Orlando: Private Helicopter Tour & Orlando Eye Night Flight

Lights stretch below you: Orlando from 23 miles up, after dark

You arrive 15 minutes early, get a safety brief, and climb into a private helicopter with up to two other passengers — every seat faces a window. The 15-minute flight circles Orlando's lit-up landmarks: the 400-foot Orlando Eye, Disney Springs, Universal Epic Universe, and Fun Spot America. Sunset timing depends on the season and weather, so check local times before you book. The price includes all taxes and fees, and the aircraft won't fly if conditions are unsafe.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private after-hours helicopter tour

• Meet pilot and check in
• Receive safety briefing
• Board the helicopter
• Fly over water park
• Pass Universal Epic Universe
• Pass Icon Orlando 360
• View The Orlando Eye
• Fly over Disney Springs
• Pass Gaylord Palms Resort
• Pass Old Town amusement park
• Pass Fun Spot America Theme Parks
• Pass Give Kids The World Village
• Return to meeting location

The Experience

The moment you step out onto the tarmac, the helicopter is right there — compact, real, waiting. A pilot greets you with a safety briefing that takes maybe five minutes, and then you're climbing in. Every seat faces a window. There's no middle row, no blocked view, no passenger next to you staring out the same pane. It's just you and whoever you brought, and the sky opening up around Central Florida.

The flight lasts 15 minutes, and in that time you see the Orlando Eye lit up like a giant pearl, Disney Springs glowing below, the sprawl of theme parks — Universal Epic Universe, Fun Spot America, Icon Park — all of it turned into a map of light. The helicopter banks and dips, and the city becomes a sparkling grid. If you time it right and book an after-hours slot, you catch the tail end of sunset bleeding into the dark, though the tour operator won't guarantee how much light or shadow you'll get — that depends on the season and the clouds on the day you fly. What they do guarantee is that you're the only ones in the aircraft. No strangers. No shared experience except with the people you came with.

You need to arrive 15 minutes early, and the helicopter fits a maximum of three passengers, so if your group is larger, they'll split you into two flights. Weight matters — the aircraft has a 600-pound total capacity for three people, and no single passenger can exceed 300 pounds. It sounds clinical, but it's the reason the flight stays stable and the views stay unobstructed. Infants under two fly free if they sit on a lap. All adults need to bring ID.

The tour includes all taxes and fees, so there's no surprise charge at the end. If weather turns bad — heavy rain, low clouds, lightning, extreme wind — they'll reschedule you or refund you in full. Cancel or reschedule with at least 24 hours' notice and you're covered. Show up late or don't show up at all, and you lose the booking. It's a small private operation, which is exactly why every seat is a window seat and why the pilot knows your name before you step aboard.

What’s included

• Private helicopter tour (15 minutes).
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• window seat for every passenger.
• views of Orlando Eye, Disney Springs, Universal Epic Universe, Fun Spot America and Icon Park.
• pilot safety briefing.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MaxFlight Helicopter Services

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Orlando's theme parks and landmarks from the air without sharing the helicopter with strangers — the private format is what makes every seat a window seat and keeps the group small enough to move around the city in 15 minutes.

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Top questions

What's included in the price?

All taxes, fees, and the helicopter tour itself. No hidden charges at the end.

How many people fit in the helicopter?

Maximum three passengers per flight. Groups larger than three are split into multiple flights.

Can I choose a sunset flight?

Yes, but sunset times change throughout the year. Check the local sunset time for your date and book the tour time that matches. The operator cannot guarantee how much daylight or darkness you'll see.

What if the weather is bad?

If conditions are unsafe — heavy rain, low clouds, lightning, or extreme winds — the flight is cancelled and you get a full refund or reschedule option.

Do I need to bring anything?

All adults must bring a valid ID. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Are there weight limits?

Yes. No single passenger can exceed 300 pounds, and the total weight for three passengers cannot exceed 600 pounds. All passengers must be willing to be weighed for safety.

Can infants fly?

Yes. Infants under two years old (under 30 pounds) can sit on an adult's lap and fly free.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancel or reschedule with at least 24 hours' notice for a full refund or rescheduled date. No refunds if you cancel within 24 hours or fail to show up.