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'''Old Town''' is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in [[Kissimmee, Florida|Kissimmee]], [[Osceola County, Florida]], [[United States]]. 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Orlando Sentinel|language=en}}</ref>, Old Town is a step back in time featuring 70 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> Old Town is also known for their wide variety of free weekly events, live music, and car shows, including America's Longest Running Weekly Car Show, the Saturday Nite Classic Car Show and Cruise. The property also has special events on select days and holidays.
'''Old Town''' is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in [[Kissimmee, Florida|Kissimmee]], [[Osceola County, Florida]], [[United States]]. 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Orlando Sentinel|language=en}}</ref>, Old Town is a step back in time featuring 70 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> Old Town is also known for their wide variety of free weekly events, live music, and car shows, including America's Longest Running Weekly Car Show, the Saturday Nite Classic Car Show and Cruise. The property also has special events on select days and holidays.
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==Summary==
==Summary==
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}}
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|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}}


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}}
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}}


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.
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 Cruise,'' the longest-running weekly car show and cruise in America. 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.

Old Town, recently celebrated its grand re-opening in April 2019. The renovation and expansion included new dining options, shops and an iconic new 86-foot Ferris wheel.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jan 4|last2=Parks|first2=2019 {{!}} Central Florida Theme|last3=News|first3=Florida|last4=News|first4=Kissimmee|last5=News {{!}}|first5=Osceola|date=2019-01-04|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>


== Attractions ==
== Attractions ==

Revision as of 03:31, 19 October 2020

Old Town
The logo of Old Town
StandortKissimmee, Florida, United States
Coordinates28°19′54″N 81°30′57″W / 28.331610°N 81.515838°W / 28.331610; -81.515838
StatusOperating
Opened1986
ThemeClassic and retro pop culture
Websitewww.myoldtownusa.com

Old Town is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida, United States. Operating since December 1986[1], Old Town is a step back in time featuring 70 unique shops, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides.[2] Old Town is also known for their wide variety of free weekly events, live music, and car shows, including America's Longest Running Weekly Car Show, the Saturday Nite Classic Car Show and Cruise. The property also has special events on select days and holidays.

Summary

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.[3][4][citation needed]

Shopping is available, and restaurants range from fast food to fast casual. There is also a video arcade, the area's only year-round haunted house, magic shows and more.[citation needed]

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 Cruise, the longest-running weekly car show and cruise in America. 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.

Old Town, recently celebrated its grand re-opening in April 2019. The renovation and expansion included new dining options, shops and an iconic new 86-foot Ferris wheel.[5]

Attractions

  1. Carousel
  2. Ferris Wheel
  3. Happy Days Family Fun Center
  4. Hurricane
  5. Mortem Manor
  6. Paratrooper
  7. Rootin & Tootin’s Shootin’ Alley
  8. The Great Magic Hall

References

  1. ^ Doolittle, Leslie (1994-05-16). "NEW TWIST FOR KISSIMMEE'S OLD TOWN". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-10-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Old Town in Kissimmee brings back classic Florida fun". WFTS. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  3. ^ "The history of Seralago Hotel & Suites". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2019. at SeralagoHotel.com
  4. ^ Landwirth, Henri. Gift of Life.
  5. ^ Jan 4; Parks, 2019 | Central Florida Theme; News, Florida; News, Kissimmee; News |, Osceola (2019-01-04). "Old Town in Kissimmee Announces its Grand Re-Opening Date". Positively Osceola. Retrieved 2020-10-19. {{cite web}}: |last3= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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