This article updates the history of the downtown Orlando arena that served as the Orlando Magic's home for about two decades. It outlines the arena's multiple names, its multipurpose use for basketball, arena football, hockey and concerts, the Magic's 1989 founding and early stars, and the team's move to the Amway Center in 2010. Several numerical details about the original building (cost, exact capacity, acreage/parking, naming-rights deals, demolition date) are flagged for verification.

A downtown Mecca for Orlando basketball

The building most fans remember as the O-Rena served as the Orlando Magic's downtown home for two decades. Known at different times as Orlando Arena, TD Waterhouse Center, and Amway Arena, it was more than a basketball venue - it hosted hockey, arena football, concerts, and other big events.

The Magic and the name

The Orlando Magic joined the NBA as an expansion franchise in 1989. The team's name nods to the nearby Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and the club rose to national prominence in the 1990s with players such as Shaquille O'Neal.

A multipurpose downtown complex

The arena housed the Magic's home games and also hosted the Arena Football League's Orlando Predators. It was a regular stop for major music tours and family shows, with performers ranging from rock acts to pop headliners.

Key venue details often cited include a mid-tens-thousands basketball capacity, luxury suites, a permanent ice floor for hockey, and thousands of parking spaces. Specific figures for the arena's original construction cost, square footage, seating capacity and parking are frequently reported but vary by source, and should be verified before publication.

Transition to a new arena

In 2010 the Orlando Magic moved to the new Amway Center across downtown. The newer arena offers modern amenities, larger premium areas, and expanded seating configurations for basketball and concerts. The older arena was later taken down as the city and developers repurposed downtown land. 1

Why it mattered

For fans, the old arena was more than concrete and seats: it was the home court where Orlando's first playoff runs and signature moments unfolded. It also helped anchor downtown Orlando's entertainment district for years, drawing national acts and regional sports teams.

Where things stand now

Today the Amway Center is the Magic's home and the primary large indoor venue in downtown Orlando. Memories of the O-Rena live on among longtime fans, and the venue's history remains part of the city's sports and entertainment story.
  1. Confirm the original arena's opening year and official original name.
  2. Verify construction cost (commonly cited around $98 million) and square footage.
  3. Verify official seating capacity for basketball (often reported in the mid-17,000s).
  4. Confirm parking capacity figures and the count of luxury suites.
  5. Confirm the date and terms (amount/length) of any TD Waterhouse naming-rights deal.
  6. Verify whether and when the arena was renamed "Hummer Field" for any events/seasons.
  7. Confirm demolition date and timeline for the old arena's removal.

FAQs about Orlando Magic Arena

Where do the Orlando Magic play now?
Since 2010 the Orlando Magic have played at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando.
What was the O‑Rena?
The O-Rena was a common nickname for the downtown arena variously called Orlando Arena, TD Waterhouse Center, and Amway Arena - the Magic's home before the Amway Center.
Why is the team called the Orlando Magic?
The team's name references the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, which helped inspire the club's identity when the franchise began in 1989.
Did other teams play in the arena?
Yes. The venue hosted the Arena Football League's Orlando Predators and was home to regional hockey teams at different times, as well as touring concerts and family shows.
Are the arena’s construction cost and capacity still accurate in older reports?
Older reports give varying figures for construction cost, seating capacity, square footage and parking. Those numbers should be checked against primary sources before being reused.

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