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Gillian-B
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Status: offline |  Posted - 20 Jul 2003 : 22:48:58  
| One of the best nights out in the area (we think) is the Saturday Night Cruise at Old Town.
For anyone who hasn't been, it's basically where lots of classic American cars cruise down the "strip" nose to tail and most of them are in amazing condition! If you're really into cars, you can wander round them before the cruise and have a chat to the owners - they usually love talking about their pride and joy.
Even if you don't like cars, the atmosphere in Old Town on a Saturday night is fantastic - especially if you sit in the open bar (I can't remember it's name) watching the world go by (and people being silly on the bucking bronco opposite!!!).
A great night out. |
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sunshine state
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Status: offline | Posted - 05 Sep 2003 : 15:21:51
| Yes the old town cruise is great every time we come out to Florida we go to see this at least once it attracts many people and is a great evening out.
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Andy & Arlene
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Maureen Edwards
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Status: offline | Posted - 05 Sep 2003 : 18:32:35
| Arlene,
No, it's behind the big old ferris wheel on the 192,(the old type fairground wheel)not far past Disney turn on the 192.I think that place you described is Downtown Kissimmee, not Old Town.
However, I have been on Downtown Kissimmee website and it looks quite quaint, I believe they have spent alot of money renovating the area. |
Maureen
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Andy & Arlene
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dhussey2
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Status: offline | Posted - 27 Sep 2003 : 15:32:33
| It's funny you should bring up the mechanical bucking bronco ...
Since we grew up on a farm and rode horses all our lives, my sister thought she could do that bucking bronco at Old Town. It was hilarious. A crowd soon came around to watch. She wasn't on very long and she wanted to quit! 
The lady running the bucking bronco kept teasing her, saying, "You don't want to quit, do you Sue? Oh, come on." Sue said she was getting ready to jump off! I couldn't stop laughing.
I agree, Old Town is great. They have lots of old shops that have unique items. The kids love doing the skycoaster and slingshot. Hubby and I love sitting in the open bar and watching people go by. They even have different entertainers that set up and perform for free. If you like them, you can give a donation.
I would encourage anyone to check out Old Town. It's cheap, fun, and a great place to get away from the hectic pace.
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sunshine state
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Status: offline | Posted - 27 Sep 2003 : 19:03:30
| | Yes i think Old Town is a great place to visit in the evenings when i come out to Florida i always go to the Saturday night cruise its great and you get to see some really nice cars. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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blaze1221
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Status: offline | Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 21:40:11
| | Yea the cruise is great, i first went to it back in 98, and i moved out here about 6 months ago, im right down the road from it, i go pretty much every week it never gets old ~peace | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Ruth
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Jan 2004 : 11:07:08
| My children love the rides at old town and the wristband is a good investment if you are going to be there for a while. They usually spend all evening rotating round the rides, while my husband drools over the cars. Then everyone in the family is happy, even me, as I am happy when everybody else is happy |
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Nostromo
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Status: offline | Posted - 11 Feb 2004 : 11:46:45
| | I cannibalised my carefully planned itinerary several times and finally managed to fit in a Saturday evening in Old Town! We plan to arrive by 5pm and stay until it closes, doing the rides, shows, shops etc. |
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Nostromo
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Status: offline | Posted - 11 Feb 2004 : 16:38:55
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Originally posted by Amirah
What's the address? I've never heard of this. Is there a site I can read about this?
I think it is www.old-town.com. But if this is wrong, simply go to Google and type in 'Old Town Kissimee' and it willbe the first link you'll get. |
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Amirah
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disney dreamin
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Status: offline | Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 12:32:54
| A couple of years ago there was a similar event on a sunday (either the first or second Sunday of each month) but instead of cars this was for bike fanatics. I have never seen so many bikes in my life!!!
If you are watching the cars cruise past with children bear in mind that when they sit in pushchairs at the edge of the pavement waving to the drivers they are at the same height as the exhaust fumes and having sat next to my daughter it wasn't pleasant!
Old Town also celebrate other events - for example if you are there over halloween all the children dress up and trick or treat around the shops. Our little one came in very handy - we had a stash of sweeties for days!!! |
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Ray&Sarah
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Status: offline | Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 21:53:48
| | What time is the parade, we went whilst there in August 2003, but the parade never got going, we walked around the cars. But left, as it began to rain! |
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george
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Nostromo
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Status: offline | Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 18:25:15
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Originally posted by george
Went again last week and took my mother. It war great. a good family night out.
Did you do the BIG rides? Sky Coaster or The Slingshot? |
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