11 Fun Team Building Ideas in Orlando

Looking for a selection of fun and unique team building ideas in Orlando? Then we have you covered with our curated list! The Greater Orlando area includes some of the most popular tourist attractions in Florida. Outside of the metropolitan area, however, you’ll find swimming holes, bike trails, ecotourism spots, and much more.

Whether you decide to tour the city on foot or explore the local waterways in a kayak, we’ve come up with this list of 11 fun team building ideas in Orlando to get you started!

1. Host a workshop at a Peerspace venue

Sometimes you may want to design your own team building event or incorporate it into a larger company retreat. Whatever activity you have in mind, you can find a place for it at a Peerspace venue. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, Peerspace makes it easy to discover and book hidden gem venues in Orlando and beyond.

These event spaces are available to rent from local hosts and include everything from:

• This stylish mansion (pictured above) with an outdoor pool, movie theater, bowling alley, game room, spa, and more
• This modern conference rooms with a 72″ flat screen monitor, an on-site cafe, and breakout spaces
• This modern-industrial meeting and event space with an open layout, a separate lounge area, a kitchen, a meeting room, and two private suites
• This semi-private brewery rental with tours, tables and chairs, A/V equipment, and plenty of fresh craft beer and seltzers

You get the idea! Not only will you get to spend the day at a memorable off-site location, but you can also turn to the venue’s friendly host for help with any other services and amenities you need. From A/V gear to catering services, you can customize your booking to suit all of your team building ideas in Orlando. Just hire a workshop facilitator or professional speaker to help run your event.

2. Climb the ropes at the UCF Challenge Course

Ropes courses are a tried-and-true team building idea, and Orlando is lucky enough to have this outdoor course nearby at the University of Central Florida campus. The UCF Challenge Course offers two- to nine-hour programs, including High Elements, Low Elements, or a combination of both. From problem-solving to risk-taking, you’ll push past your limits through experiential exercises. The course starts at $25 per person for corporate groups, and $15 per person for nonprofits.

3. Explore the city with Orlando Food Tours

Learn more about the local food scene on a walking tour with Orlando Food Tours. They offer a range of private tours and team building options for small groups (maximum eight or 12, depending on the tour). You can explore Winter Park or Audubon Park on foot, stopping at five to seven restaurants to sample local dishes while meeting some of the chefs. From specialty tea shops to chocolatiers, you’ll get to taste some of Orlando’s best cheese, coffee, beer, and dessert! 

4. Learn improv skills with SAK Comedy Lab

The SAK Comedy Lab is best known for its improv shows and classes, but they also offer team building workshops with a focus on workplace communication and other group dynamics. You can customize the event to address a specific issue that your team is dealing with, or you can keep it light and treat your team to a private comedy show at your office or Peerspace venue.

5. Fulfill the need for speed at Orlando Kart Center

Forget that long commute to the office — Orlando Kart Center lets you and your team race to new heights (or rather, speeds) at its this thrilling go kar track. Here, you can choose from three different racing options. The Racer Package for up to 20 drivers that includes a practice session, one heat, the actual race, and a winner’s ceremony. You can also opt for the Grand Prix, wherein you and up to 40 team members enjoy two hours of driving followed by a winner’s ceremony and access to a private event room. And finally, you can instead choose the Your Way package, which includes three hours on a staffed dedicated race track.

No matter which option you choose, you and your team will bond over your heart-pumping day at the track.

6. Solve the puzzles at The Great Escape Room

While any escape room outing can be a great team activity, not all escape rooms are designed with team building in mind. At the Great Escape Room, you and your group embark on an interactive escape room experience followed by a debriefing session. They also provide offsite options, such as the On The Run puzzle game for groups of 49 and over that you can host at your office or Peerspace venue.

7. Play cowboy games at Suhls Rodeo 

Florida may not be the Wild West, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go to the rodeo. Suhls Rodeo in Kissimmee, FL, offers western-themed hands-on activities, such as horseback riding, cattle wrangling, and more. The games are also intended to help you improve your coordination and nonverbal communication skills. Groups of 50 to 60 are encouraged to spend three to four hours on the ranch for the best results.

You can also enjoy add-on options like watching trick roper Trevor Dreher perform or having a country line dance.

8. Learn to paddleboard with Waves of Wellness

Paddleboarding is one of Florida’s most relaxing pastimes — especially when you go on a tour of Central Florida’s waterways with Waves of Wellness. Jessica is a certified yoga teacher and stand up paddleboard instructor who offers corporate wellness programs, convention services, private lessons, and more. Whether you try paddleboard yoga in a resort pool or head out on a full moon tour of Lake Mary Jane, this team building idea is sure to inspire you!

9. Ride the West Orange Trail with Bikes and Blades

The West Orange Trail is a 22-mile rail trail that runs through Winter Park, FL, and other parts of Orange County. It’s also part of the Coast-to-Coast Connector Trail which runs all the way to St. Petersburg. You can ride some or all of the West Orange Trail with a rental bike from Bikes and Blades. They offer group bicycle tours, as well as other team building ideas in Orlando, such as charity bike builds, triathlon events, and more.

10. Go kayaking with The Paddling Center

See more of Florida’s natural beauty and wildlife on a tour with The Paddling Center. Their eco-tours will take you to uninhabited islands and rivers where you can see dolphins, manatees, bioluminescence, and other natural sights. For the most immersive trip, take their guided paddle tour through the cypress forests of Shingle Creek. Then, enjoy an outdoor barbecue with the on-site grills and picnic tables. It’s a wonderful way to explore some nature together and also unwind with some delicious food and drinks after!

11. Learn a new recipe with Sobremesa Orlando

In some Spanish-speaking cultures, sobremesa refers to the “conversation that happens at the table, usually after a meal”. It’s also the perfect concept for a team building idea in Orlando. Chef Maria Rivera will lead your team through a cooking lesson focusing on a beginner or advanced menu item, from sauces to puff pastries. Her classes take place at several venues in Orlando, or she can come to your office or Peerspace venue, such as an industrial kitchen or a snazzy house with a full kitchen.

Team building ideas in Orlando: conclusion

Orlando’s central location makes it a great gathering spot for remote teams or local companies based anywhere in Florida. We hope these ideas have inspired you to gather your team and enjoy a day on the town!

Remember, if you need a place to host your team building activities, you can look for a venue on Peerspace that meets your budget and size requirements. Browse the listings in your area, then reach out to the host to see how they can help customize your booking!

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