Balloons have been a guest favorite since day one, literally. Disneyland has been selling balloons in the Park since 1955. So, how does that cool Mickey Mouse-shaped balloon get inside that clear balloon? It takes skill. And how do the vendors hold all those balloons without letting them go? Again, it takes skill and a special technique. Check out this video and see how they make balloon magic. By the way, if you ever pop a balloon while you are in the Park, just bring it back to the vendor and they will give you a new one!
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I purchased a MM balloon on July 4, 2009. Guess what, it is still “alive”. Granted it is much smaller, about the size of a Honeydew Melon, but hanging on all the same. It’s way too cool.
I still want to get my photo taken while holding the balloons!! That for my would be MAGICAL!!
@Sheila OMG! I had the idea to get CM autographs, too! I thought it was a great idea but would have been reaching the thousands if I were to try to get everyone. I’ll give it a go one day soon. I didn’t know they would state their title, too. That’s so awesome! =)
Anyway, this video was great and informational! I’m gonna get a balloon when I go back on Friday in honor of this video.
Michelle…GREAT idea…have Mr. Frederickson sell balloons! THIS Mommy still loves balloons…I just use the kids as an excuse to buy a couple…ha, ha!
The balloons are cool. I’m an adult and I still love the balloons. Every year there is a new one to see. We make a game out of finding the new balloons each time we visit.
I wish I could see this on my iPad! No flash, please. 🙂
Such a wonderful idea to replace the balloon with a new one should the balloon pop while at the park. I was not aware of that – do the balloon venders tell customers this when a balloon is purchased? This just fits in totally with the Disney philosophy. I lived in Long Beach in 1955 where my love of anything Disney began with frequent trips to the park in Anaheim. Disney is a big part of my life and memories.
We love the ballons. Our daughter has got one each time we have went to WDW.
The real question is…. how do they find the balloon the guests want with so many strings!?
Oh my goodness, we were at Disneyland yesterday and my 13 year old son asked me, “How do they get the Mickey balloon inside the clear balloon?” I tried to explain, but this video said it ALL.
THANKS VERY MUCH FOR SHARING!!!
I used to blow up balloons at Disneyland in 1980. It WAS very hard to get both the ears the same size.
Cool video.
I agree with Robbie!
I would love to know how many balloons are sold in WDW & Disnaeyland parks each year?
I’m sure someone has thought of this already, but since I haven’t seen it in the park yet, I thought I’d share. Mr. Fredricksen from Up should sell balloons in the parks!
I love to watch the little kids buying balloons! I too love the cast members! I remember at one time, I went around collecting autographs.. not from the Characters, but Cast Members. “Chris the Pirate” or “Colleen, the Balloon Vender” Thanks! You CM’s are truly the superstars of the parks.
These Cast Members seem like they truly enjoy their jobs. These are the kinds of CM’s that really help to make a trip enjoyable. Thanks, CM’s!
These are the type of videos that make you stand out well above the other “disney fan” sites! I LOVED IT!
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