Indoor Skydiving in Orlando: Worth It?

Indoor skydiving in Orlando gives you about 60-90 seconds of actual flight time per session inside a giant vertical wind tunnel. You wear a flightsuit, helmet, goggles, and earplugs while an instructor holds onto you for your first flight. The wind is loud and powerful; expect your cheeks to flap and your body position to feel awkward at first. Most people get two or three short flights per package. It's not exactly like real skydiving but it's a solid adrenaline hit and much easier on your nerves if you're scared of heights or actual freefall. The whole visit takes 1.5-2 hours including training and gear fitting.

Expect to pay around $80-150 per person depending on whether you want video, extra flights, or a basic package. Go during weekday mornings in winter or early spring if you can; lines get stupid in summer and on weekends when it's packed with groups and kids. The air-conditioned facility feels nice when it's 95 degrees outside, but the wind tunnel itself is surprisingly chilly.

Book the basic first-time flyer package and skip the expensive photo/video add-ons unless you really want them; your phone video from the viewing area is usually good enough. Wear tight athletic clothes and socks that won't fly off; avoid loose T-shirts or anything that can flap around and smack you in the face.