PI Update: Remembering Mannequins

Ten years ago this month the announcement was made that Mannequins was going to become Morimoto Asia restaurant. Since the club closed in September, 2008, it took in excess of 6 years for a replacement to be developed and announced and of course awhile longer to construct it.

Mannequins, Orlando's best nightclub ever. Nothing else like it....ever.

This Weekend In Techno Town

Another loaded weekend in Orlando!

THU   17OCT     AURA NIGHTCLUB     DJ Hedegaard (DK)

FRI     18OCT     VANGUARD     DJ Kai Wachi (USA)    

FRI     18OCT     LIL' INDIES     DJ BMF (USA)

FRI     18OCT     IRON COW     DJ Jody Wisternoff (GB)

SAT    19OCT     ALTIRA POOL     DJ Mike House (USA)  afternoon event

SAT    19OCT     CAPITAL ROOM     DJ Knightlife (USA)

SAT    19OCT     AERO BAR     DJ Nela (USA) & DJ Empress (USA)

SAT    19OCT     WALL STREET PLAZA     DJ Diesel (USA)

SAT    19OCT     GRUMPYS UNDERGROUND     DJ Mizzo (USA)

SAT    19OCT     PALM TREE CLUB     DJ duo Forester (USA) postponed

 

 

 

 

PI Update: Remembering RRBC

When Pleasure Island first opened, the building that would later become Rock'n'Roll Beach Club was home to XZFR Rockin' Rollerdrome, a place where you could strap on a pair of roller skates, drink alcoholic drinks and  then race around the multi-level facility while listening to Rock music.Seemed like a great idea at the time, apparently. That combo didn't last long.

In early 1990 it was rethemed as Rock'n'Roll Beach Club.  It was still a multi-level Rock venue but without the skates! And they had a live Rock band each night. While all the PI dance and comedy clubs closed the night of September 27, 2008, RRBC had closed much earlier on February 2, 2008. It was probably the least-favorite of all the PI clubs and expensive to run with a live band so no one thought that much about it when it closed. Little did we know that a few months later that even bigger announcement would drop!

Downtown Update: Return To AAHZ!

One of Orlando's most-famous events, AAHZ, returns next month to The Beacham downtown on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27th. You can see the entire lineup on the flyer which includes the originators DJ Kimball Collins (USA) and DJ Dave Cannalte (USA) from Mannequins. DJ Icey (USA) returns as well. Don't miss AAHZ Unity. Advance tickets here.

 

Club Reports: Barbarella 3.0, Iron Cow, Elixir Bar

We saw so many great DJ's last night but a definite highlight was DJ Korolova (UA) at Elixir Bar. Saturday night pics are on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Club Reports: Proper, Bullitt Bar, McQueens, The Patio, Inside @ The Patio, The Corner, Monkey Bar

DJ Rincon (USA) at The Corner and DJ Dos Santos (USA) at Monkey Bar were playing EDM and House respectively but we didn't find them until our 6th & 7th stops last night! Check out all the stops on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

Friday Funny

PI Update: Long Live 8TRAX!

Several views of 8TRAX taken in October, 2008 or 16 years ago.

These were taken about a month-post closure when the 8TRAX name had been painted over but when the sun reflected just right, one could still see 8TRAX under the black paint.

The lower entrance had 8TRAX removed from the 8-Track player at the rear door but the Pleasure Island name remained. Long live 8TRAX.

This Weekend In Techno Town

We'll update this if there are any cancellations we become aware of.

THU   10OCT     THE SOCIAL     DJ duo Tinzo + Jojo (USA) PPD TO 12DEC

FRI     11OCT     CELINE     DJ duo Ship Wrek (USA)

FRI     11OCT     IRON COW     DJ Freestylers (GB)     CANCELLED 

FRI     11OCT     MORSE CODE     DJ Ethan McCain (USA)

FRI     11OCT     VANGUARD     DJ Eptic (B)

SAT    12OCT     IRON COW     DJ Roni Size (GB)

SAT    12OCT     CAPITAL ROOM     DJ Knightlife (USA)

SAT    12OCT     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Korolova (UA) 

DS Update: Aerophile Balloon To Be Emptied

The Aerophile tethered-balloon ride (formerly called Characters In Flight) which operates from Disney Springs West Side has been emptied of its helium supply in anticipation of Hurricane Milton's arrival in the area.

 

DS Update: Monitoring Hurricane Milton

Disney Announcement: Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members. TUESDAY PM UPDATE: Disney is closing its theme parks and Disney Springs in phases beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Disney is considering reopening Disney Springs on Thursday in the late afternoon with limited offerings.

Club Reports: Rodeo, Rivals Activity Bar, Pretty Please, Arena Art Bar, Hammered Lamb, Barbarella 3.0

Sister website Orlando Entertainment News made so many stops last night but a definite highlight was seeing Deejay Shaolin (USA), DJ Amber Jane (USA) and DJ Magic Mike (USA) at a Breaks show. Check out all the photos on OEN here.

 

Club Report: Bond Room @ London House

London House is a private club in the Sand Lake Road area but unless you're an invited guest of a member, the cover charge is $100. Our sister website Orlando Entertainment News visited last night for their Oktoberfest party and the photos are here.

 

Friday Funny

 

PI Update: There's Nothing To Do Here

As you know, last week we posted a reminder of the 16th anniversary of Pleasure Island clubs being shuttered. Located at the entrance to PI by the No. 2 Bridge, this sign used to greet arrivals and it stood up until the final night. It advertised all the clubs with their logos.

On October 3rd, 2008, just a few days after the clubs closed, this is what that same sign looked like. Passersby stood in awe thinking "there's nothing to do here".

This Weekend In Techno Town

October coming in like a lion!

THU   03OCT     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Korman (AUS) 

THU   03OCT     TACO KAT     DJ duo Cocodrills (USA)

FRI     04OCT     CELINE     DJ RL Grime (USA)

FRI     04OCT     FALCON BAR     DJ Smilin' Dan (USA)

SAT    05OCT     HAMMERED LAMB     DJ X (USA) & DJ Mizzo (USA)

SAT    05OCT     KIA CENTER     Freestyle Explosion: Expose' (USA) +more

SAT    05OCT     VANGUARD     DJ Virtual Riot (D)

SAT    05OCT     ELIXIR BAR     DJ duo INVT (USA)

SUN   06OCT     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Matt Sassari (F)      

PI Update: Sad Mannequins

This is sadly how Mannequins looked in October, 2014.

 

PI Update: Some PI Drinks Live On!

Two years ago Blog reader Troy alerted us to the fact that some Pleasure Island drinks still live on at Laguna Bar, located in Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. We lost his email and only recently rediscovered it.

So out to Laguna Bar we went this past Saturday night and found former Adventurers Club bartender Jessica on duty! There are no indications there is a special hidden drink menu here and you have to ask for it! It's especially helpful if Jessica is on duty when you arrive.

Ask for the "Pleasure Island" drink menu aka the "Every Day is New Years Eve" drink menu. There are 5 former Pleasure Island drinks listed although the names were changed for copyright reasons. The first one is the "Kungaloosh". Jessica tells Save Pleasure Island Blog that she can make many of the other PI drinks too even if not listed. So come visit Jessica at Laguna Bar and chit chat with her about Pleasure Island. Kungaloosh, Troy!!

Club Reports: Vines Grille, Laguna Bar, Rix Lounge, Atlantic Dance Hall

One of our stops last night was Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's Boardwalk Resort where we found DJ Mynd (USA) in the perch. Saturday night pics are posted on Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Club Reports: Morse Code, Iron Cow, Bikkuri Lounge

Sister website Orlando Entertainment News visited 3 venues last night and it was House music being played at every one of them. This included a great set by DJ Miraxy (USA) at Bikkuri Lounge. Friday night pics can be found here.