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Trip planner · Orlando

Orlando in January 2027.

What's on, what to book ahead, and where to take colleagues and clients during a business trip to Orlando this month.

Big conference this month: PGA Show 2027. Book group dinners early.

On the calendar

12 dates to plan around
  1. Fri Jan 1All day
    HolidayNew Year's DayMany restaurants are closed or open late.
  2. Sun Jan 36:00 PM
    GameMagic vs GrizzliesNBA · Kia Center
  3. Tue Jan 57:00 PM
    GameMagic vs ClippersNBA · Kia Center
  4. Thu Jan 77:00 PM
    GameMagic vs CavaliersNBA · Kia Center
  5. Sun Jan 106:00 PM
    GameMagic vs ThunderNBA · Kia Center
  6. Mon Jan 18All day
    HolidayMartin Luther King Jr. DayFederal holiday. Government offices close; most restaurants stay open.
  7. Tue Jan 197:00 PM
    GameMagic vs WarriorsNBA · Kia Center
  8. Fri Jan 227:00 PM
    GameMagic vs Trail BlazersNBA · Kia Center
  9. Sun Jan 246:00 PM
    GameMagic vs RocketsNBA · Kia Center
  10. Tue Jan 26 – Fri Jan 29All week
    ConferencePGA Show 2027Conference · Orange County Convention Center (Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center). Our advice: book private rooms by December 15, 2026.
  11. Thu Jan 287:00 PM
    GameMagic vs BullsNBA · Kia Center
  12. Sun Jan 316:00 PM
    GameMagic vs NetsNBA · Kia Center

How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Magic game night

10–40 people · $$
  1. 5:00 PMCooper's Hawk Winery · Early dinner on International Drive
  2. 6:00 PMLeave for the Kia Center, about 20 minutes downtown
  3. 7:00 PMMagic vs Bucks, Fri Nov 13

The client dinner

4–10 people · $$$$
  1. 6:30 PMThe Capital Grille · Dinner in the 12-seat Board Room

Group night near the convention center

10–30 people · $$$
  1. 4:00 PMThe Escape Game Orlando · Escape rooms, split into competing teams
  2. 6:30 PMFiorenzo · Dinner at the Hyatt Regency

See all 23 Orlando picks for groups →

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