Friday Funny

 

PI Update: Remembering PI's Final Night DJ's

As the 18th anniversary of the closing of Pleasure Island approaches this Sunday, we look back at the DJ's that worked that evening. In this photo, source unknown, we see DJ Willy Lugo (8TRAX), DJ Lon (PI Live), Erik Dennison (Programming), DJ Pete (Motion), DJ Eric Michaels (8TRAX) & DJ Hollywood Bob (Motion). We don't have pics of who was working over at Soundstage Club.

We spent the entire evening inside Mannequins where the music came from the two guys at the far left as seen in our photo, DJ Dave Cannalte and DJ Peapod. 

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

Just a few events on Friday while Saturday is jammed!

THU   24SEP     480N WINE BAR     DJ Chino (USA) & DJ Nasty (USA) 

FRI     25SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Casper (USA) 

FRI     25SEP     ATLANTIC DANCE HALL     DJ Mynd (USA)

FRI     25SEP     IRON COW   DJ Dani Orieta (USA) 

FRI     25SEP     CELINE     DJ Saint Pepsi (USA) 

SAT    26SEP     GRANDVIEW LIVE     Club 600 North Reunion: DJ Icey (USA)

SAT    26SEP     TACO KAT     DJ Alex Pastor (EC/USA)

SAT    26SEP     AXE TRAP     Anniversary Show incl DJ Rob Bates (USA)

SAT    26SEP     IRON COW     DJ Mighty Shari (USA)

SAT    26SEP     AERO BAR     DJ Richie Rich (USA)

SAT    26SEP     VANGUARD     DJ Virtual Riot (D)

SAT    26SEP     THE ABBEY     Gimme Gimme Disco Night

SAT    26SEP     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Mele (GB)

SUN   27SEP     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Locklead (NL)

SUN   27SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Romano Arcaini (D/USA) 

SUN   27SEP     ATLANTIC DANCE HALL    CLOSING NIGHT! 

 

Breaking News: ADH Closing!

When we were out at Atlantic Dance Hall this past Friday night, we noticed that they had reduced their operating days to just 3X per week. But no one there told us, even if they knew, that Atlantic Dance Hall is permanently closing. And not much warning either. This coming weekend will be their final weekend. Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday and then it's done.

We first began going to ADH a few months after Pleasure Island closed. Lots of PI peeps attended those first few years. The place was always pretty empty and we wondered why it was there and why they didn't advertise their existence. We were told that Disney was contractually obligated to the nearby Swan and Dolphin hotels to provide them a dance club. With few exceptions, the place was usually dead. But these last few years we've really seen some large crowds there at times, even with no advertising. So it's a total surprise they're closing. Not as sad as when PI closed but sad nonetheless. BLOG ARCHIVES PHOTO ABOVE FROM 2012.

 

WDW Update: Boardwalk Entertainment

We've been visiting Atlantic Dance Hall for all the years since Pleasure Island closed and there has never been any nightly entertainment out on the boardwalk. But for our past few visits over this summer, there has been free entertainment taking place outside the convenience store. We've seen music, we've seen a barbershop quartet, we've seen these comedians. Interesting.

 

Club Reports: The Green Room, Elixir Bar, Sapphire Lounge

Sapphire Lounge is a new club in the former Stonewall Bar spot next to the soccer stadium. An impressive show that sister website Orlando Entertainment News visited last night. Saturday night pics HERE.

 

Club Reports: Hurly-Burly, Atlantic Dance Hall, Broken Strings Brewery

Located where Jellyrolls once operated, replacement entertainment venue Hurly-Burly is scheduled to open on October 1st. Orlando Entertainment News was out there last night to get some outside photos which you can find HERE.

 

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PI Update: I'm Here For The Hoopla!

It was two years ago this month that we visited Laguna Bar on the water behind Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. On that evening former Adventurers Club bartender Jessica was working and confirmed they have a secret drink menu inspired by Pleasure Island.

It helps if Jessica is working (Friday-Tuesday) when you visit because other cast members may not know about the secret drink menu. Just tell her, "I'm here for the Hoopla!" We need to get back out there to see if it still exists! Kungaloosh!

This Weekend In Techno Town

September is just moving right along!

FRI     18SEP     BROKEN STRINGS     Electro trio Spacemen Live (USA)

FRI     18SEP     CELINE     DJ duo Eli & Fur (GB)

SAT    19SEP     SAPPHIRE (STONEWALL)  Unlisted: DJ Nina S (USA)

SAT    19SEP     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Kidoo (RO) 

SAT    19SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ AJ Hall (USA) 

SUN   20SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ duo Latenight Society (USA)

 

 

 

PI Update: The End Was Near

It was the summer of 2008 and we were just a few weeks away from the final night ever at Mannequins Dance Palace. It would soon be over.

The elevator was ready to take us up one last time.

Long live Pleasure Island!
 

DS Update: Springs Not Bubbling

During our most-recent visit to Disney Springs, we noticed that the springs of Disney Springs weren't bubbling. Typically, there were some spots within the springs where bubbling occurred to indicate these were springs. But there were no bubbles. Don't know if that was just that day or whether the springs bubbling has been turned-off permanently.

 

Club Reports: Simons, Simons Loft, Signal (Gainesville)

We were in Gainesville last night to relive a lot of our memories from the 90's and to see talented DJ Mike B (USA). The photos are on sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

Club Reports: Permanent Vacation, AC Skybar, Aero Bar

Pleasure Islanders will be familiar with the tiki bar Trader Sams which is located in Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. But did you know that Permanent Vacation in Maitland is another very well-done tiki bar? It was our first stop last night and the Orlando Entertainment News article is posted HERE.

 

Friday Funny

DS Update: Spooks In Town Center

Coming home from the Labor Day Bash this past Sunday night/early Monday morning, we spotted this Disney ghost projection on the rear of the Uniqlo building in Disney Springs Town Center.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

A few options this weekend!

THU   10SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Frankmatik (USA) 

FRI     11SEP     BROKEN STRINGS     Duo T & Sugah (NL)

FRI     11SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Brian Burnside (USA) 

SAT    12SEP     WALL ST PLAZA     DJ Mochakk (BR)

SAT    12SEP     480N WINE BAR     DJ Leony (USA)

SAT    12SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Justin Davis (USA) 

SAT    12SEP     THE STATION     80's Party with DJ Mynd (USA) 8pm-12m

SAT    12SEP     AXE TRAP     Memento Mori: DJ Lavidicus (USA)

 

PI Update: Six Ravens Is Open

With all our recent travel, we've not had a chance to come back out to Disney Springs to check on Six Ravens, This is the daylight view with surprisingly no line compared to the line over at the original Gideon's Bakehouse.

 

The midnight view. Six Ravens is located along Hill Street on beautiful Pleasure Island.

Concert Report: Labor Day Bash (House Of Blues)

You all remember SIN (Service Industry Nights) at House of Blues. You also remember when the Mouse put a stop to the weekly event. In more recent years, they have allowed an annual Labor Day Bash which includes former SIN resident DJ's Magic Mike (USA) and Jimmy Joslin (USA). Both appeared last night along with DJ Baby Anne (USA), DJ Icey and DJ Craze. You can find all the pictures over on sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

 

Concert Report: DJ Cedric Gervais (Blue Martini)

Now Miami-based, DJ Cedric Gervais (F/USA) was in-concert last night at Blue Martini and our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there to cover it. Article HERE.