If you’re in or around Orlando, Florida before or after your cruise or you’re otherwise
in the area, Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is a huge entertainment complex that features
super fast go-karts, a massive arcade, and more.
In this video we’ll provide an overview of our Summer 2021 visit to Andretti, when
we were invited to check out everything they have to offer.
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is located on Universal Boulevard, near the Orange County
Convention complex and just off International Drive.
In addition to having plenty of free parking available on-site, admission to Andretti is
also free.
The attractions are pay-as-you-go, with pricing for some attractions being slightly higher
on the weekends.
Before visiting Andretti, we recommend taking a look at their website -- which we’ve linked
in the description below -- to get current information about attraction costs and bundle
pricing; promotions; and height, weight, and age restrictions.
You can also fill out the liability waiver online ahead of your visit.
Please note that we visited Andretti in the morning, afternoon, and late evening.
If you’re looking to avoid crowds, we recommend arriving early since everything became significantly
more crowded as the day progressed.
Named after the Andretti family racing dynasty, it’s not surprising that many people visit
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games for the karting.
We’ve experienced more than our fair share of go-karting and multi-level tracks, but
the Andretti karting was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before.
While you can keep the “pedal to the metal” with most go-karts -- including others we
drove in the Orlando area -- you will not be able to do that with the Andretti electric-powered
karts, which can reach top speeds of 35 miles per hour!
And the tracks include many different turns and level changes, so they’re easy to enjoy,
but difficult to master.
Andretti has four indoor kart tracks.
The Mini Mario Race Experience is an oval track for drivers that are at least three
feet tall.
The experience is five minutes long and neck support collars were provided.
The Junior track is an L-shaped track for drivers that are at least seven years old
and at least four feet tall.
The karts have a top speed of 15 miles per hour and the experience is five minutes long.
Neck support collars were provided.
Two other tracks feature a multi-turn, multi-level, 7-minute race experience for drivers that
are at least 54 inches tall.
The first track is the Adult track, which features the fastest karts.
The track is available for drivers that are at least 18 years old or 15 years old with
a state-issued driver’s license.
The track begins on the first level, then quickly elevates to the second level before
two quick turns and another elevation.
Four more turns lead to a bumped-out hairpin turn that has a view of Universal Boulevard
below.
The track continues with eight more turns -- including three hairpin turns -- and three
more elevation changes -- including a banked hairpin turn -- before returning to the start/finish line.
The second track is the Intermediate track, which is for drivers that are at least 12
years old.
The track begins on the second level and features six banked turns and several elevation changes
and long straightaways.
Here are a few tips to maximize your karting fun.
First, be sure to arrive for your karting experience at least 10 minutes prior to your
assigned race time.
You’ll need the time to store your belongings in the complimentary lockers, get fitted with
a disinfected helmet, and attend the safety and track rules briefing.
Second, if you have an action camera, like a GoPro, bring it!
You can record your race as long as the camera can be securely mounted to the kart or your helmet.
Third, be aware that the Mini Mario Race track and the Junior track are both in full view
for spectators, but the Intermediate and Adult tracks are mostly obstructed.
You can catch glimpses of the latter two races from the second floor Sky Bar area, but do
not plan on seeing too much more as a spectator.
Fourth, make sure you bring closed toe, flat shoes, which are required.
Also, you will be required to tie your hair back if it’s shoulder length or longer.
Fifth, the karts that are used on the Intermediate and Adult tracks feature a Boost button on
the steering wheel that temporarily boosts the speed of your kart.
You can Boost your speed once per lap.
Finally, the results of your race will be ranked by each racer’s best lap, not the
total number of laps or the race leader.
So, make sure you focus more on your own racing and less on passing other racers.
The ropes course at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is available for visitors who are
at least eight years old.
The course features a series of beginner and advanced-level bridges, ropes, cables, and
steps that are suspended over the arcade below.
A curved zip line that leaves you dangling over the arcade as you travel from one side
of the course to the other is available for the more adventurous participants.
We don’t have many photos of the two-story, black light laser tag arena at Andretti Indoor
Karting and Games because we were a bit preoccupied having way too much fun tagging other players.
Like the karting, the gear and environment made for an experience you’re not likely
to find anywhere else.
Visitors must be at least 42 inches tall to participate in laser tag.
Twelve lanes of boutique bowling are available at Andretti and you can rent the black-lit
lanes by the hour for up to six bowlers at a time.
During our visit, sporting events were shown on the large projection screens that hung
directly above the end of the lanes and many more screens were showing sporting events
at the nearby bar.
As a bowling nerd, Daddybean was fascinated with the StringPin setters that kept the game
moving fast and prevented problems.
There’s no missing the expansive arcade when you first step foot into Andretti Indoor
Karting and Games.
The arcade features more than 100 games, which you can play by swiping a reusable game card.
Many of the games allow you to win tickets, which are electronically stored on your game
card and can be redeemed for prizes.
In addition to all of the more traditional-style games, Andretti also has a number of multi-sensory
games, including Hologate, which is a four-player virtual reality experience;
racing simulators that let you get a taste of what it feels like to drive a professional
race car;
and the XD Dark Ride, which is best described as a 3-D motion simulator ride with laser
guns that you use to battle on-screen enemies and compete for the highest score.
There was so much to do at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games that we significantly underestimated
the amount of time we’d want to spend there.
In fact, we completely changed our plans and ended up grabbing lunch at the Andretti Grill
so we could enjoy more of the activities and we’re glad we did!
The Andretti Grill menu is available on their website and gluten-free and vegan options
were available, including a plant-based burger.
For lunch, I ordered the Ultimate Cobb Salad with ranch dressing, which had grilled chicken,
blue cheese, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and more.
Daddybean ordered a bacon double cheeseburger with barbecue sauce, which was essentially
the restaurant’s Big Tex Burger without the lettuce, tomato, and onions.
Jellybean ordered the kid’s cheese pizza and a lemonade.
After finishing our lunch -- which cost just over 37 dollars before tip -- we headed back
to the attractions and had several more hours of fun.