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Unique Themes & Gameplay
Escape Games Designed for Every Player
Split Sides
Heavy Communication
1/2 Bright & 1/2 Low Light
A Knight To Escape
Florida’s Only 2-Hour Escape!
120 mins
4-8 guests
Level 9/10
Reading Intensive
Linear Gameflow
Alternate Ending
Sherlock Studies
Deliver The Evidence In Time!
75 mins
2-8 guests
Level 8/10
Dark & Thrilling
Non-Linear
Detailed Story & Exploration
Fright Before Your Eyes
Free The Spirits Before Sunrise!
90 mins
2-6 guests
Level 8/10
Authentic Experiences & Reviews
Over 100,000 Happy Guests
Most don’t believe it after they see it, but we truly are a small mom & pop shop with a handful of employees who love to build and host escape rooms that challenge our guests. With only a single location on I-Drive, we have quickly become one of the most beloved attractions in Orlando. In fact, Orlando Magazine has honored us as the #1 Entertainment Experience a record six times.
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Why Choose The Escape Effect?
Private Games
You’ll never have to worry about being grouped with strangers. Your escape room experience will only be for your friends and family.
Longest Rooms
The Escape Effect was Orlando’s first to make escape rooms longer than 60 minutes, and the only in Florida to design a 2-hour escape room!
Unlimited Hints
We were also the first to offer unlimited hints with no penalties, so you can make the most of your experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an escape room like?
An escape room is a real-life adventure game. You’ll explore the environment and solve challenges to reach some goal, like escaping a dungeon or solving a murder! And you’ll be doing all this with your friends and family as you race against the clock!
Is the escape game scary like the movies?
Our goal is for you to have fun. Some of our escape rooms are brighter and more light-hearted, others are more thrilling.
That said, if darkness is not your thing, please speak with us before or even during the game. Your host will do everything possible to accommodate your requests, including adjusting the lighting and sound to your liking.
How do I prepare for an escape room?
Try to eat something energizing and make sure you are wearing comfortable clothes you can move around in. Be sure to get plenty of sleep the night before and do some stretches on the day of. Make a battle plan with your team so you can hit the ground running once the puzzles start.
Can I leave the escape room at anytime?
Absolutely! The door leading into your escape room is always unlocked. Step outside at any time to use the restroom or even answer a phone call.
What happens if I don’t escape an escape room?
There are no consequences of failing to escape in time. Of course, we would never poke fun at you and instead, we’ll encourage you to come back and try again next time! Or if you prefer, we are happy to answer any questions you might have on the game.
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About Our Exclusive Location
Conveniently Located on I-Drive in Orlando
Orchid Bay Plaza
11701 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Weekdays 11am-9:30pm
Weekends 11am-9:30pm
The Escape Effect is located on International Drive (I-Drive), just minutes away from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Orange County Convention Center, and Vineland Premium Outlets.
If you are visiting Orlando, be sure to enjoy our escape rooms during one of your days-off from the theme parks. Save yourselves from long lines in the Florida heat and come to The Escape Effect – indoor, air-conditioned space and no reason to wait since you can reserve your experience ahead of time (and we recommend it since we fill up fast some days). If you want to live like the locals do, then be sure to follow up one of our escape rooms with a local dining option like Nagoya Sushi or Fruit & Shakes. After puzzling at The Escape Effect, some locals relax at the nearby Beer Spa.
Oh, and parking is available for free in the lot in front of our entrance. If you do not have a car, consider taking the I-Ride Trolley to stop #29. Or if you are further out, the Orchid Bay Plaza parking lot can be easily accessed by Uber and Lyft rides.
You will NOT find these escape rooms anywhere else in the world! The Escape Effect is a one-of-a-kind attraction that offers the fun and friendliness of a locally-owned small business with the quality of a major theme park. You will remember this experience forever. Come and join us. We look forward to hosting your party soon!
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