Welcome back to planDisney, Evan! Thanks for floating by with your question about one of the most iconic Disney souvenirs there is - the Mickey Mouse balloon! These colorful balloons are a hit with kids of all ages, and I'm happy to help you explore the different locations where you will find them for sale at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Mickey ear balloons are typically available for purchase daily on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park, starting at 10 AM until the park closes. Those hours are sometimes extended to include special late-night events such as
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party as well. The balloons are also available for purchase at
Disney's Hollywood Studios along Sunset Boulevard or Hollywood Boulevard, usually starting around 1 PM until the park closes. And finally, you can purchase the balloons at
Disney Springs in the Marketplace near the Lime Garage, generally available from 1 PM until about 10 PM. Evan, remember that the hours and availability of balloons are always subject to wind, weather, and delivery, so keep that in mind when seeking out your souvenir!
Now that you know where to find your balloon, it is welcome to accompany you almost anywhere on Disney property, including onboard Disney transportation. The only exception is that balloons are not allowed inside
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park to protect the animals. If you forget to leave your balloon behind when visiting this park, you can check it into balloon daycare with Guest Relations at the park entrance where your balloon will be kept safe for the day. When you're ready to leave the park, you'll even receive a daycare report letting you know what fun your balloon had while you were apart! This balloon daycare report has become so popular that it's now even included at select attractions at Liberty Square and Adventureland where you will be asked to leave your balloon behind, such as
Haunted Mansion and
Jungle Cruise. Your balloon might enjoy a Dole Whip, summon Madame Leota, or watch a parade while you're away! To check your balloon into daycare, just leave it with the Cast Member at the attraction entrance and pick it up once you've enjoyed the attraction.
Evan, I hope this helps and I hope you find your Mickey ear balloon early in your visit so it can bring you joy throughout your vacation! If you have any other planning questions, come on back to
planDisney and let us know!
See you real soon,
Alison