I've come here a few times for different events. Most notably was the feast on 50…read more The parking situation was decent when we arrived. The event itself was coordinated well and a lot of fun! There was a large variety of activities and it was nice to see the alumni village and celebrate with other UCF graduates young and old! It's a shame that tickets aren't provided to veterans and family like they used to be! I would love to go back this year!

I have to say that while this place looks gorgeous, that is all I can say that is amazing about…read morethis place. I recently was here for a festival and it is a nice stadium and grounds, the rest is a lot to be desired. Getting into the venue was easy but the security wasn't on the same page with the water bottle rules. The site says sealed bottles were allowed but when I tried going through, they made me either throw it out or empty it before I was allowed in. I had to chug my water so I didn't have to pay for an $8 dollar bottle of water!!! The staff was more or less friendly but a lot of them seemed to wanna be anywhere else but there while the event was going on. The bathrooms were absolutely atrocious and should have been cleaned every thirty minutes. There was water and who knows what else, everywhere. Food was pretty good, from the handful of things I had over the weekend, but the prices were ridiculous. They wanted almost $10 dollars for an Auntie Anne's pretzel. Overall its a decent place with some happy workers and decently good food but not a venue I would go to unless absolutely necessary.

I got to play road warriors with my sister Gwen, watching the Detroit Pistons defeat the Orlando…read moreMagic on March 1st, 2026 by a score of 106-92, a fortuitous foreshadowing of the first round playoff series victory that would follow. I don't have many arenas to compare Kia Center to, and I feel like basketball/hockey arenas are a lot more homogeneous than say baseball stadiums. There was nothing here to really knock my socks off like when I took my dad to see the Tigers play at Pittsburgh's glorious PNC Park. But it was a swell time nonetheless. I also don't usually spring for or get freebies for lower bowl seats so it's a bit apples and oranges to try to compare the close to the action seats I treated us to here to the high altitude ones I usually find myself in at Little Caesar's Arena, recently for a game 2 playoff win against these same Orlando Tragic. Sorry, I should try to keep it classy here, especially since my Pistons bought themselves a trip to Cancun in the second round. Anyways we had good seats with nice sightlines. Outside they had a whole fan experience area that seemed many geared to young people but wasn't happening too much. Funny cause there's a kind of party area courtyard outside LCA that's usually pretty sleepy for the games I've been to. Just random stray selfie takers mostly. The pizza stand we hit up was well organized and smooth, letting a big queue move through there pretty quickly, with its system of grabbing premade slices, beverages and snacks yourselves and then cashing out with cards at self service kiosks. There's stands at LCA set up like that but only for beverages and snacks, nothing with food that will serve as a whole meal. I also like this better than the system I encountered at PNC Park in Pittsburgh where you have to preorder and cash out on your phone and then come up when your number is called. The pizza was okay, nothing outstanding but arena and stadium food never really is. You could tell it was an Orlando Magic home game but there was a sizable and vocal Pistons fan contingent there. We actually sat next to a couple of Detroit fans and there were a couple more a couple rows behind us. With Orlando being such a tourist destination I feel like they probably often get mobbed up with fans of visiting teams, at least from the eastern part of the country (and Canadian Raptors fans) especially at certain times of the year. My decibel meter on my phone only maxed out around 100 which isn't too great, though the arena was probably somewhere between 2/3 and 3/4 full. No comparison to John Mason player intros back home but all the usual whistles and bells with snippets of rap songs, cheerleaders, youth performers and a dragon as opposed to a horse mascot. Not a bad arena. I wouldn't mind seeing a concert there one night if I ever get the opportunity to see a good one.

First off, the arena is spacious and the seats are pretty good (even in the cheap seat section!) I…read morewent to the Magic-Pacers game to meet friends from Indiana. I selected a $37.50 seat through Ticketmaster, who charged $10+ as a service charge!! (Now I know why the majority of the country hates this monopoly!!) It was easy getting in, but getting out from the 200 level requires patience as there is a HUGE bottleneck to get onto the escalators. I only had one drink (no food) and that cocktail cost me $18 (not including tip!) for a shot of alcohol I could not taste in a cup filled to the top with ice. Overall, nice venue, but I doubt I'd visit again.

As a history and baseball fan I had to pay a visit to Tinker Field, named in honor of Joe Tinker…read more(1880-1948) who was a professional baseball player and developer. Joe experienced success with the Chicago Cubs from 1906 to 1910, where he won four pennants and two World Series championships. In 1919 Joe moved to Orlando where he managed the Orlando Tigers and operated a thriving real estate business during Florida's land boom years. The field that would become Tinker Field was first used for baseball in 1914. In 1922 Joe Tinker promoted construction of a new baseball stadium to attract teams for spring training. On April 19. 1923, the new ball field was dedicated. At 1.500 seats, the wooden stadium was larger than Yankee field. The field was red Georgia clay with a grass outfield of Bermuda sod. For years the field was used for spring training by the the Cincinnati Reds (1923-1933), Brooklyn Dodgers (1934-1935,) and the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins (1936-1990) and as part of the Florida State League and the Southern League. Many Baseball Hall of Famers played here including Jackie Robinson, Rod Carew, Bert Blyleven, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Harmon Killebrew. In 1963, the stadium was rebuilt with 1,000 seats from the 1911 Griffith Stadium in Washington D.C. On March 6, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke to thousands when he gave his only speech in Central Florida, "Integration Now", from the pitcher's mound. Less than a month later he was assassinated. Tinker Field was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its association with baseball and Joe Tinker, who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. In 2015, the city removed the grandstands and buildings to make room for renovation of the Orlando Citrus Bowl, now Camping World. Tinker Field History Plaza opened in 2018 and the historic baseball diamond and field were landmarked by the Orlando City Council for its connection to the civil rights movement and minor and major league baseball. Marker F-923, Tinker Field was installed in 2016 by the City of Orlando and the Florida Department of State.

Came to see the Drone show and it did not disappoint!! It was my first time seeing something like…read morethis and it was so entertaining and I was in awe at how they can execute on such things with the drones They had a cool kids dance party before 9pm drone show time with a live DJ , very fun for the little & parents alike !!

I was here for the Christmas show. It was great to see an outdoor ice show in Florida. The dancers…read moreare great but you gotta watch out where you seat because some seats (especially on the second floor) have a view that is partially blocked. Other than that the sound and view of the lake is just great. During the Christmas show the tree lite up so nicely with the music to the show. After the last Christmas show there are fireworks right in front of this stadium, definitely best seats in the house.

Definitely check your fields and park accordingly because that can be a unwanted long distance…read morewalk. Depending your spot will determine the restroom. The Junior stadium sounds fun but it has no close snack bar and has two porter potties. It was rough to be on that side. Parking is parking!!! Lol there's alot but also alot of us. Carpool if possible. Its basically get in where you fit even if its on grass islands. Lol There was parking across the street but did hear after you can't park there. Buy your entry beforehand and show to get in. Keep your bags compact to not get searched or request a medical cooler tag to take in extra stuff. There is plenty of food and snacks options. Drinks are at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and continously cleaning the restrooms. I seen pop up booths for bats,gloves,posters, mini bobbleheads of your players. Kona ice, pineapple spot, Chinese food. The fields were well kept and can handle alot of rain so unless there's lightning games are on. They'll play til 2am to makeup any games affected by weather. We had about 5 lightning delays followed by buckets of rain. There's a lightning tracker and it will let you know when its safe to return. During this time everything closes and everyone is told to take cover!

Edit: day 4. Scoreboard still not on and one older male employe is giving the ick, repeatedly…read moredriving past in a golf cart.

This is there large arena on the campus that the basketball games are held…read more They also use the space for graduation and the Orlando Valkyries Volleyball! The arena is a pretty good size for the events. It's a great venue for sports! They have a small concession area, but most of the food options are around the arena. It's easy to walk to and navigate on the campus grounds!

Had a great evening at the R&B lovers tour!! This arena was…read moreclean and well organized for the crowds The concert had five different performer's We sang and danced the night away.. Only thing the sound system wasn't the best sounded on some sets. But overall great evening with nostalgic tunes!

Do you want to have a good time? Experience the Cardiac Knights first hand? Experience the true…read moremeaning of "the Bounce House"? Why aren't you attending a UCF game at FBC Mortgage stadium?! While UCFs stadium is smaller than other schools with its two-tier metal structure, it is what gives it so much character... I mean it wouldn't "Bounce" as the fans cheer on their team in excitement if it was concrete! It really is an experience and I cherish it while it lasts! The smaller structure also means even the "nosebleeds" have a great view. The main scoreboard is positioned on the North end with the student sections at both end zones; the South end zone is where the main action for the student energy has remained. The cabana section on the east side of the stadium feels like a Lux, upgraded experience although why it doesn't have air conditioned restrooms is beyond me, they're comparable to other restrooms although they had a really nice display of free feminine products including I think hair ties available. Other than that they're like any other restroom in the stadium (maybe excluding the Tower), where I feel like I'm fighting for my life between the heat and humidity (ha), but really why? Concessions are concessions... although there are a few boutique options throughout that may change season to season, I've seen Sonny's BBQ, Flippers Pizzeria, cotton candy stand, a new addition of grab and go drinks (sounded better than it was), and Bonus! The stadium now serves adult beverages (beer, seltzer, etc.)! Anyway, I love the energy of this stadium every time I go to a game and the parking/traffic is well coordinated. Oh minus 1 star because they "supposedly" upgraded the network service and we still never have service in the stadium... GO KNIGHTS AND CHARGE ON!!

Went to a UCF game on Saturday. It was great! The venue was…read moreclean and getting inside was a breeze. Very well organized. I have to take off a star because they did not accept American Express credit cards and/or cash at the concession stands. Prices were of course high, however, that's expected. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience and I can only recommend.

I think the only reason this place gets work is because nothing like this facility exists near…read moreorlando. Someone build in Orange county, and this place would no longer exist. Not a great experience for us parents during basketball tourney's. fights break out all the time.

The escorted me out because I had an empty bottle and they got really mad after I had alredy went…read morethrough a few security guards that said it was fine

I've tried a couple times to add the farmers market that is here, but couldn't…read more So I'd like to point out how great it is here. We were driving to Ocala months ago when my gal wanted me to stop for coffee. We were flying up the turnpike and wit a quick map search I saw a Dunkin Donuts off the next exit. I followed the route and as I got closer I realized I was in the villages. She didn't know what that was, so I didnt say anything. When we parked just outside the square she said, "wow what a great square, where is this?" I just pantomimed like I didn't know and we parked and walked into the plaza. there were dozens and dozens of booths. We were there right when it opened at 9am so not that many patrons yet but the vibe was amazing. Smiles were everywhere. We have been back many times(including this past weekend). We cant seem to pass on a Saturday without stopping. either for the bread, produce, mushrooms, empanadas or small gifts for family. It's always a win.

Everynight Nightlife !!!…read more DJ jamming tonight at the square!!! An outdoor square plaza with surrounding restaurants! Different Events here like Live bands performers or DJ jamming on the log cabin stage ,as well as movies in a barn!!! Experience shopping and dining and nightly entertainment dancing as well!!!!