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Fantasy of Flight

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Driving down I-4 between Orlando and Tampa, you can't help but do a double-take at the vintage DC-3 just off the road, seemingly frozen in mid-motion as it hurtled down toward the ground. This usual landmark indicates the close proximity of Fantasy of Flight, the world's "largest private collection of vintage aircraft."

An aviation enthusiast opened Fantasy of Flight in 1995 to share his passion with the public. His restored specimens include a Navy Panther Jet, a German JU-52, a British Spitfire, a B-24 Liberator, and a Short Sunderland Flying Boat.

Part hangar and part museum, Fantasy of Flight houses more than 30 vintage aircraft. It reveals the extensive restoration required, and lets visitors "fly" a fighter in a simulated South Pacific bombing mission. An exhibit commemorating the 75th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis flight includes a replica of the beloved plane. The Back Lot Tour takes visitors behind the scenes of what it takes to run the attraction. And each day, a pilot gives the history of one of the attraction's vintage aircraft; then demonstrates its flight-worthiness in the skies overhead.

For extra fees, visitors can take flight in a hot-air balloon (reservations are required 48 hours in advance) or in a restored, open-cockpit New Standard D-25 from 1929. If you're hungry, grab a bite in the art-deco Compass Rose Diner, and if you want to shop, you can browse unique aviation memorabilia in the gift shop.

Location
Fantasy of Flight is located at 1400 Broadway Boulevard in southeast Polk City, which is about midway between Tampa and Orlando, and 20 minutes west of Walt Disney World. Look for the red-and-white checkerboard water tower. Directions to Fantasy of Flight can be found at the Web site.

Hours of operation
Fantasy of Flight is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and for special events.

Admission

Adults	$17.93
Children (ages 3-12)	$8.48
Children (2 and younger)	Free

Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more. Parking is free.

Contact information and reservations

• Call (863) 984-3500.
• E-mail at receptionist@fantasyofflight.com.

Additional information

• At various times during the year, Florida residents get discounted tickets.
• An admission coupon also may be available from the Fantasy of Flight Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.