Level99 Opens at Disney Springs: The Smart Way to Play

Level99, a massive new social gaming venue, is opening later this month at Disney Springs in the former home of the NBA Experience.

For those who don't know, Level99 is built around physical and mental challenges—think escape rooms crossed with an obstacle course. But the real question for a Disney World planner isn't just "what is it?" It's "is it worth burning precious vacation time to do this instead of going to a theme park?"

Here is the straightforward read on who should prioritize it, when to fit it into your itinerary, and the smart way to play.

The Perfect Arrival Day Move

Theme park tickets are too expensive to waste on a half-day. If your flight lands at Orlando International Airport at noon, do not buy a park ticket for that afternoon.

Instead, use Level99 as your arrival day anchor. Drop your bags at your hotel's bell services—or if you want to skip the hotel entirely, use a luggage locker strategy to jump straight into the action. Heading straight to Disney Springs gives you that immediate "vacation has started" feeling without the cost of a theme park ticket. Let the kids burn off their travel energy in the challenge rooms while you grab a proper meal.