Orlando is best known for its sprawling theme parks, but the International Drive corridor is also a hub for entertainment that doesn’t require a multi-day ticket. Just off I-Drive you’ll find a stretch of attractions, restaurants, and indoor activities that work equally well for a rainy afternoon or a quick evening stop.
Orlando Putting Edge is one of those venues that splits its identity between two familiar pastimes. The space combines glow-in-the-dark miniature golf with a small arcade, giving families, date-nighters, and tourist groups a single destination for an hour or two of play. It sits in a part of Orlando designed for visitors who want to step out of the hotel, walk a few blocks, and find something to do without much planning.
Because Putting Edge runs a reservation-friendly model and stays open well into the evening on weekends, it has become a popular bookend activity for groups who have spent the day at the parks. The venue markets itself heavily toward celebrations of all sizes, from children’s parties to corporate outings.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 |
| Phone | (407) 248-0700 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 12:00pm–10:00pm; Fri 12:00pm–12:00am; Sat 10:00am–12:00am; Sun 10:00am–10:00pm. Summer hours (May 28–Aug 10): Mon–Thu 10:00am–10:00pm; Fri 10:00am–12:00am; Sat 10:00am–12:00am; Sun 10:00am–10:00pm. |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,272 reviews |
| Best For | Glow-in-the-dark mini golf, families, group parties, corporate outings |
The Scene
Even without a curated review pull to lean on, putting together what Putting Edge does best is straightforward from the venue’s own materials. The operation sells a glow-in-the-dark mini golf experience as its headline draw, set inside a fully blacklit course that gives the round a different feel than standard putt-putt. An on-site arcade rounds out the space for guests who want to extend their visit with a few extra games after their round.
The operation reads as modern and frictionless. It is cashless — cards and mobile pay only — and the booking flow pushes guests toward online reservations rather than walk-ups. Walk-ins are taken when space allows, but the messaging clearly favors booking ahead, especially during the busy tourist season and over holiday breaks, when the venue has at times required advance reservations.
Pricing is simple: $17 per person plus applicable taxes for mini golf admission. The arcade is positioned as a complement to the golf rather than a separately ticketed destination. Because there is no in-house food or beverage program and outside food and drinks aren’t permitted, the venue sits in the middle ground between an attraction and a casual restaurant — a place to play and move on rather than settle in for a meal. Overall, the venue projects a vibrant, neon-drenched mood that suits tourists and locals alike looking for something different from the usual I-Drive options.
Games & Machines
The two pillars of the offering are the glow-in-the-dark mini golf course and the supporting arcade. The mini golf is what the venue leads with — it is the ticketed experience and the main reason guests book a time slot. The arcade operates alongside it for guests who want to drop a few extra quarters after their round.
A 360° virtual tour is available on the venue’s website for anyone who wants to preview the course before booking, a useful option for groups trying to decide whether the layout will work for a mixed-age crowd. Beyond the two featured attractions — glow-in-the-dark mini golf and the arcade — the venue keeps its game list general rather than publishing a full machine roster.
Visiting
Putting Edge sits at 5250 International Drive, in the heart of Orlando’s tourist district. That puts it a few minutes from the major theme parks and within walking distance of plenty of other dining and entertainment stops, which makes it easy to fold into a longer I-Drive outing.
Regular operating hours run Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday from 12:00pm to 12:00am, Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00am, and Sunday from 10:00am to 10:00pm. During the summer schedule — May 28 through August 10 — the venue opens earlier at 10:00am every day, including weekdays, with the same late closing times on Friday and Saturday. The venue also opens early for school holidays outside the summer window.
Groups can book birthday parties, youth group events, celebrations, team building outings, and corporate events directly through the website. Because there is no on-site food and outside food isn’t allowed, party packages are arranged through the venue rather than as bring-your-own affairs. The venue’s published materials do not include an age policy, so families with younger children may want to confirm directly when booking. The site also notes a French-language toggle, an unusual detail for a U.S. location that suggests some shared infrastructure with Putting Edge’s Canadian sister venues.
For more options in the area, browse Arcade Time Entertainment and The Pinball Palace at Dezerland Park for alternative takes on Orlando arcade play, use the arcade finder to filter by feature, see nearby venues pinned on the arcade map, or claim your own listing if you run an arcade that belongs in the directory.