CW Update: Epic Universe Preview Center

If you haven't been yet, the Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk has been open for months now and merchandise selections have been getting better and better. If you'd like to be the first on your block to be wearing Epic Universe tee shirts or a tee-shirt or hoodie from the new Harry Potter themed land at EU, this is the place to come. Makes great holiday presents too!

In the center of the store you'll find this huge diorama of the new theme park. Come check this place out. Parking in the Universal garages is free after 6PM.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

Thanksgiving Eve options will post next Wednesday.

THU   21NOV     PALM TREE CLUB     DJ Gordo (USA)

FRI     22NOV     PALM TREE CLUB     DJ Sam Feldt (NL)

FRI     22NOV     THE ABBEY     Gimme Gimme Disco Night

FRI     22NOV     HAMMERED LAMB     DJ SUV (GB)

FRI     22NOV     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Arodes (E/USA) 

FRI     22NOV     IRON COW     DJ Nina S (USA)

SAT    23NOV     IRON COW     DJ Craze (USA) & DJ Monk (USA)

SAT    23NOV     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Jarreau Vandal (NL) 

SAT    23NOV     TUFFY'S MUSIC BOX     DJ PopRoXxX (USA)

SUN   24NOV     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Chapter & Verse (GB) 

DS Update: NBA Flop

Not sure what Disney was thinking when they tore down DisneyQuest to construct this basketball monstrosity. They actually thought hundreds or thousands of people would pay mega-bucks to shoot some hoops. Sure, if NBA stars were hanging around at all hours of the work day, maybe, but that wasn't happening. It didn't happen at NBA City over at Universal CityWalk either. So now this building just sits idle. Maybe they can convince Virgin Megastore to reopen a location here.

 

PI Update: Hill Street Vacancies

Along the hill that is Hill Street, this vacant spot previously occupied by Sanuk shoes already has a new tenant. OluKai, basically another shoe store but with more of an outdoorsy vibe, will be opening soon in this space. The space only became available this past August so this was a quick turnaround. The company has numerous locations in Hawaii, two in California and now this new one here in Florida.

Immediately adjacent but a bit higher on the hill is this spot previously the home to Art of Shaving. No indication it's been leased to anyone as of yet. It closed in early 2024 so it's been vacant around 10 months.

Club Report: The Arena Art Bar Final Weekend

Final weekend for the Arena Art Bar last night and DJ Chris Hawk (USA) was just one of the many great DJ's that played. The pictures are on Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Club Reports: The Axe Trap, Sessions, Elixir Bar, Oliv Bar

Got to see DJ Auphoria (RA) and DJ Sachin Talikot (IND/USA) at the newer Oliv Bar last night. Friday night pictures are on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Friday Funny

Well, actually, NO!

 

PI Update: AC Destruction

Ten years ago this month we were watching the destruction of Adventurers Club. No, it was not demolished like Motion and Rock'n'Roll Beach Club were, but it was heavily renovated.

The rumor at the time had the Adventurers Club building being turned into a Florida branch of The Edison, a nightclub/restaurant in southern California. And that rumor turned out to be true!

This Weekend In Techno Town

One weekend after EDC, there's a surprisingly large number of events!

WED  13NOV     PLAZA LIVE     Dance Singer Sophie Ellis Bextor (GB)

THU   14NOV     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Ranger Trucco (USA)

THU   14NOV     SHARK BAR     DJ Chino (USA)

FRI     15NOV     AXE TRAP     Memento Mori ft. DJ Lavidicus (USA)

FRI     15NOV     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Nico De Andrea (F)

FRI     15NOV     CELINE     K-Pop Night ft. DJ Chen (USA) SUBSTITUTION

FRI     15NOV     LEVEL 13 EVENT CENTER    DJ KØZLØV (F)

FRI     15NOV     MORSE CODE     DJ Ethan McCain (USA)

SAT    16NOV     ARENA ART BAR     DJ Burufunk (USA)

SAT    16NOV     MORSE CODE     DJ Mighty Shari (USA)

SAT    16NOV     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Fiin (USA)

SAT    16NOV     IRON COW     DJ Hector Romero (USA)

SAT    16NOV     AXE TRAP     Barbarella 40th Anniversary

SUN   17NOV     SOUTHERN NIGHTS     DJ Robby Clark (EC/USA) 4PM-9PM

SUN   17NOV     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Matt Sassari (F) 

 

WDW Update: When The Magic Kingdom Had Its Own Airport

https://youtu.be/aiXEsWMXh7U

We've been having difficulty getting this video to post correctly. But if you put the above link in your browser, it will bring you to a video about the small STOL (short takeoff and landing) air strip that used to exist at Walt Disney World. At the time, there was just the Magic Kingdom.

 

 

EDC Orlando – Day 3

Part of the drone show at Electric Daisy Carnival - Orlando last night. Day 3 pics can be found on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Concert Report: These Are The Breakz (Arena Art Bar)

Sorry for the delay in posting this link today but we had to get back out to Electric Daisy Carnival. Anyway, Saturday was spent at an all-Breaks event downtown featuring DJ duo Rob E & Security (USA). The pics are posted on Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

EDC Orlando - Day 1

Seeing DJ Carl Cox (GB) was one of the highlights of Day 1 at Electric Daisy Carnival - Orlando last night. We've got all the pics on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Friday Funny

EDC Week: Remembering The Very First EDC-Orlando

It's hard to believe that the 13th edition of Electric Daisy Carnival begins tomorrow and runs for three days/nights. Today we remember the very first EDC-Orlando which took place in May, 2011. LINK

 

EDC Week: This Weekend In Techno Town

The 13th annual Electric Daisy Carnival takes place Fr/Sa/Su at Tinker Field.

EVENTS ON THURSDAY NOV 7:

VANGUARD     DJ Noizu (USA)*

CELINE     DJ Jon Casey (ZA)*

EUPHORIA     DJ AVELLO (USA) *

* downtown curfew ends at 5pm today so these events are on

EVENTS ON FRIDAY NOV 8

VANGUARD     DJ Vintage Culture (BR)

CELINE     DJ Wax Motif (AUS)

PALM TREE CLUB     DJ duo Forester (USA)

NIGHT SHADE LOUNGE     DJ Robb Blak (USA)

AERO BAR: DJ Cliff T (USA) 

ELIXIR BAR     DJ Riordan (GB)

MONKEY BAR     DJ Dity (USA) & DJ Macbeth (USA)

VINES GRILLE & WINE BAR     DJ Ira (USA)

MORSE CODE     DJ Mike House (USA)

CAPITAL ROOM     DJ Matrix (USA) & DJ Supagroover (USA)

SKY ROOFTOP BAR    701 South Reunion w/ DJ Lance (USA)

EVENTS ON SATURDAY NOV 9

VANGUARD     DJ Illenium (USA)

CELINE     DJ Matroda (H)

ARENA ART BAR     DJ duo Rob E & Security (USA)

AERO BAR: DJ Dominick Morrison (USA) 

FIXTION     DJ Morten (DK)

ELIXIR BAR     DJ Thunderpony (USA)

MANGOS MAIN ROOM     DJ Technasia (HK/F) all-night authorized

MANGOS PATIO     DJ Dose (USA)  all-night authorized

KALI ULTRA LOUNGE     DJ Ramiro Lopez (E) all-night authorized

PALM TREE CLUB     DJ Prankstisci (USA)

HAMMERED LAMB     DJ Robby Clark (USA/EC) 

CAPITAL ROOM     DJ Chris Hawk (USA) & DJ Knightlife (USA)   

EVENTS ON SUNDAY NOV 10

VANGUARD     DJ Alesso (S)

CELINE     DJ Maddix (NL)

ELIXIR BAR     DJ Chino (USA) afternoon event

ELIXIR BAR     DJ  Patrick Mason (D)  evening event

AURA NIGHTCLUB     DJ Ms. Mada (USA)

THE CORNER/THE PATIO: DJ Sinopoli (USA)

DANCERS ROYALE ORLANDO     DJ KJ of K5 (USA)

KALI ULTRA LOUNGE     DJ Hannah (USA)  all-night authorized

EDC Week: 2024 Festival Fashion Guide

OK, we've gone through thousands of festival photos from the past few years in order to produce the 2024 Festival Fashion Guide. You can find it on Orlando Entertainment News here.

EDC Week: Main Stages Through The Years

This is the kineticFIELD main stage at last year's EDC-Orlando. A few years ago we published an article showing all the main stages through the years. Revisit them here.

 

Club Reports: London House, Iron Cow, Atlantic Dance Hall

Last night sister website Orlando Entertainment News visited the Bond Room at London House, the club with the $100 cover charge unless you're a member or guest of a member. The bar was busy but the dance floor was not. Saturday night pictures from 3 different clubs visited are on OEN here.

 

Club Reports: Swirlery Wine Bar, Arena Art Bar, Aero Bar, The Patio

There is now a 1AM curfew in effect in the downtown Orlando entertainment district following the shootings on Halloween night. But our sister website still made the rounds last night (including seeing DJ Cliff T (USA) at Aero Bar) and the pictures can be found here.