Fantasy of Flight Open Scaled-Down Museum
POLK CITY, FL (January 29, 2015) – Fantasy of Flight owner, Kermit Weeks, announced today the opening of a scaled-down museum on Friday, January 30th. “We want to allow the…
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Fantasy of Flight Takes a Bold Next Step on Its Journey
POLK CITY, FL (March 4, 2014) – Fantasy of Flight owner, Kermit Weeks, announced today that effective Sunday, April 6, the attraction will be closing its doors as a public attraction…
Rare Opportunity To Meet The Famed Tuskegee Airmen at Fantasy of Flight
POLK CITY, FL (January 20, 2014) – – For the sixth year, Fantasy of Flight, home to the World’s Greatest Aircraft Collection™, will once again welcome the nation’s first African-American…
Florida Resident Discount in December at Fantasy of Flight
POLK CITY, FL (November 19, 2013) – Florida residents can experience an Attraction on a Higher PlaneTM for less this December. From December 1 – December 31, Florida residents will receive…
Receive $5 off with a toy donation at Fantasy of Flight
POLK CITY, FL (November 5, 2013) – Fantasy of Flight is pleased to offer visitors who donate an unwrapped toy $5.00 off full- priced admission for each donation, November 11– December…
Paranormal Activity at Fantasy of Flight
POLK CITY, FL (October 21, 2013) – Back by popular demand, Fantasy of Flight is once again hosting nightFlight, an exploration of the paranormal activity that lives amongst the largest…
Florida Resident Discount to Fantasy of Flight in August
Florida residents can experience an Attraction on a Higher Plane™ for less this summer. From August 1 – August 31, Florida residents will receive $8 off adult general admission with a valid…
Get an Up Close Look at Howard Hughes Legendary “Flying Boat” July 4 -7 at Fantasy of Flight
Howard Hughes' 1937 Sikorsky S-43 Flying Boat has arrived at Fantasy of Flight. Be one of the first to see this utterly unique and extraordinarily rare aircraft up close this…
Providing the Right Tools to "Light that Spark Within"™
POLK CITY, FL (July 1, 2013) – Fantasy of Flight is proud to once again be a partner of the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven’s “Stuff the Bus” project. The…
Fantasy of Flight Announces Seasonal Operations Schedule and Future Plans
New Operating Hours Create Opportunity to "Light that Spark Within"™
Fantasy of Flight's Mustangs & Mustangs - Mustang Car and Airplane Show - Celebrates its Super, Souped-up 'Sweet 16'
Aircraft and Automobile Enthusiasts Invited to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary of Florida's Largest Single Day Mustang Auto Show and Only Event to Showcase both Mustang P-51 Planes and Cars
Fantasy of Flight Announces Student Winners of "They Dared to Fly" Essay Contest Honoring Tuskegee Airmen
Winning Essays Explain how Airmen's Ideals of Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy and Determination are Essential to Success
For First Time, Visitors Get Thrilling Look at Treasure Trove of Aviation Artifacts and Even More Legendary Aircraft as Fantasy of Flight Unveils Phase II of "Golden Hill"
Aviation Attraction Reveals Additional 20,000 Square Feet of Planes, Parts and Historical "Nuggets" Previously Off Limits
From Wartime Adversity to a Life of Leadership, Heroes Share Inspiring Tales of Triumph at Fantasy of Flight's "Beyond the Battlefield"- a Brand New Event in the Fifth Annual Legends & Legacies Series
Elite Panel Includes Four-Star General, One of Nation's First Female Military Pilots and More
Nation's First African-American Aviation Heroes, The Tuskegee Airmen, Return to Fantasy of Flight to Kick Off Fifth Annual "Legends & Legacies" Series
"They Dared to Fly" Student Essay Contest Salutes World War II Veterans During Black History Month for Their Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy and Determination
Fantasy of Flight Sponsors Third Annual Student Essay Contest Honoring Nation's First African-American Aviators, World War II Tuskegee Airmen, To Celebrate National Black History Month
Students Invited to Meet Airmen in Person at Fantasy of Flight's Legends & Legacies Symposium, "They Dared to Fly" Feb. 7-9, 2013
New Ad Campaign Aims to Inspire Visitors to Book Their "Flight Plan" and Experience an Adrenaline Rush of Historic Proportions at Fantasy of Flight
Campaign by CNP of Winter Haven Invites Passersby to Stop Wondering and Stop in to Pet a "Wild Mustang," Get up Close to "Touchable Time Machines" and Take to the Air in a Flying Museum that Never Gathers Dust
Fantasy of Flight Celebrates America's Heroes with Veterans Day Weekend Salute Including Free Admission for Veterans
Attraction Offers Free Admission to Military Heroes and $5 Off with Food Donation to Benefit The Mission in Winter Haven
Fantasy of Flight Celebrates the Unexplained and Unexpected throughout October with Haunted Hangar Tour and nightFlight: Phase Three of the Paranormal Investigation
Spooky Events Add Treats to Local Food Bank Coffers, as Guests Enjoy $5 Off Regular Admission with Donation of Canned Goods
Boy Scouts Earn American Heritage Badge with Help of Real Aviation Experts during Fantasy of Flight Camporee
Hundreds of Scouts Converge on Attraction to Participate in Hands-On, Immersive Activities among World's Largest Private Collection of Vintage Planes
Fantasy of Flight Founder Kermit Weeks Publishes Second Children's Book, "The Spirit of Lindy"
POLK CITY, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2012) - Kermit Weeks, founder and owner of The World's Greatest Aircraft Collection™, Fantasy of Flight, has just released his second children's book entitled “The…
Fantasy of Flight Looks Back at Poignant Wartime Correspondence in "Letters Home: Love, Courage & Survival"
Attraction Seeking Veterans or Family Members to Share Stories and Written Letters from World War II as Part of Legends & Legacies Symposium Panel
Local Attraction Gives Back to Children in Need with Summertime "Stuff the Bus" School Supplies Drive
Fantasy of Flight Guests Receive $5 Off Admission with Approved Donation of School Supplies To Benefit Polk County Students
Fantasy of Flight's Legends & Legacies Symposium Gives Voice to Veterans in "Reflections of Vietnam"
POLK CITY, Fla. (May 18, 2012) - On Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9, a few brave men will come forward to share their recollections of military service as…
Fantasy of Flight Announces Student Winners of "They Dared to Fly" Essay Contest Honoring World War II Tuskegee Airmen
Winning Essays Explain how Airmen's Ideals of Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy and Determination are Essential to Success
World War II Military Transport Plane, C-47 Dakota, Makes Final Leg of Voyage to New Home at Fantasy of Flight
Facebook and Twitter Fans Can Follow Journey of Historic Plane as It Flies from Wisconsin to Florida to Join World's Greatest Aircraft Collection™
New Children's Book Steals the Spotlight, Sells Out at Its Debut at Oshkosh AirVenture Show
First Book by Fantasy of Flight Founder Kermit Weeks Ready for Reno Air Races Sept. 10-14 Move over "Jay Jay the Jet Plane"— a new aviation-themed children's book is quickly gaining…