You can experience a WWII battle in a flight simulator or rise straight up 500 feet in The Great Balloon Experience. Located in Polk City, Fantasy of Flight is about 20 minutes west of Walt Disney World in I-4. Located at Universal Blvd and International Drive, Sky Venture operates a huge, vertical wind tunnel. A brief training period exists, but you can fly with minutes of walking through the door. It s really tall and will satisfy even the most experienced thrill-seeker.
Riders are strapped to a special harness and slowly hoisted upward.
You pull your own ripcord and are released into a free-fall. Eventually you swing back and forth through the air at speeds over 60mph. Riders of all skills can be accommodated. Special children s programs include pony rides and a petting farm. Reservations are recommended.