Kawaii Neko
📍 Northeast Orlando, FL
Kawaii Neko is a Japanese-style crane game arcade on E Colonial Dr in Orlando, featuring a wide variety of UFO claw machines loaded with plushies, figurines, and kawaii merchandise. Free parking behind the building.
So much fun! It’s hard to find a UFO crane-game spot, and this one happens to be a short walk away from KORI (a delicious tea and shaved ice bakery). There’s free parking right behind the Kawaii Neko building, making access convenient. For only $25 you can get 90 points to use on the crane game machines, and if you don’t happen to win you’re guaranteed a plush of your choice. I went with a couple friends and we had a blast. We happened to win a penguin plush that was so cute that another visitor saw it and asked which machine contained them. The staff are friendly, and offered us a free attempt at one of the games as well as some free stickers. While most of the crane games are chance and skill based, others work like Gacha—where you’re guaranteed to win a prize but don’t know which one from the set you will receive. Highly recommend this spot! Very fun and a very unique experience. If you’re an anime fan, you’ll enjoy hearing OPs from your favorites playing over the speakers.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children ages 5 and up, teens, and adults who enjoy crane game challenges or anime and kawaii aesthetics. No height or age restrictions. The clean, calm environment suits shorter visits as part of a wider Colonial Dr outing.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Casey
“So much fun! It’s hard to find a UFO crane-game spot, and this one happens to be a short walk away from KORI (a delicious tea and shaved ice bakery). There’s free parking right behind the Kawaii Neko building, making access convenient. For only $25 you can get 90 points to use on the crane game machines, and if you don’t happen to win you’re guaranteed a plush of your choice. I went with a couple friends and we had a blast. We happened to win a penguin plush that was so cute that another visitor saw it and asked which machine contained them. The staff are friendly, and offered us a free attempt at one of the games as well as some free stickers. While most of the crane games are chance and skill based, others work like Gacha—where you’re guaranteed to win a prize but don’t know which one from the set you will receive. Highly recommend this spot! Very fun and a very unique experience. If you’re an anime fan, you’ll enjoy hearing OPs from your favorites playing over the speakers.”
Javier Pacheco
“So clean and so much fun to play! A fun activity to do with friends, a wide variety of trinkets and plushies to win”
Sarah J
“Cute place! My girls had fun and the claw machines and shopping the merchandise”
Đinh Ngọc Lan Anh
“its super cuteee I love itttt”
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Overview
Kawaii Neko specialises in Japanese-style UFO crane machines — a rarity in the Orlando area. The venue is stocked with plushies, anime figurines, and kawaii trinkets across numerous machines. A points-based credit system lets visitors purchase play sessions in bulk. The space is noted for exceptional cleanliness. Free parking is available directly behind the building. Located on E Colonial Dr, it is walkable from KORI tea and shaved ice, making it easy to pair with a nearby food stop.
