During a recent visit to the Walt Disney World Resort, I sought out some new and different experiences, beyond the theme parks. This note is part of that series-
If you could build a dream arcade what would it look like?
Virtual Reality?
Classic Video Games?
All games are free to play?
You’ve just described Disney Quest!
Located at Downtown Disney near the Walt Disney World
Resort, Disney Quest is five floors of video games, virtual reality, 3-D and
other activities to experience. The best thing is that every game (except for
ones with prizes) is free to play. Each of the five floors has a different
theme and feel to it.
We especially enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean “ride”
– it is an immersive 3-D team game that puts your group on board a pirate ship
where you must work together to win the treasure.
Astroblasters bumper cars was another “hit”. It takes the
classic bumper cars ride to a new level, allowing you to shoot asteroids at the
other players. Another neat experience
was CyberSpace Mountain where you can design your own roller coaster and then
test it out in virtual reality.
My boys loved Disney Quest – I had fun too, although once was enough for me. Disney Quest is an arcade wonderland, but beware, time
has little meaning here – four house flew by in what felt like 20 minutes. My
boys asked again and again to go back.
Downtown Disney is a cool place to wander around and
there are many dining options, so for older kids and teenagers, Disney Quest
would be a good place to hang out while mom and dad have dinner, catch a show,
shop, or do something else. Dining options inside Disney Quest include burgers,
dogs, wraps, pizza and pasta.
Admission to Disney Quest is $45.80 for adults or $38 in
advance, $39.41 for kids or $33 in advance.
But admission is included with the Water Park Fun and More ticket add on
option, which is much more cost effective.
This is a bit of a departure from the theme park action, but worth a visit, especially when part of the Fun and More ticket option. For free help planning your next Walt Disney World Resort Vacation, please contact me!