Idlewild & SoakZone · Operating
Balloon Race
Balloon ride · Olde Idlewild
Photo: Idlewild & SoakZone · Official park / manufacturer media
A gentle balloon tower ride lifting families over Idlewild.
At a glance
Key facts for Balloon Race.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Balloon ride
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Balloon Race.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Balloon ride
- family
Experience
Balloon ride
Specs source: idlewild.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Balloon Race.
Timeline
Balloon Race opens
Background
A gentle balloon tower ride lifting families over Idlewild.
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Sources & official links
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- Balloon Race — official ride pageidlewild.com(opens in a new tab)
- Idlewild & SoakZone — official siteidlewild.com(opens in a new tab)
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