Closed-toe shoes? Check. Bags on the ground? Check. Phone in airplane mode? Check. Why all this prep? I took a ride on the Goodyear Blimp, y’all, and hung out with a pilot who dressed like one.

On Wednesday, Goodyear and Spirit Halloween dropped a new collaboration for 2026: the Goodyear Blimp is officially a costume option this season. While you could make a DIY version if you want (we love cosplayers over here), you should pop up at a party in this $80 inflatable that has Goodyear’s stamp of approval. No papier-mache, metallic tape, glue gun or sewing machine needed.

I had a chance to preview the new costume a few weeks ahead of launch, and…

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