Anyone whose summer holiday clashes with the football (or
‘soccer’ as it’s known in the States) will be well catered for in Orlando this summer. All World Cup games will be shown live in selected venues around Orlando, perfect for some thrilling afternoon entertainment after a morning
of white-knuckle rollercoasters. Here are the best places in Orlando to watch
the action unfold between visits to the world’s most famous theme parks.
British Pubs
Even those that like to escape any reminders of home on their
summer holiday might just be tempted by some British Pubs for the England games.
Any of the following pubs are sure to be packed to the rafters with English
holidaymakers cheering on the team, and maybe even a few Scots cheering on the
opposition.
Our favourite is The
Orlando George and Dragon which has a beer garden; a varied menu; pool
tables; quiz machines; and most importantly, a giant screen TV showing all
matches.
The atmospheric Fox
and Hounds Pub in Kissimmee will
be serving staple favourites like fish and chips and showing all games on their
wide screen TV.
The Cricketers Arms
Pub – just off International Drive - has a wide selection of lagers and ales,
and will be showing all games plus other entertainment.
Hotels
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| Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa will be showing all matches |
With matches on in the afternoon and early evening in the US, the best option might be to kick back and relax at your hotel after a busy day at the theme parks with various resorts across Orlando showing the games live for their guests. See our full list of Orlando holidays here.
Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa will be showing all matches at one80 Sportgrill and Bar. If the game’s a bit
dull, there are plenty of other amusements including: dartboards, arcade games
and Wii consoles.
The Crowne Plaza
Orlando Universal will feature all games in their Elements Bar & Grille
restaurant and will be putting on special buffets inspired by each of the
competing teams. Cue the restaurant’s chefs frantically researching Bosnian
cuisine!
Guests at the International
Palms Resort will be able to soak up the Floridian sunshine by the pool
while they watch all the matches on a large projector screen - nation-themed
drinks are also promised.
Games will also be shown live on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC so
those in self-catering accommodation
will be able to keep up to date with the action.
Restaurants in Orlando
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| Universal Studios' CityWalk is a great place to catch a game |
Footy-mad holidaymakers can combine an early evening meal
with live football at various restaurants around Orlando.
Dewey's Indoor Golf
and Sports Grill features an incredible 25 foot theatre screen with
surround sound, perfect for feeling the big game atmosphere. With over 70 HDTVs
at this sprawling state-of-the-art facility, there will be no straining to catch
a glimpse of the screen here.
Universal CityWalk’s Hard
Rock Café will be dedicating a room to the World Cup. Games will be shown
in the venue’s Art Bar which hosts a variety of music memorabilia.
Just around the corner from the Hard Rock Café is the NASCAR Sports Grille – home to a
whopping 37 foot media wall and a bevy of plasma TVs that will be showing all
World Cup matches.
Where will you be watching the 2014 World Cup? Let us know
in the comments section below.
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