Boo to you, Kelly! Thanks for floating by planDisney with your question about balloons! This is one of my
favorite topics to talk about - there's nothing more iconic than a Mickey balloon to bring a little extra joy to mouseketeers of all ages while enjoying a Walt Disney World Resort vacation! I'm happy to go over all the logistics of balloons with you - no strings attached!
Kelly, at this time, balloons are available for purchase daily at
Magic Kingdom Park on Main Street, U.S.A. starting at 10 AM, at
Disney's Hollywood Studios near Sunset Boulevard or Hollywood Boulevard starting at 1 PM, and at
Disney Springs in the Marketplace near the Lime Garage also starting at 1 PM. Keep in mind that wind, weather, and delivery may affect balloon hours and availability, so this information is subject to change based on those conditions.
If you purchase a balloon at any of these locations, you are more than welcome to take your new pal along for the ride while utilizing Disney transportation systems, including Disney buses, the
Disney Monorail, and the
Disney Skyliner. You are also welcome to bring your balloon into all of the theme parks except for
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where balloons are asked to stay behind at balloon daycare (also known as Guest Relations) for their protection, and the protection of the animals. No worries, though, if you do leave your balloon behind at daycare, you will receive a customized report of how their day was spent while you were away! Even balloons will find the magic everywhere they go!
Kelly, since you asked about bringing a balloon purchased at Disney Springs with you into Magic Kingdom Park for
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the short answer is yes, you can! But I'd also like to share with you that the balloon vendors will be out on Main Street, U.S.A. during this ticketed event with special seasonal light-up balloon options exclusively available during the party! The vendors will transition to their spooky inventory around 6 PM on party nights, so this is another fun option you may want to consider as you choose which balloon you will claim as yours!
I hope this helps, Kelly, and I hope you have a magical vacation! Be sure to check out all of the
devilishly delicious treats available during the Halloween party as you count down the days until your trip! And if you have any other planning questions, come on back and let us know! At
planDisney, we're always ready to help!
See you real soon,
Alison