The Tourist side of Highway 192 right outside of Disney World is turning into a DUMP!!

[@rachelcolven8531]

Old town is fun at night, especially classic car nights

[@EmpireStateExpress01]

Facts

[@PhillyPrincess]

I enjoy old town. I always stay at Celebration Suite

[@rickbarger2279]

Those Saturday night car shows and music are worth the time and effort. And the open-air restaurant right in the middle of it all makes for a fun evening. I've made it a point to stop in on more than a few vacations to the area.

[@PCDev]

I need to check out the classic car nights for sure!

[@Sassyellechica]

Yes, it is and when the old cars are there. My cousin took me and all our kids one year after Thanksgiving. It was nice, the kids had a good time. I liked it way better than Coney Island in Bklyn nyc

[@conniecrawford5231]

Disney’s hotel building spree killed so many motels on 192. They rented for &19.95, then 29.95, then $39.95 for such a long time!

[@harrietb3722]

Fun fact! For those who seen The Florida Project, the hotel they filmed is right by Highway 192

[@ceoa]

@harrietb3722 Yes...I think of that film every time someone shows a ride down 192. 😏

[@FROMKYLE2U]

Moonie.....Scooty.... Love that movie !!!!

[@kellyjean3973]

Yes, I watched that movie one bored Friday night looking for something to watch and I made my husband drive away to find the hotel when we came to Disney for the first time back in October 😂 the movie borders dumb but funny lol

[@whelenvortexr4]

We drove to it, even though it said no soliciting 😂🤣

[@TheJazsi1]

I only watched that movie for William Dafoe and now I'm hooked on it. 😆

[@annabbott1963]

The sad thing is all those abandoned businesses. They will keep building new retail and restaurants while those buildings sit. What a waste of resources.

[@cklo8799]

We love when you explore the different areas around Orlando!

[@WelcometotheJones]

Well Dev, I spend quite a bit of time in that area and yes 192 east of highway 4 is sketchy at best. As you said not everywhere over there but I stay on my toes. Now 192 west of highway 4 seems to be a different world. Very busy and they’ve had money poured into the area over the past 10 years. I can only guess that money will eventually make it across the highway!!

[@TheBORG580]

The medieval times we’ve been there before not that location but for other states, and it’s actually really good.

[@nancybates9606]

Thanks for the tour of 192. I haven’t driven down in that area in like at least 15 years or so! What a return to memory Lane. It is such a shame that so many businesses have closed up and the area has deteriorated on the east. Keep doing videos like this. It is fun to see some of the sites that I haven’t seen in ages!

[@cjselby651]

I am from KS and have only visited Universal so I find these types of vids very interesting.

[@davepalmatier1540]

Hi Dev, enjoyed your video and hope you video Margeritaville soon. We loved Sunset walk.

[@tammystarkey6271]

I was just in Disney and went over to 192. It has really gone downhill, I don't feel a need to go back.

[@beth-ann9940]

You should check out the Saturday Classic Car show at Old Town.

[@rebekahgalloway88]

Loved that you are exploring more areas of Florida.

[@morganpie9679]

I’ve always loved you for your honesty and candor, a lot of KZbinrs make everything shiny and perfect but you really show things for what they are and tell us how it is. It’s what we want!’

[@genettewilliams9573]

I'm surprised you didn't try the World Food Trucks on 192. That's the best part!!

[@yvetteharvey8229]

Been years since I've been to 192 area. Thanks for the tour. Will be visiting Florida again with family next year and need a different prospective other than main parks to enjoy and drive around and see. You are always so informative. Have actually stayed at the hotel right next to Old Towne. It actually used to have a gas station on hotel property that if you purchased a travel package, included gassing up your rental car for free. Those days are way long gone.

[@marekczarnecki5388]

I remember the first motel we stayed at in Orlando - on 192 somewhere close to Medieval Times, called 'Casa Rosa' First question to the ticket resellers in the lobby, 'What's that white sauce with bits in it they were serving at the breakfast buffet? ' 😆

[@RyanNodal305]

Yeah Highway 192 isn’t what it used to be it’s sad. In the 90s and 2000s it’s was a thriving tourist area with mini golf courses and dinner shows. Also I’m surprised you’ve never been to Old Town. Yes definitely do Mortem Manor you are allowed to film. Check out the Saturday night cruise. It’s every week with a lot of classic cars and they do a parade of them.

[@DevonaRavenhold]

I was born and raised in Orlando in the '70s and '80s and I had forgotten about Old Town! I used to have the best time over there, thank you for the memory!

[@ndvdualfour]

The Cable Guy peaked my interest in Medieval Times. First visit was Dallas and then Orlando. We visited Old Town for the first time last October. Found some real cool full length raincoats/ponchos in the Sports memorabilia store. I agree on the Bourbon Street vibe.

[@missmandolinaa]

I have so many memories on 192. Growing up as a kid in the late 80' early 90's..my family had timeshare at the Orange Lake Country club (now Holiday Inn, I think) . We came every summer and I remember 192 was so nice!! Even Old Town was nice!! I remember taking old time photos, the magic store, the haunted house, being able to record songs (I felt like a professional singer hahaha), and the one store that made salt water taffy and you could see the taffy being mixed in the window. The gift shops were always fun to walk around in, but I never was able to find my name on the keychains..haha!! I always loved the go karts at Old Town and I feel like there was this bumper car sort of thing but we were in a tube in the water. I don't think Fun Spot opened there until the late 90's though cause I don't remember it being there. Margaritaville is nice...it would be nice if the rest of 192 matched it...

[@cheyennevonmonroe]

Hey Dev! My family and I have done the 192 strip pretty much all our lives for our family vacations. It definitely has changed sadly. I wanted too let you know if you bring your wife and kids keep an eye on them. The stores are not like they use too be, and the croud has changed. During the day your safe but at night it can be pretty scary, the bars are what brings in the money sadly too keep the place running. I have had a couple scary incidents happen there. Saturday nights are classic car night but they also have muscle cars and i belive motorcycle night. They also have entertainment on the stage too at night. Stay safe and have fun. 😁

[@justkhloevlogging]

I love Old town. I love it at night. And that haunted house is the scariest thing I’ve ever been into it.

[@fairylilith2000]

I remember going to DW for a school orchestra trip many years ago and we did that mid evil dinner and show thing and remember loving it and the food was good.

[@Aaron-ug3qz]

Adam is going to run him out - this is his part of town 😂

[@meatiethatsme2471]

I was thinking the same. Lol!!

[@hanzdownsports]

192 has many homeless people and I’m surprised that you didn’t see them at that bus stop across the motels you were by.

[@seanras1965]

I love old Town. My grandparents used to take me there in the late 80's early 90's and I have taken my sone there sense he was just a little kid in the 2010's. Love it there. You need to try an evening there if you haven't yet.

[@laricakrischel5629]

The last time I was in that area was 2012 when I took my family of 4 to Disney. We drove 2 days to get there. We stayed in a Super 8 or something in Kissimmee. It was nicer than any hotel in that chain that we had ever encountered. We only stayed one night because we were going to stay most of our trip on Disney property. When we got there, they decreased our hotel cost to something like 39 dollars. I remember it raining after we got there and eating at a Denny's that was in front of the hotel. That was almost the cheapest room we ever had. The cheapest hotel stay I ever had was in Branson. We stayed in a privately owned hotel just right off the main strip but as close to the strip as we could be. They quoted us the price per night for our stay but when we got there and checked in, the price of our room was 29 bucks per night. I never knew about all these other places outside of Disney property really. This is probably because I have only been there 3 times and 2 out of those 3 times, we flew in and did not drive in.

[@marceloperez2471]

First time I visited 192 was in 1990. Back then it was incredible. There use to be a disco/nite club with a 50’s retro feel in old town. Great memories. Sad to see the decline. Thanks for the video. I appreciate your content.

[@Schubes5]

I stayed right around the corner from that Medieval Times when I stayed in the BellaVida resort homes, the week of Halloween last year. It is nice but I can not imagine trying to navigate there without a car.

[@TheSportsfansSam]

That movie The Florida Project makes me never want to go to that side of town.

[@chrisbaird4204]

Loving the exploring videos. We are visiting for a few weeks later in the year, and so will most likely make use of some off site areas.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

Hi! I’ve enjoyed having an annual pass for Disney for the past 10 years. I always stay on the west side of 192 because I only need a clean inexpensive place to sleep and shower before I hit the parks. I would rather spend my money on food and merchandise instead the park than on an expensive hotel room. However, I stay away from the east side of 192 because it’s down right scary!

[@andrinnamakel9855]

It was nice to see something new.😊 Good video!

[@kimmylovesdisney9793]

Oh how I92 has changed in years! My daughter and I Been going since 2007. It is really not safe but we can never skip all those funky gift shops! We been going since she was 6 now 25! Time flies! We always bought silly Disney dreams florida Tees 😂 fun merchandise cheap mugs cups Keychain she bought a few Gator heads 😂

[@andrewhayes88]

As a visitor to Orlando, I have stayed on 192 near Disney a lot. I'm actually gonna be staying again in Davenport on Highway 27 in 3 weeks. The one thing that is extremely bad is the traffic, especially when I was last there in Feb 2023. I guess it was due to a lot of the snowbirds that stay in Florida during the Winter Months because the other times I visited Orlando, it was the late spring or summer months and the traffic was a little more tolerable.

[@matthewrich9857]

visited old town last month for the friday and saturday night car and live music show ( its on every friday and saturday) and the vibe was really good. Felt totally safe and never smelt any weed.

[@awfulmaddenplays.8264]

I never have the time to venture over to 192 . I’m glad you showcased this but Margaritaville is still on my list to do. I don’t think I’ll head down the other way though.

[@carolynbrewer9869]

Thank you for sharing your views of places to go in Orlando!😊

[@joedavenport5293]

I lived in Orlando from 2005-2022 and I never went to Old Town or the 192 area. Traffic was terrible. As a local there are certain parts of the area you avoid at all costs unless you absolutely HAVE to go there. In fact the only times I went to Kissimmee was for a couple job interviews.

[@julieturner5281]

The best time to visit Old Town is Friday or Saturday evening, when it’s buzzing and they have the car cruises , we stay in Old Town when ever we visit Orlando because we love the cruises .( We are from the U.K. )

[@sheryllong8963]

Dev awesome job on the video. I haven't been on 192 since 2014. I stayed on the west side in one of the hotels. Tourist stuff I went to was Titanic museum and CSI. It is sad about the business being gone.

[@whelenvortexr4]

Old Town is so under-rated, my grandma and grandpa used to stay at Parkway across from Celebration. We would always go to Old Town when we would go with them. I highly recommend Parkway and Vacation Village.

[@youmarc11]

You have the east side of 192 and you have the really east side of 192. Near the turnpike.

[@3xlaaron]

This video brought back childhood memories. Also there is a flea market on hwy 192. It'll be a good video.

[@carskidsandcoasters1200]

Is Kobe steak house still on 192?? My favorite Hibachi.

[@markalexander1987]

I remember staying at the Wilson world hotel Maingate back in the late 90s as a kid 😃😃

[@SimplyElisa79]

We frequent there when we visit Orlando! We love the Anime Shop, The Popcorn Shop and the Beef Jerky Outlet! Ty for doing a vid here!

[@richardsangster7259]

Stayed at Orange Lake a few times and area round there has lots of restaurants etc. Margaritaville at night is lovely for a walk around often has bands playing

[@devinpaladino8834]

Great video bro!! You should make another food trying video in old town because some of those spots look fire 🔥

[@evelynhernandez9490]

A really good food spot is World Food Trucks across Old Town. You should check it out if you haven’t already. They used to not charge for parking but recently started charging $2 for parking. Also the classic cars night show is in Old Town on Saturday afternoons. Very nice cars. 😎

[@JayT10200]

There's a Fun Spot up here in New Hampshire, I didn't realize they branched out of the northeast

[@JayT10200]

There's a Fun Spot up here in New Hampshire near Laconia, I didn't realize they were a nation wide thing

[@leroyhopkins2229]

Always been a dump

[@l.c.8798]

Interesting! I totally remember driving by this place when driving through Orlando 😄

[@jorgeldejesus8465]

My guess is that the main action moved from 192 to I4 (Int Drive) from Icon Park to Universal Boulevard, every time I go to Megacon Orlando , I see the progressive downgrade of the 192 and the I4 busy activity

[@Kuzakistheone]

Are you born and raised in Orlando? Thanks for the great vid!

[@subdiicee]

Awsome video really reminded me to the good old days in the 90’s! Have you ever visited Tampa?

[@ryanjones6827]

Is medieval times closing for good in Orlando?

[@dougieallison6537]

Dev my friend how are you how much has florida changed in the last years scary pal but great insight and great video as always

[@WonAMillion]

Thanks Dev. Can you do a video on downtown Orlando? Night life? Thanks in advance

[@PCDev]

Yes I got you!

[@michelelapi7146]

Right next to the sunset walk they are building a whole new shopping center and hotels. Actually rebuilding the new Nickelodeon hotel. The project is called Everest.

[@subdiicee]

This was a great spot in the 90’s!

[@tehrahedwards4504]

Hay Prince Charming dev like Disney video big fan hugs❤

[@ChinaDollTravels]

1:36 first time to old town? 😮 it’s cool 😎 especially when it’s classic car 🚗 night

[@tasbar7743]

Dev, did you see down by Margaritaville area near Target/Bahama Breeze there is a new Raising Cane?? I checked it out for the first time. I like this area.

[@StryderWilley]

Do not waste your time at the Haunted House lol. I mean 18$ isnt a lot but still not worth it. Maybe 3 actors in the whole thing. The initial host is the only good part

[@scottmaytham3578]

What about monthly rates on some of the 192 hotels.I hear there's some hotels converting to monthly efficiencies.For retirees and Disney Employees with short term monthly rentals.

[@thenerdymillennial]

The "suspicious activity" and the "mj" smell is why I stay away from that whole area... I'd rather stay at a more expensive place and have peace of mind about my health and safety...if it weren't for that I would totally hit up the gift shops!

[@kakumee]

The big orange, last time I was there was like 2008!

[@Agent.R.]

My son is going to UCF and gets over to Universal/Disney pretty regular but is there anything on that side of town? All our Disney friends who live around Orlando only ever go to Disney and Celebration.

[@JenniferandMark2014]

The Florida Project in real life.

[@mh23hm]

Turning into a dump? It was already a dump in the 90s...

[@pedrogaray8373]

As far as safety and suspicious activity seems to be a standard they are trying to clean up the area and have a bit. Sad to see. Could be a massive draw.

[@srb2834]

Have they completely torn down the Holy Land theme park? That place was always wild to think it was ever built

[@marylegasse8892]

I stayed at Margaritavilla be warned the villas can pt you a mile away from all the stuff. Without a car this was very frustrating, I switched hotels

[@TimothyStaton-io9uv]

My friend you are the outsider. You aren't a Disney but kisser and you give your opinion which is much needed. 192 is very run down and needed to be called out.

[@BostonMark67]

Dev, see if u can explore golden Oaks. The Disney neighborhood ❤️

[@PCDev]

That would be awesome!

[@Wen-VezTravels]

Wow, we use to always go there on our vacations there and do food and shopping. So sad to see this.

[@georgeangell1322]

Is A&W vintage or the sign is? Cause it's everywhere at my location. 😂

[@bellaangel4422]

Lucky! I haven’t since an A&W since 1996.

[@frankdux3947]

I was just there for a month. The east part has always been shady but now even more so I went down that way quite a few times during my trip and there is nothing but “dope motels” ran by cartels/ hookers walking up down and a lot of gangs. Extremely dangerous at night. It is turning into the roads off the strip in Las Vegas. I hope the city can do something

[@aliciakathreine7003]

I thought Medieval Times was WAY bigger than that! (But I used to be way smaller than I am...hmm)

[@jukio02]

It's cause big developers/corporations are taking over Florida.

[@PeaRl4964]

Gracias por mostrar este video para acabar de convencerme de no ir a perder mi tiempo a Old Town ni sus alrededores. Llevo tiempo tratando de decidir si ir o no pero todo lo que he visto por aquí es igual de triste. Estas diciendo la verdad la cual es muy lamentable. No eres el único que lo deja claro, eres de ahí que lo sabes bien, has visto pasar el tiempo y como han cambiado las cosas.Tengo entendido que los Viernes y Sábados es cuando más concurrido está y muestran carros clásicos pero yo no voy a verle la cara a la gente ni solamente carros. Esas tiendas se ven muy deprimentes. Viéndolo así vacío veo más claro que no vale la pena el viaje aunque tengan música y demás. Los alrededores también están deprimentes. Ese mago hechicero me dará pesadillas hoy y hasta no sé cuándo. Hoy mismo hablaba con una compañera del trabajo como cambian las cosas para mal cada 10 años. Y en estos días es cada 5. Disney y Compañía se ha llevado todo al infierno lamentablemente aunque sean carísimos pero la gente disfruta más. También hay otros lugares bonitos. Gracias y te deseo mucho éxito.❤

[@boudica5883]

I would love to see you explore Mount Dora area.

[@aka9604]

I live in FL, and we recently went to Old Town, but I don't disagree with you that the hotels and places around 192 are questionable. It's not really a place I would stay at.

[@irisjones6636]

maybe you need to run for office and effect a change as you see it

[@SpookyTime0]

Have you been to Sleuths mystery dinner show at Icon Park?? I want to go so bad and would love to get your opinion!

[@PCDev]

I’ll add it to the list! I’ve been hearing good things about that dinner show.

[@seensatandeathdealer]

This is a ghost town now wow

[@HangingWithCassie]

I would like to personally see you guys go to medieval time see if it’s worth it to go to the one in Florida I like the park one I feel like the Buena Park one is pretty safe to go. I want to go late at night, but I would definitely go, and that’s in California

[@williamlange6698]

i haven't visited Old Town in maybe 20 years

[@kazimasud-ex4gm]

Always good to see your videos, keep it up! 🙋‍♂️ Btw, are you currently seeking video editors or a thumbnail designer to enhance viewers, retention, or CTR? If yes, May I send you a previous work sample?

[@kakumee]

Why'd you during the day? Everything happens in the evening and at night.

[@christine-vl3vh]

I just dont understand why Orange County with the taxes collected redo that area instead of the project vision of under I-4 interstate bridge downtown Parks etc. . Why does it have to be downtown why not in these areas that are going down hill especially near Disney ... Need to clean up that area as to sketchy people doing sketchy things that would put Orlando in bad light internationally.

[@evangelisttamarmichelle3512]

That area was uuummmm... Well, interesting.

[@williamstratton1935]

FYI allot of Disney workers live at the hotels he was saying are sketchy

[@Westhamsterdam]

You forgot Disney World WalMart! The Ramada, it´s seen better days!

[@tcortez]

15-20 years ago it was not good, really not good.

[@garethmartin9058]

Aye stop at the red lion on 192 6 years ago

[@flamingodiego]

Thanks for this video! We are staying st Regal Oaks next month in Kissimmee, and I heard Old Town is walkable. Is this a safe thing to do? We will check out Old Town and Fun Spot with our kids, and weed is legal in Canada so that's not a big deal. We also want to go to medieval times, will our car be ok? Is it safe to walk to the park king lot and back?

[@mtnlaurel12]

That's what I want to know. If we go to Fun Spot will we be safe walking back to our car?

[@Used2flyn]

Regal Oaks is directly behind Old Town and you will be absolutely fine walking to and from Old Town. It is a family entertainment complex and I have not seen any problems at all. The Saturday night car cruise is fun if you are a car enthusiast so try to check the schedule for that and other car events. No problems parking at Medieval Times, just always take all valuables and lock the car. The biggest hazard you will notice is the wild traffic on HWY 192. The traffic is INSANE. Other than that you will be safe. ( I live in Celebration right next to Old Town.)

[@Used2flyn]

@@mtnlaurel12 You will be safe. The video gave a very dismal view of fun spot. It is a family complex, well patrolled and safe. A word of caution. 🚨 If you come on a Saturday night or when there is a car cruise, pay the $10.00 parking fee on Old Town property, (other days and hours parking is free) neighbor businesses tow all cars one after the other and it is expensive. It is a fun time for all ages.

[@jenniferbillings2527]

Its legal to smoke that in Florida