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Embark on a journey full of winding hallways and mirrored rooms at Ripley's Mirror Maze.

Mind Games

Spring 2024

Expand and challenge your mind. And have fun while doing it!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando embraces the spirit of discovery and curiosity. Here, you’ll find that truth is always stranger than fiction, as the unbelievable comes alive right before your very eyes!

Ripley’s features hundreds of exhibits, from bizarre art and prehistoric relics to animal oddities and pop-culture memorabilia (like the original Star Wars® Lightsaber® used by Luke Skywalker™—woah!).

For a far-out experience in the Out of this World gallery, you can touch a 3,197-pound meteorite or a piece of Mars, and even get hands on with a pair of gloves to work in a vacuum, as astronauts would in space! The most mind-bending part? It’s all true whether you Believe It or Not! That’s right, everything inside is incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true!

Now, you can enhance your adventure with the all-new Ripley’s Mirror Maze. Make your way through seemingly endless hallways full of lights and infinity mirrors and challenge your perception! Do you have what it takes to find your way through this perplexing puzzle? Don’t fret, they send search parties every half hour!

Immerse yourself in Drawn to Life, the one-of-a-kind collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney that transcends the boundaries of imagination, redefining the fusion of art and entertainment. Cirque du Soleil brings the enchanting world of Walt Disney Animation to life with a captivating mix of live acrobatics, mesmerizing projections, visionary costumes, wondrous puppetry and an original score inspired by timeless Disney melodies.

Infused with Cirque du Soleil's hallmark gravity-defying stunts, Drawn to Life becomes an unparalleled, mind-bending attraction.

Nestled in Disney Springs®, this 90-minute spectacle reconnects adults to their childlike wonder and introduces a new generation to the marvels of hand-drawn animation, while fascinating the entire family with the mind-blowing exuberance of Cirque du Soleil.

Can you escape? Located in the heart of I-Drive, The Escape Game is Orlando’s #1 escape game and immersive adventure. How does it work? Your team will work together to find clues, overcome challenges and complete a mission. Escaping will require teamwork, communication, wits, a sense of adventure and most importantly: YOU!

The Escape Game is the perfect way to stretch your mind. There are multiple difficulties and themes to choose from. Best of all, it’s family-friendly, perfect for newbies and seasoned veterans alike! You can ask your Game Guide for as many (or as few) hints as you want! No penalties, no judgment. You might escape. You WILL have fun.

Prepare to have your mind blown at The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show! Orlando’s longest-running dinner show is a family-friendly entertainment experience that is filled with mind-bending magic tricks, non-stop laughter, audience participation and a delicious feast.

Minds will be read, predictions will come true and audience members’ personal items will vanish and re-appear before your eyes. The whole family is sure to love this show! Catch nightly performances at 6:00 p.m., with additional shows on select nights. Dinner includes unlimited cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, dessert, beer, wine and soda.

WonderWorks on International Drive is an indoor amusement park for the mind with over 100 interactive exhibits inside. Explore the six Wonder Zones to take on mind-bending challenges like the Bed of Nails, memory games, realistic weather simulators and more. Guests of all ages will love exhibits like the Dig It sandbox, where a landscape comes to life right under your fingertips, and they can wander through the halls of the Wonder Art Gallery, filled with illusions that boggle the mind. Let your imagination run wild at this upside-down adventure!