tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post7373296132674969..comments2024-02-24T04:17:53.437-05:00Comments on Save Pleasure Island Blog: Breaking News: Hyperion Wharf on Hold; Splitsville Bowling Alley Coming to Former Virgin Megastore LocationSave Pleasure Islandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366746353299639785noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-75386073113894698132011-07-14T21:14:30.686-04:002011-07-14T21:14:30.686-04:00Smooth, I'm told there are 2 remaining spaces ...Smooth, I'm told there are 2 remaining spaces in CityWalk for future clubs but the only one I'm aware of is the area currently used for storage directly across the walkway from Bob Marley's. Would love to see them improve The Groove. They have not spent much money on the place over the years.<br /><br />Anon, was not aware that some D&B's have bowling lanes. The ones I've been to, MIAMI, JACKSONVILLE & ARUNDEL MILLS did not.KingBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-60641443564450094932011-07-14T18:59:06.584-04:002011-07-14T18:59:06.584-04:00Actually King Bob, some of the D&Bs do have bo...Actually King Bob, some of the D&Bs do have bowling lanes. Perhaps not to the extent of Splitsville (or in the new Orlando locale), but some do have lanes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-55310260343493076522011-07-14T10:07:53.354-04:002011-07-14T10:07:53.354-04:00Disney put the breaks on the mono rails, pleasure ...Disney put the breaks on the mono rails, pleasure island changed the plans for fanstyland what is next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-56357892007498125052011-07-13T23:18:41.012-04:002011-07-13T23:18:41.012-04:00I like the idea of the new club at CW..just not su...I like the idea of the new club at CW..just not sure where you'd put it.<br /><br />If they'd be willing to spend some money, the groove could become a serious club. You'd have to drop a lot of $$ though to really do it right; I'm talking South Beach kind of right. ;)Dj Smoothhttp://www.djsmooth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-30781901183194873452011-07-13T22:50:11.276-04:002011-07-13T22:50:11.276-04:00and yes BOB Disney does say one thing and do the o...and yes BOB Disney does say one thing and do the other so you do not know what is going on! Disney does not want any one to know what is going on till it is open!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-57455010290385407912011-07-13T19:42:08.544-04:002011-07-13T19:42:08.544-04:00still yawningggggggggggggg.....still yawningggggggggggggg.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-67134963935585803812011-07-13T19:23:30.005-04:002011-07-13T19:23:30.005-04:00Anon at 10:09pm & 10:40pm, I agree that this i...Anon at 10:09pm & 10:40pm, I agree that this is a step in the right direction. But nothing in this story is about clubs reopening. <br /><br />Anon at 2:33am, I don't think they're purposely saying one thing and then doing another. I think things are in a state of flux.<br /><br />DJ Smooth, no doubt Harry Potter has stolen 1-2 days of a one week vacation away from Disney and over to Uni, for a lot of tourists. But I'd have to guess that the booming CityWalk complex is more likely due to PI no longer competing with it than from Harry. From what I understand, CW improvements were put on hold to help pay for Harry Potter and now that Potter is bringing in lots of money for Uni, we may see some of the profits invested back into CW. We're seeing it with the new steakhouse in Latin Quarter and the new mini-golf. I expect to see some modernization at The Groove and ultimately it would not surprise me to see a new club added to the mix.<br /><br />Toad, many larger cities have an upscale bowling alley but much of America does not. But more important than the bowling, it represents a change of heart at DTD to offer something for adults at night again. That's the real significance of this.<br /><br />71, my initial thought was that this was a competitive attack on Dave & Busters. I no longer think that. D&B is a restaurant and lots of video games. That's competition for Disney Quest. There is also no bowling at D&B. This is a new category in itself. The only current competition is Firkin & Kegler, the upscale bowling alley out by Waterford Lakes that includes a restaurant and club.KingBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-69184002230650711662011-07-13T18:16:42.983-04:002011-07-13T18:16:42.983-04:00It's good news--my understanding is most outle...It's good news--my understanding is most outlets for this chain are 18+ after 9:00. Definite step in the right direction.<br /><br />That said, it seems fairly obvious to me this is in direct response to the soon-to-open Dave & Busters. D&B has a lot of locals excited, I suspect it would have started pulling tourists, as well, like Church St. Station used to.71noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-60165347427590674922011-07-13T15:20:09.132-04:002011-07-13T15:20:09.132-04:00Wow, now I can drive all the way to WDW to do some...Wow, now I can drive all the way to WDW to do something I've been able to do in Tampa for years now!<br /><br />It just keeps getting BOLDer and NEWer all the time.<br /><br />Bring back the damn clubs already. At least the ones that haven't already been demolished.Virtual Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601737654750795321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-48593073960944302802011-07-13T10:06:49.546-04:002011-07-13T10:06:49.546-04:00Well, it isn't the clubs that we all knew but ...Well, it isn't the clubs that we all knew but I'm glad to see that they are doing something that makes sense. Thanks for the up the the minute report!Jeff - Gainesvillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-57991702006826168712011-07-13T08:34:15.093-04:002011-07-13T08:34:15.093-04:00Anyone wanna venture a guess as to what the succes...Anyone wanna venture a guess as to what the success of Harry Potter at Universal is doing to Disney? As a result of that, City Walk is doing pretty well from what I'm hearing.Dj Smoothhttp://www.djsmooth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-68980700295992213472011-07-13T02:33:41.289-04:002011-07-13T02:33:41.289-04:00same old Disney! will say one thing then do the ot...same old Disney! will say one thing then do the other! how long have any of you lived in the Orlando area! and or been to disney?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-55621431396545360222011-07-12T22:40:11.371-04:002011-07-12T22:40:11.371-04:00don't know if clubs are reopening-thats just a...don't know if clubs are reopening-thats just a rumor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-71946009429623561002011-07-12T22:09:57.098-04:002011-07-12T22:09:57.098-04:00I hope this is a step in the right direction.
Ye...I hope this is a step in the right direction.<br /> Yes, King Bob hopefully it'll workout putting a bowling ally on the bottom floor, and a lounge upstairs all in the old Virgin music store.<br /> Also glad to know we're going to keep Pleasure Island and gradually reopen the clubs, bring adult entertaintment back, and bring back nightlife.<br /> P.S.<br /> Lets light up P.I. and let everybody party!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-14989364497498201292011-07-12T20:52:26.305-04:002011-07-12T20:52:26.305-04:00yawn,,,,yawn,,,,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-443789390609966072011-07-12T19:21:48.584-04:002011-07-12T19:21:48.584-04:00There's a Splitsville at Channelside Bay Plaza...There's a Splitsville at Channelside Bay Plaza in Tampa. It's pretty neat.<br /><br />http://www.splitsvillelanes.comJoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-72067516230017390862011-07-12T17:52:56.596-04:002011-07-12T17:52:56.596-04:00This is what I posted on the Orlando Sentinel webs...This is what I posted on the Orlando Sentinel website:<br /><br />I think this is great news. The SAVE PLEASURE ISLAND BLOG reported back on April 28th that its sources were saying that some of the clubs could reopen.....as clubs, but operated by third parties and not Disney. We're hopeful that's where this announcement today is leading. There is an incredible demand for Disney to give its guests night life options beyond more restaurants and shops.<br /><br />In the meanwhile, the upscale bowling alley concept has proven successful in many places and what better fit for the old Virgin store. Bravo Disney!!KingBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-25197252747186027262011-07-12T17:44:35.322-04:002011-07-12T17:44:35.322-04:00Well, I do love the fact that it makes absolutely ...Well, I do love the fact that it makes absolutely NO mention of HYPERION WHARF. Only Pleasure Island and its future!Munchiesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-11801065458412210162011-07-12T16:42:29.003-04:002011-07-12T16:42:29.003-04:00They still have no clue what their doing.They still have no clue what their doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-40361881479048777472011-07-12T16:36:59.712-04:002011-07-12T16:36:59.712-04:00Wait..."upscale entertainment center that com...Wait..."upscale entertainment center that combines bowling with billiards, dining, music and nightlife." Music and Nightlife at DTD? There's an idea... Well, sounds like a step in the right direction atleast, but I guess we'll have to see if anything really comes from this also... That's why we love you Bob, we know you will get the inside scoop! Really curious to see what anyone knows about the future of our Island now that the Wharf is "on-hold"....DamnMouse72noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900984237451420547.post-13781515479195510502011-07-12T16:26:15.333-04:002011-07-12T16:26:15.333-04:00This is good news in that it isn't bad (yet).This is good news in that it isn't bad (yet).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com