I totally know what you mean, but the only way I knew of to get on the Good Year Blimp is through an invitation or contest or through an organization like Make-a-wish (the Good Year Blimp is...
No, I don't hate the idea of the ballon ride. It actually answers a question I had about one of the "big prizes" for the year of a million dreams which was a hot air balloon ride. I think I saw it...