guests 12 and over can fly by themselves.
- Guests under 12 must have a paying adult.
- It carries 29 guests plus a certified Aerophile pilot
- Weddings?!
- If you have $2000 and 27 friends to witness – you and your significant other can get married
- This will be a 30 minute flight.
- If you have $2000 and 27 friends to witness – you and your significant other can get married
- Costs
- Adults $29.99 (10 & older)
- Youth $24.99 (3 – 9)
- Operating time:
Usually runs from 9:30 am – 11:00 pm (but times change regularly and can be affected by holidays and obviously weather.
There is really no way to know if it’s running except to physically be there.
- Other places to find Aerophile Tethered Balloons
- You will find 120 balloons launching in 40 countries worldwide
- They fly more than 1m passengers a year.
- They’ve also launched 15 Aerobars which is similar except you go 115 feet in the air and an Aerobarman serves you drinks
- Specific locations:
- Disneyland Paris
- Paris – The Generali
- San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
- Royal Carribean’s CoCo Cay
- Vegas
- Dubai
- And so many more
Captain Jack’s at Disneyland Paris: https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/dining/disneyland-park/captain-jacks-restaurant-pirates/
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