This was totally Awesome Experience. To be able to float in the air in a hot air balloon and be…read moreable to see nature. Our tour guide was trust worthy and would fly with him again. You have to try this sunrise ride. To be able to see this and experience it, THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IT!

Bob and his crew were so great! My husband surprised me with this balloon ride for our anniversary,…read moreand the whole thing was just beautiful! They clearly knew what they were doing as our flight was so smooth. Even the landing! My husband is afraid of heights and even he had a spectacular time!

This was a super fun experience. Never been in a hot air balloon so I can't compare, but I'm afraid…read moreof heights so this one freaked me out enough. My kids and husband really enjoyed it too, and my husband has been in an actual balloon. Overall I did feel pretty safe with the nets and bars on the platform. The price is up there, but not out of line for a Disney attraction. And beware that if there's very much wind they won't go up. Though I saw several flight with quite a bit of wind that still went up. The view is totally amazing through. You can see Epcot and Hollywood Studios, but they've built everything out so you can't see the castle.

One of six of these types of balloons run by this company, Aerophile is a tethered balloon along…read morethe shore of Disney Springs. It is unlike a usual hot air balloon in several ways including that it uses captive helium to achieve a lighter-than-air state rather than burning gas to heat the air in the balloon. It's also fully tethered so that thing isn't going anywhere beyond it's range. Top height is 400 feet and the ride is only 8 minutes. It'll be a little crowded with up to 30 people (including the pilot) in the platform which is a "ring" with an hollow center. Tickets are $29.99 each for adults which seems spendy for such a short time. But hey, you do you. Enjoy the view! Or do what I did. For free, stay on the ground to watch the balloon rise and fall. [Review 1012 of 2024 - 1888 in Florida - 22040 overall]

AMAZING TRIP! These guys are actual competition balloon pilots. They are really good and a ton of…read morefun. Very safe and knowledgeable. My wife and I were skeptical but now would go back any time. One of the best trips we ever made, and I am a private aircraft pilot in Michigan!!!!!

The kids and I celebrated my birthday with a hot air balloon ride with Aerostat. We had a great…read moretime! This was our first experience with ballooning and we didn't know what to expect, but Ellen and Gene were super helpful in walking us through the process, and thoroughly answering all of our (well, mainly me..) questions. The flight was very smooth from take-off to landing! Gene did a great job piloting the balloon and Ellen flawlessly provided ground crew support. Unlike the aerial views from an airplane, where it's difficult to see the details of terrain because of the higher altitude, the aerial views from the hot air balloon were very clear and distinguishable. We flew over the Champion's Gate area and the flight lasted about 50 minutes. I brought my DSLR camera, but an modern mobile phone camera would work just as well. Although, at that height, I wish I had a neck strap for my iPhone.. Couple of other things from memory to share: - Our ride started at 6:15 am, which was really cool because we got to watch the sunrise in the balloon - At the altitude we were flying at (~400 ft), it was not cold in the gondola (balloon basket) as I initially expected. It was actually somewhat hot - because when the pilot triggers the propane burner to heat the air, the hot air radiates in all directions - including heating the air above the basket. - We had very calm winds, so the balloon was moving between 5-10 mph. I didn't initially know what speed to expect, but the slower speed made for a very smooth ride. - Ballooning is a regulated industry, so operators must perform annual inspections on their equipment. I felt safe the entire time. - Gene has over 9 yrs experience as a balloon pilot so he's well-trained. I was thoroughly impressed by how smooth the landing was. - You meet up the Aerostat crew at a predetermined location, and they take you in a van to the launch site and they drive you back. - At the end of the flight, they provide you with champagne, orange juice, and some cookies as a token of appreciation for flying with them. I would definitely fly with Aerostat in the future.

We took a sunrise ride with Glenn and his team this past weekend. The staff went above and beyond…read moreto make our experience memorable. They are extremely well trained and know what they are doing. The ride smooth and the view was amazing-- it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. They even had mimosas and snacks waiting for us when we landed. Would definitely recommend.

We visited several years ago but I still remember it was a beautiful place to windy to ride but to…read morethis day I still want to visit

A hot air balloon ride is amazing! The company puts so much effort into making it an experience…read morefor its guests. The altitude bothered me a bit during the flight and the guide was so helpful and made me calm. We had a delicious champagne toast and breakfast when we arrived back on the ground. I would recommend this to anyone!

Establishment for enjoyment while vacation in Florida. See the sun rise in a totally different…read moreprospective. Upon moving to this area there are so many things and places to visit. Fortunately it's exciting to see these massive balloons blowing up & lifting up for take off. Even from a distance it's nice to just watch. However, the experience of being inside one over looking more beauty that is offered from inside. Will differently do this again.

Someone is going to die!!! My husband and I had the misfortune of using Orlando Balloon Rides…read more12/16/2019, that resulted in bad fractures to both of my ankles!!! It appears our pilot was a subcontractor for the day. Our Pilot bragged about having many years of experience to give us a false sense of security. On our ride for takeoff, our pilot was asking the van driver about the surrounding area as though he was unfamiliar with the terrain. Once we arrived, there were already 3 balloons prepping for takeoff. There were 2 balloons with our company. Our balloon was #5 on takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, our pilot was on his 2 way radio with the other balloon. At the end of his conversation he said "I'll follow you." The other 3 balloons were far ahead of the 2 from Orlando Balloons. The other pilot appeared to be showing off for his passengers, by flying very high. Our pilot was flying so low, we actually spoke to homeowners below us, as if he was scared. Soon after we came across a field with horses so our pilot stated he had to go higher so we didn't scare them. Shortly after that we noticed the other balloon descending. The two pilots communicated by radio, then our pilot turned to us stating, "He ran out of propane and had to land early, but don't worry we have enough propane to make it to our destination called "Green acre." At this point none of the other balloon were visible for him to obviously "follow". Shortly after his statement as we were almost upon the other balloon, our pilot stated "I changed my mind, I'm going to try to land to the left of him, I'm coming in too fast, I need to hit these tree tops to slow us down, get down!" We all immediately got in the landing position. We were slammed into the tress with such force, everyone in the basket let out a loud yell from the force, then suddenly experienced another extreme impact from below us upon our crash landing. It was at this moment I heard the snap and felt the intense pain to both of my ankles and fell to the bottom of the basket. As I'm laying helpless in the bottom of the basket, I hear panicked screams "Get out of the basket, get out of the basket!" After the basket was secure, they asked us to climb out. Still in excruciating pain I was unable to stand. At this point I said I think I broke both of my ankles and asked to remain in the bottom of the basket. The pilot appeared genuinely concerned. We landed on private property so there seemed to be a rush to get out of there. It took the van crew about 20-30 minutes to arrive at our location. During that time, I had the pilot and my husband help me to a standing position. I was still unable to place any weight on my feet without extreme pain. As I hung over the edge of the basket, I noticed a large tree branch approximately 10" in diameter below the basket, where I was positioned. Next they assisted me to the floor of the basket to tip it on its side while I sat inside. Soon after, the ground crew arrived in the vans. As the pilot and my husband were carrying me to the van that was when we witnessed the crew member having to forcibly pull the large tree branch out of the bottom of the basket. He was even joking to the pilot he could now go into tree cutting business. I was in so much pain I completely shut down, but was reportedly asked if I needed them to call 911 and declined. As a Nurse Practitioner, I was not experiencing any acute blood loss, chest pain or difficulty breathing, and suspected longer wait for them to get there. As I waited for them to load the two vans they brought out the champagne for the other passengers. One of the passengers luckily had a ziplock bag with them and filled it with ice for me to place it on my left ankle. Our Driver did bring me a first aid kit that was clearly lacking supplies. It had no additional ice packs, but told me he would find an additional bag and fill it with ice for my other ankle. He never returned. Both he and our pilot rode in the other van to transport us back to our vehicles. Upon returning, I was carried to our car. At this point I was given the pilot's business card and asked to call him after I was evaluated at the hospital. The van driver asked my husband for the spelling of our last name for their "insurance company." To make a long medical story short, I was diagnosed with complete Talar neck fracture of my left ankle, and partial Talar neck fracture of my right ankle with a tibia head fracture from the high altitude impact from our fall. I was unable to walk or work for 3 months, had over $50,000 in medical bills, $13,000 out of pocket expenses, $25,000 loss wages! NTSB was involved due to my serious injuries. They violated multiple FAA safety rules and still refused to pay my expense, despite reported insurance coverage for these expenses one year from the accident per their policy. Despite their negligence, they hid behind their waiver. NEVER use this company!!! I'm praying this post saves future lives.

We had the most amazing experience hang gliding at Wallaby Ranch!…read moreThe actual experience is pretty scary (much scarier than the skydiving I've done in the past) but the instructor, Malcolm, makes it as comfortable as possible. He clearly knows what he's doing and actually gave us the chance to steer while we were up there. I love the idea of the plane taking you up and untethering once you've reached a high enough altitude, it's a clever work around when you're trying to hang glide in a flat area like Florida. You're not up in the air for long but the whole experience is so surreal and exciting that you appreciate every moment. Staff were also super friendly, I really appreciated them taking awesome pictures and videos for me. I'd 100% recommend Wallaby Ranch and Malcolm to anyone wanting a truly memorable experience.

Wallaby Ranch hang gliding is next-level cool guy stuff. Malcolm's the OG, super chill and knows…read moreexactly what he's doing. I survived to tell the tale, flying felt like being in a dream, totally unreal and amazing. If you want a wild, unforgettable experience, this is it. Highly recommend

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, I arrived at 11:40 a.m. for my scheduled 12:00 p.m. ATV tour. I…read morepurchased one side-by-side and one single ATV for my family. Unfortunately, this was by far the most disappointing experience I've had. Our tour was scheduled for noon, yet we did not return to our vehicle until approximately 2:24 p.m. Considering the ride itself is only one hour long, the delay was completely unacceptable. I paid over $600 for this experience, and instead of enjoying our scheduled ride, we spent well over an hour waiting outside in 98-degree heat. As a parent with children, you can understand how difficult and uncomfortable that was. Then, after waiting in the extreme heat, we still had to wear helmets for the ride--which I absolutely understand is necessary for safety--but the excessive wait beforehand made the experience even more exhausting. I understand that unexpected delays can happen and that businesses have busy days, especially on holidays. However, being more than an hour behind schedule without a better process in place is unacceptable. There should be procedures to manage significant delays or better communicate with guests when schedules fall that far behind. This was actually my third visit. Every time I come to Florida, I make it a point to visit your facility. The first year, our tour started about 15 minutes late. The second year, it was around 20-25 minutes behind schedule. This year, however, the delay exceeded an hour, and unfortunately, that has convinced me that I cannot return. I do want to recognize the positive side of our experience because your staff was outstanding. Please forgive me for not remembering everyone's names, but they deserve recognition. We had two gentlemen wearing the same shirts--one was our tour guide, and the other helped fit us with our helmets. Both were incredibly friendly and professional. There were also two women wearing pink shirts, one with blonde hair and one with black hair. They were both wonderful, and I especially appreciate the kindness shown when one of them offered my child a popsicle while we waited. There was also another woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wearing what looked like a blue-green tie-dye shirt. She was equally helpful and welcoming. Your employees were the highlight of our visit. They were accommodating, professional, and genuinely kind throughout the entire experience. They are the only reason I would even consider returning. However, the ongoing scheduling issues have overshadowed an otherwise enjoyable activity. Waiting over an hour in extreme heat after paying more than $600 simply isn't acceptable. I sincerely hope management reviews its scheduling process and makes improvements because your staff deserves to work for a business that delivers an experience equal to the level of service they provide. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback. I hope meaningful changes are made for future guests.

Amazing place! Off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip. The entire staff-from the manager…read moreto the tour guide were wonderful. We ran into a slight issue and they were so helpful. They moved things around and did everything they could to make sure our visit was great for our son. We all had a fantastic time! Book your next adventure-you won't be disappointed!