Howard Johnson Maingate East - Kissimmee Florida Hotels

This Howard Johnson Inn is located just three miles from the action and excitement of Walt Disney World® Resort and approximately 17 miles from Orlando International Airport. Local attractions include Water Mania, located one block away, and Old Town, approximately one mile from the hotel.

Guests of this Howard Johnson Inn are encouraged to enjoy the property's heated swimming pool, whirlpool, and children's pool. Kids will also love the hotel's game room. Additional amenities include a gift shop, laundry services, 24-hour front desk, and complimentary parking. This hotel offers a Kids Eat Free program with adjacent restaurants.

All guest rooms feature two double beds, coffeemakers, safes, cable TV, video games, dataports, and voicemail.

Note: this hotel charges a 2.50 per-night fee. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to check in.

Howard Johnson Maingate East Property Information:

Rooms: 367
Floors: 3

Howard Johnson Maingate East Service

Hot tub
Dry cleaning
Free high speed internet
Data port
Dining
Nonsmoking
Car rental desk
Free parking
Swimming pool
Wheel chair access

Howard Johnson Maingate East Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1600
Check-Out: 1200

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Kissimmee Events & Entertainment

Events

January

January 1-Florida Citrus Bowl

Top college teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium.

1610 W. Church St.

407-423-2476.

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information,

Call 407-896-4231

Throughout January—Orlando-UCS Shakespeare Festival

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights.

Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information call 407-447-1700 Continues through late April

Throughout January—Dance

The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733

Throughout January—NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April

Throughout January—Opera

The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

Throughout January—Concert

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

February

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout February—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

Throughout February—Art Exhibit

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

Throughout February—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

Throughout February—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

Throughout February—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April

March

First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout March—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival.

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

Throughout March—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

Throughout March—Art Exhibit.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

Throughout March—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

Throughout March—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733.

For information, call 407-426-1739, Continues through late May

Throughout March—NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April

April

For information, call 407-896-4231

NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400. Season concludes mid April

Early-Mid April—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Concludes mid April

Throughout April—Art Exhibit.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

Throughout April—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700. Concludes late April

Throughout April—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

Throughout April—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

May

Early-Mid May—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. Concludes mid May

For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout May—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733. Concludes late May

Throughout May—Art Exhibit.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

June

Art Exhibit

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

July

Independence Day

Lake Eola's annual Fourth of July celebration includes games, entertainment and, of course, fireworks.

For information, call 407-246-2287 or 407-246-2827.

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

August

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Numerous dates in August
Best of Florida Festival

Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.

For more information, call 407-586-2000. Continues through early September

September

Best of Florida Festival

For more information, call 407-586-2000

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Art Exhibit

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

Phone 407-896-4231

October

Mid-Late October—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits.

Epcot Center, Disney World

407-939-6244

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Silver Spurs Rodeo

The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi draws top bull riders, cowboys and other entertainment. Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spurs Lane, Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).

For information, call 407-677-6336.

Golf

Top professional golfers and amateurs compete in the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World. Disney's Magnolia and Palm Courses, Lake Buena Vista (18 mi/29 km south of Orlando).

For information, call 407-824-2250.

Late October—NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April 2005

Early-Late October—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

Early-Late October—Dance

The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

November

Early November—Fall Fiesta in the Park

More than 500 booths showcase regional arts and crafts.

Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street.

For more information, call 407-246-2827

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits. Epcot Center, Disney World.

407-939-6244

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Veterans Day

Public holiday. Approximately 75 units participate in a parade to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel. Lake Eola Park, Rosalind and Washington streets.

For information, call 407-246-2827

Osceola Art Festival. Kissimmee hosts this annual art festival featuring exhibits by local, student and national artists. Downtown Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).

For more information, call the Osceola Center for the Arts at 407-846-6257.

Mid-Late November—Opera.

The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372

NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April 2005

December

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Christmas in the Park

The Morse Museum lights up its century-old Tiffany windows to set the stage for a free concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society choir. Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park.

407-645-5311 or 407-645-5324

Kissimmee Destination Overview

In Kissimmee, visitors can catch a glimpse of Florida as it was during the past two centuries. The rail station is a “newcomer”, by those standards. It still has the look and feel of a depot of the 1920s. It is well served daily by Amtrak, and is a popular and convenient choice as a point of arrival and departure to the Disney area. Landscaping and renovations preserve the historic downtown district of this small Florida town.

Old Town, just east of I-4 on US 192, features 75 specialty shops as well as restaurants and amusement rides in a turn of the 20^th century setting. Hundreds of classic cars cruise the Old Town streets every Friday and Saturday night. Kissimmee hosts the Houston Astros every March for spring training in the Osceola County Stadium and Sports Complex. The arena in Osceola Heritage Park is the site of the Silver Spurs Rodeo and other sporting events. Welcome to the most magical place on Earth.

When Walt Disney was asked, “when will it be finished”, he replied, “as long as there is imagination ….never”. This true visionary who embraced the childlike qualities in all of us, transformed this once cattle and citrus community into the most visited site on the planet. Best of all, Kissimmee enjoys year round mild weather. What most visitors planning a Florida vacation think of as Orlando actually includes Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista as well. If you are one of the lucky millions of people who will visit this fabulous “world”, get ready to have the ride of your life.

It has been said that if you were to visit every attraction in the area, by the time you finished, a new one will have been built. Visitors from around the world flock to this destination to experience the magic that is not only Disney in the form of Animal Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios, and the park that started it all–the Magic Kingdom, but Universal Studios and SeaWorld, just to name a few. Of course, Downtown Disney, a host of water parks, and Pleasure Island, golf courses, a racetrack and restaurants are all included. There is no shortage of things to do in and around Kissimmee. While the Disney World Resort is a must see, Sea World, Wet ‘n Wild, and Universal are within an easy drive.

There are also a host of other attractions, fine food, museums, theatre, and virtually anything you can imagine within a 30 minute drive. Dinner theaters provide a unique form of entertainment.There are a variety of venues including a Pirate adventure, Medieval Times, Arabian Nights, (complete with Lipizzaner horses), a Dixie Stampede, and even a Sleuths’ Mystery. What a great way to relax and unwind after an invigorating day at the parks. At every Disney attraction, there is an opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes.Thatlook of amazement each and every time a Disney character makes an appearance or a child takes that exciting ride for their first time, is an experience to remember and to cherish.The wonders of Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, and Kissimmee are magical, and in these enchanting places, everyone gets to be young and carefree.