Enjoy air ballooning and balloon rides in Orlando Florida, and stay at our luxury 5-bed 5-bath Orlando Lakefront Villa with private pool and spa, on the lake at  the Windsor Hills resort near to Walt Disney World in Florida.
 

Only 2 miles to Walt Disney World main gate, and within easy reach of Universal Studios and Sea World, our luxury lakefront villa home is close to family restaurants and shopping. With all the facilities of a vacation resort, our lakefront villa is a great place for a family vacation in Orlando.
 

Laze in the private pool and spa of our villa on the lakefront, overlooking the lake and conservation area. Relax in the comfort of our luxury villa with two master bedrooms, three twin bedrooms, and all the conveniences of home. Our luxury pool home lakefront villa accommodates family groups of 4 - 10 in comfort.

"Floating in a hot air balloon feels as if you're suspended in the wind. The earth appears to be turning below. The horizon rises as you dip to kiss the treetops, then falls away until the landscape spreads to incredible dimensions. A mere whisper of wind on your cheek tells you that the balloon has changed direction, moving with the breezes through the crystal blue sky."

You will find several hot air ballooning operators in the Orlando area offering flights over the Disney area. As you ride above the morning mist, floating lazily over cypress trees and sparkling waterways illuminated by the gentle radiance of the sun, you will feel that you have become one with nature. Get carried away as you ride the wind in a colorful hot air balloon.

Balloons fly early in the morning, right after sunrise. This is when the wind is calmest since the sun is low in the sky. Most flights are about an hour, and ascend anywhere from tree tops to several thousand feet.

Once airborne, balloons just float with the wind. It is true that the pilot doesn't know where the balloon will land ahead of time, but that doesn't mean he can't control the landing! Before the balloon is launched, the pilot knows which way the wind is blowing so he knows which way the balloon will go. The air is in layers, and the different layers may be moving in different directions. So even though the pilot can't steer the balloon, he can move up and down to find a layer of air that will allow the balloon to change direction. Once you have landed, many operators host a traditional champagne celebration picnic.

Riding in a hot air balloon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you should do at least once. You'll be amazed at how quiet and peaceful it is as you float gently on the breeze, without a care in the world.