Orlando things to do

[Cycsk]

Here are the things that have been announced for Cyclone fans to do in Orlando:

Official Gatherings for Cyclone Fans in Orlando - Iowa State University Athletics

Pop-Tarts Bowl Pep Rally at Pointe Orlando

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Pop-Tarts Bowl Pep Rally at Pointe Orlando

Friday, December 27 | 4:00 p.m.
Location: Pointe Orlando (9109 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819)

Join fellow Cyclone fans at the Pop-Tarts Bowl's official Iowa State Pep Rally featuring Coach Campbell, select football student-athletes, the Cyclone Marching Band and spirit squad. Free admission, all Cyclones welcome! Parking available in the on-site parking garage accessible from International Drive and Pointe Plaza Avenue, parking fees apply.


Cyclone Mix & Mingle Party

Friday, December 27 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek – Gatlin Ballroom B (9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819)

Looking for a place to gather Friday evening in Orlando? Enjoy conversation and company of fellow Cyclone fans with a casual gathering at the team hotel. Free giveaways (while supplies last), official bowl merchandise available for purchase, and cash bar. Free admission, all Cyclones welcome! Event parking for fans driving is $20/vehicle and can be purchased on-site at the Rosen Shingle Creek Self-Parking Lot Kiosk (select "Pop-Tarts Bowl" as the event on the kiosk).


Pop-Tarts Bowl Fan Fest

Saturday, December 28 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Tinker Field @ Camping World Stadium (One Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805)

The official bowl pregame Fan Fest will feature interactive games, inflatables, face painters and more! Fan Fest starts four hours prior to kickoff and is held at Tinker Field, adjacent to Camping World Stadium (west side of the stadium). A wide selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors. Free admission.

 

[Cycsk]

Upcoming Events — We Will Collective

Join the We Will Collective for one of our upcoming events!

www.wewillcollective.com

Pop Tarts Bowl Pre-Game Tailgate​

• 9:00 AM 2:30 PM
• Wall Street Plaza (map)
• Google Calendar ICS

Join We Will Collective, Iowa State Letterwinners Club & Cyclone Gridiron Club for a pre-game Tailgate for the Pop Tarts Bowl in Downtown Orlando. Cyclones will fill Rodeo & Rival venues within the Wall Street Plaza area.
Parking nearby and shuttles available to the stadium before the game.

 

[Cycsk]

Tailgate before Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando

We are planning to hold a tailgate before the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando. It will be in Lot 4 (just across the street from the SE corner of the Camping World Stadium). This will be the third time we have had a tailgate in Orlando. Serving Ray's Priceless BBQ (pulled pork, pulled chicken...

www.cyclonefanatic.com

Kemp Tailgate
Noon to 3:00pm
Lot 4

 

[Cycsk]

Activities that we have enjoyed in previous trips (other than the obvious Disney, Universal, International Drive things):

• NBA Orlando Magic are in town on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday nights.
• Airboat swamp rides and gator viewing.
• Indian Motorcycle dealer near the Camping World Stadium.

 

[Cycsk]

Feel free to offer tips on how to make the most of your time in Orlando, including Disney, Universal, and International Drive.

 

[isufbcurt]

Activities that we have enjoyed in previous trips (other than the obvious Disney, Universal, International Drive things):

• NBA Orlando Magic are in town on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday nights.
• Airboat swamp rides and gator viewing.
• Indian Motorcycle dealer near the Camping World Stadium.

My dad would have loved the Indian dealership. He had a badass bike.

 

[3TrueFans]

My dad would have loved the Indian dealership. He had a badass bike.

Needs like a dozen more leather bags.

 

[isufbcurt]

Needs like a dozen more leather bags.

They were all custom made by some lady in Des Moines.

 

[thisISnextyear]

Kennedy Space Center is also pretty cool.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - Official Website

Visit Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral, FL. View attractions, purchase official tickets, and learn about upcoming events & launches.

www.kennedyspacecenter.com

 

[cincy_cy2014]

https://www.kfc.com/newsroom/kfc-saucy-a-bold-new-restaurant

I have this bookmarked for my work trip to Orlando in January.

 

[Mr Janny]

In the Universal City Walk is something called Universal's Great Movie Escape. It's two different escape rooms, one based on Jurassic Park and the other on Back to the Future. They're a little more high quality than the escape rooms you find other places. We did the Jurassic Park room with our kids and it was a blast. It takes an hour, and you go through 7 or 8 different chambers, to get out. Definitely something to check out of you have to kill some time. They also have a bar with a bunch of themed drinks. We really enjoyed it

 

[ImJustKCClone]

https://www.kfc.com/newsroom/kfc-saucy-a-bold-new-restaurant

I have this bookmarked for my work trip to Orlando in January.

If you have the time, go on the extended site tour - you are taken out to the launch pads and small museums in the bunkers. If you're in to early space flight & NASA, it's fascinating.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Lake Baldwin is a really pretty park with tons of Spanish moss on what looked like a lot big Swamp ash trees. That's the old Orlando area and it was very cool in general. Less touristy.

 

[RedBlooded]

You can go to the worlds larget McDonald's. 2 levels. Last time I was there you could get a pizza and Belgium Waffles.

 

[carvers4math]

Kennedy Space Center is also pretty cool.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - Official Website

Visit Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral, FL. View attractions, purchase official tickets, and learn about upcoming events & launches.

www.kennedyspacecenter.com

Very easy drive and worth it. They add more stuff every time we’ve gone.

Also Blue Springs State Park for the manatees

 

[AlaCyclone]

For art lovers, Rollins Collins in nearby Winter Park has a really nice Art Museum.

Rollins Museum of Art

Rollins College's on campus educational museum, which is free and open to the public. Explore our collection, exhibitions, and events.

www.rollins.edu

 

[CyCoug]

Gatorland is kitschiest, most redneck thing you can do and it’s awesome.

If you are up for a bit of a drive, seeing the manatees at Crystal River is well worth it.

 

[Kinch]

my favorite is donuts and dolphins in the Tampa Bay Area.

 

[FAFO]

if you want pure fun drive around the stadium area with fully black windows in a rental car, bullets will come flying and you can test your driving skills, milder event would be gatorland

 

[mj4cy]

If you're going with kids, we absolutely loved Wonderworks on I-drive. Spent hours there doing all kinds of activities.