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{{short description|Entertainment complex in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.}} |
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'''Old Town''' is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in [[Kissimmee, Florida |
'''Old Town''' is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in [[Kissimmee, Florida]]. Operating since December 1986,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doolittle|first=Leslie|date=1994-05-16|title=NEW TWIST FOR KISSIMMEE'S OLD TOWN|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1994-05-16-9405141019-story.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Orlando Sentinel|language=en}}</ref> it is the recreation of a classic Florida town<ref>{{cite book |title=Congressional Serial Set |date=1991 |publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office |page=101 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4K09AQAAMAAJ |access-date=16 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> featuring historical architecture and distinctive storefronts with some seventy unique shops, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-15|title=Old Town in Kissimmee brings back classic Florida fun|url=https://www.abcactionnews.com/lifestyle/taste-and-see/old-town-in-kissimmee-brings-back-classic-florida-fun|access-date=2020-10-19|website=WFTS|language=en}}</ref> |
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Following two years of renovations, Old Town celebrated its re-opening in April 2019 with the addition of an 86-foot [[Ferris wheel]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Old Town in Kissimmee Announces its Grand Re-Opening Date|url=https://www.positivelyosceola.com/old-town-in-kissimmee-announces-its-grand-re-opening-date/|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Positively Osceola|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Old Town's Saturday Classic Car Show & Cruise billed as the longest-running weekly car show and cruise in America.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Old Town Kissimmee to unveil news shops, eateries in April|url=https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Old-Town-Kissimmee-to-unveil-news-shops-eateries-in-April|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Travel Weekly|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Summary== |
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Old Town is the recreation of a classic Florida town featuring historical architecture and distinctive storefronts. This entertainment complex is located within walking distance of several motels and just minutes away from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and International Drive, including the [[Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East]], a property that has been under the ownership of former NASA astronaut [[John Glenn]] and [[Henri Landwirth]], the founder of ''[[Give Kids The World Village]]''.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.seralagohotel.com/hotel/seralago-history.php|title=The history of ''Seralago Hotel & Suites''|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222222151/http://www.seralagohotel.com/hotel/seralago-history.php|archive-date=2014-02-22|url-status=dead|access-date=2019-06-18|df=mdy-all}} at SeralagoHotel.com</ref><ref name="henrijohn">{{cite book|last=Landwirth|first=Henri|author-link=Henri Landwirth|title=Gift of Life|publisher=|year=|isbn=}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}} |
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Shopping is available, and [[restaurant]]s range from [[fast food]] to [[Fast casual restaurant|fast casual]]. There is also a video arcade, the area's only year-round haunted house, magic shows and more.{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}} |
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# '''Ferris Wheel''': 86-foot Ferris wheel imported from Italy, featuring 18 gondolas that seat six each. |
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# '''Happy Days Family Fun Center''': Featuring over 50 skills and arcade games. |
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Old Town has always been known for their free weekly car shows and cruise, including Friday Nite Muscle Car Show and Cruise and Saturday Classic Cars. Families can enjoy free live entertainment on Trophy Row Stage every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Other weekly events include karaoke, family movie night, drive in movies and bike night. |
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# '''Hurricane''': Five-story tall family coaster. |
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# '''Mortem Manor''': Mortem Manor has been featured on the Travel Channel as “One of America's Scariest Haunted Attractions”. The haunted house features live actors, state of the art animatronics and special effects.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mortem Manor - Year-Round Haunted House|url=https://www.mortemmanor.com/|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Mortem Manor}}</ref> |
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# Happy Days Family Fun Center |
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*[http://www.myoldtownusa.com Official Website] |
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*[https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/things-to-do/entertainment-districts/old-town-kissimmee Experience Kissimmee] |
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| Standort | Kissimmee, Florida, United States |
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| Coordinates | 28°19′54″N 81°30′57″W / 28.331610°N 81.515838°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1986 |
| Owner | The Travel Corporation |
| Theme | Classic and retro pop culture |
| Website | www |
Old Town is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in Kissimmee, Florida. Operating since December 1986,[1] it is the recreation of a classic Florida town[2] featuring historical architecture and distinctive storefronts with some seventy unique shops, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides.[3] Following two years of renovations, Old Town celebrated its re-opening in April 2019 with the addition of an 86-foot Ferris wheel.[4] Old Town's Saturday Classic Car Show & Cruise billed as the longest-running weekly car show and cruise in America.[5]
Attractions
[edit]- Carousel
- Ferris Wheel: 86-foot Ferris wheel imported from Italy, featuring 18 gondolas that seat six each.
- Happy Days Family Fun Center: Featuring over 50 skills and arcade games.
- Hurricane: Five-story tall family coaster.
- Mortem Manor: Mortem Manor has been featured on the Travel Channel as “One of America's Scariest Haunted Attractions”. The haunted house features live actors, state of the art animatronics and special effects.[6]
- Paratrooper
- Rootin & Tootin's Shootin’ Alley
- The Great Magic Hall
References
[edit]- ^ Doolittle, Leslie (1994-05-16). "NEW TWIST FOR KISSIMMEE'S OLD TOWN". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ Congressional Serial Set. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1991. p. 101. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Old Town in Kissimmee brings back classic Florida fun". WFTS. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "Old Town in Kissimmee Announces its Grand Re-Opening Date". Positively Osceola. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "Old Town Kissimmee to unveil news shops, eateries in April". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "Mortem Manor - Year-Round Haunted House". Mortem Manor. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
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