More likely then not, you’ve probably had the opportunity to explore Walt Disney World ® and all of its parks from the ground, but have you ever had the chance to see the popular theme park from high above? Now you can with Orlando Balloon Rides many hot air balloon adventures.

Get carried away and see Orlando like you never have before on the largest passenger ride operator on the Eastern seaboard. With incredible views of Magic Kingdom ® as well as Central Florida’s orange groves, swamps and even forests, it’s no wonder why Orlando Balloon Rides has been ranked the #1 Tour in Orlando.

Your journey high in the sky begins before the sun is even up as you climb aboard one of Orlando Balloon Rides 11-story hot air balloons. With room enough to seat 24 passengers, you’ll be able to comfortably pick a spot to relax or move around freely for a 360-degree view of Orlando’s most spectacular sights. Then you’re off for an hour flight that takes you several thousand feet in the air above the busy streets of Orlando where all you’ll see is the cityscape and tree tops and all you’ll feel is the relaxation of a smooth and peaceful flight. Along the way your pilot serves as a tour guide, pointing out the wonderful sights of the area including orange groves, forests and swamps that have been untouched for thousands of years.

After a relaxing morning in flight your hot air balloon ride ends back on the ground with a champagne toast to celebrate your adventure. Each passenger is then invited back to the Radisson Resort Orlando, where you began your journey for an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast. Passengers will be presented with a Flight of Ascension certificate as a souvenir of their beautiful morning in the Orlando air.

You can rest assured that while you’re soaring above Orlando’s landscape and many buildings that you’re in good hands. The six pilots who navigate the hot air balloons are all FAA certified and highly knowledgeable with 100 years of combined experience. Each pilot is very familiar with Central Florida’s varying weather and will only take flight if they can guarantee a successful trip.

In addition to the well-trained pilots, Orlando Balloon Rides flies partition baskets that are made of wicker and stainless steel and offer higher walls, ensuring each guest feels secure while touring the Orlando skies.

If you’ve always wanted to see what Disney ® looks like from high in the sky as well as explore Orlando’s other beautiful landscape you can find discounted Orlando Balloon Rides tickets right here on Best of Orlando.