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Thompson Aire

13825 Avalon Road, Kissimmee, FL 34787
(407) 421-9322
Ranked #2 of 37 attractions in Kissimmee
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Other
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Reston, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We booked a balloon ride for our daughter's 16th birthday and we could not have been more pleased. Thompson Aire is run by very experienced knowledgable people and very friendly folks who explain everything that is going on and a lot about the history and mechanics of ballooning. This was really the highlight of our entire trip and I highly... More

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Truro, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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My wife wanted to do this I was not so sure.Anyway I booked this for our aniversary and kept quiet about the nerves.Our first attempt was cancelled as a thunderstorm was on the way(went back to bed)re- booked for a week later and I have got to say one of the best things I have ever done the crew are... More

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Bournemouth, UK
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011
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people found this review helpful

We had done a bit of research on the various companies offering balloon flights in the Orlando area, thinking a balloon flight can't vary all that much. All I can say is how glad we are that we chose to fly with Captain Jeff and Thompson Aire! From start to finish you know you are in safe hands and don't... More

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Bedfordshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011
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Thompson Aire is a family run business with a number of smaller basket balloons which mean that you are never going to be more than six in a basket and often only four. When we flew we saw some rival companies with baskets of 18 people. Not only were there balloons harder for the operator to manouvre but there was... More

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dubai
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2011
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a must do while visiting Orlando, Capt Jeff Thompson is a Wonderfull very experience and soo funny, he came by himself and took us from our hotel . there is no hidden extra charges, everything was Gr8 , I do recommend Thompson Balloons !! see my photos for more details. TripAdvisor : please list this attraction under orlando things to... More

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Tampa, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011

My partner and I had an awesome time yesterday with Captain Doug and crew. The entire Thompson Aire crew was fabulous. Very informative, educational and fun. The sunrise views of Orlando were beautiful. Would love to do this again and would absolutely recommend Thompson Aire. I sometimes have a fear of heights but with the knowledgable Captains and the educational... More

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Marblehead, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011

Great Staff and wonderful experience! We purchased a balloon flight for the in-laws and our son. TA staff members are personable and professional. Their balloons are beautiful and clean especially compared to the other businesses flying that same day. We paid for a regular flight and to our surprise were able to get a private flight which was greatly appreciated.... More

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Orlando, Florida
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011
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My husband and I were so impressed with the crew at Thompson Aire!! We felt so at ease with our Captain Mark and driver Chaney. They made us feel welcome and safe and really included us in the entire process. The equipment was top notch and the baskets were smaller which made for a very intimate experience. Some of the... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011

The day started off very early. Jeff picked us up from our hotel and took us to their meeting spot where we met up with all the other captains and all the other people taking their flights. We met our Captain Doug and jumped into the van to drive to the launch site. It was very hands on with everyone... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011
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No matter any hesitations you may have - until you actually take flight, you can't put it into words. Absolutely a MUST DO. Capt Jeff is A+ More

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