THE HAPPIEST BALLOON ON EARTH – Fun Facts & Statistics Balloon Statistics Height: 98 feet from ground to top of ears Weight:  Estimate 410 lbs. Circumference: 168 feet Diameter: 53 feet Volume: 90,000 cubic feet (body) – 113,000 total Lift capacity: 1800 lb. max gross lift Thread Used: Approximately 9 miles of thread! Fabric for Mouse Ears:  Approximately 750 sq. yards        Total fabric: Approximately 4,744 ...

‘The Happiest Balloon on Earth’ Takes to the Skies Over Mexico for 11th Annual International Balloon Festival In Leon, Guanajuato – Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Air Balloon Celebrates ‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming to Disneyland Resort in California “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” (a twist on Disneyland’s famous designation as “The Happiest Place on Earth”) is coming to Leon, Guanajuato, to participate in the 11th annual International Balloon Festival, Nov. 16-19 in Metropolitan Ecological Park. Mickey Mouse will ...

The Disneyland Resort Salutes USA Volleyball Teams with a Magical Send-off Along Main Street, U.S.A. – Anaheim, Calif. (July 17, 2012) - The Disneyland Resort saluted USA Volleyball Tuesday with a festive cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. The patriotic tribute celebrated two Anaheim-based teams and recognized the dreams of all U.S. athletes on their way to the Olympic Games. Mickey Mouse and his pals joined in a rousing send-off for the volleyball ...