Giving the WhirlyDome a Whirl!

REPOSTED from the i.seekissimmee.com website...

This morning we were VERY excited to be up and out and headed to the WhirlyDome! What's the WhirlyDome? Never heard of it before? Well - NEITHER HAD WE! (And there's a good reason for that!) We had the chance to have a great time and explore the brand spanking new WhirlyDome - right off I-Drive! Like most attractions, it was about a 15-20 minute drive from Kissimmee - one more reason I love having Kissimmee as my home base! Just between Pointe Orlando and the Outlets, the Whirly Dome is easy to find and looked to be a fun place to visit. Inside we were introduced to the staff and given the grand tour of this awesome 2-story facility! Let’s give a little run-down of all the fun to be had under one roof … dome!

WHIRLYBALL! - I mean, it's the namesake! Who can go to the "WHIRLY" Dome and not play a little bit of "WHIRLY" Ball?! Basically, it's like bumper cars meets air hockey meets basketball meets jai alai! You move around in these little bumper cars, bouncing into one another - all the while trying to catch the ball in your scoop and pass it to your teammates (or score for yourself!) to get the ball into the basket! It was so much fun and we were breathless from the adrenaline and all the laughing! Apparently, they even have WhirlyBall leagues! 

"Even better - they have a WhirlyBall court on BOTH FLOORS!"

BOWLING! - Most people say, "Oh yeah, I've been bowling before." - but really... they haven't - at least, not like this! There are two lanes, side by side, where up to 5 people per lane can bowl! But this Floridian thinks that the best way to go bowling is... IN YOUR FLIPFLOPS! No socks or special shoes required.

ARCADE! - Yep, the WhirlyDome has it all... right down (or should we say UP since it's on the 2nd level) to billiards and an arcade area. Not your typical redemption/point based arcade games... these games are purely for the fun! You can play kickball, ride a virtual motorcycle, putt a little golf --- then meander over to the bar for a cocktail or soda (did we forget to mention that?).

FORMULA 1 RACING PLATFORM SIMULATOR! - This is one for the racing aficionado! Get behind the wheel of one of Evotech's latest creations, and race along one of several tracks in the only F1 simulator in North America! As my [gaming geek] husband says, "The only thing that reminded me I wasn't REALLY in a racecar, was seeing the guy in the black and white!"

LASER FRENZY! - Here is where you feel like you're a top secret agent working for M! All you have to do is maneuver through the maze of lasers and try not to get hit! But it's not just a matter of having snake like moves... you need cheetah speed too! The best part is afterwards you get a print out of your skill and speed to compare with each other (or yourself!) time after time.   


LASER TAG! - We saved the best for last! Nothing cooler than an ocean-like black-lit theme to gang up (or go every man for themselves) on each other! You can go by teams, or split up and take each other out one by one... either way, it's guaranteed fun! We were worn out by the end of it - and laughing hysterically as we did it! This is fun for all ages, whether you are running around in circles, or just waiting it out with super sniper skills!


BLOODHOUND BREW! - Grab a bite to eat without having to leave the building. Touting a full bar and menu - take a break for lunch (they have awesome lunch specials) or order a meal - a wide variety of appetizers and entrees and burgers - not to mention the nice selection of beers and other mixed drinks to choose from! All food is freshly prepared and the staff is fantastic! My personal recommendation: Fish Tacos and their awesome Coconut Rum sauce! Bon apetit!    

Now that we've worn each other out and had a blast and a laugh -- we just want to tell you guys what a GREAT. TIME. WE. HAD! So much fun under one DOME! And everyone there was awesome! I think the kids had just as good a time joking with some of the staff as they did experiencing everything at the WhirlyDome! This is definitely one place I would recommend whether you are a tourist visiting from out of state (or country) or a local looking for something to do with your family! Be sure to give the WhirlyDome a whirl!

We'll be back tomorrow with a new adventure! Be sure to check out i.seekissimmee.com as well (for our adventures and more!)