Company Holiday Party and Corporate Event Ideas in Orlando

Planning the office holiday party in Orlando means competing with a whole city built for entertainment. The good news: December weather is mild and the venues are world class. You still need a date that works, a venue that fits your headcount, and something more memorable than another round of passed appetizers.

This guide rounds up 20 company holiday party and corporate event ideas in Orlando, grouped by the kind of party you want to throw. Start with the quick picks, then dig into the sections that fit your team.

Private Dining and Restaurant Buyouts in Orlando

A sit-down dinner is still the classic corporate holiday party. Book early: December private rooms go fast.

1. Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster

Christner’s has served Orlando for more than 30 years and offers its private dining rooms at no extra charge. Large parties can order from smaller fixed menus, and for a small added fee your room can get a flat screen for the year-in-review slideshow. Cost level: $$$.

2. Rosen Shingle Creek

This resort runs holiday parties across three restaurants. A Land Remembered, its award-winning steakhouse, offers private dining for up to 24 or a buyout for 125. Cala Bella has a private room for 42, and Café Osceola handles buyouts for up to 412 guests. Cost level: $$$.

3. Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar (International Drive)

Cuba Libre turns a holiday party into a night in Old Havana, with a two-floor courtyard-style space, Latin music and a private dining room with its own bar. It hosts everything from an intimate party of 15 to a grand event for 1,000, with plated dinners, buffets and bar packages. Cost level: $$.

4. Maggiano’s Little Italy (Pointe Orlando)

Maggiano’s at Pointe Orlando has private dining rooms, chef-curated lunch and dinner event menus and a dedicated team of event hosts. It’s a reliable pick for larger departments that want a relaxed, family-style meal. Cost level: $$.

Interactive Holiday Party Ideas in Orlando

Want people to talk to someone outside their department? Give them something to do together.

5. The Great Escape Room Orlando (Downtown)

Our Orlando escape room at 23 1/2 S Magnolia Ave sits in the heart of downtown, a short walk from Lake Eola, Church Street and the Dr. Phillips Center. Every game here is a private room for your group, with 60 minutes to solve your way out. Success isn’t guaranteed, but fun and team bonding are!

Tickets are $41 per person, and students and military save 10%. Book a second room before you leave and you’ll get a discounted encore ticket.

Orlando has two rooms, and both are made for teams that like a little fright with their holiday cheer. The Haunted Hotel is a spooky mission to help Bess reach Harry Houdini, and Mountain Top Murders sends your team to find Nana Hannah in her mountain cabin. Each room fits up to 8 players, so run both at once for groups of up to 16, then compare times over dinner.

Corporate Holiday Packages. This holiday season, let us do the planning! Spend less time trying to solve your holiday party plans and more time solving puzzles that can spark your team’s synergy. Our holiday group packages run Monday through Thursday from November 2, 2026 to January 14, 2027 (blackout dates: November 25 to 30 and December 25 to January 1).

• Basic package (all locations): private escape rooms plus coupons for future visits, at the regular ticket price.
• Group discounts: 10% off for 10+ players, 15% off for 15+ and 20% off for 20+.
• Premiere and VIP packages: available at select locations, adding private event space, raffles and, with VIP, a private party host and catering. Ask our Orlando team whether they’re offered here.

Check dates and reserve your rooms on the Orlando booking page, or see our Orlando team building options.

6. The Great Game Show (Orlando)

Want more cheering and less quiet puzzling? Our sister experience, The Great Game Show, is now open at the same downtown address. Live hosts run teams through 10 rotating mini-games and team-vs-team trivia on a real set with podiums, buzzers and stage lighting. Each show runs up to 60 minutes for 2 to 8 players, and private parties and corporate events can be arranged for larger groups. Some rounds get physical, so dress for it.

7. Topgolf Orlando

Topgolf’s events team plans holiday parties for groups of every size, with bookable bays for 7 to 24 players and custom packages for 25 or more. It also runs holiday deals, like Merry Mondays for parties on Mondays from November 30 to December 28. Cost level: $$.

8. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games

For a competitive crowd, Andretti Orlando has four kart tracks, more than 150 arcade games, bowling, laser tag and a full kitchen and bar under one roof. With 150,000 square feet of event space, it can split a big office into racing heats, then regroup for food. Cost level: $$.

9. SAK Comedy Lab

SAK has been making Orlando laugh since 1991 with clean, smart improv. Book a team outing to a show, where coworkers can become part of the scene, or hire the players for a custom holiday performance or a team building workshop. Cost level: $$.

Unique Venues and Event Spaces

For a party people will still mention in March, book a space that does the wow factor for you.

10. ICEBAR Orlando (International Drive)

Give your team a real winter in Florida. ICEBAR is carved from more than 70 tons of ice, with frozen bar tops and glasses made of ice, plus regular-temperature reception space for dinner and dancing. Event layouts fit groups from 10 to 1,000, with catering, bar packages and a dedicated event manager. Cost level: $$.

11. Orlando Science Center (Loch Haven Park)

Every floor of this five-level science center can be booked for private events, and the building holds up to 2,500 guests. The DinoDigs hall lets your team dine and dance among dinosaurs, which beats any hotel ballroom for conversation starters. Cost level: $$$.

12. Harry P. Leu Gardens

Leu Gardens’ Welcome Center sits inside a 50-acre botanical garden on Lake Rowena, minutes from downtown. The Camellia Room seats 180 for a banquet, the Magnolia Room seats 40 and the Rose Room suits teams of 20. Monday to Thursday rentals cost less than weekends. Cost level: $$.

13. Howl at the Moon

Howl at the Moon’s live music show brings the energy for you. Holiday packages range from reserved seating for 10 to 50 up to full venue buyouts for 150 to 600, with open bar options and buffets. Cost level: $$.

Festive Seasonal Outings in Orlando

Some of the best holiday party ideas in Orlando happen outdoors or at a show. These work as a standalone outing or as the first stop before dinner.

14. Christmas at Gaylord Palms

From November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Gaylord Palms fills its resort with more than 3 million lights and ice! featuring The Polar Express, sculpted from over 2 million pounds of ice. Add ice tubing and holiday shows. Cost level: $$.

15. Eola Wonderland at Lake Eola Park (Downtown)

Downtown for the Holidays brings free events to Lake Eola all December. From December 5 to January 6, the Eola Wonderland Christmas tree comes alive with light and music shows at 5:45, 6:45, 7:45, 8:45 and 9:45 p.m. It’s a few blocks from our escape room, so catch a show, then play. Cost level: $.

16. The Nutcracker at the Dr. Phillips Center

Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker runs December 4 to 27, 2026 in Steinmetz Hall, just down Magnolia Ave from us. The Dr. Phillips Center’s group sales team offers guaranteed seats and savings of 10% to 25% for groups, and matinees make it easier for a big group to sit together. Cost level: $$.

17. An Orlando Magic Game at Kia Center (Downtown)

Turn the party into a game night. The Magic offer discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more, a dedicated group specialist and add-on fan experiences, such as cheering outside the locker room before tip-off for up to 15 people. Cost level: $$.

18. Winter On the Avenue (Winter Park)

On Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., Winter Park lights its holiday tree in Central Park and turns Park Avenue into a pedestrian street party with carolers, s’mores and snow slides. Cost level: $.

Ideas for Small Teams vs Large Companies

Small teams (under 15). A private room at Christner’s, a SAK show or one of our escape rooms keeps everyone in one conversation. At 10 players, our holiday package group discount kicks in at 10% off.

Mid-size teams (15 to 50). Split into squads. Run both escape rooms plus a game show session at the same time, reserve a block of Topgolf bays, or pair a game with dinner at Cuba Libre. Groups of 20+ get 20% off holiday package tickets.

Large companies (50+). Book a buyout at the Orlando Science Center or ICEBAR, or bring the game to you. On The Run, our portable puzzle competition, comes to your office or event space and runs 60 to 120 minutes for groups of 50 or more, with no maximum. See Orlando private parties or our team building events for more.

Daytime and Budget-Friendly Options

Not every team can do a late night out. A lunchtime outing, a weekday escape room booking or an afternoon at Gaylord Palms keeps the party inside work hours, which helps teammates with long commutes. These two local breweries keep costs down without feeling cheap.

19. Ivanhoe Park Brewing (Ivanhoe District)

Ivanhoe Park Brewing’s tasting room at 1300 Alden Rd celebrates the history of Lake Ivanhoe with award-winning craft beer and food trucks on site almost every night. It hosts private events, an easy spot for a casual team toast. Cost level: $.

20. Ten10 Brewing Company

Ten10’s B-Side event space at 1010 Virginia Dr has a private bar, its own restroom and catering from the brewery’s scratch kitchen, in an industrial room with fermenters and bourbon barrels. Holiday parties are a specialty. Cost level: $.

Orlando Holiday Party Planning Timeline and Budget

• 8 to 12 weeks out: set a budget and headcount, then book your venue. Early December Thursdays and Fridays fill first, and Topgolf’s early bird perks for 25+ guests end October 31.
• 4 to 6 weeks out: send invites, collect dietary needs and plan transportation. Downtown venues are walkable from SunRail’s Church Street Station, and rideshare means nobody has to drive home.
• 1 to 2 weeks out: confirm final numbers with every venue and share an agenda.
• Consider January: a post-holiday party in early January is easier to book, often costs less and gives the team something to look forward to after the rush.

Our holiday packages run Monday through Thursday, so a weeknight party can stretch your budget further. Group discounts apply at 10, 15 and 20 players.

Company Holiday Party FAQ

Where can I have a holiday party in Orlando?

Orlando has options for every size and budget. Christner’s, Rosen Shingle Creek and Cuba Libre offer private dining. For something interactive, try The Great Escape Room downtown, Topgolf, Andretti or a SAK Comedy Lab show. Large companies can book ICEBAR, Leu Gardens or the Orlando Science Center for a full buyout.

What should we do for a corporate Christmas party?

Pick an activity that gets people mixing, then add food. An escape room, a game show, karting or an improv show gives coworkers something to talk about besides work. For a festive outing, pair the Eola Wonderland tree show or The Nutcracker with dinner nearby. Keep the program short so the party still feels like a party.

How much should a company spend on a holiday party?

There’s no single right number. Many companies set a per-person budget, then pick the venue to match. To make the budget go further, choose a weeknight or a January date, and look for group discounts. Our holiday packages, for example, take 10%, 15% or 20% off tickets for groups of 10, 15 or 20 or more.

How do I make a corporate holiday party fun?

Give people a shared goal. Team activities like escape rooms, trivia or a game show break up department cliques and spark conversation. Mix teams on purpose, keep speeches brief and offer a non-alcoholic option for every drink. A small prize for the winning team adds friendly competition without anyone feeling put on the spot.

How do you throw a holiday party on a budget?

Go casual and go early in the week. Many venues charge less Monday to Thursday than on a Friday, and free outings like Eola Wonderland or Winter On the Avenue make a festive first stop. Group discounts help too: book 10 or more players with our Basic holiday package and you’ll save on every ticket.

What can you do instead of a traditional Christmas party?

Try an experience instead of a banquet. Orlando teams can solve an escape room, compete on a live game show, race go-karts, sip cocktails at ICEBAR or cheer on the Magic together. A January “new year kickoff” party is another smart alternative that’s easier to schedule and often easier on the budget.