The Florida Project at the Polk Theatre

Tonight, we headed to downtown Lakeland, Florida to the Polk Theatre to watch the new movie "The Florida Project".  After we parked, we took this picture of chairs lined up for the Christmas Parade---two days before the parade! 

We always look forward to going to the Polk Theatre, as it brings back a little history. An organ player plays for about 20 minutes before the show starts.

"The Florida Project" was filmed on US-192 in Kissimmee, Florida near the theme parks---an area well-known for families living in budget hotels. The film, which features Academy Award Nominee for Best Actor Willem Dafoe, has already won several awards. See the movie trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwQ-NH1rRT4

After the film, producer Kevin Chinoy and actor Christopher Rivera from Lakeland, Florida came out for a Q&A session about the film. 

Here's are just a few the many Kissimmee landmarks you will see in the movie - all are located on 192 - Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.

Magic Castle Inn & Suites

Giant Wizard Head Gift Shop, also featured on Roadside America's website.

The townhomes featured in the movie have been remodeled.

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