The Fantasy of Flight Museum Orlando is a unique and interesting attraction Orlando vacationers should not miss. It’s any aviators dream museum, but even if you don’t fly, there is plenty to keep you amazed, including a fleet of over 40 rare and vintage aircraft, as well as daily activities like restoration area tours and aerial demonstrations. My tour of the Fantasy of Flight museum began with an amazing flight in one of their vintage Barnstorming biplanes, courtesy of their on-site “Waldo Wright’s Flying Service.” The flight included about 20 minutes of Florida scenery, and being in an open air cockpit, you had a beautiful bird’s eye view of your surroundings. This activity does cost $69.95 per person, but trust me, it is worth every penny!The museum portion of my visit was also awe-inspiring, simply due to the history and detail I found. The Realistic Immersion Environments were a real treat and they allowed me and my companion to experience the earliest attempts at flight, the WWI trenches on the Western front and we were even able to climb aboard an authentic B-17 Flying Fortress. There are also historical areas dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen and WASP flyers. A Fun with Flight Center is also available for kids as well as Hot Air Ballon & Hang Glide Simulators, for the kid in all of us. I would definitely make time for the Tram Tour too, as the wood shop restoration center, restoration shop, runway visit and maintenance hangar provide an up close look at aviation.
The Compass Rose Diner is located near the lobby of the Fantasy of Flight Museum and serves authentic diner food, a delicious treat for museum guests.
Make your way to the Orlando Fantasy of Flight Museum and you’ll see why men dare to soar!
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