None — Dave & Busters Orlando officially opened its doors Monday, July 18 in the heart of the destinations bustling tourism corridor. The companys latest North American debut brings its one-of-a-kind spin on fun to Central Florida, with more than 40,000 square feet of dining, entertainment and gaming space.
Dave & Busters Orlando is ideally situated on International Drive, adjacent to Interstate 4. The new location greets Central Florida visitors and residents alike, with space for more than one thousand guests amid a contemporary and engaging backdrop. Convenient to the Orlando-Orange County Convention Center, D&B Orlando also serves as an ideal venue for the regions lively meetings and conventions trade.
Were delighted to open the doors to one of Orlandos premier destinations for dining, entertainment and just plain fun, says Gary Passardi, Dave & Busters Regional Operations Director. Like all Dave & Busters locations, guests here can unwind in a casual, yet upscale atmosphere amid the energy of our signature Midway games and delicious dining options. Theres something for everyone.
D&B Orlando Gives Back The new venue is a welcome addition to the local community, bringing more than 300 new hospitality jobs to the Orlando region and charitable contributions to several local organizations. As part of its opening celebrations, Dave & Busters partnered with non-profit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida to raise a total $15,000 for its community mentoring programs.
Other community organizations to benefit from Dave & Busters Orlando opening include a $5,000 donation to the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Opening festivities were attended by local government officials, business leaders and tourism representatives, including Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Gary Sain and Richard Maladecki, president, Central Florida Hospitality & Lodging Association.
Orlando general manager Paul Clunan notes, Dave & Busters is committed to supporting the communities in which our employees live and work. We are happy to give back to the Central Florida community through these contributions and look forward to growing our local partnerships.
Escape Into Play D&B Orlandos signature Million Dollar Midway offers more than 170 interactive simulator and redemption games. State-of-the-art features include the Touch FX Fruit Ninja slicing game, now available for play on a 46-inch screen. Guests can rock out to Guitar Hero, earn their NASCAR racing stripes and much more, with 285 individual player stations. Other high-tech games and classic arcade staples reward players with tickets redeemable for prizes at the Winners Circle, including Xboxes and iPads.
Full-Service Dining Dave & Busters Orlando offers a creative menu of chef-inspired, American cuisine for lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Unique twists on familiar favorites range from Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls to Pretzel Bites and Mountain O Nachos. For the traditionalist, savory options include New York Strip and Baked Mac n Cheese.
The main dining area offers a mix of private booths and tables in an open floor plan, with contemporary lighting and hardwood accents. In the expansive bar area, guests enjoy a full-service dining and beverage menu. More than a dozen overhead flat-screen TVs make it easy to keep up with favorite sports teams and game day scores.
Meetings and Events With close proximity to the Orlando-Orange County Convention Center, Dave & Busters caters to meetings, groups and corporate team-building retreats with more than 3,100 square feet of flexible meeting space. The venues 2,046-square-foot main showroom seats up to 126 guests and can be divided into three individual partitions. Two executive boardrooms accommodate smaller groups. All meeting spaces are fully equipped with modern technology, including A/V and complimentary Wi-Fi. Catering and buffet menu options are available for breakfast, lunch or dinner events.
One-Of-A-Kind Design Dave & Busters Orlando location was designed by Dallas-based Good Fulton & Farrell, with Boston firm Shawmut Design and Construction acting as general contractor. Raising the bar with its modern design, D&B Orlando features an elevated dining and entertainment venue one floor above street level in the heart of I-Drive.
This contemporary layout maximizes use of the 146,053-square-foot site. Ground-floor parking offers a total of 258 complimentary parking spaces, including 85 covered garage spots. Optional valet service is also available at the main entry, where Dave & Busters hosts welcome guests before guiding them upstairs.
Inside, the Orlando location accommodates more than 1,600 guests amid 40,000 square feet of dining, entertainment and gaming space. A modern ambiance features LED lighting, hardwood décor and sleek glass walls, along with high-tech accents like flat-screen HD TVs and the venues showpiece 103-inch LCD plasma TV. Creative touches offer a dynamic backdrop that captures the fun, playful energy of Dave & Busters most notably, the 42-foot-long artistic mural adjacent to the main dining area.
For more information about the company and its newest location, visit www.daveandbusters.com.
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