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Fantasy
of Flight's Signature Land, Sea and Air
Event -
Roar
n' Soar - Returns for Third Year Nov.
7-8
http://www.fantasyofflight.com/
Two Ways to Save
Offer Guests an Incredible Value for
the
Attraction's Largest
Event of the Year
For more
information, contact:
Mary Deatrick,
407-332-5212,
mary@deatrickpr.com
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visit
www.fantasyofflight.com
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POLK CITY, Fla. (Sept.
28, 2009) &endash; Roar n' Soar, Fantasy
of Flight's signature two-day extravaganza
of the world's finest classic land, sea
and air racing machines ever built, will
return this November. Now in its third
year, the All-American-themed, family
event promises an even bigger combination
air show, classic car show and slalom
competition, boat show and regatta and
extreme sports showcase held at Central
Florida's premier aviation-themed
attraction.
Roar n' Soar takes
place Sat., Nov. 7 and Sun., Nov. 8 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (gates open at 9 a.m.)
at the attraction's spacious lakefront
grounds and airfield in Polk City, Fla.,
midway between Orlando and Tampa. Tickets
are on sale now for the family-oriented
event. (See information below.)
Throughout the two-day
festival, the best of the best in aviation
perform precision aerial maneuvers in
Fantasy of Flight owner and founder Kermit
Weeks' "World's Greatest Aircraft
Collection" including the Grumman Duck,
P51-C and Fokker DR-1. These daring pilots
will be on hand between maneuvers to greet
guests and inspire the dreams of future
pilots of all ages.
Challenging their
full-size counterparts, giant-scale model
aircraft will strut their stuff in their
own demonstration of formation flying,
precision aerobatics and aerial combat
maneuvers that make it virtually
impossible to believe that these aircraft
are flown via remote control.
Adding
to the
weekend's hold-your-breath excitement, a
team of powered paragliders create a
colorful canopy in the sky as they
demonstrate the world's smallest, most
personal aircraft in which they wear their
motors on their very backs! Not to be
outdone, Neal Goss, the Guinness World
Records oldest living hang glider at 89
years old will be on-hand to demonstrate
his record-breaking techniques.
Meanwhile, classic car
lovers may just think they've died and
gone to heaven as they stroll through the
Rare, Antique, Classic & Exotic Car
Show, marveling at classic and
one-of-a-kind luxury automobiles including
Jaguar, Austin-Healy, Ferrari, BMW and
Porsche. These stunning cars aren't just
for show &emdash; many of them feature the
horsepower and torque to kick up some dust
in the sanctioned Jaguar Slalom
competition, in which drivers of all types
of classic cars will test their mettle by
maneuvering through a cone-lined course on
the hangar tarmac. Prime viewing spots
along the course ensure that spectators
won't miss a second of the nail-biting,
engine-revving action. This sanctioned
event is courtesy of The Jaguar Club of
Florida and Sun Coast Jaguar
Clubs.
Vintage race boats are
just as plentiful at Roar n' Soar, where
the Classic Race Boat Association is
hosting as many as 50 of the most elegant
and powerful race boats ever built in
exhibition fly-bys on the
mile-and-a-half-course along scenic Lake
Agnes. Boats and their drivers will be
available between runs to meet with guests
and take photos. Orlando Culvert Dodgers,
Inc. will be running gasoline and nitro
methane powered radio-control model boats
in a race-like, oval course on Lake Agnes.
Club members, many of whom are district
and national champions, and R/C
manufacturers and distributors will have a
variety of these model boats on display
and will be accessible for questions and
information about this exciting
hobby.
For children, the fun
never stops at Roar n' Soar. Special
"Kid's Crew" children's activities are
offered as part of the event where kids
can try their hand at flying their own hot
air balloon and hang gliding simulators in
Fantasy of Flight's "Fun with Flight,"
with prizes awarded for precision
landings.
The attraction is
offering two ways to save on tickets to
their biggest event of the year. Fantasy
of Flight is partnering with Homefront
Hugs USA to pack holiday gift packages to
ship to U.S. Troops overseas. Guests
pre-purchasing tickets or buying them at
the gate who also bring a donated item
from a list of the soldiers' most
desirable items will receive $5 off one
event ticket for one donated item. Items
include:
* $20 AT&T
Prepaid phone card
* Bulk package of
beef jerky
* Multi-packs of
chewing gum
* Packages of note
cards
* Packages of
protein bars
Items can be dropped
off at the attraction prior to the
event.
In addition, guests
will receive one FREE child's admission
(ages 6-15) with each paid adult ticket.
Offer is good on both pre-purchased and
day-of event tickets. Guests cannot
combine offers, discounts or coupons. One
offer per each ticket purchase
only.
One-day tickets are
available for adults for just $23.00
(including tax) per person with one child
ages 6-15 FREE ($12 value) with a paying
adult. Additional one-day child tickets
may be purchased for $12.00 (including
tax) per child, ages 6-15.
Two-day tickets are
available for adults for just $38.00
(including tax) per person with one child
ages 6-15 FREE ($19 value) with a paying
adult. Additional two-day child tickets
may be purchased for $19.00 (including
tax). Children 5 and younger are free.
Active military and veterans may purchase
a weekend event pass for just $15.00
(including tax) per person and receive a
free weekend pass for a child. Valid
Military ID required at time of purchase.
Discounted rate is not valid for
additional guests.
Admission to Fantasy of
Flight is also included in event
admission.
For more information or
to purchase Roar n' Soar tickets, call
863-984-3500 or visit
www.fantasyofflight.com.
Fantasy of Flight is an
aviation-themed attraction showcasing
vintage aircraft from the world's largest
private collection; themed immersion
experiences; flight simulators;
interactive exhibits; a tram tour of
aircraft maintenance areas; Restoration
and Backlot tours; Fun with Flight center
for families and an Aerial Demonstration
of the Day (weather permitting). Recent
additions to Fantasy of Flight attractions
include The Tuskegee Airmen &endash; They
Dared to Fly exhibit; the multimedia
tribute to the WASP (Women Airforce
Service Pilots) &endash; A Passionate
Pursuit and a walking audio
tour.
Hours are 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. daily. General admission is $28.95
for adults, $26.95 for seniors ages 55 and
over and $14.95 for children, ages 6-15,
plus 7 percent sales tax. Annual passes
are available for $69.95 for adults,
$39.95 for children ages 6&endash;15, plus
7 percent sales tax, and are good for one
year from the date of purchase. Hot air
balloon rides and biplane rides are
available for an extra charge. For more
information about Fantasy of Flight, call
863-984-3500 or visit
www.fantasyofflight.com.
Mary
Deatrick
DPR
217 W. Lake Faith
Drive
Maitland, FL
32751
(407) 332-5212
office
(407) 718-4640 cell
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