Kissimmee

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Kissimmee is a city in Florida.

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South of Orlando, Fla., it is best known by millions of television viewers as "Kissimmee-St. Cloud", the destination "close to the magic" of Walt Disney World theme parks. Most tourist activity is centered around Highway 192 (also known as Space Coast Highway, Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway and Vine Street (in the city of Kissimmee).

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Fly into Orlando (MCO), which is about a 25 minute drive down I-4. You are probably better off taking a toll road though as traffic on I-4 is horrendous.

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A car. Or the LYNX bus system. Preferably a car. Stay away from I-4 when possible. The Osceola Parkway is a nice, empty toll road that runs parallel to 192.

You can also use a towncar / limousine / shuttle service *Premier Exotic Limousine, +1 321 206-3308, [2].

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Old Town Kissimmee by mile marker 8 on Hwy. 192. They have a classic car show on the weekends, lots of shops and a couple restaurants, and a free ferris wheel (if you find the coupon in one of the many coupon books) as well as other rides.

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Disney World.

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A bunch of cheap souvenirs anywhere along 192.

Downtown Disney actually has some very cool stores, including a Lego store, a toy store, and a soap store (called Basin). There are factory stores in Lake Buena Vista (2 minutes off of 192; north on 535).

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  • Route 192 is home of the $3.99 breakfast buffet. They have tons of dinner shows: Arabian Nights, Medieval Times, and Capone's for example. Chick-fil-A is a great fast food chicken chain. Flipper's has wonderful pizza. Shoney's, A&W, Chick-fil-A, Waffle House, Perkins, IHOP, Las Vegas Buffet, and Dippin' Dots are all on 192.
  • Downtown Disney has some pricey restaurants, including a seafood place shaped like a Mississippi Riverboat, an Italian place, and a restaurant owned by world-famous Emeril Lagasse. (Emeril's amazing restaurants are actually at Universal. Although, Downtown Disney does boast one of Wolfgang Puck's fabulous eateries.)

If you are a fan of hot Buffalo Wings and BBQ ribs then you have to make a visit to Bennigans on the 192 (opposite corner from Old Town). Great atmosphere and pleasant service every time!

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There are many resorts in the Kissimmee/Disney World area. Included are Disney's slew of resorts, the Wyndham Palms, Orange Lake, and the Ritz Carlton and J.W. Marriott at Grande Lakes.

Kissimmee is home to Gaylord Palms Resort, a mega-resort and convention center that is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It is home to a 4.5-acre glass-covered atrium that reflects the colorful destinations of the Sunshine State. The resort is known for its legendary guest service and its restaurants -- including Sunset Sam's Fish Camp, Old Hickory Steakhouse and Villa de Flora buffet. Gaylord Palms is also home to Canyon Ranch SpaClub.

Vacation Rental homes have become increasingly popular with travelers to the area in recent years and offer superb value for money. Generally homes range from 1 bedroom condominiums with shared facilities up to 7 bedroom villas with private pools, spas and games rooms.

  • Amerisuites, 4991 Calypso Cay Way. Tel: +1 407 997 1300. Fax: +1 407 997-1301, [3].
  • La Quinta Inn and Suites Orlando Hotel, +1 407 997-1700, Fax: +1 407 997-1701, [4].
  • Quality Suites, 5876 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, +1 407 396-8040, Toll-free: 800 268-6048, [5].
  • Masters Inn Kissimmee, 5367 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746, (407) 396-4020, [6]. Hotel near Disney, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. AAA approved economy hotel offers discounted room rates close to the parks, and free shuttle transportation to get you there.
  • Masters Inn Maingate, 2945 Entry Point Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747, (407) 396-7743, [7]. Masters Inn near Disney's Main Gate, just minutes to Disney, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. AAA approved Main Gate hotel offers spacious suites, free continental breakfast, and free transportation to Disney.Bold text
  • Runaway Beach Club Condominium Resort, 3000 Bonfire Beach Drive Kissimmee, Florida 34746, (866) 289-0238, [8]. Runaway Beach Club is an Orlando family resort where you can choose a 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom suite near Orlando, FL with Key West cottage-style furnishings.
  • Best Western Maingate East, 4018 West Vine Street, +1 877 444-2407, [11].
  • Meridian Palms, 3000 Maingate Lane • Kissimmee, Fl 34747, ☎: 1.800.391.7909 (, fax: 1.407.396.8989), 1. $89-$129
  • Runaway Beach Hotel,Ph: 407-997-1900 Toll Free: 866-289-0238, Contact Us: Runaway Beach Club Condos 3000 Bonfire Beach Drive Kissimmee, Florida 34746. Each Runaway Beach villa suite in Orlando, Florida is furnished in a Key West cottage style with a full kitchen and the comforts of home.[12]

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