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9299 Universal Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32819
We went to this location for a family members birthday. It was a great experience for us. There's so much to do and it's very exciting for the kids! We had a VIP room, and the service we got seemed great. The kids did 2 rounds of laser tag and they really loved it! I personally loved the wizard of oz game in the arcade! It's a huge space and very clean and well maintained. I would definitely return for some fun time with the family!
We had a wonderful experience at Andretti. It was my daughter birthday and she enjoyed every moment. The tracks are awesome and all the arcade games worked amazingly. The staff was very helpful and nice. Amoi at the front desk was so patient and kind with helping us find the right track to ride. The Manager Joe was very knowledgeable and explained all the questions we had. All In All we had a memorable time and will definitely come back again.
I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, our experience at Andretti's in Orlando was frustrating from start to finish. Most of the staff were generally rude and acted like we were bothering them just by asking questions or trying to get on an attraction. There was zero enthusiasm or hospitality ? it felt more like we were a problem than paying guests. The VR attractions were a letdown, too. The two simulators in the middle weren't fully working, which meant we couldn't use all four stations a
So many games! (Make sure they are all operational before you commit to going) Mini bowling and go karts. VIP lounge and private event space are available. The go karts are fun. Very quiet and no smell since they are electric! They have tracks for 3 ages starting as young as 3! Food was excellent. Located right next to To Golf and across the street from the Orange County Convention Center. Great place for a group outing or just some family fun.
We brought my son there for his 10th birthday. He loved getting on the go carts. It was his 1st time driving himself, and he had an amazing experience. We were there for about 6 hours and the costs were a lot less than I expected.
Needed to kill some time in Dallas so we found this place! Glad we did because it was super fun! Tons of arcade games, it made me feel like a kid again. I went with my boyfriend and we're both competitive people so it was really nice to let loose. The atmosphere and decor were really well put together. The place was very big and spacious. The racing karts were definitely the highlight of the evening. Helmets and safety gear are a given, but it's pretty short. The karts go SO FAST! I ended up feeling like an
Jeff the manager was great with helping us find the best package for all the experiences we wanted. The staff was super kind and accommodating at all of the different experiences around the venue. From Karting to Sims to VR to bowling to wings and drinks, everything was a hit! Definitely recommending to my travel clients, family and friends and we will be back again for a birthday, Im sure! Blows Dave and Busters and other arcades out of the water.
Amazing venue to take the family to and I bet it would be great for an adult night out as well. We took our 3 boys ages 8 through 12 and they had an absolute blast. By far the best go karting experience we have had and we hit up go karts all the time on our travels. The laser tag was amazing and our boys were blown away by all the choices at the arcade. Their staff was extremely attentive both in the kitchen as well as at their attractions. Tommy, Darcy and Josh all checked in on us during our experience an
Great fun! Everyone loved this place! We all did go carts, laser tag, and arcade games! It's expensive but worth it once in a while! We'll be back again!
Man what's a best vibe I had here. Darcy AST GM manager gave us the best service, also Top of the Line. Please come visit this place and you'll never want to leave. I'm coming back too and asking for Ren?e gave us the best service ever at the bar, drinks was so amazing. The training they have will go a long way in this company. Once again thank you so much, means a lot coming from North Carolina 1st time inside this build. Clean and organized to and help not just me but everyone who came up to the bar with
It's 4 .5 star if you have A LOT OF MONEY ??. The best deal is once you get from third parties it's around $90 a person you get an hour unlimited game time but only for certain games plus one race, laser tag, plus 2 7D experiences that was the best deal we were able to separate and use the cards on different days. But it is extremely expensive and only certain games can be played with the hour-long card otherwise you have to pay for tokens and it runs an average of 3 to 5.00 per game which is outrageously
I took my 4-year-old daughter to Andretti hoping for a fun-filled day, and while she had a great time, the experience started off on the wrong foot. We encountered poor customer service from a young server in the bowling area. The food itself was good, but it was hard to enjoy it with the lack of friendliness and care in the service. After food and bowling, I took my daughter to go-kart at mini Mario. When I asked the young track attendant how my daughter can ride. All he told me I need to get a card. I h
It was great, but we had to wait quite a bit for the duck pin bowling. ??Overall great place!
We brought our girls volleyball team for an evening of fun and games. We had a phenomenal experience! The manager Jeff was absolutely wonderful. He checked on it numerous times throughout the night and made sure that our visit was extraordinary and it definitely was. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone in the Orlando area. Thanks again Andretti and thank you Jeff for a wonderful evening.
It's a great place over all but we traveled here from a different city only to come and all the arcade games to win prizes to be offline this was done on purpose so you can't play games to win prizes. All because it was spring break so not spend the money for unlimited because the whole reason people play games is to win prizes. Literally all the games are shut down.
We loved everything except the loud noise, not from the carts, from the arcade area. Way too loud. We all had fun. Had a huge headache by the time we left.
Good place to kart, but karts were slightly slower than advertised with common slowdowns. The track itself is cool being two levels, but there is no viewing area at all for track 2. Overall decent fun for the family.
Excellent and prompt customer service, fun arcade and as expected exhilarating racing! Laser tag and the VR experiences were very enjoyable as well, though the equipment for those might not be in the best condition. More specifically, my friend's laser tag vest/blaster malfunctioned for half the alotted game time, which left him unable to participate. Some of the VR headsets lacked audio on the headphones, as well. None of that prevents one from having a great time however, but if it isn't already obvious
What a blast. The gocarts were surprisingly fast for electric vehicles and track 2 was our favorite.
Melvin took care of us when we first got there. We had a party of five and he offered us the best package to get the most bang for our buck. Then I had an expired coupon that I did not realize was expired, but Melvin, hooked us up with coupons anyway. He was so friendly and accommodating. You don't get treated like that very often. Especially when you're dealing with that, many people in a day. And when we left hours later, he was still smiling. And besides Melvin, every person we encountered, was friendly
My company held our annual meeting here in their meeting space. It was fantastic. Service was top notch and food was really good! Can't believe I had access to a full bowl of ahi tuna! Definitely would recommend for an evening out or use of their meeting space.
My family came to Orlando from Alabama and Texas. We hung out on Universal Blvd and decided to go to Andretti?s because we haven't been in years. Ms. Darcy, the assistant general manager was the sweetest lady and was the most helpful with games that were malfunctioning. Benjamin, at the Dark Ride VR game was very friendly and helpful as well. All of our drinks and the chicken nachos were top-tier. Needless to say we all enjoyed our experience at the Andretti?s on Universal Blvd. The customer service from ev
Quick trip to the arcade. Kids had a blast and was a great escape from the summer heat. All of the games were working and maintained well.
This was our first time here and it was awesome. We brought our one of our grandchildren and her friend and they had a blast! We will definitely return! All of the staff were outstanding and very helpful, especially Jeff! Thanks for a great time!
We had a blast! The staff were all friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back.
Our family was excited to include this experience in our Spring Break events for the week just to be disappointed. We love karting and thought this would be a top tier venue, especially since it was named for a famous race car driver and we drove 2 hours away from home! The building is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and the bathrooms are exceptionally clean but then it goes downhill from there. The pricing for the karts and games are not worth it. We paid for the most expensive, all inclusive gaming plan
There was an advertisement that says buy 3 races and get one for free. When we inquired about this, the manager told us that this deal wasn't available because their computer system was down. After we were declined any compensation for a deal that was unavailable because of computer issues, we were told that games would cost $25 for 2 hours even when we only wanted to play while waiting. There was no other option to play games for credit while waiting. When we finally got to race on the track, almost all ca
We had the best time here. Jeff the manager was outstanding! He offers great customer service and his staff is extremely friendly. Thank you for an outstanding experience.
I believe this is the best place to celebrate a birthday. The food quality is superior to the other playgrounds, and someone is always available to assist you. The games are enjoyable for all ages, and best of all, the bathrooms are consistently clean!
Love Andrettis. We always make time to spend an evening there if there's one in town! So much fun for adults and kids!
Super fun place for all ages. Go-Karts are just a small area of this huge entertainment complex. They offer bowling, Lazer tag, multiple VR experiences and many many video games (way more than Dave & Busters). There is also a restaurant inside, and two bars. It's pretty noisy but this is a really fun place for an afternoon or a few hours.
Visiting from Miami. Walked in for my cousins bachelor party. TMI I know? anyways, place was huge. Fun spot even for adults to kill some time. Laser tag was whatever.. that's just me. I'm not a huge fan. The karts however? wow that was epic. Arcade machines are there.. nothing special. Bar was a good vibe. Overall, fun spot !
What an awesome place!!! Games are less expensive than anywhere I've ever gone!! Go Karts was a BLAST and their restaurant is actually FIRE!!! Amazing food and amazing staff!!! Good for friends, family or even come alone. I did and it was the most fun I've had in a long time!!! Beware of the Brisket burger, it is a delicious beast of a burger!!!
Amazing experience here! Excellent customer service, no issues with arcade games, pretty cool attraction selection and the food-- SO GOOD! Every encounter with a worker was helpful and kind. Customer service 11/10! James, our server & manager, was knowledgeable on the menu, had great suggestions and was friendly/personable. Spent about 5hrs here (2 attractions, 1 race, arcade & food). Kids had a blast!
Fun fun fun. Very 1st visit on 6/28 group of 3, we took advantage of the Gold package they offer, So much fun. Food is overpriced & under portioned, but I would definitely be visiting again in the future & dining elsewhere.
Half of arcade is not operating, they do not tell you that when purchasing the tickets. When returning to the ticket stand, no refunds. 0 customer service. Will not be coming back.
Had a really fun time! It can be a pretty pricey night out if your planning to Go-Karts, Games & Drinks/Food but definitely fun. They also have bowling. The go karting was alot of fun, I was surprised how easy it was to drift around the track.
This was my family?s first time going and we had a good experience. Tanecia helped set us up with the package suited for what we wanted to do. Tanecia was patient , friendly and professional. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The place was clean. We all had fun. We will be back
Had an amazing time. I did the kart racing and played arcade games. As far as Kart racing goes, I wish I had gotten the option to do track 3. Otherwise, track 2 was still fun, and I had a great time. For the arcade, I put $50 on my card, and it surprisingly lasted me much longer than I thought, almost two hours! Great atmosphere, the bar and food is a bonus, and for those who love bowling, they have that there too!
So systems were limited and I understand that. But do not sell people time for bowling when you have rented out all the lanes for private event and not leave any lanes for paying customers to play. I paid $45 for an hour of bowling. I told them I only wanted to bowl. Was told okay and got my ticket for my group. We couldn't do any bowling and was told I could not get a refund but could use the arcades or something. So wasted $45 on nothing. Awful customer service. This place used to be great and my family
Amazing time! We did indoor karting it was very fun, and they have tons of games to play! Service was great too
I recently visited this location and had a fantastic time! The highlight of my visit was the thrilling go-kart track. The go-karts were well-maintained and incredibly fast, providing an exhilarating experience for both beginners and seasoned drivers. The track was challenging, with sharp turns and straightaways that kept the adrenaline pumping. The staff were friendly and ensured that safety protocols were strictly followed, which made the experience even better. Equally exciting was the laser tag arena. T
Came here for our company spirit day event for Trinity Solar Florida. The staff were Attentive and incredible! The rooms were amazing and very clean. The games were awesome. The 7d experience was dope!! Great place to take your family friends or even a good place for a date or date night! Lol. So much fun. For sure I'll be back! Might even give what's his name and busters a run for their money. ????
I can only comment on their go-kart and laser tag, because I didn't use their arcade or bowling. Laser tag is fine, just like many others. Go-kart on the other hand... I had so much hope because of the name Andretti and the size of this place. I was told they have 4 tracks, all indoors. I came with wife, kids, and nieces. We tried to book a time for us to race, but it's first come, first serve, so be prepared to wait at least 30 mins (I had to wait 1.5h on a Monday afternoon during summer). You don't get to
Loads of fun. We had a blast! Bailey was super helpful and assisted us every step of the way. He is Very kind and polite and just really made us feel like everybody wants to feel in places like this. Clean and Fun for all ages. Go check it out!
Wonderful place for the family, young and old, or on a date. I suggest filling out the waiver online before you head over. Otherwise, if it's busy, you will be in line waiting at the kiosk to sign the waiver and then waiting in line to pick your events. The staff is young but very respectful, helpful, and patient. They can accommodate large or small groups. It takes much longer if your group wants to race at the same time. They do have to find a time that can accommodate everyone. There are different tracks
Went here as a start to my birthday and it was amazing. Started off on the tracks, racing with friends; it was so much fun and the right amount of adrenaline. After the race, we got a lane and did some mini bowling ??. The mini bowling was a first for all of us, it turned out to be so much fun and easier on the muscles compared to regular bowling. Might definitely do it again when in Orlando. They have so many games and the arcade seemed like the place to be but we didn't have time to play around. The drink
I love it here! I just went yesterday and it's amazing! Yes I know I haven't reviewed in a long time! You guys are the best and I can't wait to come again!
It was actually full of fun games and the little restaurant inside doesn't actually have bad food we got the margarita pizza, pleasantly surprised. My only thing is the go kart is so boring there is no bumping into each other allowed and you just go in circles at a slow rate, not really worth it. The prices are also astronomical just to fill up a game card worth do $10 you only get a couple games out of it. If you have the money I would do it and the laser tag but I wish the laser tag was longer
We had my son?s 10th birthday here today and it was 100% the best birthday experience we've had anywhere. We were greeted at the door and escorted to each and every attraction by our guide. Laser tag, racing, bowling, arcade. The pricing seems high but once you get here and see everything you get to do it's so worth it and definitely the best bang for your buck. The wings were to die for. We spent about 4-5 hours there in total and were busy the entire time. If you're looking to have a memorable experience
This takes the spot for the best indoor attraction place I've ever been to! My brother and I had a blast with the VIP pack with all of the attractions in it. While the VR experiences were underwhelming, the Go Kart racing was exhilarating and was a great first experience. I would definitely come back!
Some of the rudest people and service is so slow in the bowling area. The lady who checked us in and the two people in the back for Mario Kart on Saturday night around 10-11pm were the only friendly faces in that building. The old man bartender threw a fit and started whispering about me when HIS machine wouldn't allow tips and I don't carry any cash. My next drink was purposely delayed since he was the one to make it. If your system doesn't allow tips, that's a complaint for YOUR employer, not the customer
Jessica was an amazing host! My friends threw a birthday party today and she was attentive and very courteous! Definitely coming back! Ask for her for your next party!
This is the ultimate adult fun experience. The bar is amazing. Duck bowling is soooo much fun. The racing was amazing! Definitely would go again. The laser tag is a sweaty experience lol but so much fun ?? there are so many cool games to play also. The zombie killing experience was really fun too. Go here. You won't be disappointed. The bathrooms were so clean I want to point that out bc most arcades or kids places like this have horrible bathrooms.
Arrived as a family of 5 for my 6 year olds birthday on a busy Saturday completely unaware of how busy this place would be. We almost left after getting overwhelmed but James O introduced himself and walked us through the process and made sure we had a great experience. My daughter enjoyed her birthday and we all had a great time. Thanks to James we had a great day! We will definitely be back!
I just needed to share that I believe there was a mix up at the ticket/prize counter on June 17th . A very nice young man thought he gave my son half of some extra tickets that were given to him and let us cut him in line. We were in such a rush but thinking back the ticket amounts we ended with didn't make sense and I am afraid that the boy lost the extra tickets and his own tickets.
Fun for all different age groups. The different age groups make it so each level of kid and adult can have fun at the speeds that are suitable for them. Tons of neat arcade games I have not seen elsewhere as well. If we are in the area again it will be a for sure stop
My son and I had an excellent time playing games. Lunch was also far better than I expected from this type of establishment. I highly recommend.
Great place! We celebrated my daughter?s party there and everyone had lots of fun. Keep in mind, they don't have anywhere to store your cake or what not while you are doing the attractions and all as the room assigned to you only for a period of time
I brought my neice here and was highly disappointed. It was our first time and we didn't know where to go to even start playing anything. Once it was figured out, I realized how overpriced everything was. $30 for one race on go karts? That was fun but laser tag was terrible, the VR games weren't interesting. The employees seem like they don't really want to be there. Overall, we didn't have a good experience. I didn't even want to stay at the arcade due to the rest of our experience.
We had a blast! Recommend a race but be prepared for people who don't follow the rules. Hyperdeck was a blast. The race assimilator made me feel nauseous. All in all a great time!!
Short Review: 3 karting races not worth $90 and overpriced aracade experience. Long Review: I came here after looking up karting in Orlando and was excited to see multiple tracks listed on the website. Unfortunately, when I arrived, I found out there's only one track available per group during Spring Break: one for adults, one for teens, and one for kids. The site said there were two tracks for adults, so that was disappointing after driving 1.5 hours. They were running a Spring Break deal?$25 per race fo
This place is a very good place for fun. I visited with my family, and my kids liked the go-kart ride. The customer service was excellent, and there are many arcade machines. They have a bar and restaurant inside, and plenty of parking.
Go-karts are incredibly expensive. The arcade games are primarily give you tickets. No prizes. Unless you put $4 into win a stuffed animal with a claw. of course they are all packed way too tight and nothing ever gives way. 2 hours there and 13 broken machines later we gave up and just left. Swipe card eats the dollar or three or five. The attendants say sorry. And then walk away letting other people swipe the card and take the money. Could be cool if they actually had stuff working and it wasn't
So disappointed with our very expensive visit today. So many of the games were down and you couldn't play for tickets/prizes. The go kart experience was cool but for the money we spent I could?ve taken them to fun spot with unlimited riding. The staff were few and far in between and could barely get them to look/acknowledge us. The bowling was 30 minute intervals and for 4 people, 2 of them being young kids it really didn't allow for enough time to actually enjoy it. Was an experience, but won't be coming b
For their systems to be down you wouldn't have known! The whole staff was awesome,respectful, fast and friendly! 1st time coming and definitely will be back!! Thank you John at the bar for being pleasant and also the gentleman (manager) at the bar you were great as well!!
What an amazing experience, me and my family had so much fun. There are races for everyone and so many options to have fun and the staff was so kind,especially the person that assist us in the payment table and in the booth where we check in for the race, I wish I knew their names but hopefully they get recognized. It was definitely worth the visit and will comeback.
Great experience for my entire group! Food & service was amazing. My server (Lexii) unfortunately was working the shift alone & she still was extremely attentive! I accidentally purchased a 2nd lane of bowling & James quickly solved that issue for me with no hesitation! Very appreciative. Definitely going back again!
We had a great time at anderttis! We did bowling & Krystal took care of us. She was so helpful and patient and made my little boys birthday very special! I would definitely recommend coming here.
Great place for families to have fun and enjoy a night out. Karting is good. If you are experienced, I would say this is not the place for you though. The adult one is open for all teenagers and above. Good for beginners!
Current prices aren't bad and while some games are down to a technical issue they let you know ahead of time. Staff is largely short with you. Waited 30 minutes for mini Mario race only to be treated quite rudely by the staff who hadn't even acknowledged us while waiting. Not impressed with staff or the fact that the whole place smells like weed. My kid had fun, but dezerland and other locations offer similar or exactly the same with a better staff experience
Gemma & Andres provided us with an exceptional time out for a team event. We received impeccable service all round - they went above and beyond to make sure we had a perfect afternoon. Highly recommended to do the go karts followed by the bowling. Thank you from our team - we had a blast!
I absolutely love this place if you love go karting family, fun, eating and just want to have a good time I would definitely recommend it. You can spend the entire day just letting loose and having fun. The check-in station is very organized It may look chaotic but it's smooth and move quickly and they get you in and out. They help you with all your concerns if you have a question they were absolutely the best that they can and accommodate your needs. You'll love this up at least I did.
It was cool it was overpriced if you asked me. They put you in an actual race and don't win a price that sucks for the money you spend. But it's a cool place for family. FYI, I actually won the race and didn't get a prize.
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Assistant Manager James, the police department, and the incredible crew at Andretti in Orlando. For a moment, I couldn't find my daughter, and the immediate assistance I received was impeccable. The staff?s commitment, especially safety, made all the difference in helping me locate my daughter quickly and giving me peace of mind. If you're looking for a fun place to bring your kids while also knowing that safety is a top priority, I highly recommend Andretti Orlando
Came on a Thursday, thankfully the place wasn't packed. Bathroom was clean, place is well maintained. A bunch of the gaming machines were down. MOST Disappointing thing was thego-kart itself. I had high expectations from this place because you're required to wear a helmet. They definitely put a limit on everyone's kart. The karts reached no where near 20mph when they advertise up to 35mph. They automatically apply brakes for you on about 20% of the corners. I would not come here again. Save yourself $25 and
Our group did adult go karting, duck pin bowling, played in the arcade, and ate lunch. Facility was very clean. All employees interested with were helpful. Fun place to kill time before a flight.
Every time we visit the Orlando area, we take my niece to Andretti. She loves the karting and gets really into it. My wife and I also have a good time at the laser tag and playing the arcade games. They have a nice variety of arcade shooters, beat-em ups, and carnival style games. A great place to spend an afternoon!
Great place . Go carts are fast
We were here in January and this place was great, decent prices, lots to do. This time however, their system was "down" which made half the games unplayable, no points accumulated, and you had to buy packages instead of paying for individual attractions causing the experience to be way more expensive. This is not the way to do business. If your system is down then close your business and fix it, don't ruin people's time and fun because you're still desperate to make a dollar. Edit: after looking at other r
We took 3 kids for carting and got the 10 ride package. In first go, my son got hurt as he was not able to turn the wheels on a curve and hit the side which engaged the belt. The Manager was called who did patiently wait for us to assess if we wanted to call 911 and after checking the bruising and testing joint mobility we judged not necessary. However, when we went to get a refund since the kids could not continue, the same manager initially refused to refund and said at best he can give credit for other i
Genuinely one of the worst service experiences I've ever had. Staff will stand around and ignore customers in both the restaurant and both bars. Menus given in the restaurant were one page, generic and did not match the food being advertised on screens within the establishment or the online menu. I understand the main attraction is not the food, but the lack of service despite 5 employees standing at the hostest stand seemingly doing nothing was enough for my party of 4 to leave without purchasing any food,
I had an amazing time racing electric go-karts! The acceleration was smooth, and the speed was impressive. Unlike gas karts, these were quiet and had no fumes, making for a more enjoyable experience. The handling was precise, and the track was well-designed for exciting turns and straightaways. The staff was friendly, and everything felt safe and well-maintained. It's a fantastic activity for all ages, whether you're a casual racer or competitive. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for high-sp
So much fun!!!! Kids, adults, and little kids as well ..... games, food drink, and cart racing!!!
Awesome karting experience, great track and extremely reasonable price during spring break. Jeff was super nice on my way out, and I told him how much fun we had at the track. Will come back for some more laps to get faster. Keep up the great work
By far one of the best experiences, I have had in Orlando! Wanted to shout the crew: Billdad (Go Karts), Lashae (Waitress), and Jeff (Manager). Special shout out to Billdad, he was awesome and went above and beyond to ensure our son, who is Autistic, was included. During my son's go kart experience he had a meltdown. Billdad ensured my son's safety and that he was able to enjoy his experience as intended. My Son had to cut his ride short due to his meltdown and Billdad met us in the Arcade with an hour Arca
Experienced go-karter reaction: Terrible experience karting. We went on a Monday thinking it wouldnt be busy. and have a nice clear track. But they weren't running the second track for intermediate drivers. I assume to save labor or whatever. Bad business decision! So all the first timers on the expert track caused every lap to be slowed or stopped, then finally you get a clear lap going and they end the session. It only makes sense. First timer is on the expert track are going to crash. Don't go here if
Great experience! Took our kids while on vacation, ages 9,17,18 and 19. Bought our tickets online through AAA because I wasn't sure what to expect. They had a st Patty's day deal going so we were able to add ore races for a better deal! Ate lunch there which wasn't more expensive then going to a fancy restaurant but the service was FANTASTIC! James was our server and did a phenomenal job! We didn't do any of the VR games, my kids aren't really into that. Just stuck with the arcade and the track. We did the
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