Press Releases

For more information about any press release, please contact Mary Deatrick, public relations representative for Fantasy of Flight, at 407-718-4640 or via e-mail.

 

September 1, 2010

Fantasy of Flight Launches "Gee Bee The Little Racer and Friends" Airplane Game App now available on iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone

August 26, 2010

Paintball Artistry To "Take Aim at Breast Cancer" at Fantasy of Flight Pinktober Fundraiser

June 18, 2010

'Greatest Dad' Contest Winner to Fly in WWII Fieseler Fi-156 Storch on Father's Day

May 6, 2010

Fantasy of Flight to Give One Lucky Dad the Rare Chance to Ride in One of Only Four Flight-Worthy WWII Fieseler Fi-156 Storch Airplanes in the World

April 5, 2010

Fantasy of Flight Hosts "Splash-In" — A "Fly-In Within a Fly-In" as Part of 36th Annual SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo In Nearby Lakeland and
Pays Tribute to "The Miracle on the Hudson" Co-Pilot with Special Luncheon

March 29, 2010

Fantasy of Flight Offers Twice the Fun, Twice the Entertainment Value with Two Powerhouse Events in One Day — "Victory in the Sky" and the 13th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs

March 16, 2010

Local Author of Amelia Earhart Biography to Serve as Special Guest Moderator for Luncheon Honoring WWII WASP -- Women Airforce Service Pilots

March 9, 2010

Remote-Control Models Representing the Earliest Years of Aviation Will Compete at The Blue Max Challenge and Fly-In

March 1, 2010

Fantasy of Flight to Welcome Nation's First Female Military Pilots and Newly Awarded Congressional Gold Medal Honorees for Part Two of "Living History Series"

February 25, 2010

Fantasy of Flight Founder Kermit Weeks Given One of Aviation Industry's Highest Honor at "Living Legends of Aviation Awards"

February 15, 2010

Fantasy of Flight Expands its Popular "Living History Series," Adding Intimate Luncheon with Tuskegee Airmen

February 10, 2010

Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Fantasy of Flight's Second Annual Aviation Camporee March 5-7, 2010

February 5, 2010

By Popular Demand, Fantasy of Flight Adds Two More Dates to Its Sold Out "nightFlight" Paranormal Tours

January 11, 2010

New “nightFlight” Paranormal Tour Teaches Guests How to Search for Spirits of Aviation Past

December 14, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Once Again Reunites War Heroes and Legends of American Flight for 2010 "Living History Series"

December 10, 2009

Nothing Says "Happy Holidays" to the Aviation Enthusiast Like a Gift from Fantasy of Flight

November 2, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Salutes True Heroes – Welcomes World War II American Fighter Aces, Aviation Legends, and Flying Pioneers At Veterans Day Weekend Roar n’ Soar

October 21, 2009

Ker's WingHouse and Cold Stone Creamery Pursue Taste Titles and Talent Contest Awards To Benefit Homefront Hugs USA and Troops Overseas at Fantasy of Flight's Third Annual Roar n' Soar

October 21, 2009

World’s Oldest Hang Glider Pilot—a WWII Aviator—Makes Rare Appearance at Fantasy of Flight’s Third Annual Roar n’ Soar Nov. 7-8

October 21, 2009

Fantasy of Flight and Hampton Inn New "Roar n' Soar" Packages Offer Exciting and Affordable "High Flying" Fun

October 20, 2009

Legendary Bush Pilot and Award-Winning Author George Erickson To Appear at Fantasy of Flight's Third Annual Roar n' Soar

October 13, 2009

The "Fearless Men of the B-17 Flying Fortress" Drop In To Fantasy of Flight Oct. 17-18 as Part of Ongoing "Living History" Series

September 28, 2009

Fantasy of Flight to Honor Cypress Gardens' Annual Passes

August 4, 2009

Seaplanes and Extreme Parachutists Swoop from Sky to Sea as Fantasy of Flight Celebrates First-of-its-Kind Event, “The Last Big Splash” Sept. 26-27

July 30, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Brings Aviation Legends to Life with Real Imagination: Heroes of Flight Aug. 29-30

July 21, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Founder Kermit Weeks to Make Appearance at “2009 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh”

July 14, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Celebrates the High-Flying, Death-Defying Antics of the Golden Age of Aviation with First-Ever “Barnstormers of the Roaring ‘20s” Multimedia Tribute Event

July 8, 2009

Kermit Weeks' “All of Life is a School” Children's Book Wins Third Place in Independent Publisher Book Awards

June 29, 2009

“Cooking for the Cure — Fantasy of Flight for the Fight” Cookbook to Raise Money to Fight Breast Cancer

June 18, 2009

"Reality-Show" Featuring Fantasy of Flight, Central Florida’s Premier Aviation Attraction, to Air on PGTV, LGN Throughout July

June 12, 2009

Treat Dad to Fantasy of Flight With Free Admission and Action-Packed Special Events June 18-21 in Celebration of Father's Day

June 11, 2009

Fantasy of Flight General Manager Named Vice Chairman of the Board and Awarded Outstanding Attraction Member for 2009 at the Florida Attractions Association Annual Conference

June 4, 2009

Fantasy of Flight General Manager Honored with “Innovative Marketing Award” from Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing

May 26, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Flies Home Legendary “TBM” World War II Torpedo Bomber

May 12, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Honors Dads with Free Admission June 18-21 In Celebration of Father's Day

April 17, 2009

Fantasy of Flight hosts Splash-In as part of the 35th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In

April 4, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Showcases World War II’s Original “Top Guns” in Next Installment of Popular “Living History” Series

March 26, 2009

Fantasy of Flight and Imperial Mustangs of Polk County Present 12th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs Show April 11

February 20, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Invites Aviation Enthusiasts to Get On Board for Year-Round Fun with All-New Annual Pass

February 20, 2009

Dreams Take Flight as Boy Scouts Gather for First Annual Aviation Camporee March 13-15 at Fantasy of Flight

January 26, 2009

Nation's First Female Military Pilots Buzz In for Part Two of Fantasy of Flight's Three-Part "Living History" Series

January 26, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Puts Guests Face-to-Face with Real Aviation Heroes in Three-Part "Living History" Series

January 2, 2009

Fantasy of Flight Founder Inducted into Florida Aviation Hall of Fame

December 22, 2008

Fantasy of Flight and Bok Tower Gardens to Honor Cypress Gardens' Annual Passes

December 8, 2008

Fantasy of Flight Celebrates America's First Female Military Pilots With New Exhibit

August 29, 2008

Fantasy of Flight Revs Up for 2nd Annual Roar n' Soar

August 18, 2008

New Children's Book Steals the Spotlight

May 2008

Kermit Weeks Shares Real-Life Lessons In First Children's Book

Jun 29, 2007

Families can experience the Fantasy of Flight

Oct 17, 2006

Teacher Appreciation Day

Oct 6, 2006

Area Children Invited to Let Their Dreams Take Flight

Oct 2, 2006

Oscar Award Winning Peter Jackson Visits Fantasy of Flight

Aug 25, 2006

Fantasy of Flight Reopening

June 6, 2006

'High School Musical' Talent Search
Fantasy of Flight Hosts Auditions for Radio Disney Performance

June 5, 2005

Kermit Weeks Honored at Gathering of Eagles
Weeks Joins Extraordinary Group of Aviators Who Have Earned "Eagle" Honor

Nov 7, 2005

Fantasy of Flight To Remove DC-3 From I-4 Landmark
G. Willie to Go On Leave

Nov 3, 2005

Kermit Weeks Inducted to EAA Hall of Fame

Sep 19, 2005

Fantasy of Flight To Host "Liberty Belle"
The Famous B-17 Flying Fortress

Aug 16, 2005

Fantasy of Flight Presents "They Dared To Fly" An Exhibit Dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen

April 29, 2004

Last Surviving TP-40N "Warhawk" Flies Home to Fantasy of Flight

April 1, 2004

Flying Tigers Reunite at Fantasy of Flight