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The Journey to Oz Balloon Tour Takes to the Skies for Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful

02.13.13 – The colorful, Oz The Great and Powerful–emblazoned hot-air balloon began its tour this week from the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, California.


Stops for the Journey to Oz Balloon Tour to date include:

  • Oz The Great and Powerful premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood (February 13)
  • Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California (February 17)
  • Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida (February 20)
  • Central Park in New York City (March 5 and 6)


On February 15, the Journey to Oz Balloon Tour app will go live on the official Facebook page for the film (facebook.com/OzTheGreatAndPowerful). Starting then, fans will have the opportunity to unlock screenings in cities near them. Users will vote by Tweeting with a custom hashtag for their city (e.g. #DisneyOzSeattle) or by sharing on Facebook.