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    This robot, called the da Vinci, allows doctors to perform surgery with the tiniest of incisions using robotic arms. How cool!
    Rebekah E.

    What a cool event! Contrary to what many might think, Otronicon isn't merely a gaming convention, it's an awesome expo bringing STEM education and fun to Central Florida. 2016 was my first year attending and I left wondering why I hadn't been sooner. I stopped by Otronicon on a Friday night (the first day) as a volunteer for the promo video shoot. Participating landed me free tickets for any day during the rest of the expo (score!). But even if you're paying admission, at around $20, the prices are very reasonable. Particularly when compared to many of the other expos and conventions that take place around this city. The exhibits: There's a wide range. Of course, you have gaming. They had Battlefront and Madden, and also a nice selection of retro video games like Space Invaders, Galaxian and Centipede. They also have a nice selection of indie games from various schools and developers, who also have booths set up for more information on education in game development. This floor also had a variety of art related to gaming and nerd culture. Some really talented artists. And all available for purchase. Then there is the medical floor. This area had me amazed. Florida Hospital had brought in a device called the daVinci. It's actually a robot that performs surgery through a doctor's virtual touch. Incredible! I even had the chance to use the robot myself to perform surgery on a game of operation. Also learned about advancements in brain scanning as it relates to helping a doctor perform surgery to remove brain tumors. They now have a so-to-speak tumor GPS for more precise surgery. Technology is just amazing. There is also a virtual reality room that had booths from the Marines and Lockheed Martin, with areas set up to try out their training mission virtual simulations. I also got to ride a virtual roller coaster through an Oculus Rift. Otronicon also boasts a lineup of some awesome speakers giving seminars on a variety of topics related to STEM. I didn't have the opportunity to attend any of those (ridiculous lines) but I imagine they were quite good. Otronicon After Dark rolls out after 8 PM. This is supposed to be the adults-only portion of the event (though there were still a few kids running around while I was there). BART video game bar had a pop-up bar set up in one of the conference rooms where you could grab and adult beverage and play some retro games. There was also a band playing down on the main floor. Cool way to change it up a little bit for the adult crowd after hours. The location for this event is great! I always love a trip to the Orlando Science Center. You can play with many of their exhibits while you're wandering around Otronicon too. And at the end of the day, I was able to go up to the observatory and check out the moon and the Orion Nebula through their telescope. I'm so glad we have an event like this promoting STEM education in the City Beautiful. This is an awesome expo for kids and adults alike. If you're interesting in gaming, technology, medical advancement, or just an all around good time learning, you should check out Otronicon.

    Cecille R.

    I was lucky enough to snag some free passes thanks to being Yelp Elite. I love the Science Center and thought this would be a cool event to check out with my husband. Unbeknownst to me, it was more of a gamer event and something completely out of the spectrum of what I'm used to. While my husband has a game system and randomly plays, he is by no means a full out gamer. Anyways we got there the last day of the event. Parking to the garage was backed up so we parked in the OMA parking lot with no issues and walked over. We basically just roamed and explored the center and different rooms. I really loved the educational aspect of the event and really liked that parents were bringing kids to the areas dealing with science, engineering, medical technology and animation. There were lots of hands on things to do within the booths --Lockheed Martin and Kennedy Space Center to name a few. We joked that this event was essentially a "nerdfest".....there were several rooms and areas dedicated to video games where you could jump on and play. I liked the old school video games from my youth like Centipede and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Also saw some Dance Revolution going on (made for great video). There was one room that had a sign "For Mature Audiences only" -- on one side were kids playing more "kid friendly" games and on another side were the more violent games like "Call of Duty". There were volunteers milling around surveying everything but just found it a little disturbing that young kids could essentially walk up and play COD and their parents weren't around. The funniest thing was after my husband gave up on COD- as soon as he stood up, a young guy from clear across the room ran to take his seat and play. That's hard core. In a nutshell, it was ok but probably not my cup of tea. I would recommend this for kids who are really into science, technology and, of course, gaming but parents really should be with their young children and not allow them to wander around by themselves since there were very heavy crowds.

    Andrea C.

    This event was cool and definitely something different. I'm really not a gamer, but my husband thought all the displays were really cool. They also had some cool one of a kind merchandise available. I enjoyed a lot of the medical technology and we even got to try our technology used in brain surgery, which was really interesting. My husband also go to do a cool driving simulator, which he thought was awesome. The exhibits were pretty cool, but there was really no regulation or lines of any sort. This meant that the wait times were long and people often walked right up without considering the people who were waiting. It was a nice afternoon and something different, but it was just okay in my opinion.

    Mari H.

    Fun science filled event with robots and VR and video games- the ultimate geek fest. I have gone to this event twice and have enjoyed it both times with my friends. It is also fun to explore the Orlando Science Museum itself and look at all the wildlife downstairs. Ticket pricing is not bad, ranging from $19-21 for students/adults.

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    Jackie C.

    This is a really cool event, I'm not much of a nerd so some of this stuff is over my head but if ur a gamer this is right up your alley!!

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    Player 1 Video Game Bar - Orlando - Retro video game bar with beers, ciders and more!

    Player 1 Video Game Bar - Orlando

    3.9(327 reviews)
    15.3 mi•International Drive / I-Drive, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$

    If you want my opinion, Player 1 Video Game Bar, in Orlando, is fantastic. It's the quintessential…read moreretro-arcade bar. It's dark, cool, and the themed decor fits the place perfectly. For example, the top of the bar is actually a time line of the history of video games...something to take in while you're throwing back a few adult beverages. Assuming that you're looking to drink a bit, they have an outstanding collection of craft beer, and of course, they have the obligatory "80s themed" cocktails. I haven't quite figured out the food menu. But hey, P1VGB is not really, I don't think, that kind of place. GAMES? They have an excellent selection of old school vids. And whatever the game count, it goes up by 60 because they have at least 1 multigame rig (packaged in a Ms. Pac-Man cabinet). This combo brings you most, if not all, of the blockbuster titles from the 80s. They also have several rare machines. Last but not least, they THE SINGLE ALL TIME GREATEST COIN-OP SPORTS GAME! ATARI FOOTBALL!! Yeah, it's that much fun...I still have callouses and blisters from rolling that big ass track ball back in 1979! Pinball? Well, this is not a pinball palace, but, they do have about 8 to 10 tables. Great titles including Twilight Zone, Haunted House, and Jaws. In addition to the coin-op games that us Gen-Xers grew up with, they have multiple videogame consoles available. For a bar that offers this many games set on free play, admission is very inexpensive. I'd say that at any given time, 5 to 10 percent of the games are down. Not too bad. Located just up the street from Sofrito Latin Cafe, this place is well worth a few hours of time time. 5 stars!

    This video game bar is small but has a lot to offer. You have to pay to go in but get to play…read morealmost all the games for free. The few exceptions are guitar hero and a few others. The entrance fee is very low under $10 and Florida residents get a discount. They have games like pac man, donkey Kong, mortal kombat, Tetris, and more. I sat at the bar and played the latest version of Mario Kart. They also had controllers for other game consoles like Xbox. I ordered a few beers and they were decently priced. The only thing I did not love were the bathrooms, they were dirty.

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    Andretti Indoor Karting & Games - Elevated tracks are more fun than what you might find at K1

    Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

    3.3(394 reviews)
    11.2 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

    Ok so we recently just booked a party package here for my nephew's birthday and we all had such a…read moregreat time! So Andrettis is an indoor karting, laser tag, and game room located right next to the Convention Center on International Drive. This place definitely was easily accessible from the main road and had plenty of parking in their private parking lot. So on the day of our event, upon arrival, we were greeted immediately and checked in quickly and efficiently. The staff were all very kind and helpful! The party room was located in the back of the building and was a pretty spacious room, with its own private bathroom. For our birthday package we opted for the laser tag, and arcade option for the kids and it kept them occupied for a few hours. Now for the food, I was very impressed by the quality and presentation of all the items we selected! Yes the food was just your average fried bar food... but I thought everything was super fresh and all came out very quick. The pizza, wings, and cheese curds were outstanding! Lastly, our party attendant was top notch! She was very attentive, had great communication, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, I will say that even though the birthday package at Andretti's is a bit on the pricier side... we thought it was definitely worth it... my nephew had a very memorable birthday!

    Came to test out the track for my sons upcoming birthday. The place itself is fun bright and loud…read morewith music and tons of area for entertainment. The track itself is small for the kids just a small circle if you will. The attendant does monitor the speed and also has a controller if the kids are going off course. Pricing is comparable to other places. $15 for one round of the mini Mario which allows kids as young as 3 to 7 to drive on their own. The height requirements is a minimum 36". Max of 4 karts at a time.

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    Dave & Buster's Orlando - S'mores Cheesecake tasted more like S'mores chocolate cake and not really like cheesecake.

    Dave & Buster's Orlando

    2.9(734 reviews)
    11.3 mi•International Drive / I-Drive
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    What do we say about this place? The good: they have a lot…read moreof really cool games and have gotten some new ones recently. Half-price game day is a great bargain. We love that we can watch a game on the big TVs. Prizes are usually pretty good but require too many tickets in our estimation. Their food is pretty decent. There is always been lots of available parking, I've never had any trouble finding a spot even though I drive is so busy. The bad: someone ate half of our chocolate cake which we took to go. There was an entire investigation at the restaurant as to what happened and I still have no idea what the outcome is. The fact is half the cake was gone when we got at home. The crowds can be a little difficult to deal with. There's a lot of people in there just walking around also and not playing any games. Some of their recent remodels have removed large sections of games in favor of large interactive group style games. We aren't interested in those at all and preferred to have more arcade style games on the floor.

    Here's a more polished, credible, and impactful version:…read more This was, unfortunately, the worst experience I've had at any Dave & Buster's location. The issue wasn't simply that my meal was prepared incorrectly--it was how management handled the situation. I ordered salmon that arrived significantly undercooked. When I sent it back, our server handled the situation professionally and was both courteous and apologetic. However, from our table I observed the manager, Dalton, visibly berating the server while pointing toward us instead of focusing on resolving the issue. No employee should be treated that way for bringing a customer concern to management. When my mother spoke with him directly, rather than acknowledging the problem, he insisted the salmon was properly cooked and suggested the issue was that we hadn't specified how it should be prepared. Salmon should be cooked to a safe temperature unless a guest specifically requests otherwise, and the photos speak for themselves. What should have been a simple correction became an unnecessary argument. Good managers de-escalate situations, support their staff, and prioritize guest satisfaction. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. To make matters worse, we never received the Power Card promotion that was supposed to come with the meal. The one bright spot was our waitress, who remained friendly, professional, and genuinely tried to make things right despite the circumstances. She deserved far better support from management than what we witnessed. A restaurant can recover from a kitchen mistake. It's much harder to recover from poor leadership and a refusal to take accountability. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this location.

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    Dezerland Park Orlando - Flintstone car

    Dezerland Park Orlando

    3.5(143 reviews)
    8.7 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

    My husband is the car buff in our family. When we were visiting Orlando, we were looking for…read moresomething to do in the daytime while waiting for our grandchildren to finish summer camp for the day. Dezerland kept us busy for a few hours and inside during a very hot day. Besides the Auto Museum, Dezerland also features an arcade, escape room, bowling alley, bumper cars, lazer tag maze, ax throwing, and pool tables. Being of a certain age, we chose to visit just the Auto Museum. There are a variety of attraction packages available if you want to use one or several of the attractions. Everyone entering must fill out a waiver, even if you're visiting just the Auto Museum. The waivers are available online as well as advance ticket purchases. There is also a food court and several shops within the Dezerland complex. I'm not into cars myself but the Auto Museum was impressive. My husband especially loved seeing the vintage cars from the 1940s through the 1970s, although some of the cars shown preceded the 1940s. The displays include vehicles used in movies and popular culture. My favorites were the Mystery Machine and Herbie the Love Bug as I saw the movie Love Bug as a child. Besides cars, the museum also features vintage motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, fire trucks, police vehicles, post office delivery vehicles, subway cars, and buses. The backdrops, movies posters, pictures, and cardboard cut outs of the movie 'stars' and historical figures greatly enhance the experience. I can't imagine the time and energy it must have taken to amass this collection of vintage vehicles. We spent about two hours browsing the huge collection of cars but easily could have spent another hour or two here admiring the old time motor vehicles.

    Saw this part of the mall while going to Cinemark which is in the same building…read more Took a quick walk around after my movie was over. Lots of classic cars, dining and other options it appears.

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    Gods & Monsters - Outside

    Gods & Monsters

    4.3(129 reviews)
    9.1 mi•International Drive / I-Drive
    •$$

    If I ever owned a collectibles store, I would want it to look exactly like Gods & Monsters. This…read moreplace is impressively clean, fun, and thoughtfully laid out. Everything is where it should be--grouped by theme or franchise--so browsing feels more like exploring a curated pop culture museum than digging through clutter at some grungy and junky comic shop. The selection is fantastic: from comics and statues to posters, small plush, otaku, Pops, action figures, high-end collectibles, and more! Whether you're a gamer, a movie buff, sci-fi fan, or just love cool merch, you'll find something to geek out over for sure. The staff? Genuinely great. Friendly, welcoming, and super knowledgeable without being pushy. You can tell they love what they do, and it will make your experience that much better. You can actually have a real conversation with these guys! I am so tired of visiting stores that hire snotty, vacant, or indifferent employees. You DO NOT have to worry about that here. Oh, and they've got a geek bar inside the back of the store. Seriously. It was a bit too early in the day for me to grab a drink but it looked awesome the way it was decorated, so I'm definitely coming back with my wife some evening (and hopefully soon!). Plus, they're open late--huge win. Also, the location is perfect... right off International Drive and not far from Universal Studios. Whether you're a local or visiting Orlando, this is a must-stop spot. Highly recommended.

    We needed a costume for Megacon and ended up at Gods and Monsters, what a fun little spot! Parking…read morewas easy and plentiful, and the store is tucked inside a cute covered plaza. The staff was very friendly and helpful, which made the visit even better. While we wish they sold more masks and costume accessories, we were pleasantly surprised by how many cool items they did have. The store is very clean and well-organized. Highlights included the giant Gremlins and Pokémon vending machine, though sadly it was out of order, it was still fun to see! We also noticed a neat speakeasy out back that we definitely want to check out next time. Overall, this is a great spot for any nerd, collector, or cosplayer. We really enjoyed our visit and plan to come back!

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    80's babies!

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