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Fantasy of Flight

1400 Broadway Blvd SE, Polk City, FL
863/984-3500
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Polk City
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Type: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Leisure education
Owner description: Central Florida's premier aviation attraction. More than 40 rare vintage aircraft, themed immersion experiences, flight simulators, interactive... more » Owner description: Central Florida's premier aviation attraction. More than 40 rare vintage aircraft, themed immersion experiences, flight simulators, interactive exhibits, tram tour of aircraft maintenance areas, restoration and backlot tours and daily aerial demonstration (weather permitting). Audio tours, hot air balloon and biplane rides are also available. Wing WalkAir A thrilling outdoor attraction featuring a 600-foot zip line suspended four stories above water and a three-level ropes course complete with 33 midair challenges to be performed while tethered to an overhead line at heights of up to 45 feet. « less
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Bridgeport, CT
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137 reviews 137 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

This exhibit is well worth the trip, especially for anyone who is interested in the history and highlights of aviation. For all ages there is something anyone can learn and appreciate here. Not only do they offer "food for thought," they also offer "food for the body." The restaurant on the premise has a "down home" atmosphere and offers a... More

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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

While this place is a bit pricey....I was very pleased that it actually was worth it as it was extremely interesting and very well done! I learned so much about airplanes and how they came to be and how they have been used throughout time...it certainly was not boring. We didn't get the chance to eat in the restaurant tho... More

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Williamstown, Australia
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

After visiting Jack Browns Seaplane Base and having flown over Fantasy of Flight during my SES rating, I made my over by car - and was completely taken a back by how perfect and wonderful this living collection is. The highlight for me was the Sikorsky Flying Boat, which I believe was restored over many years by Dick Jackson then... More

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

You don't need to be mad on planes to visit this place because it's set up in a way to be interesting to anybody. Things for the kids (whatever age) with several simulators to sit in and you can take a plane ride as well if you want to (extra costs). The cost is reasonable and there is a lot... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We got here bright and early and the place was yet to open and I was able to have a walk around the airfield. This entire site is owned by one man, Kermit Weeks, whom we were lucky enough to see before he flew out in his silver P51 to somewhere in Georgia. It was definitely him - he has... More

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Cape Coral
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30 reviews 30 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

went to mustangs and mustangs april 13. Very nice and interesting place. Kermit Weeks , the owner flew a couple planes and talked to the audience. Kermit is a very friendly guy. We very much enjoyed the displays etc. One thing I found interesting is the diners windows. When you eat lunch the diners windows are as tall as the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013 via mobile

So many great things happened on this visit. I really enjoyed the many vintage aircraft in the hangar and loved the 'in character' guides who are very knowledgeable about all aspects of the aircraft. Rosie aka 'riveting Rosie' told us all about the wonderful Merlin powered P-51 Mustang flown by the owner Kermit Weeks. What a fantastic aircraft. After the... More

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Brampton, Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Kermit Weeks' Fantasy of Flight is a great way to spend time if you're in the Orlando or Tampa area and are looking for something very different. A large complex with many, many things to see and do. From the initial "immersion experience" when you really do feel like you're going into night battle in a C-46 transport to the... More

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Crawley, United Kingdom
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

I visited on my own, leaving my wife and two daughters back in our villa. I had an enjoyable morning here which was capped off by taking the biplane trip for $70. There are 2 hangers which you can walk through freely and 2 others which you are taken to on a trolley. Not a great attraction if you're not... More

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The Villages, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Wow what an experience . Never thought that the b-17 Flying Fortress was so small inside. Now I know what our veterans experienced during the war. Lots of info and hands on things for everyone to enjoy. Best presentations ever of aircraft and going behind the scenes to see restorations that go on here. Never a dull moment here. Everyone... More

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