Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=4078" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Spotted in the skies above Los Angeles, the UP blimp</b></a> <p>Dave posted this on LP Live - spotted in the skies high above Los Angeles</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://laughingplace.com/files/latest/20090526-4.jpg" width="300" height="177" /><br />{big}</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
Originally Posted By markymouse The Up blimp flew right over our house in the Silicon Valley area a few days ago. I saw it coming, ran inside to get our five year old, and we watched it from the front yard. It was so close we could even hear the thump thump of the propeller. Very cool. I've seen a blimp before but never so close. Very cool, Disney-Pixar.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Where are the balloons? Everytime I saw the previews in the theatres,I swear I felt like a child seeing the balloons on Main Street USA for the very first time.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Yeah, I wish they'd have created a version of the house and the balloons. How cool would it be to see that flying overhead? Probably would have caused traffic accidents, though. But blimps are very cool, too. Go go Goodyear!
Originally Posted By Ursula ^ They do have the chair! I haven't seen it yet but for publicity, they have a chair that is attached to a ton of balloons. They were letting reporters ride up in it.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 ...is also very excited to see this film this weekend. The reviews have been ecstatic, even for Pixar.