Thursday, December 19, 2024

DS Update: Chicken Guy Expands

The Chicken Guy in Disney Springs West Side is expanding. It had a very small footprint to begin with so any expansion is welcome. There was a lot of outdoor seating which is great at this time of the year but not so great in the summer. The food, mostly chicken fingers, is decent enough and there are a lot of sauce choices. They're also at the cheaper end of dining choices in Disney Springs which can't hurt.

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

This Weekend In Techno Town

'Tis the weekend before Christmas and all through the town, the creatures are stirring.....

THU  19DEC     CELINE     DJ Susan (USA)    

FRI     20DEC     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Fahlberg (S)

FRI     20DEC     IRON COW     DJ Atnarko (USA)

FRI     20DEC     PALM TREE CLUB     DJ Frank Walker (CDN)

FRI     20DEC     BEACHAM     DJ Barclay Crenshaw (USA)

FRI     20DEC     MORSE CODE     DJ Eric Berretta (USA)

SAT    21DEC     HAMMERED LAMB     DJ Jimmy Joslin (USA)

SAT    21DEC     AURA     DJ Harvy Valencia (CO)

SAT    21DEC     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Baddies Only (USA)

SUN   22DEC     AURA     DJ duo Cat Dealers (BR)



 

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

DS Update: Ridemakerz Lives

During our recent visit to the Florida Mall we were reminded that Ridemakerz is still around.

You'll recall that after the PI clubs closed in September, 2008, Virgin Megastore in Downtown Disney West Side followed suit in May, 2009. Thus, there were two huge gaps of "nothing" for pedestrians. The Virgin space was temporarily occupied by the short-lived Princess Diana Museum and then in 2010 by Ridemakerz.

Monday, December 16, 2024

CW Update: Holiday Hours at RCC

'Tis the season. Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk has been renamed Green and Red Coconut Club for the holidays. This has been a tradition the last few years. Hours vary. Admission is free and parking is free beginning at 6PM.

 Nov. 22–Dec.22, 2024

Open Wed.–Sun.

  • 5 pm–12 am (Wed., Thu., & Sun.)
  • 5 pm–1 am (Fri. & Sat.)

Dec. 23–Dec. 30, 2024
Open All 7 Days

  • 5 pm–1 am

Dec. 31, 2024
New Year's Eve

  • 5 pm–2 am

 

 

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Club Reports: Memento Mori @ Barbarella 3.0, Bond Room @ London House

The first hour was 80's New Wave. After that, the darker genres of music such as Industrial, Power Noise and Synthpop. That was Saturday night at Barbarella 3.0 and the pictures are posted here.

 

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Club Reports: Elevated ORL, The Capital Room, SHADE @ Iron Cow

A b2b Techno set from DJ Elias R (USA) and DJ Carlos Mendoza (USA) happened at our third and final stop last night. The pictures can be found here.

 

Friday, December 13, 2024

Friday Funny

Apparently this guy will be banging out the hits this coming March during Miami Music Week.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Club Reports: Nightmare On Church Street

Downtown Orlando is in a death spiral and one can see how bleak things are along storied Church Street. Take the tour on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

This Weekend In Techno Town

'Tis the season.....another relatively slow weekend.

THU   12DEC     The Social     DJ duo Tinzo + Jojo (USA) 

THU   12DEC     Oliv Bar     DJ Kris Kokopelli (USA)

FRI     13DEC     Celine     DJ Luttrell (USA)

FRI     13DEC     Capital Room     DJ duo Losman & Tooltime (USA)

FRI     13DEC     Vanguard   DJ Riot Ten (USA)

SAT    14DEC     The Castle Ybor     "Hallucination Before Christmas"

SAT    14DEC     Axe Trap     "Memento Mori" DJ Lavidicus (USA) 

SUN   15DEC     Iron Cow     DJ Degs (GB)

SUN   15DEC     Dancers Royale Orlando     DJ Huda Hudia (USA)



Tuesday, December 10, 2024

PI Update: More About WLD Tickets

8TRAX fans, the 70's never died at the World's Largest Disco which takes place in Buffalo on the Saturday night of Thanksgiving weekend. Once tickets go on sale next summer, they will sell out within two days. So if you want to get on the email list for ticket sale information, be sure to sign up here. No obligation to purchase. Don't worry, you won't be spammed.

Monday, December 9, 2024

PI Update: The Line Never Ends At Gideon's

Gideon's Bakehouse opened around Christmas in December, 2020. This is the shortest line we've ever witnessed there!
2021

2022
 
2023

2024. The line has never ended!

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Trip Report: Progresso, Merida & Cozumel, Mexico

When you're in Mexico you will find Farmacias all over the place. You can find medicine that would require a prescription in the United States but you don't need one in Mexico. Shop and compare because prices vary greatly and in general, the farther you are away from the cruise terminal, the cheaper they become.
Radio Shack is still alive in Mexico!

In the eastern United States we have Hardee's and in the western United States you'll find sister company Carl's Jr. Throughout Mexico, you'll find the latter.

Upon arrival on Margaritaville at Sea Islander this morning at Port Tampa Bay, Carnival Legend was docked behind us. The two ships are identical except for the venue names used on board. They are both Spirit-class ships!

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Club Reports: Hemisphere Dancer, Bubbles Up Lounge, Flip Flop Bar (MAS Islander), Alberto’s Bar, Señor Frog’s (Cozumel)

We visited a few additional additional venues onboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander, plus a couple bars in Cozumel. Check them out on Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

This Weekend In Techno Town

A dearth of events this coming weekend!

WED  04DEC     IRON COW     DJ Freeda Sol (USA) tonight

FRI     06DEC     VANGUARD     DJ duo Ivy Lab (GB)

FRI     06DEC     CELINE     DJ Audien (USA)

SAT    07DEC     VANGUARD     DJ duo Kream (N) 

SAT    07DEC     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Gene Farris (USA)

SUN   08DEC     AURA     DJ Liu (BR)



Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Amtrak Locomotive 301 Visits Orlando!

Amtrak's locomotive 301 sporting their historic logo visited Orlando yesterday during its run from Chicago to Miami. OEN was there to capture the excitement. Pics here.

 

Monday, December 2, 2024

Friday Funny

Because of our travel this past weekend, we bring you this delayed Friday Funny.

 

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Concert Report: World's Largest Disco (Buffalo)

8TRAX fans, you ain't lived until you've sung "YMCA" with 6,999 of your closest friends at the World's Largest Disco in Buffalo. All the amazing pictures can be found on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Club Reports: Bar Crawl (Toronto)

A good time was had by all at last night's Bar Crawl in downtown Toronto. The pics are now posted to Orlando Entertainment News here.