First look: Inside Level99 at Disney Springs ushers in a new era

Attractions Magazine is attending a hosted media preview today, June 25, as publisher Matt Roseboom and videographer Mikey get an early look inside Level99 before its official opening on June 29. We’ll continue updating this story throughout the day with hands-on impressions, photos, and video from the experience.

Located on the West Side between the M&M’S Store and City Works Eatery & Pour House, the 46,800-square-foot venue combines more than 60 interactive challenge rooms, competitive duels, scratch-made food and drinks, and an interactive art scavenger hunt.

The Disney Springs location is the largest Level99 built so far, featuring 63 physical and mental challenges and more than 40 original works of art displayed throughout the venue.

Inside Level99

Level99 brings together short, team-based experiences that blend physical challenges, puzzles, communication, memory, and strategy. Each challenge lasts about one to four minutes. Quick rounds and repeat attempts are designed to keep the energy high.

Players receive a Veloband wristband that tracks their progress, records the stars they earn by completing challenges, and saves their profile between visits.

Every challenge room is designed for teams of two to six players, with gameplay automatically adjusting to the size of the group. Players can change teammates at any time or compete in dedicated Player-vs.-Player Duel games located throughout the venue. Success comes through practice. Players can revisit challenges to improve their scores, earn additional stars, and move up the leaderboard.

More than games

The challenge rooms are spread throughout the venue behind themed entrances that resemble miniature attraction facades. Designs include magician theaters, shrines, circus-inspired stages and other creative environments that tease the experience waiting inside.

Artwork is woven throughout the venue as part of the experience. More than 40 original pieces created by 23 artists are on display, including works from Orlando artist Naomi Haverland and Lakeland artist Juan Travieso.

Hidden glyphs are incorporated into many of the art pieces as part of an interactive scavenger hunt. Players can locate the symbols, enter them at hunt stations, and unlock prizes.

Food designed for sharing

Level99 also features a full food and beverage menu centered around shareable dishes.

The signature item is the venue’s Detroit-style pizza, available in varieties including The Standard, Roni, Roni, Roni, and Figgy P. The menu also includes Korean BBQ sticky wings, birria street tacos, ahi tuna poke, hot honey whipped feta, burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, Bavarian pretzels, and desserts.

Food prices range from $5 to $22, with shareable appetizers priced between $12 and $17, Detroit-style pizzas from $8-$8.75 by the slice (two squares) or $20-$22 for a whole pizza, handhelds at $18-$20, and desserts from $5-$7.

The beverage selection includes handcrafted cocktails, frozen drinks, local Florida beers, wine, canned cocktails, and several zero-proof options. Soft drinks range from $3 to $5, while handcrafted cocktails are $15.50, zero-proof cocktails are $13.50, canned cocktails are $10, and wine by the glass is $12. Draft beers range from about $5 to $8, depending on the selection.