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orlando novice
11-07-2005, 18:50
Am thinking about booking a hot air balloon ride when in Orlando in October just wondered if anyone has done this and if its worth it??[8]
sundowner
11-07-2005, 18:55
Sorry I can't help on this one, but I will be watching to see the anwers as this is on my 'to do list' next visit.
I know there will be lots of people that will let you know all about it.
dolphinv
11-07-2005, 18:56
We did it in December, its worth it:D the only thing to watch out for is its an early start 5.30am on US192 and if its too windy they will not go out! so book at start of holidays so you can give an alternative date[msnsad] Out first day was canceled so rebooked for new years eve that was a long day 5.30am to 2.30am[msncry] we did our flight with [name edited]
dolphinv
11-07-2005, 19:53
opps sorry I forgot u can't put names of companies[:I]if you woud like any infi DM me. Orlando nivice I have DM you already enjoy:D It was our second hotair balloon as we did one in Austalia in 2003[msntongue]
Ray&Sarah
11-07-2005, 20:24
Can't convince my hubby to do a hot air balloon ride but will keep on trying.[msnsmile2]
dolphinv
11-07-2005, 21:13
how come sarah? u don't even feel urself lift off the ground! because of the basket u don't feel the motion, you don't relise ur up till you se the top of the trees[msntongue]
LiesaAnna
12-07-2005, 02:26
http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/topic_18876.asp
have a look!! brilliant pics!
and this one http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/topic_18875.asp
thanx to Rosie for these photos!! so lovely it made me feel like doing it, (it has now passed)[msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
12-07-2005, 20:53
It was Rosies pictures that first made me think about giving it a go, will have to keep working on Ray.[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
13-07-2005, 01:10
if you do Sarah i will[msnwink]
Although I haven't personally been up in one myself last time we visited my husband's parents ....well his dad really...decided to go on one. I remember my mother-in-law moaned and nagged about it for days before hand and almost didn't go and then guess what.....yep! she couldn't stop talking about it and is desparate to go on another one next time we go!!!
Ray&Sarah
13-07-2005, 03:29
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
if you do Sarah i will[msnwink]
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Well you never know Liesa, going in just over 4 weeks time, will have to work really hard on Ray to get him to agree.[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
13-07-2005, 11:13
[msnscared][msnscared][msnscared][msnscared] Sarah i will need to see proof![msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
13-07-2005, 11:54
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
[msnscared][msnscared][msnscared][msnscared] Sarah i will need to see proof![msnwink]
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Well if we do it, and i'm not promising so don't panic [msnwink]
I will post pictures on here.[msnscared][msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
13-07-2005, 13:32
[msnscared][msnscared][msnscared]thanx but dont feel you have to Sarah[laugh][msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
13-07-2005, 20:03
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
[msnscared][msnscared][msnscared]thanx but dont feel you have to Sarah[laugh][msnwink]
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I don't Liesa, hubby is away at the moment so can't twist his arm.[msnsmile2]
CarolAnn
17-07-2005, 13:50
Hi everyone!
Well, when we go in October, I have my heart set on a balloon ride! Rosie's pics got my attention , I thought it looked just amazing. I will have to go with our daughter, there is no way that hubby will go[msneek]So I have kindly offered him the job of camara man on the ground[msnwink]
The challange is set now Sarah[msnsmile2] You have 3 weeks when you are out there to work on Ray:D[8D]As Liesa says pics for proof though! LOL
LiesaAnna
17-07-2005, 14:04
i cant i am afraid of heights, (you havent seen the state i get on the plane in!) so would love to see any hot air balloon rides!!!!
Ray&Sarah
18-07-2005, 00:23
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Hi everyone!
Well, when we go in October, I have my heart set on a balloon ride! Rosie's pics got my attention , I thought it looked just amazing. I will have to go with our daughter, there is no way that hubby will go[msneek]So I have kindly offered him the job of camara man on the ground[msnwink]
The challange is set now Sarah[msnsmile2] You have 3 weeks when you are out there to work on Ray:D[8D]As Liesa says pics for proof though! LOL
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Nice to see you posting again Carol. Ray might be up for it now, after his latest adventures in Sweden.[msnsmile2]:D
We are booked to go up in one on my birthday on the 30th July!! I am a little nervous having seen a baloon land on Saturday night in a field next to a restaurant we were in! It should be a great start to my birthday though [msnsmile]
Done one last week for the first time absoloutely brilliant!! Landed in the Lindfields development right outside all the villas in the middle of the street, certainly got the holidaymakers up early that morning, should of seen the look on their faces as we were coming into to land.
Can't wait to return next year certainly something I will do again. If anybody wants the name of the company DM me.