Sign Permit Filed for Level99’s Teen-Friendly Disney Springs Venue
It’s been a minute since we last talked about Level99, the interactive gaming venue headed to Disney Springs. Nearly a year has passed since the company announced it was taking over the former NBA Experience. Today, we’re finally seeing some movement, at least on the permitting side.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has filed a Notice of Commencement tied to a Level99 sign permit, with Lauretano Sign Group contracted to install exterior signs. The permit covers “that part of section 28-24-28 known as Disney Quest,” which feels fitting.
Disney Quest was Disney’s original indoor interactive playground. The five-story “theme park” focused on virtual reality attractions. My wife and I once “built” a roller coaster there on our honeymoon. I still have the VHS tape to prove it.
Level99 is bringing back those playground vibes. While the company’s four existing venues cater to adults, its Florida location is planned to be more teen-friendly. It plans to offer more than 60 themed challenge rooms, duels, and art hunts designed to test both mental and physical skills. A few examples include:
- Playing a life-sized game of pinball
- Axe Run
- Solving mysteries inside an ancient temple
- Walking a pirate’s plank
Each challenge gives you just one to four minutes to succeed. Ah, yes. Nothing like being timed to add a little anxiety to your vacation. Once the adrenaline wears off, guests can enjoy cocktails, local beers, and Detroit-style pizza at the two-story bar.
All of this follows the demise of the NBA Experience, which replaced Disney Quest and then vanished within a year. Pandemic timing didn’t help, but the venue was never going to succeed, even in maskless times. The building has sat empty ever since.
Level99 debuts later this year in Disney Springs’ West Side.
