Incorporated in 1888, Kissimmee, Florida, serves as the seat of Osceola County and boasts a population of nearly 60,000 people. Kissimmee ’s proximity to Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando has established the city as a world-renowned host for Central Florida's millions of tourists. The stretch of U.S. 192 that runs through Kissimmee is home to hundreds of budget motels and hotels, family-friendly restaurants, specialty shops and offbeat attractions that serve the community's ever-growing tourist population. Points of interest include Medieval Times, a world-famous dinner theater housed in an authentic style castle that includes a moat!
RICH'S TIP: Keep an eye open for The Big Orange Gift Shop, a four-story dome fashioned in bright orange to resemble Florida's official state fruit and leading agricultural crop.
Contact Information:
City of Kissimmee
101 North Church Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741-5054
Tower of Terror Woman Shares Her Side of Story Remember that woman who is suing Disney because they said she could not ride the Tower of Terror anymore? Well she just commented on the post giving that news story, sharing with us her side of the story! Here's what she said:
"Hello people, I am the woman who is sueing ...
Get a generator in four easy steps! Next hurricane season if you're ever in need of some emergency power, I know exactly where you can get it:
1. Cultivate land.
2. Plant seeds.
3. Water frequently.
4. Watch grow!
(Location: Downtown Orlando on Jefferson Street, just next to OUC's old office.)
Proust Questionnaire Okay, so this isn't Central Florida related, but if you read Vanity Fair then the headline of this post makes sense to you.
A couple years ago, I picked up a copy of the well-known magazine and was mesmerized by Starbucks' Howard Schultz's reply to Vanity Fair's monthly questionnaire. There's no ...
Celebration to Host “Now Snowing” Holiday Event
Celebration Town Center will host its month-long "Now Snowing" event starting on Saturday, November 29, 2008. The 10th anniversary of "Now Snowing" will boast all new snow machines, live entertainment and colorful decorations. Nightly snowfalls will take place at 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM and 9 PM.
