Florida Resident Discount to Fantasy of Flight during August

The following press release has been issued by the Fantasy of Flight:

POLK CITY, FL (July 22, 2013) – Florida residents can experience an Attraction on a Higher PlaneTM for less this summer. From August 1 – August 31, Florida residents will receive $8 off adult general admission with a valid Florida ID or proof of residency.

Fantasy of Flight is Central Florida’s premier aviation-themed attraction showcasing vintage aircraft from the world’s largest private collection. An exciting addition to the collection this summer is Howard Hughes’ famed Sikorsky S-43 “Flying Boat” – a must see for any aviation or ”classic” Hollywood buff.  Fantasy of Flight’s restoration team will be working on the aircraft to restore it to flight. In addition to the restoration work, Fantasy of Flight offers themed immersion experiences, interactive exhibits, a tram tour of aircraft maintenance areas, Restoration and Backlot tours and the country’s only Aerial Demonstration of the Day featuring a vintage plane (weather permitting). For those wanting even more thrills, guests can purchase additional tickets to test their limits on the Wing WalkAir Confidence Course and Zip Line or take a ride in an authentic biplane ride.

Fantasy of Flight is located just off Interstate 4 (exit 44) between Tampa and Orlando at 1400 Broadway Blvd. SE. Polk City, FL 33868. Regular general adult admission is $29.95. Seasonal hours during this promotion are 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Thursday through Sunday. This special offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, annual passes, special events or Wing WalkAir Confidence Course.

Fantasy of Flight changes days of operations

Today, the Fantasy of Flight announced a change to hours and days of operation. The entire announcement is below.

Effective May 6, Fantasy of Flight is introducing new operating hours: Thursday through Sunday, 10a – 5p. All previously scheduled group reservations or events will take place as planned.

Our creator and founder Kermit Weeks also announced plans to make the most of the new schedule to refine the popular attraction elements and develop new experiences that speak to the attraction’s mission: to “Light that Spark Within.”™

Kermit says, “Over the years I’ve realized there are a number of people fascinated with aircraft but there are even more fascinated by flight. Flight is a powerful metaphor, which more than anything symbolizes pushing our boundaries, reaching beyond ourselves, and freedom.”

To take advantage of this opportunity, we’ve decided to close on days that have not been traditionally as busy and use the time to focus on development. “We see the new operating schedule as a win-win for both the public and us,” Kermit says. “By reducing our days open, we will be able to deliver more focus to our daily customers and use the closed days to focus on developing an even better product that will touch even more people.”

Part of the change in operating hours has necessitated a reduction in workforce. “After weighing options for several months, some difficult decisions have been made,” says Kermit. “But from change comes opportunity.”

“My commitment to moving the mission forward is stronger than ever,” Weeks said. “More than just an aviation museum, we are truly an ‘Attraction on a Higher Plane.’ I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, but even more excited about what I know we can create in the future!”