Cyclone followers can spend the holidays in Orlando, the place Iowa State will face Clemson within the Cheez-It Bowl for a 4:45 p.m. kick on Dec. 29.
Whereas down this yr, Clemson affords Matt Campbell’s Iowa State program one other alternative to say a bowl victory over a model identify program. Dabo Swinney’s Tigers completed 9-3 this season.
The bowl recreation presents Iowa State a possibility to ship a historic senior class off with one remaining recreation whereas additionally getting additional expertise for a gaggle of children that may work to fill their spots in 2022.
For a lot of Cyclone followers, journey plans begin as quickly because the bowl recreation is introduced. This is some journey data that will help you get there:
Cheez-It Bowl packages
Tenting World Stadium options a number of premium choices together with luxurious suites, midfield loge packing containers, indoor membership seating and on-field bunker suites if you wish to profit from your expertise. In case you’re planning to journey with associates or household, group tickets can be found at a reduced value, in line with the Cheez-It Bowl website.
ADA tickets are additionally accessible to buy on the Cheez-It Bowl web site.
The Cheez-It Bowl Pep Rally shall be from 4 to five:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 at Pointe Orlando.Â
The band and cheerleaders from each groups will carry out and the pinnacle coaches will make a particular look to fireplace up the gang earlier than recreation day.
Cheez-It Bowl FanFest shall be from 1:45 to five:45 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Tinker Area subsequent to Tenting World Stadium. It options interactive video games, inflatables and face portray. Admission is free and native distributors will promote a big selection of meals and drinks.
Journey
Cyclone followers who drive to Orlando shall be confronted with a grueling 19-hour drive from Ames.
For individuals who decide to fly, a spherical journey flight between Dec. 27, 2021, and Jan. 3, 2022, from Des Moines to Orlando begins at $650, though you may lower your expenses by flying from Minneapolis or Chicago.
A spherical journey flight from Minneapolis to Orlando between Dec. 27, 2021, to Jan. 3, 2022, begins at $500. Chicago flights begin at $430.
Lodging
Tenting World Stadium is an 11-minute drive from Orlando Government Airport and a 22-minute drive from the Orlando Worldwide Airport.
Costs for motels shoot up for dates round recreation time. Lodging nearing Tenting World Stadium ranges from $50 to $300 per evening. For these seeking to keep close to the airport, motels close to the Orlando Government Airport vary from $195 to $350 an evening. Close to Orlando Worldwide Airport, costs vary from $50 to $300 per evening.
This is the place to eat and drink in Orlando
For meat-lovers, Priceless Bar-B-Que By Ray, a meals truck positioned at 1831 West Central Boulevard, is a five-minute stroll from Tenting World Stadium. It affords hen sandwiches, wings and ribs. Meals begin at $7.
For individuals who are craving some seafood, Notcho Momma’s Seafood is a 10-minute stroll from the stadium and positioned on 18 North Dollins Ave. It affords fish baskets, shrimp or you may construct your individual platter. Meals begin at $7.
What else is there to do?Â
Orlando has loads to supply Cyclone followers or Iowa followers who might head down to observe Iowa State earlier than Iowa’s Citrus Bowl look.
Orlando is residence to Walt Disney World and its 4 theme parks, the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Iowans in search of a respite from the winter climate may cool off at Disney’s Blizzard Seaside Water Park or Disney’s Hurricane Lagoon Water Park.
Film followers can head to Universal Studios’ Parks and Resorts the place they will go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, fly with E.T. to his residence planet on E.T. Journey or crash by means of Krustyland on “The Simpsons Trip.”
Midwest followers in search of an underwater journey can head to SeaWorld and watch playful teams of bottlenose dolphins, discover an Empire Penguin habitat or pet stingrays in a stingray lagoon. Thrill-seekers can “soar like a ray” at 55 mph a number of ft water on the Manta coaster or trip the Mako “hyper coaster” with 9 zero-g sections and speeds as much as 73 mph.
Soccer followers who need flip need to absorb some NBA motion may catch the defending NBA Finals Champion Milwaukee Bucks tackle the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. Dec. 28 and Dec. 30. Their residence, the Amway Heart, is only a mile east of Tenting World Stadium.Â
Followers who need to avoid theme parks and different sports activities can discover loads of issues to do in Orlando’s downtown. The Thornton Park District affords an array of retailers and outlets on a cobblestone road. Lake Eola Park in Orlando’s downtown may very well be an ideal place for a peaceable stroll earlier than the sport. CityArts Manufacturing unit and the Orange County Regional Historical past Heart may very well be two extra artsy stops on a sports-heavy journey.
