The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show in Orlando

At the Outta Control Magic Dinner Show, the meal comes with a magician, comic timing and a roomful of people who may be invited to join the act. The show runs about 90 minutes, with pizza, salad and drinks served as you watch. Add WonderWorks and laser tag if you want to turn dinner into a longer evening indoors.

I like two things here: the easy family entertainment, which gives children and adults a shared activity, and the unlimited food and drinks, which make the meal part of the ticket rather than a separate stop. The show’s performers include Matt and Philip Kaiser, though you should not count on a particular magician when booking.

One caution: the food and the magic are not equally dependable crowd-pleasers. The service and audience interaction draw warm praise, while the pizza can be uneven and the comedy is often aimed at children. Allow extra time to find parking and get settled.

Key points before you book

• The show is built around participation: You can watch quietly or be part of the improv, comedy and magic.
• Dinner is served during the act: Expect unlimited hand-tossed pizza, salad, beer, wine and soda, with dessert included in the show stop.
• The show itself is about 90 minutes: The full outing can take roughly two to four hours, depending on whether you add WonderWorks.
• The VIP combo adds three hours of attractions: It includes more than 100 interactive exhibits, a 4D motion ride, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course and one laser tag game.
• Arrive with a time cushion: Parking and finding the right entrance can take longer than expected, so do not plan to arrive at the last minute.
• This is casual, family-friendly fun, not a high-end magic production: It suits a relaxed night out more than anyone seeking elaborate stage illusions or a gourmet dinner.

A dinner show with the audience in the act

The basic appeal is simple: you sit down for dinner and a live performance, and the magician uses the room as part of the show. The comedy is improvised and interactive, so the evening has more energy than a meal where the entertainment stays on a distant stage. If you enjoy seeing people react in real time, this format gives the performance a social feel.

You can take part or simply watch. That flexibility matters for families and mixed groups. A child might be eager to volunteer, while an adult would rather eat, sip a drink and enjoy the jokes from their seat. The show is described as suitable for a broad age range, and some families have enjoyed it with children as young as six or seven alongside teenagers and adults.

The humor is generally clean and family-oriented, with some jokes landing better for older children and adults than for very young ones. Expect a playful, sometimes cheesy style rather than subtle stand-up. The magician may call on people in the audience, so if being singled out makes you uneasy, you can still enjoy the act without volunteering.

The entertainers named by people who have attended include Matt, Philip Kaiser and Phillip, along with Jonathan in a service role. Names are not a guarantee of who will perform or serve on your date. The useful takeaway is that the experience depends in part on the performer’s ability to work with the crowd. A charismatic magician can make the familiar ingredients feel lively; the style may feel less impressive if you are already well acquainted with close-up or stage magic.

Pizza, salad and drinks as part of the evening

Food is included, and the main draw is quantity and convenience. You get unlimited hand-tossed pizza, house salad, beer, wine and soda, with dessert also described as part of the meal. That takes the guesswork out of feeding a group before or during a show. You do not need to leave at intermission to find dinner, and a hungry child can have another slice.

Set your expectations for a casual dinner, not a restaurant meal. The pizza is the most divisive part of the experience. Some people find it fresh, hot and tasty; others describe it as ordinary, soggy or underdone. Salad also gets mixed assessments, ranging from good to basic. If food quality is your main reason for booking, this is not the safest bet.

The more reliable value may be the combination of unlimited servings and the service. People have praised attentive staff who keep drinks coming and make sure food is available. That can be especially useful with children, who may eat at different speeds and lose interest in a formal dinner. Some diners have also ordered extra items such as wings and fries from a separate menu, but those are not part of the stated inclusions.

Beer, wine and soda are included in the meal offer. The quality of the wine has drawn mixed reactions, so treat the drinks as a handy extra rather than a reason to choose the show. If you do not drink alcohol, soda is included too.

Dietary needs may be accommodated, but contact the provider before you book rather than assuming. Gluten-free pizza and a salad without croutons have been provided for diners with celiac and lactose-free needs. That is encouraging, but it does not establish that every request can be met on every date.

Allow time to find WonderWorks and get seated

The meeting point is WonderWorks Orlando, at 9067 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. The activity begins and ends there, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You will need to make your own way to the venue.

Give yourself more time than the show’s start time might seem to require. Some people have found parking directions confusing, and a line at the venue can slow things down. Arriving about 30 minutes early is a sensible minimum based on the practical advice from people who have attended. If you are unfamiliar with the area or want time to park and find the right place, build in more. One person recommended arriving an hour ahead because of delays around parking and ticket handling.

Getting there early also helps with the meal. A few people who arrived at the reservation time had to wait before being served, and one group was split up. Arriving with a buffer gives staff a better chance to get your party settled and food underway before the performance is in full swing.

The venue is near public transportation, but no specific route or service details are provided. Service animals are allowed, and most people can participate. If you need particular access arrangements, check with the provider before booking, since the available details do not describe the venue’s full accessibility setup.

The show alone or the WonderWorks combo?

The dinner show is the shorter option, with a performance of about 90 minutes. The overall outing is estimated at two to four hours, which gives you a useful planning range, though the exact timing depends on what you add and how long you spend at the venue.

The optional VIP combo includes all-access admission to WonderWorks. You get more than 100 interactive exhibits, a 4D motion ride, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course and one laser tag game. The attraction portion is listed as about three hours. That can make a full afternoon or evening of the visit, especially for a family with children who want to keep moving after dinner.

Think about your group’s energy and interests. If your main goal is a light evening out, the show on its own may be enough. If your children like hands-on exhibits and active attractions, the combo gives them more to do and can make the trip to International Drive feel like a fuller outing. It is less appealing if you only want the meal and performance, or if your group is likely to be tired after a day at Orlando’s theme parks.

WonderWorks is a separate attraction from the show, so the combo changes the character of the visit. It is no longer just a dinner-and-show stop; it becomes a longer block of indoor activities. That can be useful on a rainy day or when you want something different from another outdoor or theme-park day, though the information provided does not promise a particular schedule between the show and attraction time.

How to judge the value

There is no price listed here, so I would compare the ticket you are considering against what your group would otherwise spend on dinner and entertainment. The show bundles a live act with unlimited pizza, salad and drinks. For a family that would order several meals and beverages anyway, that package may feel worthwhile even if the food is simple.

The value depends on what you want from the night. If you want an easy, all-in-one plan with food and light entertainment, the combination is practical. If you expect polished theater, sophisticated comedy or a memorable meal, the ticket may feel less satisfying. The show’s appeal is its relaxed, participatory format, not fine dining or elaborate spectacle.

The combo can add value for families who will use the WonderWorks attractions. Its exhibits, motion ride, ropes course and laser tag give children and teens more than a brief post-show activity. But do not pay for the upgrade just because it sounds like a bargain. Choose it if your group has time and genuinely wants several hours of hands-on activities.

The experience has a 4.7 rating from 1,076 reviews, and 92 percent of people recommend it. Those figures point to a popular outing, but they do not erase the uneven parts. The most consistently praised features are the performers’ warmth, the audience involvement, friendly service and the fact that the activity works for families. Food quality and parking are the main reasons to temper expectations.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would put this on the list for families looking for a cheerful break from Orlando’s bigger attractions. The show gives children a chance to watch magic close up and perhaps take part, while adults can enjoy the jokes and a casual dinner. It can also work for couples or friends who like audience interaction and do not mind a little silliness.

Older children may get more out of the humor than very young ones. The act is family-friendly, but some of its jokes and timing may suit children around ten and up better. Younger children can still enjoy the magic and volunteers from the audience, but their interest will depend on temperament and attention span.

This is a sound choice for groups with varied ages because the structure is easy to understand: sit, eat, watch, and join in if you want. It may not satisfy serious magic fans who want technically complex illusions, or adults hoping for comedy aimed mostly at grown-ups. The tricks are part of a broad, accessible show rather than a specialist performance.

Book it if you want easygoing family fun

Book the Outta Control Magic Dinner Show if you want a relaxed night with a live performance, audience participation and an included meal. The strongest reasons to go are the personable performers, the chance for the whole family to share the same activity, and the convenience of unlimited food and drinks. Add WonderWorks if your group wants a longer stretch of interactive attractions and laser tag.

Skip it if your priorities are a fine meal, adult-focused comedy or advanced magic. And give yourself extra time to park and get seated; the show is more fun when you are not arriving in a hurry. Keep the food expectations modest, and this can be an enjoyable, good-value change of pace from Orlando’s theme parks.

FAQ

How long is the Outta Control Magic Dinner Show?

The performance is about 90 minutes. The full outing is estimated at two to four hours, depending on whether you add WonderWorks.

What food and drinks are included?

The show includes unlimited hand-tossed pizza, salad, beer, wine and soda. Dessert is also included in the show experience.

Is audience participation part of the show?

Yes. The magic and improv comedy performance is interactive. You can watch or take part if the performer invites you.

Which magician will perform?

The performer can vary. Magicians named at recent shows include Matt and Philip Kaiser, but a specific performer is not guaranteed.

What does the WonderWorks combo include?

The VIP combo includes WonderWorks all-access admission, more than 100 interactive exhibits, a 4D motion ride, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course and one laser tag game.

Is transportation included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The meeting point is WonderWorks Orlando at 9067 International Drive.

Can the venue accommodate dietary needs?

Gluten-free pizza and salad without croutons have been provided for some dietary needs. Contact the provider before booking to check what can be arranged for your visit.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed. If the provider cancels because the minimum number of travelers is not met, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.