CONTENTS CONTENTS THEME PARKS TABLE OF This issue of Kissimmee Destination Magazine is published by Experience Kissimmee with Miles Partnership. 10 12 What’s New in the Parks Check out the latest and greatest additions to the theme parks. Modern Magic at Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Every member of the family enjoyed their time at Walt Disney World® Resort. Ride On, Friends A trio of millenial pals have a blast at Universal Orlando Resort™. A Grand Adventure at SeaWorld® Orlando A trip full of dolphins, penguins, rides, and shows. A Delightful Outing to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort The kids built, rode, drove, and trained to be ninjas. Disney Springs® Enter a world of excitement in Walt Disney World® Resortʼs hot new shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Universal CityWalk ™ The fun doesn’t set with the sun at Universal CityWalk™ Dining and Entertainment. 3 Thrilling Roller Coasters You wonʼt want to miss these heart-pounding roller coaster experiences. Make a Splash Enjoy spectacular encounters with sea creatures, adrenaline-pumping water slides, and gentle river rides at the water parks. 38 DT Minich President / CEO O ice of Experience Kissimmee 215 Celebration Place, Suite 200 Kissimmee, FL 34747 (800) 333-5477, experiencekissimmee.com Argentina O ice RETTA & Associates Buenos Aires, Argentina +54 9 11 2328-9516, florencia@rettaassociates.com Canada O ice VoX International Inc. Toronto, Ontario (416) 935 1896, denise@voxtm.ca Germany O ice Touristik Marketing Berlin, Germany +49.6021325303, kissimmee@touristicksommer.com Latin America O ice Insight Travel Marketing Solutions Sao Paulo, Brazil +5511 5185-8715, anaflavia@itms.net.br Mexico O ice CWW Connect Worldwide Mexico Mexico DF, Mexico +52 55 333051 00, karina@cww.travel Northern Europe O ice Get It Across Marketing & PR Köln, Germany +49 221 4767 1225, guenter@getitacross.de United Kingdom O ice VVV Global Marketing Ltd. West Sussex, England +44 (0) 203 0868116, jo@vvvglobal.com Defying Gravity Soar through the skies over Kissimmee in a hot air balloon, zipline, or parasail. EVENTS 42 16 18 20 22 Seasonal Delights From blooming flower festivals and brilliant fireworks to soul-stirring concerts and snowfalls, each season brings a host of must-see events to Kissimmee. 46 THEATER Knight in Shining Armor A chivalrous knight gives the lowdown on life at Medieval Times, where visitors go to feast their eyes on majestic stallions and rousing jousts while dining. Pure Theater Shows that captivate audiences of all ages. 48 24 26 28 DINING 50 Chef Art Smith Comes Home Homecominʼ: Florida Kitchen & Shine Bar, the chefʼs acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant in Disney Springs® , delights patrons and helps revitalize Florida communities. Produced By Miles Partnership 6751 Professional Pkwy. West, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34240 P: (941) 342-2300 • F: (941) 907-0300 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE Experience Kissimmee Suite 200 215 Celebration Place, Kissimmee, FL 34747 ON THE COVER: Welcome to Pandora – The World of AVATAR, a world of bioluminescence, adventure and inspiration. Pandora – World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park ©Fox ©Disney 1/18/18 10:14 AM EXPERIENCEKISSIMMEE.COM 52 32 ATTRACTIONS Kissimmee for Kids Local attractions provide old-fashioned fun, cutting-edge thrills, and some education, too. A Taste of Kissimmee Whatever your culinary penchant, local restaurants cater to it with mouthwatering international fare and down-home dishes spotlighting Florida specialties. 18EKDM.indb 1 Every e ort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published in this magazine. However, Experience Kissimmee and Miles are not responsible for any errors or omissions. All advertising information is the responsibility of the individual advertiser. Appearance in the magazine does not necessarily reflect endorsement of the product or service by Experience Kissimmee or the publisher. © Miles Partnership 2018. Reproduction without permission prohibited. 01/18-300K 2 Kissimmee Destination Magazine 2018
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