Plant TourSee Where the Magic Begins – For the Last Time!
Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how Qualatex balloons are made! All Full-package Delegates will have the chance to attend an exciting, highly-visual, and extremely educational tour of the Qualatex Plant in Dallas, TX, USA.

Delegates can expect a guided tour of the facility where they’ll get an up-close look at how Qualatex latex balloons are made—step-by-step from start to finish. To ensure attendees won’t miss one minute of the exciting action taking place at the convention, the tour will be offered over the course of two days with multiple time slots. Don’t worry; you’ll have your chance to get your VIP tour!

Be sure to sign up for an up-close look at the making of The Very Best Balloons. You don’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to see where the magic of Qualatex balloons begins!

Times available for the Qualatex Plant Tour are:

Wednesday, March 21

  • 7:30-10 a.m.
  • 8:30-11 a.m.
  • 9:30 a.m.-noon
  • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • 12:30-3 p.m.
  • 1:30-4 p.m.
  • 2:30-5 p.m.
  • 3:30-6 p.m.

Friday, March 23

  • 4:30-7 p.m.
  • 5:30-8 p.m.
  • 6:30-9 p.m.

Plant Tour 2

Please select your Qualatex Plant Tour time when you register for the convention. Each plant tour will take the entire time shown.

The Qualatex Plant Tour during the World Balloon Convention 2012 is reserved for registered Full-package Delegates of the WBC 2012 who are staying at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel.* The use of electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, and video recorders, during the entire course of the tour is strictly prohibited. Anyone taking the tour must wear closed-toe shoes and will be required to wear eye and ear protection (to be provided). Transportation to and from the Qualatex Plant will be provided. Disability arrangements must be made in advance. The senior management of Pioneer reserves the right to admit entry to the Qualatex Plant only to qualified customers of Pioneer Balloon Company.

*Admission to the Qualatex Plant Tour is included only with proof of registration at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel (minimum four night stay required including Saturday night stay).

The balloon plant tour was awesome, and made me appreciate why I pay more for your balloons. Thank you for a wonderful, exciting, and most memorable experience! I only wish you had this convention every year!
- WBC 2010 attendee Diane Mortensen, Flowers in the Woods, Henderson, NV, USA

Plant Tour 3

 

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February 17, 2012                  Save $100 off your
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Hotel Registration
February 16, 2012
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WBC discounted rate.


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February 21, 2012

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Stay at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel and you’ll be eligible to win four free hotel nights during WBC 2012!*
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