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'''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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Orlando Sentinel|language=en}}</ref> the attraction features a total of 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 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> the attraction features a total of 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>


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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|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}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}}


Old Town celebrated its re-opening in April 2019. The renovation and expansion included new dining options, shops and an 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>
Old Town celebrated its re-opening in April 2019. The renovation and expansion included new dining options, shops and an 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>

Revision as of 13:22, 17 December 2020

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, Florida. Operating since December 1986,[1] the attraction features a total of 70 unique shops, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides.[2]

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]

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

Car Shows and Entertainment

Old Town visitors frequent the attraction for their free weekly car shows and cruise, Friday Nite Muscle Car Show and Cruise and Saturday Classic Cruise, billed as the longest-running weekly car show and cruise in America.[6] 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.

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.

Attractions

  1. Carousel
  2. Ferris Wheel - 86-foot Ferris Wheel imported from Italy, featuring 18 gondolas that seat six each.
  3. Happy Days Family Fun Center - Featuring over 50 skills and arcade games.
  4. Hurricane - 5 story tall family coaster.
  5. 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[7]
  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.
  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)
  6. ^ "Old Town Kissimmee to unveil news shops, eateries in April". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  7. ^ "Mortem Manor - Year-Round Haunted House". www.mortemmanor.com. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
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