IMAX movie theaters in Orlando

3-D movies are back in style, and seeing a 3-D movie in an IMAX theater—especially the Oscar-nominated Avatar—is even more incredible on a large IMAX screen. Many theaters are offering the 3-D experience, but it takes a specially designed theater to offer 3-D IMAX.

In the Orlando area, there are four theaters showing IMAX feature films. The AMC Altamonte Mall 18 is north of downtown Orlando in Altamonte Springs off of I-4 and is part of the Altamonte Mall, which is frequented by local residents. Orlando residents and University of Central Florida students on the east side of town tend to gravitate towards the Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 & IMAX theaters. This theater complex is part of the larger Waterford Lakes outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment center.

In the tourist areas, the best place to catch an IMAX film would be at the AMC Loews Universal Cineplex 20 at Universal CityWalk. Keep in mind that visitors usually have to pay for parking at Universal CityWalk. There is also a parking garage (for a fee) by the Regal Pointe Orlando Stadium 20 & IMAX theaters on International Drive, which is part of the Pointe Orlando outdoor mall and across the street from the Orange County Convention Center.