What’s New for Kissimmee – Spring 2025

 From the immersive SEA LIFE Florida at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, offering a unique "Theme Park Under the Sea" experience, to the dynamic Crush Yard in Kissimmee, blending sports, dining and entertainment. Visitors can also look forward to the recently opened Maw’s Mountain Moonshine in Old Town, Osceola County’s first craft cocktail distillery, and the delightful Scoop Celebration ice cream shop in Celebration, Florida. These additions promise to provide unforgettable experiences and support the local economy, making Kissimmee a must-visit destination.

Crush Yard is now open in Kissimmee, offering a vibrant mix of sports, dining and entertainment. Following its Charleston success, this 50,000 sq. ft. facility features a lively sports bar with handcrafted cocktails, a variety of beers on tap and numerous screens for big games. Enjoy friendly competition with ping pong, corn hole, darts, arcade games and more. With 10 indoor pickle ball courts, Crush Yard provides court rentals, lessons, leagues and special events. The chef-driven menu includes shareable bites, hearty bowls, fresh salads, and flavourful mains. Perfect for events like birthdays, corporate outings, and team-building sessions, Crush Yard is Kissimmee’s new social hub where food, fun and community collide.

The countdown to Epic has officially begun! Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – will officially open on May 22, 2025, unlocking the portals to five astounding worlds that will bring to life extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imaginations.

SEA LIFE Florida, the newest attraction at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, will open in spring 2025, enhancing the resort's status as a multi-day destination. This immersive aquarium aims to educate visitors about local marine life with a unique "Theme Park Under the Sea" experience, featuring sea animals against the backdrop of attractions like coral-themed castles, Ferris wheels, hotels, carousels and haunted houses. The aquarium will include 25 exhibits, such as an ocean habitat, a freshwater gallery, a seahorse gallery and an invertebrate touch pool, offering diverse ways to explore aquatic life.

Vision Hospitality Group announced the grand unveiling of The Inn at Celebration, which became part of the Autograph Collection Hotel Portfolio following a multimillion-dollar renovation. The Inn, nestled along Lake Rianhard in Celebration, offers a boutique lakeside retreat with 115 rooms, including 23 suites and features stunning lake views, a redesigned lobby, and the newly reimagined Lakeside Kitchen & Bar. The renovation, led by Baskervill, enhances the guest's experience with modern amenities, sophisticated design and full-service offerings, while preserving the hotel's classic architectural charm. The Inn at Celebration remains a vibrant community landmark, dedicated to sustainability and giving back through various initiatives.

Star Island is opening a new 1Club Golf Course and Entertainment Space, featuring food and bar trucks. 1Club Golf, an engaging outdoor sport from Japan, blends elements of golf and croquet into a simpler, more enjoyable game. Played on a shorter course with a single ball and mallet, 1Club is accessible to players of all ages and fitness levels, making it fun for the entire family. This amenity is exclusively available to Star Island guests.

Located at the heart of Florida, Kissimmee is 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), close to world-famous theme parks and attractions, offers a variety of shopping and dining locations, and provides access to natural spaces" and outdoor adventures carefully preserved natural spaces and outdoor adventures. Also known as the Vacation Home Capital of the World®, Kissimmee has approximately 50,000 options of accommodations, including sprawling hotels and resorts, and more than 30,000 vacation homes ranging from two-bedroom condos to 15-bedroom mansions. 

For further information on Kissimmee, visit www.experiencekissimmee.com.