Orlando magic

[Chocolate]

Has anyone gone to a basketball game in orlando?
This is on my hubby's to do list

[mseagle]

Been a few times - always great fun whether or not basketball is your thing.

[sunnysandra]

We have been twice , it's good fun and great experience 😊

[JSB32]

Excellent night, we always go to at least 1 game during our October trips.
Worth going to an Orlando Solar Bears hockey match too, also held in the Amway.

[Jimmy Mac]

Before going i wasnt a basketball fan my son talked me into going been twice now and going again in October for a preseason game against the Celtics.

Its a brilliant night out and the Amway Centre is a really good venue.

[JSB32]

We are also going to Celtics game in October. Really hoping former UCF player Tacko Fall (7ft 6ins) gets on the roster and plays for the Celtics that night.

Originally Posted by Jimmy Mac

Before going i wasnt a basketball fan my son talked me into going been twice now and going again in October for a preseason game against the Celtics.

Its a brilliant night out and the Amway Centre is a really good venue.

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[Jimmy Mac]

Originally Posted by JSB32

We are also going to Celtics game in October. Really hoping former UCF player Tacko Fall (7ft 6ins) gets on the roster and plays for the Celtics that night.

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I'm not that clued up on the NBA so no idea who he is

It's a brilliant night though and for $17 a ticket for the Celtics game its good value.

[jomarise]

Originally Posted by Kissedafrog

Seriously, the atmosphere is fab, get there early, loads to do, lots of cheap food places and carts to eat at as well 😀

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Just booked tickets tonight. Game starts at 7pm - what time do you recommend getting there?

I see we have to prebook parking with ticketmaster, do you know if its far away? Thanks

[ManCity]

Originally Posted by jomarise

Just booked tickets tonight. Game starts at 7pm - what time do you recommend getting there?

I see we have to prebook parking with ticketmaster, do you know if its far away? Thanks

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No, you don't 'have to' book parking with Ticketmaster at all. You can if you really want to, and pay a rip-off price (often $20)! The Geico garage is situated behind the Amway Center and is connected to it by a footbridge, so in that sense it is convenient.

However, most of the parking facilities are just the other side of the I-4 (about 100yds away) in the main downtown area. The garages run by the City Council are only $10 for event parking - and you just pay the person at the barrier on the way in - simple. The Suntrust and City Commons garages might be slightly dearer, e.g. $12. There is a parking map on the Amway web site. Also, the Church St/Orange Ave area there is a major nightlife area for locals with bars/restaurants/clubs where fans go before and after. When I go, I park in the Central Blvd garage and go for a stroll around Lake Eola first, which is a pleasant way to spend 30 to 60 min. Doors at the Amway open about 6pm - I'd go in, say, 6.30ish.

[mseagle]

Originally Posted by jomarise

Just booked tickets tonight. Game starts at 7pm - what time do you recommend getting there?

I see we have to prebook parking with ticketmaster, do you know if its far away? Thanks

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Can’t believe you have to book parking with ticketmaster. Plenty of parking options, not least some multi storey car parks close by. We tend to use one off church street. You will find most parking to be within 5-10 mins walk max. Just check what ticket master are offering.
If it starts at 7 you won’t need to get there until just before then.
Have fun !