Disneyland's Illuminated Mickey Mouse Balloons

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    Originally Posted By Rebekah

    The OC Register talks about some new illuminated balloons at Disneyland. They sound really pretty. They even transition between various colors according to others. I've not seen them in person. The article has a video of them. I wonder if they will find their way to Walt Disney World.

    <a href="http://jan.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/21/oc-entrepreneur-lights-up-mickey-mouse/16295/" target="_blank">http://jan.freedomblogging.com...e/16295/</a>
     
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    Originally Posted By trekkeruss

    I've never bought a balloon, but those are neat!
     
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    Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

    too cool!
     
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    Originally Posted By Sara Tonin

    Oh...that is cool...Now I'm going to be the one crying, "I want a balloon!".
     
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    Originally Posted By DlandDug

    They are quite an amazing siight when a huge bundle of them is carried down the street after dark.
     
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    Originally Posted By dl1956

    On opening night of its current run at DCA, I heard the music start up in the distance, then saw flashing lights approaching round the bend, so I dutifully started video recording. After a couple minutes, I thought, geez, the parade is moving awfully slow. Then it dawned on me. I turned off my camera, mumbling and grumbling.
     
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    Originally Posted By dl1956

    ^Referring, of course, to the DEP.
     
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    Originally Posted By TDLFAN

    Just for the record...HKDL was the first Disneyland park to sell "lit up" balloons. Glad to know DL has catched up.
     
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    Originally Posted By poohbear14

    These balloons cost $12. Does anyone know how long they stay inflated?
     
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    Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland

    Our light-up glasshouse balloons are $12 and last approximately two days (I believe, but I can further verify that tomorrow). The effect is created by a small plastic rod with an LED at the top being inserted inside the latex portion of the balloon.

    I'll have to tell those Cast Members they made it onto the OC Register! I know them all, and won't they be suprised!!!
     
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    Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland

    I don't know if they'd make it to WDW, Rebekah. My understanding is WDW's balloon operation is nothing like ours at all...
     
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    Originally Posted By Mr X

    I heard the Hong Kong balloons are really crappy, and nothing like the Disneyland ones (easily deflated and cheap...very low quality).

    The Disneyland balloons look fun! I hope they bring them to TDL and WDW soon! :D
     
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    Originally Posted By Disneymom443

    They were so cool,that would be neat if they come to WDW.
     
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    Originally Posted By DlandDug

    Hey iluvdisneyland! Nice to see you! (Even if you are posting in the middle of the night!)
     
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    Originally Posted By mickeymeg

    I love the balloons. I wish there was an easy way to take them home when you live far away from the park. Unfortunately they are just not practical on the plane.
     
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    Originally Posted By Ursula

    The balloons are the coolest thing. I just love them.

    I might have to buy one at the meet in two weeks.
     
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    Originally Posted By WilliamK99

    I am a sucker for things like this, I will probably be paying for 2 of them next time I visit DL.... 12 bucks is cheap when you are used to the dollar/euro conversion rate.
     
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    Originally Posted By magic0214

    I WANT ONE NOW! LOL!
     
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    Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland

    "Hey iluvdisneyland! Nice to see you! (Even if you are posting in the middle of the night!)"

    Hi, Doug! :)
     
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    Originally Posted By poohbear14

    Hi iluvdisneyland!

    Are we going to run into you on the 17th?
     
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