While I am delayed in writing the review, I have to say the experience will last a lifetime. My family and I did this on a groupon promotion last year...we actually went for the ride in late December. It was myself, my son (10), my aunt (50 something) and my grandmother (83) while my mother followed us in the car (not a chance she was going to try this one!). We had a fabulous time, the employees were careful with both my son and my grandmother. While we were all having the time of our life, others in the basket were a little nervous; however, the captain was very talkative and he explained everything and kept those people at ease. \n\nThe ride was long and the height varied. At the end, we were served a 'picnic' breakfast with mimosas. The breakfast wasn't anything to write home about, but it was a nice touch. You had to pay extra for the mimosas glass, which I did. \n\nThe only thing I didn't like, no facilities...luckily I am a camper and didn't mind going in the wild. (I might advise you not to drink a full pot of coffee prior to the ride, but that is totally up to you). \n\nEven if you are a little nervous, I would highly recommend you try this out.