A few years ago I had never heard of zip lining. Now it is offered nearly everywhere! No longer do you have to go on a shore excursion off a cruise to some faraway country to zip across forests, lakes and… Old Town! Old Town? Yes. The very one located at 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (Hwy. 192) in Kissimmee now has a zip line course.
Known for its shopping, dining, Ferris wheel and car shows, Old Town is now offering a climbing wall, rope course and zip line adventure. The Pepsi AMPVenture Experience is comprised of a four-story (40 feet) rope challenge course where you can test your strength, balance and endurance while maneuvering through the rope/obstacle course. The rock climbing wall is 35 feet high and offers experienced and not-so-experienced climbers enough challenges to fill an entire day. The highest of them all is the ‘out and back’ zip line at a maximum height of 45 feet. This new experience marks the beginning of a new and exciting Old Town which has been taken over by a new management entity, Brothers Enterprises Management Group (BEMG). At a reported cost of $2 million dollars, let’s hope the excitement pays off.
So what will it cost you to climb, maneuver and zip? “The course is an awesome experience the entire family can enjoy together and we are able to offer it at an incredible price which we believe is imperative in this economic environment,” says Gary Conroy, President. The Ultimate AMPVenture Experience wristband costs $39.95 which includes one entry to the zip line, adventure course and rock climbing wall, plus unlimited rides all day on Old Town’s rides. A la carte access to the zip line or adventure course is available for $12 each. Guests must be at least 36 inches tall to participate with an adult, and at least 48 inches tall to participate by themselves. Each person must also weigh less than 300 pounds and be wearing secure shoes.
Old Town features numerous other carnival rides, has several restaurants and a plethora of specialty shops with more shops scheduled to open later this year. Their Saturday Nite Cruise is now joined by a new weekly event for car lovers – the All American Muscle Car Cruise on Friday night. Show-quality American-made muscle cars from 1964 to current are featured, including Camaros, Mustangs and much more. Live classic rock music bands perform on the Main Stage.
Spend a day at Old Town, and an evening if you’re not too tired from all of that climbing and zipping. Then head on down the road east to Capone’s Dinner & Show. Spend an evening in air conditioning while you relax, dine and laugh during our exciting, funny, singin’ and dancin’ speakeasy. Our Orlando dinner show adventure, while not AMP’d, is sure to be just as enjoyable, and a whole lot less demanding!
Last Updated on February 25, 2022
