Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports is located 20 miles southwest of Orlando in Kissimmee, Florida. Orlando is famous for all of its tourist attractions and of course there are enough big amusement parks to keep your team busy for weeks. However, if you are looking for activities to do in the Kissimmee area during the team’s downtime and need to keep the cost under a budget, here are some attractions and restaurants that should make everyone in your group happy.

Things to Do

Old Town

Old Town entertains both the local crowd and tourists alike with its signature brand of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Old Town’s retro vibe pays homage to the heyday of the ’50s and ’60s, making it a nostalgic place for many. You and your team will feel as if you’ve been transported to another time and place as you walk around.

Boasting more than 70 stores, you definitely won’t have any trouble finding that special something at Old Town. Looking for theme park souvenirs but don’t want to pay theme park prices? Annie’s Gifts has been providing quality Florida and Disney souvenirs for more than 20 years. At Old Town Portrait Gallery, you can even become your own souvenir by posing for photos in pirate, cowboy, and other period garb. While the attractions at Old Town have changed over the years, the fun certainly hasn’t! 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Fun Spot America

Fun Spot America is a full-scale, family-owned theme park complete with multilevel go-kart tracks, roller coasters, rides for both little kids and kids-at-heart, an arcade, as well as the tallest SkyCoaster in the world, reaching heights of up to 300 feet. They’ve even got free admission and free parking, and it’s close by Wide World of Sports! Their rides include the Yoyo, Vortex Track, Tilt-a-Whirl, Surf’s Up, Screaming Eagle, The Screamer, Rockstar Coaster, Paratrooper, and the Mine Blower hybrid roller coaster. 5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819

Disney Springs

Yes, it’s Disney, but no, it’s not a park. Disney Springs is free to get into, and boy, is there a lot to see! Best of all, it’s just five miles from the Wide World of Sports complex. Though it has gone through many different incarnations over the last 40 years, Disney Springs remains a unique dining, shopping, and entertainment complex on Walt Disney World property.

The complex, formerly known as Downtown Disney and which has recently undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion, is home to more than 50 shops and a slew of restaurants for guests to enjoy. It’s easy to spend an entire day wandering around the various boutiques and kiosks. You can also take in a movie at the AMC theater, go bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, or enjoy live entertainment at one of the many outdoor stages that can be found all over the promenade. This is a must-see stop on everyone’s Floridian getaway! 1486 Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830

Great Magic Hall

Another attraction near Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports is the Great Magic Hall.  Don’t let the name fool you; it’s much more than just your average magic show. The Great Magic Hall serves as a testament to the art of illusion and amazement where you become part of the magic. As you and your team tour the many rooms in this immersive attraction of astonishing acts, you’ll find yourselves becoming part of the magic too! During your visit to the Great Magic Hall, you’ll witness magicians recounting magic’s classic mysteries on an intimate journey through the impossible. Magic’s history, characters, styles and mind-boggling-effects come together to make this attraction a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed. 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours

In nearby St. Cloud just nine miles southeast of Kissimmee and the Wide World of Sports complex, you’ll find Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours. Wild Willy’s offers one-hour airboat rides on beautiful Lake Tohopekaliga throughout the day. Florida’s natural beauty will enchant you as you take a ride on one of their fully-insured airboats. Their licensed captains know how to spot gators, bald eagles, blue herons, endangered snail kites, and other local wildlife. At the end of the tour, you’ll even get to hold and take photos with their adorable resident baby gators as a free bonus! What a great souvenir! 4715 Kissimmee Park Rd, St Cloud, FL 34772

Happy Days Family Fun Center

Happy Days Family Fun Center has more than 50 arcade and skill games. Test your luck and redeem tickets for prizes at a gigantic redemption center. Feel the need for speed? Take a spin around the go-kart track, which includes both single and double-seat cars. 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park, in Kissimmee, offers an exciting aerial adventure set in a natural 15-acre pine tree forest just minutes away from Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports. At Orlando Tree Trek, you’ll enjoy 97 challenging aerial games that are suitable for all ages. That’ll definitely get your hearts racing and adrenaline pumping! Your adventure at Orlando Tree Trek begins when you check in at their welcome center. There you’ll be outfitted with all the gear you’ll need for your climb before meeting with one of their friendly and expertly-trained guides. 7625 Sinclair Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34747

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Places to Eat

4 Rivers Smokehouse

The origins of 4 Rivers Smokehouse can be traced back to the launch of the “Barbecue Ministry” in 2004. That was when the restaurant’s owner hosted a cookout to help raise money for a local family whose young daughter was battling cancer. This one cookout sparked a passion for supporting local schools, churches, and charitable organizations. A few years later, smoking thousands of pounds of meat in a cramped garage just wasn’t cutting it anymore. Hence 4 Rivers Smokehouse was born! 4 Rivers Smokehouse now has 14 restaurants throughout the south, including a recently-opened location in Kissimmee. Oh, and the barbecue? It’s amazing! 874 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Abuelo’s

The story behind Abuelo’s began in the summer of 1989, when entrepreneurs James Young, Chuck Anderson, and Dirk Rambo opened the first Abuelo’s restaurant in Amarillo, Texas. Their goal was simple: to open a restaurant that doesn’t just serve deliciously authentic Mexican food at affordable prices, but also where guests of all ages could come together to experience the unique south of the border flavors, along with the art and culture of Mexico, in a casual and comfortable setting. Nearly 30 years later, with 39 restaurants located throughout the country, the success of Abuelo’s has, without a doubt, surpassed that original goal.

Each Abuelo’s restaurant is designed like an open-air Mexican courtyard and features a unique assortment of both modern and traditional Mexican decor. Since they use only the freshest, finest ingredients in all their dishes, the food you and your team enjoy at Abuelo’s is sure to be one of the culinary highlights of your trip to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports. From scratch-made salsas, sauces, and sides to their hand-rolled enchiladas, traditional Tex-Mex dishes, and unique house specialties, Abuelo’s is the place to go for a true taste of Mexican cuisine. 2431 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741

BurgerFi

Established in 2011, BurgerFi has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger chains. Offering an upscale twist on fast food favorites, everything on the menu at BurgerFi is made from scratch daily using fresh, natural ingredients. Because of their devotion to quality, BurgerFi uses only 100-percent natural Angus beef patties. That means no steroids, no antibiotics, no growth hormones, and definitely no chemicals or additives.

At BurgerFi, you and your team can customize your burgers with an array of farm fresh toppings and pair it with gourmet sides and beverages like hand-cut French fries, double-battered onion rings, and natural frozen custards. BurgerFi’s hip, modern atmosphere invites patrons to hang out and relax for a while, while still maintaining the convenience a of fast food establishment for those in need of a delicious meal on the go. 765 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory

Here’s the scoop on how the Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory got its start: One day the daughter of owners John and Becky Gramley begged her parents to take her out for ice cream. She had just came home after spending the weekend at a friend’s house. While she was there, her friend’s family brought her to this ice cream shop that actually froze the ice cream right in front of you. After hearing about this, John and Becky decided to bring the whole family there to check it out for themselves. Wow! They really did freeze it in front of you and it only took a minute.

Two years later, John and Becky bought that same ice cream shop and thus Abracadabra was born. In addition to coming up with new ice cream flavors, they’ve also extended the menu beyond just ice cream and pizza. Abracadabra now offers a full menu complete with appetizers, Philly cheesesteaks, Italian hoagies, wraps, and more! Cool, right? 520 N Main St, Kissimmee, FL 34744

It’s impossible to get bored here with all of the unique attractions that are available, and your team is guaranteed to have a blast experiencing everything the area has to offer. When you are done playing at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee, enjoy your off-hours in this beautiful tourist destination.