Crush Yard Orlando · Corporate Events
Conference Group Activities in Orlando: Getting Your Crew Off-Site
In town for a convention and need one night away from the badges? Match your off-site outing to your group, your schedule and the people you brought.
Your convention has the ballroom, the badge and the banquet chicken covered. What it may not have is a good answer to the question that comes up by day two: what can we do that isn't here? If you're looking for conference group activities in Orlando, the choice comes down to one thing: who's coming with you, and how much of your schedule you can actually spare. Crush Yard Orlando in Kissimmee gives groups a change of scenery, with 10 indoor pickleball courts, a full-service restaurant, a sports bar and lounge, and arcade games.
Find your group below, then build from there.
If You Brought Your Own Team
You've sat side by side through keynotes for two days, and nobody's said anything that wasn't on a slide. Skip the formal plan.
Book a few courts, set up mixed teams and let people play. Courts start at $48 per court per hour, paddle rental is $8, and you can book online or in the Crush Yard Go app. Add dinner afterward, with tables on OpenTable, and you've got an easy night out that doesn't need a run of show.
Best for:
- A team of any size that already knows each other
- One free evening between sessions
- A manager who doesn't want to plan a production
If You're Hosting Clients or Prospects
A hospitality suite puts everybody in one room with nothing to do but talk shop. A friendly game gives people something else to talk about. Your client might not remember your booth, but they'll remember beating your VP.
For this crowd, you'll want a space of your own. Depending on your date and group, the options include the Private Event Space, the VIP Lounge, The Yard and the restaurant. Keep play optional, since not every guest will want to get on a court in their conference clothes. Ask the events team about food and a bar package or drink tickets to suit your event. The Orlando corporate events page shows how it can work.
Best for:
- Vendors and exhibitors who want time with key accounts
- A mix of players and people who'd rather just talk
- Hosts who want a room of their own
If You're Pulling Together a Big Association or Company Night
Maybe it's the whole chapter, or everyone from your company who flew in. Now the job is keeping a big group together and giving everyone something to do.
Ask us about a pro-led beginner session or a tournament, so people meet folks outside their usual circle. Keep arcade games going for anyone who wants to stay off the courts. If your group is big enough, ask about an arcade buyout or a full venue buyout.
Best for:
- A headline social event for your attendees
- Groups where most people don't know each other
- Planners who have a date in mind and some lead time
Work Around the Conference Schedule
The conference schedule won't bend, so yours has to. A few things to know as you plan:
- Courts are open 6 am to 10 pm Sunday through Friday, and 6 am to midnight on Saturday
- Guests can drop in for morning play from 6 to 10 am for $9, which suits the early risers before the first session
- The bar closes at 9 pm Sunday through Friday, and at 11 pm on Saturday
- Please call for kitchen hours, especially if you're arriving after an evening session
An evening that begins right after the last session is often easier than one that starts late. People get tired, and an early badge pickup will catch up with them.
Sort Out the Out-of-Town Details
Your guests don't live here, so tell them everything. Your message should have our address, 7840 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747, and a clear plan for how people get here. We don't list transportation as part of an event, so settle that early. Carpools, rideshares or a bus your company books can all work, depending on your group.
Also tell people to pack sneakers, since nobody thinks to bring them to a convention. Our Kissimmee yard works for groups staying in Orlando, Celebration, Four Corners and Lake Buena Vista. Our Orlando location page has directions.
If your group has a Margaritaville connection, take a look at our Margaritaville partnership specials too.
Send Us Your Conference Dates
Tell us the dates you're in town, your best night, your estimated headcount and whether you'd like team games, a presentation, food or drinks. Rough numbers are fine, and there's room to figure out the rest as your plans firm up.
Use the Orlando event inquiry form, or call (321) 888-2913 to talk it through. For more planning help, see our private event venue checklist.
Questions
Can a conference group book a private event at Crush Yard Orlando?
Yes. We host corporate events and private events in Kissimmee, up to a full venue buyout. Tell us your preferred date and estimated headcount, and we'll tell you what's available.
Do you provide transportation from conference hotels?
We don't list transportation as part of an event, so plan on arranging your own. Include our address in your invitation: 7840 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747.
What if my group has never played pickleball?
That's fine. Ask about a beginner session with a pro. Paddle rental is $8, group classes start at $25, and guests can also stick with the arcade games, restaurant or bar.
When does the kitchen close?
Please call us at (321) 888-2913 to check kitchen hours for your date, especially if your group will arrive after an evening session.
Can a small group play without booking a private event?
Yes. Courts start at $48 per court per hour and can be booked online or in the Crush Yard Go app. Open play starts at $9.