Scenes from a preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Level99 CEO Matt DuPlessie gets bumped off the challenge course by giant swinging axes during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Level99 and Disney executives cheer as CEO Matt DuPlessie, center, uses a giant faux axe for the ribbon “chopping,” marking the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. From left, Level99’s Blake Upchurch, ; Disney’s Megan Crosby and Debbie Hart; DuPlessie; Level 99’s Ron Shaich and Anthony Signore. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of the towering Level99 bar, the centerpiece of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests arrive for the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests walk past “Sawblade Sister” by Annapolis, Md., artist Jeff Huntington during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Grilled chicken sliders are served during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Level99 and Disney executives cheer as CEO Matt DuPlessie, center, uses a giant faux axe for the ribbon “chopping” marking the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. From left, Disney’s Megan Crosby and Debbie Hart; DuPlessie and Level 99’s Ron Shaich. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of the towering Level99 bar, the centerpiece of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Level99 CEO Matt DuPlessie, center, high-fives Disney’s Debbie Hart as Level 99’s Ron Shaich applauds during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests arrive for the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests walk past “Prism Tiger” by Miami artist Alex Yanes during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A sparking rosé is served during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Level99 and Disney executives cheer as CEO Matt DuPlessie, center, uses a giant faux axe for the ribbon “chopping” marking the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. From left, Disney’s Megan Crosby and Debbie Hart; DuPlessie and Level 99’s Ron Shaich. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of the towering Level99 bar, the centerpiece of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Level99 CEO Matt DuPlessie delivers remarks during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A guest runs the axe gauntlet at Level99 during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests walk past the artwork of Dawid Paradowski from London during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Dawid Paradowski from London
Detroit-style pizza is served during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Level99 CEO Matt DuPlessie gets bumped off the challenge course by giant swinging axes during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of the towering Level99 bar, the centerpiece of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A guest runs the axe gauntlet at Level99 during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Mai Tais are served during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Scenes from the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Frozen Irish coffee is served during the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Scenes from the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Scenes from the preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Level99 CEO Matt DuPlessie gets bumped off the challenge course by giant swinging axes during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Level99 CEO Matt DuPlessie gets bumped off the challenge course by giant swinging axes during the ceremonial opening of the 42,000-square-foot social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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