We were here for my son's national volleyball tournament, and overall I was impressed with how well the convention center handled such a large event. One tip: make sure you know whether you're supposed to be at the North or South Concourse before you arrive. If you enter on the wrong side, you'll have quite a walk. Parking was $20 per day when we purchased all four days at once. Otherwise, it would have been $26 per day. Every time you enter or exit the parking lot, you'll need to show your parking pass so it can be scanned. The convention center itself is enormous but very clean. Both the North and South sides had food and beverage vendors, although I thought the South Concourse had the better selection this year, including Starbucks, Cuban coffee, and even a vendor handing out free protein bars. The restrooms were consistently clean, which is always appreciated during a long tournament. One thing that really stood out was the excellent lost and found system. I accidentally left my Nordstrom credit card in a restroom. When I went to Lost & Found, a sign directed anyone looking for a wallet or credit card to the Championship Desk. Sure enough, they had my card. I had already canceled it, but it was reassuring to know that someone had turned it in. It's nice to see honesty still exists. A few tips for first-time visitors: The playing areas can get incredibly loud, so bring headphones or ear protection if you're sensitive to noise. Keep your head up! Volleyballs can come flying off the courts. I actually got hit once--not too hard, thankfully--but it definitely happens. There are floor maps available, which are helpful, but it's best to know your court assignment before arriving. Security is efficient. You'll pass through an electronic scanner, and security may ask to look inside your bag (even my clear bag was briefly checked). One of my favorite improvements from previous years is that you can upload a selfie to your entrance pass ahead of time. That way, you don't have to show your driver's license every time you enter. Despite the size of the venue, it was clean, organized, and well-equipped to host a tournament of this scale. I know this is a very difficult feat to handle so kudos to them! I didn't like how dark the areas were on the playing floor if you decided to get coffee or food there - way too dark or depressing! Add nice light there like you do on the floor where all of the vendor carts are! read more

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Make sure you've got on your comfy walking shoes. I came here for my daughter's dance competition. The venue is clean and has a lot of space, so no event is crammed on top of another. Make sure you give yourself extra walking time as nothing is particularly close to anything else. There is a food court with more than adequate seating. read more

I just visited the Orange County Convention Center for Megacon, and I'm really impressed! This place is absolutely huge, there's so much to see and do inside. The AC was nice and cold, which made walking around the massive convention really comfortable. Parking wasn't as plentiful as I hoped, but there are plenty of neighboring hotels if you're staying nearby, and a number of stores and restaurants are easily walkable from the convention, which is super convenient. The bathrooms were clean every time I went, which is always a big plus at a crowded event. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be returning for future events! read more

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My son played in the AAU volleyball tournament at the OC convention center in July 2026. The venue was big and we liked that it was spacious. Wished that it had more nets in between courts to avoid balls hitting people. Our elderly parents got hit on the face and head and it was sad to see them in pain. The venue had comfortable chairs, they also had rooms for people to sit in during breaks or just want a quiet place. They also had food booths but pretty expensive. A cup of iced coffee was $12! It was nice they allowed snacks and water into the main gym. Parking was expensive too. read more

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March 2026 I visited this convention center for a trade show. This place is massive, multiple stories with stairs, escalators, & elevators. It also has multiple bus stops built in for large events that require shuttles such as the event I attended. read more

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I visited the Convention Center for an event. The facility was clean and well maintained. The Convention Center is a great venue for all types of events. This event did not disappoint. The food and beverage department does a phenomenal job with the food preparation and presentation. The staff is friendly and provides good service. The event room was themed decorated. The decorations, lights, and audio were all well coordinated providing the right effect and ambience. read more

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Welcome to the Orange County Convention Center - where your FitBit hits 20,000 steps before noon and your wallet drops $20 just to park your car for the privilege. I came here for a double feature: the ASSP Safety25 Conference + Expo (because safety never takes a holiday) and the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships (where whistles blow more than the crowd). It's like the Super Bowl of nerdy PPE and fierce teenage volleyball energy... and I was here for all of it. Let me tell you, this place is MASSIVE. It's like an airport and a mall had a baby and gave it a caffeine drip. The signage is helpful (praise be!), but your calves will still complain by hour three. Pro tip: wear comfy shoes and pack a snack like you're preparing for a theme park. Inside? Sparkling floors, chilly AC (thank you, Florida humidity gods), and surprisingly clean bathrooms. Outside? A sea of minivans and SUVs jockeying for the closest $20 parking space. Yep, $20 PER DAY. If you're lucky, your car will be closer than your hotel room. Still, the staff were friendly, the lighting great for photos (because Instagram or it didn't happen), and it ran like a well-oiled machine. Bonus points for the sheer variety of events--it's like Comic-Con for adults who never outgrew either sports or safety vests. Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I grumble about the parking again? Without question. Bring your patience and your walking shoes, and you'll survive this convention jungle just fine. read more

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This weekend was the first time I ever went to through the Osceola county convention center and oh dear, how big it is. On the first day I parked at the free parking lot across the Hilton however I regretted that big time because it took me over a half hour to get all the way to the other side of the West Wing so the other days I decided to just pay for parking There are so many bathrooms and eateries across the convention center and everything is set up, conveniently within hours, I am pretty much floor plan by heart read more

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I go to this convention center for the famous IAAPA expo. Parking is quite expensive at a little over 21 dollars after taxes. While there is plenty of parking spaces, it can sometimes be difficult to find a spot if the convention is huge. The main entrance is at the second floor, and there are mostly stairs to get up and one elevator as well to head to the entrance. The north and south areas are used for our expo. The convention center is pretty big and specious. There are escalators to reach the floors (3 stories total). However, it can be difficult to reach from north to south without going through the actual show floor in the first floor. The bridge on the second floor looked to be closed. The show floor is very spacious, but the bathrooms can get dirty even though there are quite a few in the show floor. The restaurants are outrageously expensive, with 8 dollars for a hotdog, 4 to 5 dollars for water or soda, and 18 dollars for a nice lunch. Even though the food quality is acceptable, it doesn't justify the price. Leaving the area can sometimes be difficult, especially if they close the road leading to Universal Blvd. The staff can be a hit or miss. Security staff are relatively friendly, and the parking lot can be helpful or nonchalant depending on who you meet. You do get your parking receipt online after scanning a QR code. Restaurant staff seem to just want to finish their shift. Overall, while the convention center is large, it could be better. The parking and food is very expensive. The bathrooms could be a little cleaner. The staff could be a bit more helpful. It's not a bad convention center, but other cities I been to (like Tampa and New Mexico) have centers that are more friendlier to the attendees. Overall: C- read more

Orange County Convention Center - One of the entrance areas. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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It is no wonder why - KBIS will no longer be in Orlando The traffic to get to the show and the parking garage is beyond ridiculous. The way the roads are manned by security, with no alternate means to loop around, you are stuck in a perpetual merry-go-round of insanity. Today, we spent close to two hours in traffic when the normal route would have been twenty minutes. By the way, parking in the garage is $44.00 As my boss would say, " F------- Nuts." Extremely poor planning and execution, and looking forward to attending KBIS in Las Vegas for the next fifteen years. read more

Very huge convention center with some variety in food places to eat. Just really expensive and mostly food like pizza, boba tea, dipping dots, BBQ, Chickfila, etc. Chickfila was not the same. Plus it was like $15 per meal box. Vending machine drinks were $4.75. Very nice arena layouts for the dance competition I went to. Plenty of bathrooms, outlets for charging phones, etc. and plenty of walking space and easy access for those in wheelchairs, etc. read more

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Orange County Convention Center is a solid 4 stars. It's huge, and it can actually handle big shows without feeling like everything is about to fall apart. It is well equipped, easy enough to navigate once you get your bearings, and the food courts are placed in convenient spots so you're not burning half your day just trying to find something to eat. It is slightly dated, but overall it's clean and it works. The main thing is the walking. I had one stretch where it was about a 12 minute fast paced walk to get from 304 to 230, for example. Wear real shoes and plan your moves. Bag check is available ($4), which is clutch if you're carrying stuff or you don't want to haul everything around all day. The only real negative is traffic. Getting in and out can be a mess, and the surrounding roads feel like urban planning, not built for peak convention volume. I saw traffic for hours trying to get out afterwards. Overall, it's a nice, dependable venue for a convention. Just expect a lot of steps and some traffic headaches, be sure to book a hotel nearby (I would avoid the Mai Hana, however, they cancelled my reservation and I only found out about it upon checkin with no notice! Pay more for hotels that are within a 10 minute walk - you will save on Ubers/Lyfts, and forget the public buses, they are super slow and inconsistent). read more

Orange County Convention Center - OCCC 2026 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place is huge! The concessions were good, but the bathrooms were constantly dirty, and no one seemed to ever clean them.

The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando is an excellent venue for events. We come here often for cheer competitions, and it's always a great experience. The center is very spacious with an easy-to-navigate layout and plenty of seating areas, which is especially helpful when you're waiting between events. There are also plenty of outlets to charge your phone! There are lots of food options available inside, and if you stay at a nearby hotel like the Rosen Centre or the Hyatt, you can use their sky bridges to walk directly into the convention center, making the day much easier and more convenient. Just note that there is a parking fee if you drive and park at the convention center. Overall, it's a well-designed, convenient, and comfortable place for large events. read more

Orange County Convention Center - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Wear a good comfortable pair of shoes because you're going to do a lot of walking. I've been here a few times but this is my first return in probably 5+ years and I had forgotten how massively huge this place is. Fun facts: This building's exhibit hall is 22 acres under roof, which would fit 200 NBA sized basketball courts; There are 130,000 Cubic Yards of cast in place concrete that equals 410 miles of sidewalk. That's the same distance to Key West from Orlando! Access is easy from the "Beachline"(SR528), only being about 1/2 mile from the exit, or off International Drive. I was a little surprised at the $20.00 parking fee, and they don't accept cash. Parking was quick and I found a spot that was fairly close to the entrance (relatively speaking). I was here to attend the annual Central Florida International Auto Show. I entered through the West Entrance and that was the beginning of the trek to the exhibition hall (remember those facts I told you about). After going up an escalator walking down a long corridor, turning into an open concourse, going down an escalator, walking through the concourse, turning right walking down another corridor, I found my destination. A table with computers for buying tickets was set up not far from the main doors to the Car Show. It was self explanatory and easy to purchase one's ticket. Normal price was $20.00 however Veterans/Seniors were given a discount so my ticket was only $14.00. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful and it looked like all attendees were enjoying the exhibit. I enjoyed seeing the new cars, but nothing jumped out and grabbed me, ha! This is a great place to hold these types of events (they also have a boat show and RV show to name a few). For convention goers that are out of town, there's plenty of hotels and numerous excellent eating establishments along International Drive. If you get the opportunity, check this place out (wear comfortable shoes). read more

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Love the large event space here! Too bad parking and getting to the event halls always seems to be a pain. There is no free parking in the area. The cheapest parking for the center is at Point Orlando, but that's only feasible for the West Concourse. It's a walk either way! Still a nice space though, even though some parts seem a bit dated. read more

I have never seen such a HUGE venue in my life! Make sure to bring comfortable shoes to walk around! The conference rooms are very spread out. It's gorgeous, bright, and clean. The restrooms are well maintained, and plenty of stalls for the ladies. The ride share drop off/pick up area is very easy to identify. Not sure if the conference center covered the F&B. All breakfasts, lunches and happy hour light bites were delicious, but the coffee was soooo bad, like it was rebrewed too many times and watered down. read more

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The staff and cops are the laziest people I've ever seen. Male staff were checking out teenage girls. Attendants were rude. We've been watching spaces for the parking lot empty out and the staff is sitting and eating and texting. We came to watch our children play and they have no sense of urgency or customer service. They are rude when you ask questions and very dismissive. We are paying hundreds of dollars to be here from parking to entrance to food. They should at least be some what courteous. read more

We have been to multiple events here. Every time we have not been disappointed. The layout is easy to maneuver. Parking is bit of walk from main area though. read more

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Pretty big convention center. Attended a AAU volleyball tournament here . PSA , they offer free parking for disabled veterans. I'm so glad that I remembered to ask bc parking was $20. The inside was very spacious. read more

It's such a huge convention center and it felt like one big maze. By the time the show was over I knew my way around. There are so many different shows going on at the same time that it can feel overwhelming. At the same time it's great to see business moving in the right direction. read more

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Recently went here to participate in the Bandai Card Game Fest and was really impressed! I didn't realize how massive this place is. There were 3 major conventions happening at the same time and since it's so big you never would have ever known. The facility was very clean and there were plenty of places to sit and hang out in the lobbies. The Bandai fest was a bit disorganized but that has nothing to do with Convention center. The super long winding line let us see more of the halls. We parked in the North lots even though our convention was in the East Hall so it was a bit of a walk but not too bad. I hear the lots for East West fill up fast and it's a hassle to get out and go to the other lot so we didn't chance it. read more

Orange County Convention Center - Bandai Card Game Fest 24-25 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great location there will be a lot of walking so be prepared. I have attended a number of events here can get a little cold inside. Parking could be on the expensive side there are only daily rates available. The food options are ok I would always pack snacks and eat off site read more

Attending a 4 day convention. This center is HUGE. Make sure you check and double-check your schedules to make sure you know where you're heading. The layout is...a lot. The corridors are long and several floors for everything. The show floor on the south side is on the 2nd floor, rather than main level, which I always find odd. Food options leave something to be desired. I'd rather walk to anywhere outside. The place as a whole seems like it could use some updating, but overall, not a horrible place to attend a conference. read more

Had a great experience all of the employees knew where to direct me for the media room and where to grab my badge. They helped keep traffic flow. The only thing I think should be different is that everything shouldn't be cashless. Thats just a personal preference though but this event went well again! read more

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KUDOS to the entire staff for providing supreme quality customer service! I was helping to pack meals for MLK Day for 2024 on January 15. It was fun! Thank God for everyone! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! read more

Orange County Convention Center - 15 January 2024 MLK MILLION Meal Pack - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So I had the pleasure of visiting this awesome convention center for the IAAPA Expo and I must say it was a very nice facility that's just huge! This one's going to be short but sweet as I can't really classify the Expo as the facility here but I did have a good time while I was here and the facility was clean and their associates were knowledgeable about where things were so I really can't complain as everything was just right on my visit! read more

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Wear flats because you will be walking. I was here for a large healthcare conference and I completely understand why they chose this place. The healthcare conference is massive, so I doubt there were many other options in the area that could house them. The main reason I gave it three stars is because I was freezing the entire time. I actually grabbed coffee from most vendors just so I would have something warm to hold. It must cost them a ton of money to keep this place so cold, so I'm surprised. The conference was in the west building. The parking was $20 and I heard that some days at some time they ran out of parking! Luckily there are hotels that are walking distance that offer parking for $30 and it's covered so there are options if the lots run out. The other major benefit of this conference hall is you can walk to food on I Drive. I kept reading that food in the building is awful, so we walked to Hampton Social, which had good food and the walk kept me warm. Women, just know that you need to wear flats and bring a blazer or sweater. I did wear flats (win for me, although I doubly lucked out that I brought bandaids so I could bandaid my foot from so much walking), but I should have worn a suit instead of a dress. So you know how serious I am about the walking, I walked 22,000 steps in one day just at this conference. Be prepared. read more

This place is HUGE, make sure you are getting dropped off or park at the correct hall or it's a LONG walk around. 3 stars because the outside signage was not set up well, people need signs to go to the correct venue. Once in side, it's full of vendors, shows, and autograph areas depending on which event you attend. For our event, there were very few alcohol vendors, had to drink wine or IPA's. Staff was helpful once inside. read more

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I was at the Orange County Convention Center for, you guessed it, a convention. Let's face it... this place is a monster, and just getting into the convention center means a lot of walking. Once there, the facilities are fine, and I was able to see a lot of things. However... Let's talk about the food amenities. They are essentially garbage. The Papa John's booth? You've got two choices, cheese or pepperoni, and the little personal pizza you get is frozen garbage. A Totinos pizza from the grocery store tastes better than these things, and if you were to buy a Totinos, you could get a box of four for less than they charge for these things at the convention center. Want a hotdog instead? Well, first you have to convey your desire for said hotdog at the Nathan's Hotdog booth, whose workers did not seem to understand my desire for a hotdog... ya know, the only thing that they actually sell. Why is this? Because there was only one person behind the counter that spoke any English. Everyone else behind the counter were temporary workers brought in for the day to man the stations, and had all of 15 minutes of training. The person actually running the place basically had to micro-manage everything that the other workers were doing the entire time, which is hugely inefficient and exasperating for everyone waiting for their food. The language barrier extended to every booth I went to. Gyros? Yep, language barrier, but at least they were able to get my order right... too bad the actual food was prepackaged doner kebab that you can find in the cheaper section of the frozen food aisle. Arby's does a better job with their gyros, so that should tell you something. Chinese food? Language barrier and failure to comprehend a request for one of the three items on their menu. So, while the conference facilities are good, if you want to eat something, I highly recommend bringing a packed lunch... you'll save a fortune and your stomach will thank you for not abusing it. read more

Volunteered for the MLK million meal pack. It was so much fun. They had a DJ and a hype man walking around interacting with all of the volunteers. Was fun and helped a lot of hungry people! read more

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This is the largest convention center I have ever been to. It's overwhelming when you get there the first day but then once you figure it out it's not too bad as long as you know where you are going. The facilities are fantastic, plenty of bathrooms and food vendors, parking can be challenging because some of the lots do fill up. I suggest getting there early for your event. There are also several hotels that are within walking distance so if you are planning to attend something at the convention center and need to stay overnight, I recommend trying to stay at a hotel where you can just walk, it makes things so much easier logistically. Staff are great and it's just a beautiful convention center all the way around. I was there for a huge volleyball tournament, I will say some of the courts were warm and some were extremely chilly depending on where the air vents were located so I did have to bring a jacket. read more

First time visiting the Convention center and it went well! The place is huge. Like humongous. And the signs aren't great, they could be better so prepare to be a little confused. But since it was super early and all that, parking was a breeze, found a spot right in front of the door very close to the entrance of the car show I was going to. There was an info desk and lots of convenient bathrooms. For this mid size event I have no complaints. read more

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Went to the convention center for the Van Gogh immersive exhibit. There is quite a long walk from the parking lot to the exhibit. I believe this was the last day and there was a nice crowd. The exhibit began with large display of letters then a large framed picture of Van Gogh. We were then escorted to a large room with visuals from floor to ceiling of Van Gogh's work. It was a unique show with giant project tions with a consistent flow of Van Gogh's work. The imagines was stretched out but you could still appreciate the work. There was light music and the experience was very calming. If you were looking for it to be like going to museum and looking directly at the art then you maybe disappointed. I was not...I enjoyed the unique display and beautiful colors. read more

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Fantastic and convenient event space that is HUGE. Parking can be an issue allow time or consider UBER ride share drop. You can use the sky bridge to walk over to the Hyatt Regency if you need a little respite. Love all the natural light in this space. Plenty of food choices and a appreciated Wellness room for nursing or praying in quiet space. read more

Orange County Convention Center - Architecture incorporates a lot of sunlight. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I have been looking forward to this event since I bought the tickets in February. This was the immersive Van Gogh exhibit. Basically the set up is in a giant room with intermittent circles on the floor To show you where to sit. They also had some benches and chairs if you were lucky enough but with the VIP experience you get Van Gogh cushion that you put on the ground to sit. It was required for the event that everyone wore mask, I also saw that they had some there and some official ones where I'm sure you could purchase. Inside the giant room there was plenty of space because they have separated all the time frames of the groups so although there are a lot of people there's more than enough space between each other to feel comfortable. I was laying on the ground to get a better view of all the art on the walls. There was music with the art pieces which just added more depth and emotion to the experience. Overall a wonderful Showing of Van Gogh's work and I would recommend anyone to go and see this exhibit. read more

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Boat show fun! Wish they had more food/beverage options but the overall show was fun. Lots of boat brands in o check out. Chaperoning my husband read more

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Still a mismanaged dungeon. Leaky roofs and toilets you cannot flush. Just sell it to someone who cares. read more

Orange County Convention Center - Bathrooms are disgusting with broken toilets. Mismanaged facility. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I can't say enough about this event space. I was in town for a convention during Hurricane Nicole. The layout and attention to service was perfect. Food service is delicious, the flow and presentation can't be topped. I will definitely attend future events at this location. read more

Orange County Convention Center - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The new convention center is amazing and convenient. The old convention center is 100 percent inconvenient and they dont work with you well. Ive been an exhibitor many times at the old convention center and it is total chaos loading in and out. Even the guests have to walk at least a mile to get to the exhibit hall. Its just really inconvenient for exhibitors. Please so more to have everything in the newer center. Much more convenient and enjoyable. read more