A boutique hotel in a restored 1920s building where Thornton Park meets Lake Eola, with Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company downstairs and, it says, more than 30 restaurants, cafés and coffee shops within walking distance.
The site publishes no parking, breakfast or fee details for nightly stays, so call before you book. It says it has limited accessible features for disabled guests. The arena is across downtown on foot.
Getting to the game
Walk west to Church Street and the arena, or ride the LYMMO Grapefruit Line from Lake Eola to Kia Center before its 8:25 p.m. cutoff.
Getting back
Walk back east through downtown, past Wall Street Plaza, to Lake Eola.
The site publishes no parking, breakfast or fee details; call 407.998.8090. It’s a ride to the arena, and SunRail runs on weekdays only.
Getting to the game
On a weekday, take a southbound SunRail train from Winter Park/Amtrak to Church Street. Otherwise take a rideshare to the arena’s drop-off at Hughey Avenue and Pine Street.
Getting back
The last weekday northbound SunRail train leaves Church Street at 10:32 p.m.; after that, or on a weekend, take a rideshare from Hughey Avenue and Pine Street.
Address
300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Walk west through downtown to Church Street and Kia Center at 400 West Church Street. Doors generally open one hour before the event time on your ticket.
Getting back
Walk back east through downtown with the crowd, past Wall Street Plaza, to Lake Eola.
Bags aren’t allowed: bring only a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 × 1 inches. Everyone goes through screening, and there’s no re-entry.
From Lake Eola on the LYMMO Grapefruit LineDowntown and Lake Eolatransit
Getting there
Board the LYMMO Grapefruit Line (Link 62), which runs from Lake Eola to Kia Center and Parramore. Buses run every 16–20 minutes on weekday evenings, 15 minutes on Saturdays and 30 minutes on Sundays.
Getting back
The Grapefruit Line normally stops at 8:25 p.m., before most games end, so plan to walk back.
LYNX says hours may be extended for special events, but no Magic game-night service is published. The fare wasn’t confirmed; check with LYNX.
From Winter Park by SunRail (weekdays only)Winter Park and Park Avenuetransit
Getting there
On a weekday, take a southbound train from Winter Park/Amtrak station to Church Street. The 6:06 p.m. train reaches Church Street at 6:21 p.m.; check it against your game’s tip-off time.
Getting back
The last northbound train leaves Church Street at 10:32 p.m. and reaches Winter Park at 10:46 p.m. If the game runs late, take a rideshare instead.
SunRail runs Monday to Friday only and not on some holidays, including Christmas Day. A one-way ticket within one county is $2; children 6 and under ride free with a paying adult, up to three per adult. SunRail asks you to arrive 20 minutes early.
From MCO or south Orlando by carMCO airport and south Orlandodrive
Getting there
Buy reserved parking for the ThreatLocker Garage (400 West South Street) or the 520 W Pine St. Garage through Ticketmaster or the box office by 5 p.m. the day before. City of Orlando garages downtown are first come, first served, at $10–$20.
Getting back
Walk back to your garage and drive out. The 520 W Pine St. Garage is about a five-minute walk from the arena, per Kia Center.
ThreatLocker Garage event parking is good for the whole day, but there’s no re-entry. The ThreatLocker Garage has accessible parking, and its elevators reach every floor.
Downtown and Lake EolaWalking to the game and a night at Wall Street Plaza
Stay by Lake Eola and Thornton Park, eat downtown and walk to the arena.
To the arena
Walk west to Church Street and the arena, or ride the LYMMO Grapefruit Line from Lake Eola to Kia Center before its 8:25 p.m. cutoff.
After the game
Walk back east through downtown, past Wall Street Plaza, to Lake Eola.
The tradeoff
EO Inn sits on the far side of downtown from the arena, by Lake Eola, and its site publishes no parking, breakfast or fee details. The arena’s own list of downtown chain hotels couldn’t be checked on the hotels’ sites.
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Winter Park and Park AvenueA base with its own day out on Park Avenue
Stay on or near Park Avenue in Winter Park, with its own restaurants and shops, and ride to the game.
To the arena
On a weekday, take a southbound SunRail train from Winter Park/Amtrak to Church Street. Otherwise take a rideshare to the arena’s drop-off at Hughey Avenue and Pine Street.
After the game
The last weekday northbound SunRail train leaves Church Street at 10:32 p.m.; after that, or on a weekend, take a rideshare from Hughey Avenue and Pine Street.
The tradeoff
It’s a ride to the arena each way. SunRail runs Monday to Friday only, so a weekend game means a rideshare or a drive. The Alfond Inn publishes no guest parking or breakfast details; Park Plaza lists valet parking but no breakfast.
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MCO airport and south OrlandoEarly flights and travelers with a car
Stay by Orlando International Airport or on South Orange Blossom Trail, with free breakfast and airport shuttles, and drive in on game day.
To the arena
Drive downtown to the garage you booked. The arena says the ThreatLocker Garage is reached from SR 408 and I-4.
After the game
Walk back to your garage and drive back. There’s no re-entry to the ThreatLocker Garage once you leave.
The tradeoff
It’s a drive to downtown and back. The hotels’ shuttles serve the airport, not the arena, and the arena’s reserved garages must be booked by 5 p.m. the day before.