Kissimmee: Old Town Ferris Wheel, Attractions, and Dinner

Old Town’s Ferris wheel gives you an 85-foot view over Kissimmee and nearby Orlando, then turns into a bright landmark after dark. Add a two-story haunted house and a casual meal, and you have a simple way to fill an evening with old-fashioned fairground fun.

I like the freedom to use your tickets when it suits you, and the mix of a calm wheel ride with the jump scares of Mortem Manor. The meal voucher adds a useful stop, though it may cover a single food item or a drink rather than a full dinner, so check what your selected option includes.

The main trade-off is that Old Town is a district, not a guided tour with a set schedule. Other rides and attractions cost extra, and the value depends on which ticket option you choose and how much time you spend there.

• Ferris wheel views: Ride 85 feet above Kissimmee in one of 18 gondolas, each seating up to six people.
• Mortem Manor scares: The two-story haunted house uses animatronics and live actors.
• A flexible visit: Collect your tickets at the Old Town General Store and use them during the evening at a time that works for you.
• A simple meal stop: The voucher is for A&W or Nathan’s Famous, with the exact food or drink choice worth confirming.
• More than rides: Old Town hosts Friday and Saturday car cruises, weekly live entertainment, and holiday events.
• Plan for extras: Other rides and attractions are not included unless named in your ticket option.

A day of classic fun at Old Town

Old Town is an 18-acre open-air walking district in Kissimmee, with shops, rides, attractions, food, and entertainment. This package is best understood as a flexible pass for a few named activities, not as a guided outing that moves you from stop to stop.

That distinction matters. You can collect your tickets, take a look around, and decide when to ride the Ferris wheel or enter Mortem Manor. There is no guide or fixed group schedule listed, so you set the pace and can fit the activities around a meal, a car cruise, or a longer visit to Old Town.

I like that this arrangement suits a mixed group. Someone who wants the view can take a spin on the wheel, while someone who prefers a scare can head to the haunted house. Still, the package does not cover every attraction in the district, so check the selected ticket option before you count on a particular ride.

Pick up your tickets at the General Store

The first practical stop is the Old Town General Store, where you exchange your voucher for tickets. One visitor described the collection as quick and easy, with tickets that could be used at a chosen time during the evening. That flexibility is useful if you would rather stroll first or wait for the Ferris wheel lights to come on.

Once you have your tickets, you can make your own order of events. The information does not provide a precise timetable or a required sequence, so allow time to look around and check when the activities you want are operating. The experience is valid for one day, but exact starting times depend on availability.

Old Town’s open-air layout makes walking between its shops and attractions part of the visit. You are not paying for hotel pickup or drop-off, and transportation to the district is not included. Plan your own way there and back.

Look out over Kissimmee from the Ferris wheel

The Old Town Ferris wheel is a custom-made ride from Italy, with 18 gondolas that seat up to six people apiece. It rises more than 85 feet, giving you views across Kissimmee and toward nearby Orlando. If you want a gentle attraction between meals or bigger thrills, this is the easiest one to fit into the day.

The wheel’s appeal changes after sunset. Its colorful lights illuminate the night sky, making the ride a more visual part of the evening even when you are back on the ground. If that display matters to you, plan to be there after dark. The supplied information does not give a ride duration, so avoid building a tight schedule around it.

This is a straightforward amusement ride, not a sightseeing tour with narrated landmarks. The view is the point: a high look over the surrounding area from an unusual vantage point. I like that it offers a change of pace from the haunted house, and that the gondolas can seat six, which can make it convenient for a family or small group.

Face the two stories of Mortem Manor

Mortem Manor is the package’s main test of nerve. The two-story haunted house combines state-of-the-art animatronics with live actors, a mix designed to keep the scares coming as you move through the attraction.

The experience is deliberately theatrical, not a quiet historical exhibit. If you enjoy being startled, it gives the evening a more active edge than the Ferris wheel. If haunted houses are not your thing, you can focus on the other parts of Old Town instead. The activity’s name is clear about what you are signing up for.

One visitor found the haunted house funny as well as frightening, which is a useful reminder that the fun often comes from sharing the reactions with your group. The experience can be both a scare and a comic break, depending on how you handle it. No details are provided about age limits, accessibility, or how long it takes to go through, so check directly if those points affect your plans.

Use the meal voucher with realistic expectations

The package includes a meal voucher for A&W or Nathan’s Famous, two familiar American quick-service names. That is convenient when you want to stay in Old Town rather than leave for dinner, and it suits the casual, fairground mood of the outing.

Read the voucher as a practical food stop, not automatically as a full sit-down dinner. A visitor who used the package said the voucher could be exchanged for a food item such as a hot dog or burger, or for a soft drink or an alcoholic drink such as beer or a spirit with a mixer. The exact choice may depend on the voucher and participating location, so confirm what is covered when you collect your tickets.

That detail matters to the value calculation. At $15 per person, the package can be a good deal if it includes the activities you want and a useful meal item. If you expect a full dinner for each person, or plan to buy extra rides, your total cost will be higher. Think of the voucher as one part of the evening’s budget, not a promise that every appetite is covered.

Car cruises and live entertainment add a different rhythm

Old Town’s schedule includes a Friday Nite Muscle Car Cruise and a Saturday Nite Classic Car Cruise, described as the longest-running car show and cruise in America. Weekly live entertainment and seasonal events also feature, including celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day, the Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s.

These events can make your visit feel less like a quick ride-and-meal stop and more like an evening spent among the district’s different attractions. They are especially relevant if you are choosing a date and enjoy classic cars or live performances. The information does not give event times or guarantee that every activity will be happening during every visit, so check the schedule for your date.

The cruises and entertainment are included among the package’s features, but the listed price and ticket options may vary. Confirm the exact inclusions for the option you select rather than assuming every event or attraction is part of every ticket.

Is $15 good value?

At the stated price of $15 per person, the package has the potential to cover several distinct parts of a day: a Ferris wheel ride, Mortem Manor, and a meal voucher. That is a useful bundle if you would otherwise pay for those activities separately and want an easy plan for an evening in Kissimmee.

The value is strongest for people who want both the haunted house and the wheel, and who can make good use of the meal voucher. It is less compelling if you only want one attraction, dislike haunted houses, or expect the voucher to cover a substantial dinner. Other rides and attractions not specifically named are not included, so those can add to your spending.

There is a rating of 3.4 from 62 evaluations, so it is sensible to keep expectations grounded. The strongest practical points are the easy ticket exchange, the freedom to choose when to use tickets, and the unusual pairing of a Ferris wheel with a haunted house. Go for a casual, varied evening, not a polished guided tour or an all-inclusive theme park day.

Who will enjoy this most?

This outing suits families, couples, and groups looking for an easy entertainment stop with a little variety. The Ferris wheel is a gentler option, while Mortem Manor provides the fright factor. Old Town’s walking district, food outlets, car cruises, and live entertainment give you more to do beyond the two headline attractions.

It is also a good fit if you prefer to set your own pace. You can use the tickets during the evening, take a stroll, and fit in the activities when they suit you. On the other hand, if you need a tightly organized itinerary, transportation, or a meal with a clearly stated full-dinner allowance, this package leaves some details for you to arrange or confirm.

Before booking, check which ticket option you are selecting, what the meal voucher covers, and whether a car cruise or live entertainment is scheduled for your date. Those three checks will help you judge the real value and avoid expecting extras that are not included.

Should you book it?

Book this if you want an informal Kissimmee outing that combines a high Ferris wheel ride, a deliberately spooky haunted house, and a casual food stop. The best value comes when you use both main attractions and treat the voucher as a convenient meal item rather than assuming it pays for a full dinner.

Skip it if you want transportation, a guided experience, or access to every ride in Old Town under one price. For a flexible evening with a mix of views, scares, and classic American fun, it is a practical option, provided you confirm the details of your chosen ticket.

FAQ

Where do I exchange my voucher?

Exchange it at the Old Town General Store.

How long is the activity valid?

The experience is valid for one day. Check availability for the starting times offered.

What is included in the package?

The listed inclusions are a Ferris wheel admission ticket, a meal voucher for A&W or Nathan’s Famous, and Mortem Manor Haunted House. Old Town also lists car cruises, weekly live entertainment, and holiday events among the included features. Confirm the details for your selected ticket option.

How high is the Ferris wheel?

The Ferris wheel rises more than 85 feet and has 18 gondolas, each seating up to six people.

What is Mortem Manor like?

It is a two-story haunted house with animatronics and live actors.

Are transportation and other rides included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Other rides and attractions are also not included unless specifically named.