OSC Birthday Parties Guide

Birthdays Are a blast AT ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction

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Party Packages

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Party Themes

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Big Fun for Little Scientists

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Add-On Menu

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FAQ’s

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM

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INTRODUCTION

WE HAVE BIRTHDAYS DOWN TO A SCIENCE Orlando Science Center’s Education department offers all-inclusive party packages for all families.

Birthdays at Orlando Science Center are designed to take the hassle out of planning, ordering and setting up the party, so you can fully relax and enjoy your child’s special day.

All Birthday Party Packages Include: • Free parking and admission to the Science Center for all your guests

• Large 1-topping pizzas (amount varies per package)

• 60-90 Minutes in a private, reserved birthday room (Duration varies per package)

• Individual cupcake for the birthday child

• A personal party host and assistant (OSC staff)

• Engaging STEM activities • Digital birthday party invitation

• Themed single layer cake (sizes vary per package), vanilla ice cream, lemonade, and water

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PARTY PACKAGES

Science Bash

Weird Science Theme Only

• 20 People Included (5 guests more for additional fee)

• Themed 1/4 Sheet Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Lemonade

• Cost: $400 for Members $450 for General Public

• 2 Large 1-Topping Pizzas (8 slices each)

• 60-Minute Party: 11:00 am or 2:00 pm Only

• Maximum Count: 25 Total • Limited Spots Available

STEM-Tastic Celebration • 30 People Included (15 guests more for additional fee)

• Themed 1/2 Sheet Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Lemonade

• Cost: $600 for Members $650 for General Public

• 3 Large 1-Topping Pizzas (8 slices each) • Maximum Count: 45 Total

• 90-Minute Party: 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm

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Science Spectacular • 50 People Included (20 guests more for additional fee)

• Themed 3/4 Sheet Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Lemonade

• Cost: $900 for Members, $950 for General Public

• 5 Large 1-Topping Pizzas (8 slices each)

• 90-Minute Party: 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm

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• Maximum Count: 70 Total • Limited Spots Available

PARTY THEMES

Fantastic Jurassic Travel back in time for a prehistoric adventure! Filled with towering dinosaurs, lush jungle scenery, and exciting discoveries, this theme brings the age of dinosaurs to life in a fun and immersive way. Big Fun for Little Scientists!

See page 9 for activities for Ages 1-3.

ACTIVITY

VOLCANO! THE BLAST REACTION Get ready to ignite some explosive fun with Volcano! The Blast Reaction. Watch in awe as your homemade volcano erupts in a fiery blast of fizzing, bubbling lava that shoots out like a mini eruption!

HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION

ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE Get ready for a foamy explosion of science with the classic Elephant Toothpaste experiment! In this activity, you’ll mix a few simple ingredients to create a rapid chemical reaction that produces a huge burst of bubbly foam—like toothpaste big enough for an elephant.

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PARTY THEMES

Weird Science Step into a world of bubbling beakers, colorful chemical reactions, and curious discoveries! Guests can unleash their inner scientist with exciting experiments and creative challenges in a laboratory where curiosity and imagination come together.

Big Fun for Little Scientists! See page 9 for activities for Ages 1-3.

ACTIVITY

BOUNCY BALLS Bounce into some serious fun with Bouncy Balls! In this super squishy, stretchy activity, you’ll make your very own bouncy ball that defies gravity! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a bouncy ball that’s perfect for epic games of catch or just seeing how high it can go.

HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION

OOBLECK! As you experiment, you’ll discover how pressure and force change the way oobleck flows, introducing key ideas about viscosity and material properties.

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PARTY THEMES

Party Animals Get ready to unleash the fun! Bursting with energy, bright colors, and playful animal-inspired décor, this theme celebrates all things wild and wonderful. Guests can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with plenty of opportunities to let their personalities shine.

Big Fun for Little Scientists! See page 9 for activities for Ages 1-3.

ACTIVITY

BIOLUMINESCENT SLIME This super cool activity lets you create slime that glows in the dark, just like the magical creatures of the deep sea! Mix up some slime with a special glowing ingredient, and watch it light up in the dark for an epic glow-in-the-dark experience.

HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION

ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE Get ready for a foamy explosion of science with the classic Elephant Toothpaste experiment! In this activity, you’ll mix a few simple ingredients to create a rapid chemical reaction that produces a huge burst of bubbly foam—like toothpaste big enough for an elephant.

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PARTY THEMES

Exploration Space Blast off into an unforgettable adventure! Inspired by astronauts, rockets, distant planets, and the thrill of discovery, this theme invites guests to journey beyond Earth and explore the wonders of the universe. Big Fun for Little Scientists! See page 9 for activities for Ages 1-3.

ACTIVITY

SPACE SLIME Blast off into creativity with this out-of-this-world Space Slime activity! In this hands-on experiment, you’ll mix simple ingredients to create a stretchy, squishy slime that looks like it came straight from the cosmos. Add glitter, glow-in-the-dark powder, or swirling colors to mimic galaxies and stars.

HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION

OOBLECK! As you experiment, you’ll discover how pressure and force change the way oobleck flows, introducing key ideas about viscosity and material properties.

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PARTY ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 1-3

Big Fun for Little Scientists Celebrate early milestone birthdays with activities geared toward our youngest learners. Choose a theme and enjoy these fun activities. Birthday children turning 1 year old receive a complimentary smash cake.

ACTIVITY

LUNAR LIFT OFF Design and launch your own lunar capsule in this hands-on STEM challenge inspired by real space missions. In this activity, you’ll imagine you’re an engineer tasked with safely delivering astronauts to the Moon’s surface. Along the way, you’ll explore concepts like gravity, force, and structural design.

ACTIVITY

UNBREAKABLE BUBBLES Blow your mind with the Unbreakable Bubbles experiment!

Imagine bubbles that don’t pop—no matter how hard you try!

This awesome science trick lets you create super stretchy, longlasting bubbles that can bounce, roll, and float without bursting.

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ADD-ON MENU

Goodie Bags SIZE

THEMES

Small Goodie Bag Medium Goodie Bag Large Goodie Bag

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Themed toy, themed putty or slime, and an OSC pencil OSC Explorers Prehistoric Explorers Everything in the small bag, plus a larger themed party favor Wild Explorers Futuristic Explorers Everything in the medium bag, plus a larger themed party favor

COST

$5 $10 $15

Publix Platters ITEM

Fruit Platter

Kid Friendly Roll-ups

DESCRIPTION

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

Meats: Turkey or Ham Roll-Up with Meat, American Cheese, and Cream Cheese Meat Options: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie, Ultimate, Italian, Cuban

Sub Platter

Cheese Options: Yellow American, White American, Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, Muenster, Pepper Jack Subs include lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard on the side

Veggie Platter

Deli Dip Platter

Garden Fresh Vegetable Platter Served With: Ranch or Blue Cheese Dip or Hummus: Classic Hummus, Tzatziki Sauce, Buffalo Chicken, Spinach, Spinach Artichoke, Jalapeno Pepper, Royal Pimento Cheese Snacks: Pita Chips, Crisps, Naan, Pretzel Crisps Veggies: Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Celery, Yellow Squash, Zucchini

Nibbler Platter

Assorted Meat and Cheese Platter

Crisp pieces of popcorn chicken. Served fresh chilled with a Popcorn Chicken (1) side choice of sauce. Additional Sauce: $3 Platter Sauces: Barbeque, Spicy Gold, Blue Cheese, Sweet Home Served Fresh Chilled Sriracha, Ranch, Garlic Parmesan, Honey Mustard, Buffalo Mild, Buffalo Hot

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SERVING SIZE

COST

Mini: 5-8 guests

$18

Small: 8-12 guests

$35

Medium: 16-20 guests

$49

Large: 26-30 guests

$60

Small: 8-12 guests

$26

Medium: 16-20 guests

$34

Large: 28-32 guests

$45

Small: 8-12 guests

$42

Medium: 16-20 guests

$57

Large: 26-30 guests

$86

Mini: 5-8 guests

$20

Small: 8-12 guests

$37

Medium: 16-20 guests

$47

Large: 26-30 guests

$52

Small: 8-12 guests 2 Dips, 2 Snacks, 2 Veggies

$28

Medium:16-20 guests 3 Dips, 2 Snacks, 2 Veggies

$40

Mini: 5-8 guests

$25

Small: 8-12 guests

$40

Medium: 16-20 guests

$62

Large: 26-30 guests

$75

Mini: 5-8 guests

$20

Small: 8-12 guests

$30

Medium: 16-20 guests

$60

Large: 26-30 guests

$76

ADD-ON MENU

Pizza Hut ITEM

Large Cheese Pizza Large 1-Topping Pizza

Boneless Wings

DESCRIPTION

Large Cheese Pizza Meats: Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Bacon, Meatball, Ham, Chicken, Beef Veggies: Mushrooms, Onions, Pineapple, Black Olives, Green Bell Peppers, Banana Peppers, Jalapeños, Tomatoes Sauces: Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Buffalo Mild, Spicy Garlic, Sweet Chili, Buffalo Medium, Buffalo Burnin' Hot

SERVING SIZE

COST

8 slices per pizza

$15

8 slices per pizza

$17

8 piece

$14

6 piece

$15

12 piece

$30

18 piece

$40

36 piece

$73

Rubs: Lemon Pepper, Cajun Style

Traditional Wings

Sauces: Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Buffalo Mild, Spicy Garlic, Sweet Chili, Buffalo Medium, Buffalo Burnin' Hot Rubs: Lemon Pepper, Cajun Style

Cheese Sticks

Cheese Sticks

10 sticks

$15

Breadsticks

Breadsticks

10 sticks

$15

Sweets, Snacks & Sips ITEM

SERVING SIZE

COST

Cookie Variety Platter (48-count)

20-24 guests

$27

Mini Muffin Platter

Mini Muffins Variety Platter (48-count)

20-24 guests

$38

Chips

Assorted pack of 15 individual Chip bags

15 guests

$12

Drink Pitcher

Drinks: Soda, Apple Juice, Fruit Punch, Sweet Tea, or Unsweetened Tea

2L Soda bottle, 1/2 Gallon Apple Juice, 1 Gallon Fruit Punch, or 1 Gallon Tea

$6

Water Bottles

12-pack of 8-ounce Bottles (Water pitchers provided)

12 guests

$8

The Coffee Spot

Choice of hot coffee: Regular, Decaf, Fossil Fuel (Maple, Custard, Pecan), Tamarin Treat (Banana, Brown Sugar, Vanilla), Love Bridge Brew (Carrot Cake Infusion)

1.5 Gallons (Serves 15) Includes cups, sweeteners, and milk options

$20

Cookie Platter

DESCRIPTION

Birthday Cake Upgrades ITEM

Cake Upgrades

DESCRIPTION

Personalize your cake with upgraded sizes, flavors, fillings, theme changes, and more

COST

Starts at $10

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FAQ’s Days & Times Orlando Science Center hosts Birthday Parties every Saturday and Sunday except major holidays. Party Times are 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, and 2:30 - 4:00 pm. All party guests have access to the Science Center’s exhibits and theaters during our operating hours on the day of your party.

Guest Counts Anyone in the party room during the party is counted as a guest. Guests who are Science Center Members are also included in the guest count. Guests who are under the age of 2 will not be included in the guest count. Additional Guests are $19.00 per person for any guests over the included guests for your party package. See party package guest limits on page 4.

Arrival, Check-In & Parking When your guests arrive, they will take a ticket from the entrance gate, then park. Guests should proceed to the lobby and then look for the birthday party signs. The signs will direct guests to the Club House, located on Level 1, to check-in for the birthday party and receive validation for parking. Parking validation will be given to all party guests.

Guests have admission to the Orlando Science Center and can arrive before the party time. Guests should

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go to the Club House on Level 1 to receive their admission wristbands and drop off any gifts or other party items.

Decorations Orlando Science Center provides and sets up decorations that correspond with your party theme, as well as paper products and tablecloths. Please note that balloons, silly string, or streamers of any type are not permitted in the Science Center and cannot be used as part of any decorations within the building.

Activities Birthday packages include hands-on STEM activities/ experiments based on the age of the birthday child and are related to the selected party theme.

Any questions regarding activities can be directed to the Birthday Manager. Listed activities and demonstrations may change due to supply challenges with providers.

Exhibitions Due to the ever-changing nature of our museum, some of our exhibits (i.e. DinoDigs, Our Planet, etc.) may not be available for certain days or times.

Please check our calendar for the most up to date information about our exhibits and showtimes for the day of your party at www.osc.org/calendar.

FAQ’S

Food & Drink

Payment

You may add food items such as additional pizzas, sandwich platters, trays, and more by selecting items from our approved vendor menu. Outside food and drink is not permitted. Food allergies can be accommodated; please work with the Birthday Manager directly after making your reservation. Purchased food and beverage cannot be re-refrigerated.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due once details are confirmed with the Birthday Manager the week of the party. The Birthday family is responsible for any additional guest charges that may occur the day of the party.

Cancellations & Late Arrivals If you need to reschedule your party, please contact Reservations at 407.514.2112. Orlando Science Center can transfer the $100 deposit to another date if one is available, up to 2 times. Cancellations during the week of the party must be submitted to the Reservations Department or Birthday Manager no later than Thursday at 12:00 pm. Parties cancelled after confirmation email has been sent will forfeit $100 non-refundable booking deposit.

Ready to Party?

To book your Birthday Party, fill out the Birthday Reservation Form online at www.osc.org/birthdays.

Our Reservations Department will contact you after the form is complete. They are available at 407.514.2112 or classes@osc.org Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Contact Reservations or the Birthday Manager with party package upgrade or downgrade requests. These requests are subject to room availability and may not be allowed outside of a two-week period prior to your party.

Late party arrivals risk a compromised time schedule.

No refunds are available for late arrivals. A party will be considered cancelled if the Birthday family does not arrive within 30 minutes of the designated party time.

Cancellations/reschedules made less than 48 hours prior to the Birthday Party date will be responsible for total party costs.

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