EVENT INFO

FLORIDA STATE YO-YO CONTEST

WHEN

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2025 from 10AM - 8PM

The Florida State Yo-Yo Contest starts with the 1A-Freestyle Open (Prelims) division and culminates with the awards ceremony around 7PM. Check out the “SCHEDULE” page for complete details.

WHERE

The contest is taking place at Florida’s largest indoor park, DEZERLAND, located at 5250 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. The contest will take place right outside The Pinball Palace attraction near Cinemark.

With more than 800,000 sq. ft. of attractions, Dezerland offers one of the largest Auto Museums in the world, valued at over $200 million,go karting, trampoline park, laser tag, virtual reality, arcade, axe throwing, mini-golf, bowling and more.

There is no admission fee for those looking to hang out, watch and cheer on their favorite yo-yo players.

MORE ABOUT DEZERLAND PARK ORLANDO

2025 RESULTS + PERFORMANCES

Scoresheets are posted and 2025 freestyle performance videos are live via Doc Lucky’s Yo-Yo Talk YouTube Channel. Tap the button below to check them both out.

WATCH NOW

Two Professional Yo-Yo Players at Autograph Signing

Schedule

Divisions

VENUE INFORMATION

Dezerland Park is a 20-35 minute drive from the Orlando International Airport, on the corner of International Drive and Oak Ridge Road. It’s just an 8-minute drive to Universal Studios Florida.

Suggested local lodging recommendations:
Hyatt House: https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-house/en-US/mcoxi-hyatt-house-orlando-international-drive?corp_id=158280
Villatel: https://villatel.com/villatel-orlando-resort (PROMO CODE: DEZERLAND15)
Both parking and admission into Dezerland are FREE, that’s right — free. : ) Park at the Cinemark entrance closest to Bass Pro Shop and head over to The Pinball Palace to catch the Florida State Yo-Yo Contest action.
Dezerland offers a wide variety of food and beverage options, including multiple restaurants and bars as well as food court options:
- Corner Burger: Corner Burger: Casual fast food restaurant serving made to order burgers and freshly cut fries.
- Solorzano’s Pizza: Award winning gourmet real jersey pizza made with top quality ingredients.
- Glida Ice Cream & Coffee: Self-serve ice cream and coffee shop offering a wide range of unique flavors & delicious toppings.
- 007 Kitchen & Bar: Orlando’s only James Bond themed restaurant and bar serving up a large menu and cocktails.
No outside food or beverages are allowed at Dezerland Park.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
ATMs are available on-site. The contest info./merch. table will be able to process credit cards and accept Apple Pay, Venmo, Paypal and Zelle payments. Be prepared with cash for other purchases from Florida State Yo-Yo Contest vendors.

Fuel Your Next Routine

Performances, results and inspiration from last year’s contest.

Explore 2024 Contest

FAQs

Yes, but the top ranking Florida resident will be named the top Florida State Yo-Yo Champion in their division.
While you can compete in multiple divisions, you cannot combine a 1A or X Freestyle division with Sport Freestyle division. 1A and X Freestyle competitors can also not compete in the Beginner’s Luck Trick contest.
The registration fee for competing in both the 1A Freestyle Open and X-Freestyle Open Divisions is $60 for the combination.
All competitors must register and check-in day-of at the event in order to compete. Each competitor will receive a 2026 Florida State Yo-Yo Contest event yo-yo.
CLICK HEREto submit your desired music for your routine(s) at the 2025 Florida State Yo-Yo contest.
The track should be edited to play as you would like it to play for your contest routine. To help ensure the correct music is played for your routine, please rename the song to:
YOUR FULL NAME - DIVISION NAME
If it is for the 1A Freestyle Division, add at the end of the file name: - PRELIM or FINALS
IMPORTANT DETAILS TO KEEP IN MIND:
- Music should be submitted by Wednesday, Dec. 3. Any music submitted after that date may not make it into the playlist for your routine.
- No profanity is allowed.
- The only division that does not require a song is the Beginner's Luck Trick Contest.
- If you do not submit a song for one of your divisions, we will have a song ready for you.
- If you have any trouble uploading your music via this Google Form, please submit them via WeTransfer.com to yoyo@totnevents.com -- no sign-up is required and upload should be free.
SONG LENGTH / NUMBER OF SONGS NEEDED:
- 1A FREESTYLE: Two songs are needed – one should be pre-cut to 1 minute for Prelims and the other for 2 minutes for Finals
- CHAMPIONS FINALS - DUAL HAND (2A + 3A), 4A, AND 5A FREESTYLE One song must be pre-cut to 2 minutes
- SPORT FREESTYLE: One song must be pre-cut to 1 minute
- DOC LUCKY'S DUOS: One song must be pre-cut to 2 minutes