The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show in Orlando

The best thing about the Outta Control Magic Dinner Show is its mix of live audience participation and clean comedy. You are not simply watching a magician work through tricks. Children and adults may be called onstage, and the performer keeps the room moving with gags, quick improvisation, and familiar magic routines.

I like the easy family format, and I like that the meal and unlimited drinks are included instead of leaving you to manage dinner before or after the show. Performers including Matt and Phillip Kaiser have earned especially warm praise for their energy and crowd work. The main caution is that the food is filling rather than fancy, and the comedy may feel aimed more at children and younger families than at adults seeking advanced magic.

Key points to know before booking

• A 90-minute magic and comedy show: Expect a fast, interactive performance rather than a quiet theatrical production.
• Matt and Phillip Kaiser have impressed audiences: The show’s success depends heavily on the performer working your room.
• Unlimited pizza, salad, beer, wine, and soda: You can eat during the performance, though food quality is best viewed as casual dinner fare.
• Audience members may be part of the act: Participation is a major part of the fun, so shy visitors should know what they are signing up for.
• WonderWorks and laser tag are optional: The two-attraction package adds more to the day, including interactive exhibits, a 4D ride, ropes course, and one laser-tag game.
• Arrive about 30 minutes early: Give yourself time for ticket redemption, seating, food service, and the building’s busy entry process.

What kind of night is this?

Think of Outta Control as a family dinner with a stage show attached, not as a formal magic theater. You sit at your reserved place inside WonderWorks Orlando, eat while the act runs, and watch the performer blend magic with comedy and improvised audience work.

The show lasts about 90 minutes, although the stop information gives a shorter one-hour estimate. For planning, I would use 90 minutes for the performance and allow two to four hours for the full experience, depending on whether you add WonderWorks admission and laser tag.

The tone is casual and deliberately broad. The jokes are clean, the magic is designed to be understood from a dinner table, and the performer moves quickly from one bit to the next. That makes it a good break from theme-park rides, especially when your group includes children, parents, and grandparents.

It is not built around serious close-up magic or a high-end meal. If you want sophisticated stage illusion, this may feel lightweight. If you want a simple evening where nobody needs to dress up and children can take part, the format makes sense.

Getting to WonderWorks Orlando

The meeting point is WonderWorks Orlando at 9067 International Drive. The activity begins and ends there, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

The practical issue is arrival. You should aim to be there roughly 30 minutes before showtime. That gives you time to find the correct entry point, redeem your ticket, sort out seating, and let the staff begin serving food and drinks.

This matters more than it might seem. Some visitors have lost part of the show while dealing with parking or the entry line. Others arrived at the reservation time and found their group split while food service was getting organized. The building may also present opportunities to add WonderWorks attractions, so allow extra time if you want to avoid feeling rushed.

I would not treat the listed start time as the moment to walk through the door. Get there early, especially for a Sunday performance or a larger family group. The show is held in a busy entertainment area, and a few extra minutes can protect the part of the evening you paid for.

The dinner show: pizza, salad, and open drinks

Dinner is served while you watch. The included food consists of hand-tossed pizza and house salad, with dessert also described as part of the meal. Beer, wine, and soda are available without a separate charge, and the drink service is one of the stronger parts of the package.

The practical value is clear. You do not need to book a restaurant before the show, and you can keep ordering drinks during the performance. Several accounts describe attentive servers who refilled drinks often and kept the pizza coming. One server, Jonathan, was singled out for making sure a full pizza remained available.

Food quality is less consistent than the service. You might get hot, fresh pizza that works perfectly well for a casual family dinner. You might also find the crust underdone or soggy, and some diners compare it to convenience-store pizza. Salad opinions range from good to a basic bowl of lettuce, so I would not book this as a culinary event.

The safest way to judge the meal is by its purpose. It is plentiful, included, and convenient. It is not likely to satisfy someone expecting a restaurant-quality pizza or carefully chosen wine. The free beer, wine, and soda add real value for adults and families, but the quality of the included wine may not impress a serious wine drinker.

Dietary accommodation is possible based on reported experience. Gluten-free pizza and salad without croutons were provided for diners with celiac and lactose-free needs. Still, you should raise dietary requirements when booking or before arrival. The supplied information does not promise every type of special meal, so do not assume all requests can be handled automatically.

The magic and comedy performance

The performer is the heart of the evening. Matt and Phillip Kaiser receive particularly strong praise for being charismatic, funny, and comfortable with people of different ages. The act uses audience volunteers, so the room feels involved rather than passive.

That participation can make an ordinary trick much more entertaining. A child may help with a routine, an adult may become part of a comic bit, and the performer adjusts the pace to keep the room engaged. You need to listen closely, since some of the humor is tucked into the magician’s wording rather than delivered as a loud punch line.

The magic is accessible. It is meant to work for a broad crowd, including children, first-time magic-show visitors, and adults who simply want an easy night out. The comedy is generally family-friendly, with occasional humor that may land better with older children and adults.

You should set your expectations carefully. Some of the routines may remind experienced magic fans of familiar local-magician tricks, and the illusions are not always advanced. A few people may find the production amateurish or too much like a children’s skit. Others find the same quality charming because it keeps the mood relaxed and lets the audience take part.

For most families, the show’s warmth matters more than technical difficulty. The strongest performances seem to come when the magician connects well with the room. Phillip Kaiser and Matt have both been praised for that connection, but live comedy can vary with the performer and the audience on a particular night.

Who will enjoy the audience participation?

This is a good choice if your group likes being part of the entertainment. It is also a useful option when ages range widely. Children around school age can follow the jokes and magic, while older relatives can enjoy the easy pacing, dinner, and cold drinks.

The show has worked for groups with children as young as six and seven, teenagers, adults, and seniors. That broad appeal is one of its best features. It gives a mixed-age group one activity instead of splitting up for separate interests.

You should be less certain if your family strongly dislikes being called onstage. Participation is voluntary in spirit, but the act clearly depends on audience involvement. Even from your seat, you will be watching other people become part of the routine.

The comedy may be best for children around age six and above, older kids, and adults who enjoy corny jokes. Very young children may not follow every joke, while older teenagers looking for edgy comedy could find the tone too gentle. The show is clean and safe, which is a strength for many families but a limit for others.

Adding WonderWorks and laser tag

You can book the dinner show by itself or add the WonderWorks All Access option. The upgraded visit includes more than 100 interactive exhibits, a 4D motion ride, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and one laser-tag game.

This changes the outing from a dinner show into a half-day family activity. The extra exhibits give younger children something physical to do and offer older children and teenagers more variety than the stage performance alone. One especially useful point is that WonderWorks has appeal across age groups, rather than being limited to preschoolers.

If you already plan to visit WonderWorks, the combination can be a sensible value. You are grouping several activities at one location and avoiding a separate trip. If your only goal is the magic show, the basic ticket may be the better fit, especially if your schedule is crowded with theme parks.

Allow about three hours for the WonderWorks stop when using the combo. The show itself is only part of the visit, and the exhibits, ride, ropes course, and laser tag can keep your group occupied afterward.

The package is not automatically better for everyone. Younger children may tire after dinner and a full set of attractions, while adults who are interested only in comedy and magic may not use the extra admission. Choose the add-on because you want those activities, not simply because a longer ticket sounds like a better deal.

Value for a family evening

The value comes from combining entertainment, dinner, and drinks in one reservation. You receive the 90-minute show, unlimited hand-tossed pizza, salad, beer, wine, and soda, with taxes included. For a family, that predictability can be useful after a day when snack and meal costs have already begun to pile up.

The package also saves time. You do not need to leave International Drive to find dinner, wait for a table, and return for a separate evening activity. You can sit down, eat, and watch the show at the same time.

The value is weaker if you judge it by the food alone or expect a polished theater production. The pizza and salad are casual and uneven, and some performances may feel modest in scale. The best reason to book is the combination of crowd interaction, a relaxed meal, and a family-friendly night out.

The added WonderWorks ticket can improve the calculation for families who want three hours of extra activity. For adults who do not care about interactive exhibits, a simple show ticket keeps the plan more focused.

Accessibility and practical details

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The venue is near public transportation, but no hotel transportation is provided, so you need to arrange your own way to and from WonderWorks.

Ticket confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Since the experience requires a minimum number of participants, the provider may offer another date or experience, or a full refund, if that minimum is not reached.

The cancellation rule is strict. This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason, so check your date, party size, and chosen package before paying.

One useful point for groups is the staff’s reported flexibility with food requests and, in at least one case, a booking reschedule. I would not depend on a change being approved, however. The stated policy gives you no guaranteed refund or amendment.

Should you book the Outta Control Magic Dinner Show?

Book it if you want easy, clean family entertainment with dinner already handled. It suits a mixed-age group, a break from the theme parks, or an evening when children need something fun but adults still want a drink and a seat.

Choose the WonderWorks combo if you want interactive exhibits, a 4D ride, the glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and laser tag at the same location. Choose the show alone if you have a packed Orlando schedule or mainly want the magic and comedy.

I would skip it if you want gourmet food, advanced illusion, or adult-focused comedy. I would also avoid arriving at the last minute. Get there around 30 minutes early, expect casual pizza rather than a restaurant meal, and treat the audience participation as part of the ticket.

For the right group, the Outta Control show offers a cheerful night at a reasonable overall value. The magic may not astonish every seasoned fan, but a strong performer such as Matt or Phillip Kaiser can turn familiar tricks into a lively shared experience.

FAQ

How long does the Outta Control Magic Dinner Show last?

The performance is described as a 90-minute show. The full activity can take about two to four hours, depending on whether you add WonderWorks attractions.

Where does the experience begin and end?

It begins and ends at WonderWorks Orlando, 9067 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819.

What food and drinks are included?

The meal includes unlimited hand-tossed pizza, salad, beer, wine, and soda. Dessert is also described as part of the dinner service.

Is WonderWorks admission included?

WonderWorks All Access is included only when you purchase the two-attraction or VIP Combo option. That package includes more than 100 interactive exhibits, a 4D motion ride, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and one laser-tag game.

Do I need to arrive early?

Yes. Arriving about 30 minutes before the start gives you time for ticket redemption, entry, seating, and food service. Parking and entry can take longer than expected.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If the provider cancels because the minimum number of participants is not met, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.