Old Town located of of Hwy 192 in Kissimmee, Florida is a location that many people pass everyday. The bright lights and carnival style attractions bring back memories of an era gone by, a time when big budget theme parks were scarce, and the family outing to the local fair/carnival created memories that lasted a lifetime.
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| Old Town at night |
Old Town is not really a park but a unique shopping and entertainment district located at the doors to Walt Disney World. The weekly classic car show is a favorite with locals, as well as visitors from abroad, and will allow you to see automobiles that most have only seen in movies. Corn dogs, popcorn, hamburgers and hot-dogs (along with many other items) help to fill the stomachs of those traveling back into this quaint little "town".
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| Classic Car Show every Saturday night is a huge hit |
Last year saw the opening of a new permanent haunted attraction "Legends: A Haunting at Old Town". The premise behind Legends is simple, a funeral home established by Archibald Ashdown in 1889 at Old Town had a thriving business burying the dead. The truth is however that not everyone Archibald buried was dead at the time, and now those souls haunt the building forever. The attraction is unique in that it has live actors, combined with animatronics and special effects in ways never used before. The one thing that really makes this attraction a nine on the scare scale is that the actors are not leashed, meaning they are free to roam, so no location in the house is safe from the dead.
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| Creepy |
The attraction has been an instant hit, so Old Town has decided to expand its entertainments offerings once again by adding a new venue known as "The Great Magic Hall". The project is still on the "do not discuss" list for now, but we have pulled some hints out of our magic hat as to what the experience entails.
The Great Magic Hall will be a series of rooms all interconnected and driven by a singular story line. Guests will be escorted through 12 rooms where they will lay witness to some mind-blowing magic tricks that will be combined with special effects, actors, and other surprises. We are also told that the finale is something not to be missed and will leave you in awe. The attraction is operated by Theater Magic, which is the same crew that does shows at Universal and other area parks. More details will follow as they are released but look for a summer 2014 opening for this new project.
The pace at Old Town is slower, and more intimate than in the larger parks and can be a refreshing change for most guests, so if you get the chance check it out!!
Enjoy!!
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