Is Splitsville Orlando Worth a Day Away From the Parks?
You need a break from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks. All that walking, waiting in lines, and dodging strollers is starting to wear you down. What you need is a fun, relaxing day away from it all.
Enter Splitsville Orlando! It's an upscale bowling alley, bar, and restaurant located at Disney Springs that might be just the escape you're looking for.
With retro-chic decor, awesome music, tasty food and drinks, and bowling on real wood lanes, Splitsville aims to transport you back to the golden age of the sport.
The question is, does it live up to the hype? Follow along to find out if Splitsville Orlando is worth a day away from the parks.
8 Things to Know about Splitsville Orlando
This upscale bowling alley and restaurant is a great way to unwind without leaving Disney property. Before heading over, here are a few things you should know:
Splitsville is located on the West Side of Disney Springs
Splitsville is open daily from 11am-11:30pm Monday - Friday and 11am-11:pm Saturday-Sunday
Splitsville can fill up, especially on weekends and evenings. Go early, around opening at 11 am, to avoid too much of a wait
The amount of time you are allowed on the lane will depend on how many people are in your party; the time frames range from 1 hour for 1-2 bowlers to 1 hour and 45 minutes for 7-8 bowlers
Yes, they do have bumpers on the lanes for the littles in your group
Reservations for Splitsville are available for the lanes or for dining only
Splitsville offers more than just bowling. There are multiple bars and billiards throughout the venue
Indoor and outdoor dining options are available
Splitsville Orlando: An Overview of the Venue
Splitsville Orlando is a hybrid of a bowling alley, upscale bar, and restaurant all rolled into one. With over 50,000 square feet of space, it features over 20 bowling lanes, multiple full-service bars, an outdoor patio, several pool tables and a menu filled with shareable bites, handcrafted cocktails, and upscale bar fare.
The venue has a sleek, retro vibe with neon signs, and good music. The two-story space means there’s plenty of room for big groups. And since they don’t have a strict dress code, you can come as you are straight from the parks.
Splitsville Orlando Lanes, Disney Springs
The luxury bowling alley has a family-friendly atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults; it is a venue that caters to the whole family. With kid-friendly bowling balls and food options like the cone of fries, chicken tenders, and pizza, even the pickiest eaters will be satisfied.
No matter the size of your party, there are various seating options to accommodate your group, such as booths, tables, and bar seating, Splitsville accommodates groups of all sizes with ease. The floor-to-ceiling windows create a light and airy atmosphere, making it a cozy spot for casual dining and entertainment.
Seating at Splitsville Orlando, Disney Springs
Splitsville Luxury Lanes is also known for its friendly and helpful staff, ensuring guests feel welcome and well taken care of. While some may experience long wait times, making a reservation can help alleviate this issue and make your visit more enjoyable.
Whether you're a casual bowler or a serious competitor, Splitsville Orlando has the perfect atmosphere for a really fun bowling outing with family and friends. Head to splitsvillelanes.com to check their hours and make reservations.
Reservations and Wait Times
Given the popularity of Splitsville, occasional wait times should be expected. Advance reservations for both the dining area and bowling are recommended to avoid long waits.
By visiting the Splitsville website or calling the front desk, you can reserve your spot and ensure a smooth experience. Remember, cancellation policies apply, and it’s important for your entire group to be present at check-in to prevent any delays.
Indoor Dining at Splitsville Orlando, Disney Springs
By planning ahead and making reservations, you can enjoy all that Splitsville has to offer without the stress of long wait times. However, the outstanding service and delicious food make is worth the wait.
So, is Splitsville Worth It?
The food at Splitsville Orlando receives rave reviews, but is it really worth leaving the theme parks for a meal there?
In our humble opinion, the answer to this one is yes! If you're looking for a unique dining and entertainment experience with premium ingredients in a fun, retro setting, it could be worth leaving the parks behind for the day.
The Food is Surprisingly Good
Considering where you are, the food at Splitsville is a standout. They offer a wide range of options from their sushi rolls and flatbreads to burgers, salads, and main plates. Everything is made in-house from high-quality, fresh ingredients.
Share some appetizers like the truffle fries or tuna tartare, then get an entree like the taco bowl or sweet n’ spicy chicken bowl. There’s truly something for everyone.
Let's take a look at the available food choices we made on our visit.
Appetizers and Small Plates
Splitsville offers a range of appetizers to share like nachos, fries, and sliders just to name a few. We can personally vouch for the cone of fries and the chicken tenders. Both of these apps were very good.
Chicken Tenders and Cone of Fries at Splitsville Orlando, Disney Springs
We especially enjoyed the chive dip with the cone of fries. Both apps were large enough to share. Coming in at about $26 for both, seemed reasonable given the huge portion sizes.
Sushi and Salads
Splitsville is known for its sushi. It is one of the things that we knew we had to try for ourselves. The Sushi lover in our group ordered the Fantasy Roll, which came with fresh salmon, steamed shrimp and ahi tuna.
Fantasy Roll, Splitsville Orlando, Disney Springs
The plate arrived with 10 pieces of sushi and were all well received. The sushi was fresh and properly prepared, which we were surprised to find in the middle of a bowling alley.
We also tried the Southern Goddess Salad. The salad was topped with chicken tenders, avocado, deviled eggs, cucumber, bacon, red onion, corn and tomatoes over butter and romaine lettuce.
Green Goddess Salad, Splitsville Orlando, Disney Springs
The Green Goddess dressing was simply delicious. We can recommend this salad as well because it was fresh and delicious. What's more it too was completely shareable.
Drinks and Cocktails
Splitsville doesn’t disappoint when it comes to drinks and cocktails, offering a great selection that includes:
Pina Colada
Strawberry Margarita
Rum Runner
Big Wave Dave
Miami Vice, Splitsville Orlando, Disney Springs
Personally, I tried the Miami Vice and was pleased with the cocktail. In particular, it didn't have that powdery taste premixed cocktails can sometimes have.
Value for Money
The diverse menu caters to various tastes, and the combination of dining, bowling, and entertainment makes Splitsville a unique destination that’s worth every penny. Whether you’re a local or visiting Walt Disney World, you’ll find that Splitsville offers:
A wide range of food options to satisfy different preferences
The opportunity to enjoy bowling while you dine
Live music and entertainment for a fun-filled experience
We found that with our meal coming in around $90, plus the hour and fifteen minutes on the lane, we spent about $150 for our family of three to spend a leisurely morning away from the parks.
Depending on when you visit the parks, this is about the price for one adult in your party to enter the park for the day.
Final Thoughts: A Day Away from the Parks
We thoroughly enjoyed our time away from the parks, battling crowds and waiting in long lines for rides. We needed an escape from the madness, even if just for a day.
Splitsville Orlando was the fun, affordable break from the parks that this little group needed.
We made a day of it by window shopping at Disney Springs and grabbing dessert at Salt & Straw, which has become one of our favorite ice cream treats. If you haven't tried Salt & Straw yet, you are missing a treat.
We like their ice cream so much that we even order it online a couple of times a year. But, that's a story for another day!
After our day out at Splitsville we headed back to the hotel for a pool break. Our outing to Splitsville was truly a nice change of pace.
So there you have it, a fun way to escape the theme park chaos for a few hours without really escaping at all. The upscale retro vibe, tasty food and drinks, and state-of-the-art bowling experience make it worth a day away from the parks.
And who knows, you may just become so enamored with the place that you find yourself sneaking away for another round of burgers, beers, frozen drinks and strikes before your Orlando adventure comes to an end.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience at Walt Disney World. Get ready to roll, eat, and have a blast at Splitsville Luxury Lanes!
Until next time, Enjoy the journey!
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