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  • Entertainment & Pleasure Away From The Parks

    Posted on February 15th, 2009 admin No comments

    Written by: Mary Phillips
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    Old Town, Kissimmee. This open-air shopping centre combines live music, amusements and entertainment 1950s-style. An original free mini-theme park, Kissimmee Old Town is a great way for the whole family to shop and have fun all at the same time.

    Thursday Nights Motor Cycles drive through, hundreds of biker enthusiasts show off their machines.

    Saturday Night Over 300 Vintage US cars display their stuff. Live music in the street. Great night out with no cover charge.

    CELEBRATION  Just off  the 192. A charming village with millionaire’s villas leading to the Village Square. There are events on, usually on Saturdays & Sundays. Excellent eating places around the lake. The nearest cinema to our villa is here with its 50s Style appearance showing all the latest film releases.

    WEBSTER MARKET

    Approximately 1 hours drive. Head north on Highway 27 to Junction of Highway 50 (Clermont).  Head due West for approximately 35 miles. Look out for small sign post WEBSTER. It is at a crossroads with a large petrol station, take a right, the market is 3 miles along this road. There are lots of parking spaces on your right. Head to the far end of the market and enter the part under the trees, this is the wholesale area but they sell to individuals. The best bargains/prices are here.

    THE VILLAGES

    A Beautiful and Unique village community. Excellent eating places, live music. A real step back in time. Great atmosphere in a seemingly perfect setting. Head North on Highway 27 for approximately 55/60 miles. Well sign posted as you get closer to it.  A lovely day & evening out. It takes about 1 hour from the villa but well worth it.

    THE GAYLORDS

    Excellent dining especially at the Café De La Flora Buffet, there is a different European buffet each day/night. Key West style dining area on board a Large sailing ship, live alligators, Botanic garden area in quite a special setting.

    ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE

    You can see the animals from the Park in their own environment as they bed down for the night. A wonderful African Buffet at the Bouma restaurant, with an amazing “Sweet” selection. At the entrance, inform them you are going in for a meal and they will direct you to the visitors parking area.

    DISNEY BOARDWALK

    A leisurely stroll along the Boardwalk, with all sorts of entertainment going on as you pass by. Plenty of dining places, ideal for a relaxing evening stroll. The fireworks display from Epcot can be seen from the bridge just along from the massive sports bar/restaurant every night at 9pm.

    THE STAGE DOOR

    Approximately 1 mile from the Junction 192 West/ Hwy27 along the 192.  there is a large US Flag flying, (signs on the road side), is set just behind the main shop frontage. With Cabaret/Karaoke nights offers nightly entertainment. (Closed Mondays). Sinatra style Host/Owner introduces the local talent. English menu, Fish & Chips, Sunday lunches. A little bit more expensive but you do have the entertainment thrown in.  Don’t run a “Tab” as they add on a 15% service charge. Pay for your drinks as you get them.

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