The economic situation that is affecting the world in these recent years has not done any good to some of the minor attractions here in Central Florida. Thankfully, almost all of them have survived the worst part of this recession, but it has still not completely ended. And some minor attractions are still suffering. Here's a question that we wanted to share with you: Is OLD TOWN loosing a lot?
Here you are some reasons why we are a bit worried about it:
First of all, the "Pharaohs' Fury" ride is being removed, after being at Old Town for many years:
Packing and leaving soon:
Another thing that left is the game booth that was against that wall:
The Old Town sign, that may well reflect its future:
The Pharaohs' head was placed there as a photo-opportunity:
Also, according to Screamscape, the Wave Swinger ride is being sold:
"The wave swing at the front of Old Town appears to have been listed as being for sale at the UsedRides.com website. That’s a prime location for a new very visible new ride if they plan it out right, so I've got to wonder what they may have planned."
They even had their name on the swinger:
This ticket booth is losing its function...
So, what do you think? Old Town has always been one of the most important minor attractions in Kissimmee.
Maybe their "problem" is Fun Spot U.S.A. Why is it a problem for them? Well, they've got more (and newer) rides, they're much more family-friendly, and they're continuously expanding.
Old Town is doing everything but that. Of course, as we announced yesterday, the Full Speed Arcade is going to move to Old Town, but it was previously located across the road from Fun Spot, so it's really nothing new. Then, to conclude, what's Old Town's future? Maybe it's still too early to tell.
