Kissimmee Old Town - How have I never heard of this place?

[Guest]

I went to Old Town once in June 1999 and anybody who visited the men's toilets on that night would, like me, have been well put off for life.

I'm not going to go into any detail on a family friendly website but clearly there was a 'thing' going on and although I am no prude, all I wanted was the toilet.

Experienced once, never again. Far better things to spend time on in Orlando.

[Irisis]

I'm really surprised by the amount of negative comments about Old Town on here - I knew it wouldn't be to everyone's taste, but I have never once felt unsafe there. I've been during day and evening time as a child, teenage girl and an adult and didn't once witness anything unsavoury or threatening. That said, I've not been in the last five years so perhaps it is a recent thing? I really hope not.

And for the record, I've spent many happy hours browsing in Knives and Things - I have a large fairy mirror in my bedroom which I picked up there during my last visit.

[blusteryday]

Originally Posted by Irisis

I'm really surprised by the amount of negative comments about Old Town on here - I knew it wouldn't be to everyone's taste, but I have never once felt unsafe there. I've been during day and evening time as a child, teenage girl and an adult and didn't once witness anything unsavoury or threatening. That said, I've not been in the last five years so perhaps it is a recent thing? I really hope not.

And for the record, I've spent many happy hours browsing in Knives and Things - I have a large fairy mirror in my bedroom which I picked up there during my last visit.

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Each to their own Irisis...it would be a plain old world if we liked all the same things. And welcome to the mothership

[DLS1005]

We have visited Old Town on all our visits from being 9 years old with parents to being 26 going on our own. It is one of those places you either love or hate.

We love it and found a place called "Tex-Mex" which we always go to for food while we are there.

They also have the Sling Shot (Bungee ball) and the Sky Coaster I think its called which we will be going on this year again. Rides for youngsters too.

Someone has mentioned the toilets already - All I can say is make sure you go before you get there or use the facilities of a restaurant and not old town Don't let that stop you from visiting the place though.

Its a nice enough place and you cant judge somewhere until you have been, I'd give it a go once and you can decide for yourselves if you like it. Weekends are better when the cars etc are there. And if you don't like it you can leave again... its free after all.

[Guest]

Go every year, but on the fri night, boys cars like out of the fast and furious, where as the sat night is old classic cars.
Where else can you have a free night out and the atmosphere is always buzzing when you go round the back to look at the cars before the parade.
No negatives from me.
The little quirky shops are great too.
x

[Irisis]

Originally Posted by blusteryday

Each to their own Irisis...it would be a plain old world if we liked all the same things. And welcome to the mothership

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You're not wrong there. And thanks for the welcome!

[Col&Ali]

Originally Posted by luckylass

Go every year, but on the fri night, boys cars like out of the fast and furious, where as the sat night is old classic cars.
Where else can you have a free night out and the atmosphere is always buzzing when you go round the back to look at the cars before the parade.
No negatives from me.
The little quirky shops are great too.
x

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I didn't know about the fast cars on a Friday night. Is there usually a good selection?

I'm not keen on the area myself but DH and DS want to visit for the car rally - think DS may be interested in the fast cars

[animal 1970]

I love the car cruise on a sat night I dont care if people think its tacky I love it love it

[plastic orange]

We first visited in 1995 and go back every time we are in Florida. We've never felt scared, intimidated or threatened by any one there (seen scarier folk on the plane over), but I do agree that the place has lost it's 'old town charm' over the years. Stangely, it is busier and more popular than ever judgeing by the crowd levels.
If you're into hot rods and custom cars it's a great spectacle, but if not, them I'll admit the appeal may be limited.
Best advice is to visit with an open mind, but Disney it is not, but then neither is the real America.

Pete

[versace1888]

Yeah like everyone says - I guess we won't know until we go! Tempted to go during daylight hours though after some of the stories! haha! xx