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great balloon trip

really good trip in the balloon. fantastic sunrise. even saw a police chase from the balloon, then... read more

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Bob’s an expert pilot, very accommodating and enjoyable. I’m a happy return customer! His team is... read more

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Reviewed June 23, 2014

Booked this from the UK for our trip to Orlando in June 2014. Booking was hassle free and very simple. We met Bob and his crew at Championsgate and were driven to the launch site. We all chatted on the way, it was really relaxed and informal. There were four other balloons at our launch site including a wedding party. It was amazing to watch all the balloons inflate and launch.
We soared over tree tops and the green swamp and had amazing views right across the Orlando area. Landing was surprisingly gentle. After the flight was over we were driven back to Championsgate and had a lovely breakfast with Bucks fizz, delicious breakfast pizza and chocolate croissants -just what we needed after our early start.
Bob has a brilliant way of making the experience really enjoyable, he was informative, humorous and relaxed. He clearly knows his stuff and made the trip realy special. Would highly recommend this as an amazing alternative to the parks, will definitely book again next time we are in Orlando. Alice & Russ

Date of experience: June 2014
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bobwil, Owner at Bob's Balloons, responded to this reviewResponded June 24, 2014

Thanks for sharing hurry back Bob

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Reviewed June 22, 2014

We had a great time this morning with Bob and his crew. Very friendly and knowledgeable bunch of guys and I would highly recommend this to anyone considering a balloon ride. forget the rest, Bob's the best.

Date of experience: June 2014
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bobwil, Owner at Bob's Balloons, responded to this reviewResponded June 24, 2014

The great people I meet as you is what makes it all worth doing every day, Thanks again, hurry back, please share pictures and videos with everyone

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Reviewed June 19, 2014

Hubby & I were in Orlando on hols and called Bob one evening and arranged a flight the next morning. Met Bob and crew at Champions Gate and were drove short distance to open fields for take off. Only 6 others and 2 Ballons so plenty of room. All helped to get the balloon out and inflated - very hands on! According to out size Bob put us in basket with two other couples and within mins we were off & away and floating above the swamplands. Bob was really attentive and it was amazing to watch the 2nd balloon and rise to the sky - gave you a better perspective of what you were experiencing. Bob could manoeuvre the basket up & down and around but could not steer so you are at the mercy of the wind direction, however was passed over a housing complex and dropped so low we could talk to children on the school but stop...Bob was advertising his Balloon by calling out to people - it was a unique experience. We then climbed again and saw more of the open countryside and finally landed as soft as a cushion in a Church field. All helped to pack balloon away and after collecting the crew and passengers from Basket 2 we arrived in a lovely restaurant for Champagne Breakfast and to share our stories. The whole morning was fantastic and Bob & crew were attentive and really nice people. Customer service was excellent and I will definitely visit again when in Orlando- cannot recommend them enough.

Date of experience: April 2014
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bobwil, Owner at Bob's Balloons, responded to this reviewResponded June 21, 2014

Thats what I love to hear, Thank You see ya soon :) Bob

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Reviewed June 5, 2014

I had booked this flight with Bob about 5 months before we travelled to Florida and Bob was very quick to respond to any emails I had sent and he was very informative with everything. The night before we were due to fly Bob contacted me to say that the weather was going to be great and that we should meet at 5.45am. We met Bob at Champions Gate and from the moment we arrived he made us feel very welcome and was a very friendly guy. He informed us that we would be flying with Bill and after meeting up with Bill and his wife Debbie we were driven to the take off site behind old town Kissimmee. We started off by unloading the balloon and basket from the trailer and Bill encouraged us to help set up and this added to the excitement. Once the balloon had been inflated it was time to lift off and all I can say is the feeling was like something I have never experienced before. Bob followed us in his balloon which allowed for some great photos, the flight was so smooth and Bill even allowed for us to fire up the burners which was amazing. The flight was unbelievably smooth and it was so calm floating along in the sky seeing all the great sights that Orlando has to offer including great views across the many Disney parks. After a very smooth and soft landing it was time to pack everything away which again was quite fun and enjoyable. We then headed to a small restaurant for a champagne breakfast and pizzas which we found a nice touch and we sat around talking about various topics and shared some stories. The whole day was made memorable not only by a great flight but the friendly and very professional crew of Bob, Bill & Debbie and when we left it not only felt like we had met nice people but also met new friends. Thanks again to everyone you truly made this experience what it was and we will not hesitate to return next time we come to Florida (next year) thanks again and happy flying.

Sarah & Ben (the pilot who wants your job)

Date of experience: May 2014
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bobwil, Owner at Bob's Balloons, responded to this reviewResponded June 8, 2014

We did have a great morning, thanks for the feedback, that is what we want to hear Love it! see ya soon Bob pictures share pictures :)

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Reviewed May 27, 2014

It was a fun day up in the balloon. My mother and I are living our bucket list and took my sister and her fiance with us. Bob arranged for us to stay at a hotel close by at a very good rate.
We met them at 5:45am, drove to the site and watched as they unloaded and inflated the balloon. We were able to help and that was fun.
The only thing Bob wants you to bring is a camera. We had a nice flight over central Florida and saw Disney (although we did not go over Disney), and some of the crew saw wild hogs, deer and alligators. It was a little hazy but nice. I would wear a hat because there is a fire above you and comfortable shoes to wear since you are standing the whole time. It was just over an hour.
Bob was our guide and he knows his "stuff" and we had a great flight and landing.
My mother is 77 and has issues with motion sickness and did great. Bob also gives you a flash drive of your flight.
Afterwards we had a Mimosa breakfast with chocolate croissants, fresh fruit and breakfast pizza. It was such a great adventure and fun was had by all!

Date of experience: May 2014
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bobwil, Owner at Bob's Balloons, responded to this reviewResponded May 30, 2014

Thanks for helping me with my bucket list too it was a great flight hope mom talks about it for a long time to come.

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