Well, more like Splits.

7-10 Splits to be exact. And where does one find themselves in this score-shifting predicament? At, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Downtown Disney’s newest attraction, now open for business. And if over 20 private lanes, music videos on the big screen, and a fully-stocked bar are not enough of an incentive to check this place out, I’m about to bowl down the ten pins reasons why, even if you strike out, you can still score big at Splitsville.

10. The atmosphere. Music videos playing on the flat-screen TVs, furniture designed with a retro-modern feel, pool tables on the 2nd floor, and Florida/Disney inspired murals on the walls. This place is the epitome of a the family friendly club, and is designed with every age group in mind–from 4 to 94.

9. The Bowling Balls! Only at Disney could bowling balls ever be this cute:

Plus- they have a bowling ball sizer (so you can figure out the finger width you need), along with a color coding system for the ball weight. (hint: all the orange balls are “10lbs”)

8. Lanes that you reserve for a time period, not a number of games. Pay $20 (per person) and play as many games as you can in 90 minutes! Or none at all. It’s up to you- the lane is yours.

7. The service! If there’s one thing Disney does better than anything else, it’s service- so why should I be surprised that their bowling alley would be any different? From start to finish the service here is seamless and flawless: drink cups never seem to empty, napkins never run out, and the smiles never falter.

6. Bowling Shoes. Yes this is on the top ten- and nearly makes the top five- because Splitsville has found a way to take the (normally) sweaty, gross, disgusting aspect of bowling- slipping your feet into a generic, worn-down, bowling shoe- and make you feel like Cinderella waiting for glass slipper as they bring you your bowling shoes lane side. Just tell them your shoe size when you sign in, and slip them on when they arrive. Now that’s the royal treatment!

5. Not one- but TWO fully stocked bars, with specialty drinks, like the Snicker’s Martini. Or something perfect for the kids (or my 18-year old Brother) – a Coke or Cherry Ice-ee.

4. If you order a beer, you get presented with a chalice of it. Yes, never has bowling-alley-beer ever been treated so royally! Sip your goblet lane-side and let the good times roll.

3. The MENU. No sloppy-joes or mystery meat here! Splitsville’s menu is a the creation of Chef Tim Cushman, who was named of one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs” in 2008, and offers upscale pub style dining with a bit of Asian flair hidden within. And you don’t have to bowl to enjoy these delicious creations- the menu is available at any of Splitsville’s open tables!

2. You can order Sushi! Yes- the 2nd floor of Splitsville boasts a Sushi bar! Now I can hear the question already: “Sushi- in the bowling alley?” you ask “Is it any good?” Well our group of 8 managed to polish off the Ninja Roll and Tampa roll in no time flat.

1. The “ALLEY-NACHOS.” I saw these on the menu and knew I had to order them–It’s liked they were named for me (Alley-Allie…get it…?)! A heaping pile of tortilla chips topped with BBQ chicken, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapenos-extra Pico please! Messy -but oh so yummy- and plenty to share:

As you can see I got carried away by the food there- but when you’re bowling a game below a 100 points you have to look on the bright side.

Splitsville is located at Downtown Disney on the West Side, 7 days a week (hosting hospitality night on Thursdays).