Balloon handling for Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios

This behind-the-scenes look at Macy's Holiday Parade shows a somewhat-unknown activity any guest at Universal Studios Orlando can take part in. Park guests are invited each day to help guide giant inflatable balloons through Universal's streets as part of the parade. Featured here are also interviews with Universal show director Michael Aiello and design director for Macy's Parade Studio Jerry Ospa.

Near the end, you'll see Ricky Brigante and Matt Roseboom of Orlando Attractions Magazine guiding the new "Big Man Santa" balloon.

Video shot by Jackie Roseboom, Ruth Roseboom and Ricky Brigante. Edited by Ricky Brigante.

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[imSessa]

Did this today, it was such a blast!

[DangerDiego14]

true it's awesome he still has the horror in his heart even if it's the merriest time of the year XD

[cx35zw4bc]

@bloodbrothera

i agree lol

[cx35zw4bc]

this the new show director ??

[JHGfilms]

Was Micheal fired or something ?

[AttractionsMagazine]

Universal is not specifically commenting on the status of Michael Roddy (or his position) at the moment.

[bloodbrothera]

I love the Halloween Horror Nights keyrope on Mikes neck

[krazykobra29]

id be so afraid id fly away

[CoasterChick22]

very cool!

[AttractionsMagazine]

Mike Aiello has been with Universal Orlando for several years.