A relatively new addition to Downtown Disney, Splitsville is not a typical bowling alley. Including 30 bowling lanes the two story building also contains billiards tables, a menu ranging from burgers to sushi, and music.

Splitsville, courtesy wdwnews.com 

Stop by the Sushi bar for a pre- or post-game snack

Splitsville, Disney

Perhaps best of all, the whole place is nostalgically themed after bowling alleys in their golden age while at the same time having a sleek and modern feel. Walking in, it’s immediately impressive. The din of blasting music, shouts, chatter, laughter, and the solid wooden sound of bowling pins meeting the floor hits you right away. A soaring escalator leads up to the second floor.

Up the escalator

View from the top

Head to the front desk (on the first floor) to put your name in and rent a pair of bowling shoes.

Getting prepped for the game (courtesy wdwnews.com)

Welcome to Splitsville

Lockers

Shoe selection

The shoe and ball selections are vast.

colorful bowling balls with character(s)

A ball for everyone

And don’t forget – you can eat separately in a sit down portion of the building or you can order food from the booths right on the lanes! Be warned, conversation is difficult due to the noise, particularly the pop music blasting form the speakers. Also, if you’re interested in paying a visit, be prepared to wait for a lane, possibly for a long period of time (Unless, of course, you make a reservation) as it can get extremely crowded. And keep in mind that this outing does not come cheap. There are definitely drawbacks, but if you’re looking for something to do in the bad weather or during an evening out in Downtown Disney, it can be a fun retro experience for fans of bowling.

Kathryn Blanco is the Disney Editor for Wandering Educators. 

All photos courtesy and copyright Kathryn Blanco, except those provided by wdwnews.com:

The newest entertainment destination to join Downtown Disney West Side, Splitsville Luxury Lanes shines the spotlight on boutique bowling with a full-scale restaurant and entertainment center complete with 30 high-tech bowling lanes, outdoor seating and live entertainment. With two floors, two patios and two sushi bars, Splitsville guests can bowl and dine lane-side, or skip the lanes for full-service dining inside or on the patio. Located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Splitsville is open to guests from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. (Kent Phillips, photographer)