Memories on Hwy 192 in Kissimmee Florida - Places I Lived & Worked / Closed Roadside Attractions

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW Will today be the day ? 500k ...so exciting

[@ronachten2902]

It is an astounding achievement, but I think you are just scratching the surface in terms of what is possible.

[@bicentenialkid]

I see a million subs in your future. You are a hard worker for sure.

[@bicentenialkid]

It’s nice to see some one keep their videos clean with out dropping curse words left and right.

[@dizneydoby1438]

It’s happening - Grats!

[@dizneydoby1438]

Ron Achten -totally agree

[@larrygrasso6032]

I love these kind of videos thanks, brings back memories of the old days.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad you enjoy them

[@peppergod]

Whoah all the locations from The Florida Project.

[@ryans3420]

That was a great movie.

[@johnp6987]

Ryan S apart from going the long way to the Tragic Kingdom 😄

[@kimphillips5162]

I love the old Roadside attractions. Thank you Adam for letting me relive my childhood. I shall join you and thank you for the invitation.

[@brendaakablsplash3450]

This reminds me of my childhood so much. My parents brought us to Kissimmee every March from the time I was 10 to 21. My mom loved 192. We frequently shopped at that K-mart, ate at the Friendlys went to the fleamarkets and visited the wizards. Spent a lot of time at OldTown and Walmart (in the hole) . We called it that because it was at the bend of 192. Good times and good memories!

[@helgabullabong]

Gosh I remember Shell World. A trip down memory lane to see where you came from, a great prelude to celebrating 500k subs. Congratulations. Well deserved.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you

[@loopyloo788]

My daughter loved Shell World when she was a little girl. Happy days. 🐚

[@franciscoechevarria174]

Also for those who remembered right off I-4 back in the days Water Mania Park which it was one of the first water parks to open out there. Like I stated before, it broke my heart when I watched this video showing so many empty lots. Where the old Kmarts used to be at, Checkers, music stores, restaurants, gift shops. There were two Nike outlet stores off I -192. I wonder if they're still open! And one of the oldest store right off I-192, which is orange shape store which it's been there for more than 46 years. I've been going to that store since the early 80's . Back then there were a whole bunch of Days Inns hotels, even Howard Johnson's hotels with a restaurant next to it Shoney's restaurants and Ponderosa's .Here in Tampa, Florida, which is less than an hour's drive they all have closed down as well. Back in the late seventies, eighties and nineties you would take I -192 and there stores, restaurants, dinner shows, outlet stores, gift stores, hotels, motels, arcades including the Arabian Nights and Capone's dinner shows that we're open and much more! Wow, if this pandemic keeps on going until next year, how more small businesses won't be able to stay open. I even heard yesterday that American Airlines we're laying off more than 500 employees, most of the jobs in the Orlando airport! Like I said before if the area of Kissimmee, St.Cloud and Orlando are number one in tourism in the whole world and you're seeing many places closing down. Wow that's not good and I pray that there will be a cure for this pandemic thanks to the Chinese! And we can get back to living normal lives again, there's more than enough conflicts going on right now. And it's sad to see all these stores, places that like myself went too since the late seventies, which sadly none of them will ever reopen back up again, and how many people lost jobs as well! And .myself remembered so many places that where open for many years, including also the Houston Astros baseball team would go out there for Spring Training games for many years as well. It's sad that all these places are just a memory now! God bless everybody and stay safe!

[@gmanandhislady]

You are the only vlogger I watch consistently every day. I was once subscribed, years ago, to your original channel. I found you again right before all of this happened with COVID-19. Your restaurant series got me hooked.

[@naomiw7515]

Love hearing your stories Adam. You’re a great story teller. Than you for sharing 🙂

[@eclipsemoon2b]

Glad to see the two wizard shops are still open. Saw the sign in part of your video “ John Young Parkway” . Let me tell ya I don’t want to get stuck in that area again at 3:00 am . I got lost after coming home from Disney and ended up there . Saw somethings that shouldn’t have been seen . My brave mother in law at the time got out of the car and went into a gas station to ask for directions . As soon as she jumped back in, we high tailed it out of there fast!

[@Mrgone454]

The road welcomes you back Adam! I'm truly enjoying the trip down nostalgia lane. It's a sad feeling when you discover someplace from your distant past has closed up for ever. I think I detected a bit of sadness in your voice as you remembered the way things were back in the day! Not to worry you have plenty of time to create new memories and we get to experience these memory making events right along side you! As always my friend be well and travel on! Travel on indeed!

[@jfreaks5]

These are one of my favorite type of videos you do. A lot of those places hold memories for me also. Thanks Adam! 👏🏻❤️🌴🌞

[@twinkholland8392]

Relatives in Orlando since 50s-60s and things have changed there as u know, but seeing this vlog has been awesome! Thank u thank u for taking us with you❤️

[@minutemark]

Nothing is what it used to be--except nostalgia. Congratulations, Adam, on 500,000 Subscribers! Well deserved--again!

[@sunshinet90]

I swear I remember that wizard from my childhood of going to Kissimmee in the 90s

[@morecrapforputdowns]

Me too! and for me the countless trips to water mania!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That was my feeling too! Debating whether I’ve just convinced myself that I have.

[@davidrose425]

Was it the wizard over Mystery Fun House??

[@ericmareth9745]

That wizard has been there since I started visiting the Orlando area in 1990.

[@themichaelvortex4784]

Positively amazing to see all of what is no more down on 192. It’s changed a lot.made a few memories there myself. Thanks, Adam👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@klmiller333]

I remember Morrison’s cafeteria in the 80 s. My parents took me everyday while on vacation. I had fried chicken every time. It was awesome for a cafeteria. Very busy. I remember the sea shell store.

[@RetroFett]

Morrison’s for the win!

[@conniecrawford5231]

I was a Tour Director for high school bands and we always ate at Morrison’s! Great food!

[@conniecrawford5231]

I loved Shell World!

[@kona1967]

Loved Morrison’s. A staple of the south after church on Sunday.

[@mrssallybrown619]

This reminds me so much of when I drive around my hometown with my kids. Thank you for sharing the history!

[@macattack14778]

What happened to this town? It's sad to see. Does anyone remember the mermaid aquarium show in the 70s and 80s in Kissimmee? Fun show when you were a kid. And the Stagecoach inn was a place we stayed at as well.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Too much Latino immigrantion...

[@soko63]

Seriously?

[@macattack14778]

@@bilbobaggins4710 Agree

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@@macattack14778 whites are being pushed out of our own communities. Sad 😥

[@Daniel_Scott89]

I love driving up and down 192 when I’m there! It’s the greatest but also sad seeing all the run down abandoned places

[@TennesseeMatt]

Always cool seeing these reminiscent videos!

[@BrewCityGillz]

Congrats on 500k!!! 💥💫 This is a great video. I love seeing / hearing about the background of my favorite vloggers. Looking forward to what the next 500k subscribers (and the rest of us) get to enjoy. 😃

[@briano6993]

So many memories on 192. We used to stay at a Sheraton in the 80’s. Still operational now it’s called the Maingate lakeside now. Miss those gift shops !!!

[@TheDailyWoo]

There’s something very fun about them

[@jasonz9791]

This brought back so many memories of my childhood. I grew up over by Osceola high school. It was a different time back then (25+ years ago) for sure. You didn't stop by PG's, no mention of fun n wheels or skate reflections. I do remember when that was a taco bell, went the many times. We would ride our bikes all over Kissimmee. Thank you for this video. Huge smile on my face. Take care and be safe.

[@thefanpham]

Good memories, bad memories can shape one's life direction.

[@amyyoshikawa7698]

Hi Adam awesome vlog at Hwy 192 Kissimmee Florida! So happy to see you had wonderful memories working and living in Kissimmee, FL for 5 years! Time flies so quick and things change so quick! stay well and safe!

[@janislyn58]

Love this content. Such fun and sad to see what still is and isn’t. If I have learned anything from the pandemic is things can change at anytime. Appreciate what you have and be willing to change. I am truly thankful for your Daily vlogs. I am also glad I can watch all the older ones, oh the beauty of KZbin. Have a great day!

[@aaronjamesmongcopa6470]

Congratulations Adam The Woo on the 500k subscirbers, just keep on doing what's on your heart buddy! Greater things are coming your way. I hope you could do another meet up or go live. Thanks for the daily inspiration and motivation!

[@Bowling_Dude]

as a 2000's kid I love the aesthetic of late 80's/90's Orlando

[@kathymoravek8347]

Congratulations on 500k subscribers, you work hard and provide plenty of entertainment. Thank you.

[@greatgoen2125]

Used to go to Friendly's and Checkers a lot. That was a Medieval Times back in the day. The Wizard has been there for a long time. Hwy 192 has seen better days.

[@robperry5233]

Medieval Times is actually in the same location and still open, that location he was showing was further down the road, where they used to have the go cart track

[@lorih2924]

Enjoyed your ride down memory lane. It’s sad seeing all those empty buildings and lots. Sounds like you have a lot of good memories from your time living and working there. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. God bless you

[@DJKing78]

The feeling of scoring that concert ticket you wanted back in the day.... Ah good days.

[@missshai9681]

Interesting how things change. I went back to my home state to visit after being gone over 10 years and some areas had changed so much. Thank you for another great video. As always it made me smile 😊

[@kristafry5184]

I can imagine you announcing the Blue Light special adding at the end buy it - shall you

[@stuartrn74]

Another top vlog Adam.....again loving seeing and hearing about different parts of the US. Stay safe and much love.

[@cindyglass5827]

Aw, too Cute re: the story about your sister, the Hotel & the Do not Disturb signs : ) !

[@TheDailyWoo]

Ha it was pretty funny

[@daveygivens735]

7 people missed important interviews, 4 people were walked in on during sex, and 3 dead bodies weren't found for 3 days..

[@tugboat25]

Good vlog Adam. I like seeing the changes to your old stomping grounds. Seemed kind of bittersweet. You made me feel like I spent time there myself!

[@richardschindler8822]

Both interesting and sad to see 192. I ventured up and down a few times over the course of the years, but to see it now, sort of depressing.

[@emilys1806]

I love these videos where you show places and talk about what they used to be. Very cool. Also congrats on 500k!!

[@leeroybrown5762]

Loving the woo-stalgia trip 👍

[@Ashilinaaaa]

Adam I love when you cruise down HWY 192! Always a favorite . I miss the tourist traps and gift shops. HWY 192 and international drive will never be the same . The late 90’s & early 2000’s were the best!

[@irenepierce167]

LOVED this!! What an amazing look into your FL past. My routes have been grounded in the North East. However, my husband is from FL, so it was a natural thing to migrate once a year so he could plant his feet on FL ground, LOL. So I am very family with Kissimmee. I was sitting on the edge of my seat because so much of what you talked about were places I remember visiting in years gone by. Can't wait to share this with him. Oh by the way, Congrats again on hitting the big 500,000 subs. I'm watching this out of order at the moment. So I'm here from the future. Sadly, you probably won't see my post...... but that's OK too. Thanks for sharing Adam. Have a safe trip home ❤

[@doyouliketowatch]

its getting the same here where I am. This Covid19 has hit A LOT of businesses here that just can't reopen or tried but had to close for good. Tough times are ahead I believe

[@pamelahill6088]

Oh what a day it is. You hit the mark Adam. Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉🎈 500,000 subscribers!

[@NessieMay]

Sad to see so many closed down businesses.

[@GregsVlog]

Ah yes, the good ole days! Some of my favorite vlogs of yours is just talking about events in your life. Congrats on 500k. :-)

[@PagingMrMorrow]

3:46 Have you ever Eaten At Fat Boys BBQ ? And Was That there for a Long time? I had Breakfast There once it was pretty Good!!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Yea a bunch of times . Been there since at least 91 when I first moved here . There’s another in St. Cloud also

[@anonymousbullfrog1772]

Congratulations on 500K!!!!!!! You are a gift Adam!

[@levelman4214]

It's amazing to me the flood of money that comes to Orlando and to have so many abandoned business on 192.

[@antiquesinmotion7760]

All the money stays on Disney property now.

[@davidbeck8836]

Interesting and correct observation. This did not recently happen either.

[@joiviolette]

I love seeing all those neat sites on 192! Me and my mom would stay at different timeshares all through the 90's. Before timeshares we stayed at a days Inn that used on sand lake rd. Way back in the day. I think universal and all those hotels are there now. Walking down memory lane is so nice for the soul. I remember going to a Pondirosa on 192 as well. We had stayed at a Westgate timeshare and walked to it. It was a fun time. We stay on disney property these days when we come to town. I would love to just stay off property reminiscing. I also loved Fazolis! BREADSTICKS! Thanks for showing us 192!

[@ronthebassman]

Are they having hard times in Kissimmee? There seems to be a lot of businesses shut down

[@jhngh411]

Seems the same everywhere, empty buildings and no businesses around to fill them.

[@ParksInYourPocket]

I recently lived in Kissimmee. Lots of through local traffic from people who work at the parks. As you get farther east it seems to get more and more run down. Lots of payday loan stores and closed businesses now, and slowly disintegrating tourist traps. This area was something Disney always wanted to keep people away from because of all the knock off merch. Now resorts are trying to make it so the tourists don't need to leave property. So a lot of the local economy has been drying up for a long time.

[@joeblevins1061]

@@jhngh411 I live in northeastern Illinois in a pretty commercial district, and you'd think we'd lost a war or something. So many empty and abandoned stores. We're in the midst of a full-on retail apocalypse. And when AtW drove around down south, off the main roads, most of the places he visited looked like ghost towns.

[@franciscoechevarria174]

It's sad to see all those businesses closed. And many parts of 192 deserted. So many malls empty! And now with this pandemic that's going on even worse. I live and grew up in Tampa, Florida. Less than an hour's drive from 192 Irlo Blossom in Kissimmee. And it's true the more you head East and farther that you travel on 192 the more empty business that you are going to find. But I also remember since I've lived here in Tampa for more than 48 years. We would go back in the mid eighties and early nineties and stay in one of the hotels of 192 and there were businesses open everywhere including K marts, but back then the Walt Disney Parks only had a handful of Hotels including the first two to open the Comtamperary and The Polynesian hotels built in 1971. And I stayed of 192, I remember going shopping to many outlet stores, indoor flea markets open seven days a week, going to Old Town many times and Fun Spot next to it .On the weekends it was hard to get a parking space out there. That was seven years ago. I don't know if many of those stores that I went too are still open and on International Drive it was full of hotels, motels, gift shops outlet stores, a huge Bass Pro Shop store , Fun Spot, so much to do. Now with this pandemic I don't know how many of those business are closed! If Kissimmee, St Cloud and the city of Orlando are number one in the whole world, and many businesses are closing down. Imagine the rest of the nation! From a park lover everybody stay safe.

[@elitetraveler11]

The pandemic made things worse. Businesses are closed or going bankrupt everywhere, from large to small.

[@EdwardBerryy]

It's always enjoyable to watch these recap videos, It doesn't get better than riding around like that, very fun. Oh yeah I felt that same rain yesterday at work and on the drive home, it rained so hard the thoughts "Hey Josh, you should pull over" crossed my mind. Same with today, I bet tomorrows vlog has some rain in it if you recorded this afternoon.

[@ariaahmad4065]

Its so sad how america has lost so much of its entertainment roadside attractions and business. Thank you for the east coast tour.

[@Rangers242]

I love these videos Adam. Thanks for showing us.

[@christopherjohnson3520]

I Ran into a Lady Shell Salesman. Turns out, a lot of the shells 🐚 come from the Philippines 🇵🇭 : Ehhh Ehh Ehhh. Imagine That , you travel all the way to Florida. Your Souvenir is from the Phillipines. CJ

[@englandportugal91]

Very Interesting & Informative Video! Sad To See So Many Closed Buildings! Thanks For Sharins! Stay Safe & Have An Amazing Week!

[@andreafontanyi4171]

Does anyone remember some brightly colored town homes / apartments that have been torn down. They were on 192 for a long time. Just wondering what they were?

[@brianjanson8433]

They were along Lake Cecile, they were torn down a couple years ago.

[@ediepetrey5563]

Wasn't that Orange Lake Village?

[@margietucker1719]

Love seeing those dark skies, and rain storms. Here in Texas where I am...that all shuts off during the summer. Nothing but relentless, blazing hot sun and 100+ temperature/heat index. It looks very cool and refreshing.

[@guyjohnson259]

Adam....have you watched "The Florida Project:". Covers the area.

[@Jeff-bv1ek]

I'm about your age Adam, and this video really hit home with me. Loved it! It's so fun to go back to your roots and explore and see the changes. Some people do it with sadness, but like you, I do it with happiness. This is the first video of yours I've watched more than once, and I watched it three times. Thank you!

[@christinacope562]

I find it interesting the check cashing places are closing down. Are there no more poor to exploit? Buffets are a going to be a memory because of COVID. Waffle Houses closing are the most shocking to me, FEMA used them as an index to Natural disasters. I love your sister's removal of the do not disturb signs, made me smile!

[@Used2flyn]

I recently moved to the area and your tour gives me a sense of history here that I don't have. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@AH-rl9ev]

You could probably develop a game of guess what that building use to be...

[@englandportugal91]

Great Idea!

[@Beercanmuseum]

A changing America. Great video, a touch of sadness to it. Congrats on 500K.

[@josieb1717]

It both crazy and heartbreaking how different Kissimmee is. I love that ugly ass town :'(

[@mszoomy]

"Ugly ass town" is a perfect description, it's just a massive shopping complex amid a web of old abandoned buildings and plazas 😣

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@@mszoomy yep... Disney ruined it

[@mszoomy]

@@bilbobaggins4710 it would still be cow country and orange groves. And the people of Puerto Rico would probably still be there. edit: nothing against people from the island, they've just seem to have turned Kissimmee into a home away from home, especially after that hurricane a couple years ago wiped away half the island

[@jenb25]

Serious question- why is it like this? It sounds like these places were all open early 2000's so what changed? Genuinely curious. Did newer shopping areas open and replace this? Or is the area depressed?

[@mszoomy]

@@jenb25 Disney has turned it into a massive tourist destination, there's a constant stream of people and they all need a place to stay (hotel) a place to eat and a place to shop while here. Disney has been here going on 60 years now and over the years the small hotels have been replaced by bigger ones, smaller attractions trying to make money off the tourists have failed and closed. There are literally dozens of smaller attractions that have opened and closed leaving behind abandoned buildings. Everytime a business closes a new one opens. There's not a lot of high paying jobs in the area either, most of the people who live in the area work in retail or the service industry so the residents are low income. So what we have is a steady stream of tourists with money to spend who want nice, shiny, pretty things supported by underpaid, low income residents. It's a mess. As they say, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there. As for the the influx of Puerto Ricans, I think it's pretty much the same as Miami and the Cubans. Once a group of people settles into an area and all their friends and relatives start moving in too, the population starts to swell. Plenty of jobs. And after that hurricane a few years ago we had a huge influx of people from the island who had lost their homes. Finally, the main road into Disney used to be 192 which runs straight across the state east to west from Melbourne to Tampa but about 20 years ago more, they built another road, Kissimmee Parkway to help with the traffic, that shifted a lot of traffic from one road to the other. Now that road is getting built up while the business along 192 are dying. It sucks, really, the city has no heart or soul. I love Disney but but sometimes I wonder how nice the area would be without it.

[@adventuresintvland]

I always enjoy the videos when you talk about like before you went on the road. Congratulations on obtaining 500,000 subscribers!!!

[@rvserious8317]

i used to love Shell World when I was younger and I feel sad that is gone. I feel even worse because I did not even notice it was gone the last time I was down there. Kenny Rogers was way better than Boston Market or KFC too bad it was horribly mismanaged and self disintegrated. IMHO. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@TheDailyWoo]

The Kenny Rogers Roasters wasn’t there too long as best I can remember

[@chase055]

I've seen Adam do so many vlogs on hwy 192, that I now have nostalgia when I see it again.. Great stuff!

[@pennymarmar]

Dang... Talk about part time jobs you had them all. Good you know as a youngster you hussled getting your change!! 💰💰

[@ninejade9]

Great video. I drive up and down this street all the time so it's fun to learn things about it.

[@sharonproctor4079]

Sad so many empty businesses.

[@vincentvarkor]

Some of them are taking by small businesses now like the Checkers at the 192 is now a latin restaurant

[@KING4aday46]

It's nice to be able to go back to the past homes or job sites. Good memories.

[@swn2266]

U should invest in a drone for some of these places.

[@swn2266]

@Benny T cool I literally just subscribed but now it's easy to get authorization for drone flights for a lot of places

[@Kellyfamilyadventures]

Hi I’m new to you channel thanks for sharing something different other then all the theme parks I can’t wait to come over next year for our holiday thanks again from 🇬🇧

[@widecreek]

That had to have been a Waffle House. I don't remember IHOP using that style of a building

[@christiancedeno9846]

My Dad use to play for the Astros, this video throws me right back in time like back to the future but without the delorean. There have been many movies on US 192 including hotels and the big orange great video!

[@davidallen8669]

The launch to Mars is calling at the Kennedy space center. Shall you ??

[@jeffkopher3468]

He should... He is only a little over an hour away. He can sit on the Indian river and film. Used to watch shuttle launches as a kid, now I just watch live streams from Colorado....

[@lyleorr9832]

So many of the same memories! Vacation here with my parents and first trips with my wife. Stayed at the hotel next to the big orange. The trappiness of HWY 192 that brings Happiness.

[@Ron-ye5tm]

That place has gone to Hell!

[@MoviemaniaNick]

That is a funny story with the pool! lol Thanks for the tour reminiscing about your old days. lol Congrats on 500k Adam!

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

So many vacant buildings in Florida. Thanks for sharing and be safe.

[@musicgirl4794]

500,000 + subscribers!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉 Look out for those bees! 😉. 🌸

[@kesmarn]

Very cool that you worked so many "regular" jobs just like the rest of us --- before you became a Mega-KZbinr. So glad to see that you're still talking to the animals -- plastic or organic.

[@graceenstine1486]

I grew up in Seminole Florida in the 90s and even though your in a different part of Florida, this is giving me strong nostalgia vibes! I’ve lived in Southern California for 18 years but still miss Florida. I’m glad I’m not the only one :)

[@shawnamartin3053]

Oh the memories of my time in Kissimmee in the late 90s! Thanks!

[@jenmcnez715]

Yayyyyyy, Adam!!!! 🤗 You reached the 500k mark!! I’m so happy for you! 🎉🎉 Looking forward to whatever you have planned for getting to the 500k mark! My husband and I LOVE watching your videos!!!! Praying continued blessings for you!! ☺️☺️

[@kxrv6629]

Love giving these kinds of travel logs to friends and family. Amazing how many places were closed even pre-COVID. Life is good as long as the Big Orange stays OPEN!

[@jamieadisneyfan8317]

That area has changed a lot since our first trip there back in 1995!

[@suzannessweetkitchen6266]

Thanks for taking us all down memory lane with you. Make it a great day!

[@jeffsheets9389]

Videos like this that you make are my favorite❤️

[@magendelynn3897]

We loved watching this video. This is what you do best!

[@whaat01]

These are my favourite videos of yours Adam!

[@StangQuest94]

Excellent video Adam! I always say your Florida ones are the best probably because that's where I discovered your channel when looking up River Country. Then I was hooked. Not being able to go to Florida this year has killed and I am loving my fix of the scenes of the local flavor you're doing. Keep up the good work!

[@joshgranger78]

Congratulations on 500k subscribers!! Well earned and deserved!

[@lindseyTattooGirl77]

Love your vlogs Adam!!

[@damako7072]

Great video. You narration as always is excellent.

[@daymonpearcey8468]

Really enjoyed this one. Great to see all the locations.

[@johnnyjoey]

These are by far your best videos!

[@josephhuffman9318]

Be careful and safe. Stay dry. Thanks you always do a great job.

[@mikebutler3846]

Lived there ‘88-‘02...good times! Enjoyed the video!