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| DJ Marco Carola (I) headlined last night's block party outside Elixir and our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there to capture the event. All the pics are here. |
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Club Reports: Lizzys, On The Block Party @ Elixir, The Vanguard
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Club Reports: Henao, The Patio, Inside At The Patio, Celine Nightclub
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| When you encounter a sign like this that says "there's always a party", verification is needed. Our sister website Orlando Entertainment News did that last night. Friday night pics are here. |
Friday, February 26, 2021
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Downtown Update: Orlando Is Party Central
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| Orlando and Central Florida have become "party central" in the United States and the number of events taking place here continue to proliferate! There's an old saying that "You can't tell the players without a scorecard." So to help you keep track of all the announced street parties, DJ concerts and festivals, we're listing them here for you on our sister website Orlando Entertainment News here. |
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
This Weekend In Techno Town
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| THURSDAY FEB 25 |
DJ Duke (USA) Neon Beach House / Tech House / Techno
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| SUNDAY FEB 28 DJ Harry Romero (USA) The Patio House / Tech House |
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
PI Update: Loco Motion
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| Looking back 10 years ago to February, 2011 and the demolition of club Motion and Rock'N'Roll Beach Club. The upstairs of Motion contained the hidden offices of Levy Restaurants. |
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| Water view of Pleasure Island with RRBC out of the way. They didn't know it at the time because plans were not finalized but Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar would end up here along with the Waterview Stage. |
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| And the Motion spot would become home to The Boathouse restaurant. |
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| It was necessary to demolish Motion because Disney intended to create a pedestrian pathway in this alleyway area between Raglan Road on the left and Portobello Country Italian Restaurant on the right. At the time there was concern that many guests skipped going to the West Side due to perceived difficulty getting there across Pleasure Island. A "Motion Corridor" was needed. |
Monday, February 22, 2021
Breaking News: Daft Punk Breaks Up
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| Breaking news this morning as famed DJ duo / producers Daft Punk (F) are calling it quits after decades in the business. More details at Rolling Stone Magazine here. |
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Concert Report: Disco Lemonade Presents (Elixir Bar)
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| DJ Ronnie Lopez (USA) was one of the DJ's playing at the Disco Lemonade Presents concert last night at Elixir Bar. You can see the pictures on our sister website Orlando Entertainment News here. |
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Club Reports: Monkey Bar, Embassy Irish Bar, Aero Bar
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| It was literally House music all night long everywhere we went last night including from DJ Dity (USA) and DJ Duke (USA) at Monkey Bar. See all the Friday night pics on our sister website Orlando Entertainment News here. |
Friday, February 19, 2021
Thursday, February 18, 2021
PI Update: Ten Years Ago Today
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| Let's cross this bridge one more time to beautiful Pleasure Island. What was happening 10 years ago today? |
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| The main event taking place then was the demolition of dance club Motion. |
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| But Soundstage Club was still looking good and could reopen at any time! |
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
This Weekend In Techno Town
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| THURSDAY FEB 18 |
DJ Duke (USA) Neon Beach House / Tech House / Techno
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| THURSDAY FEB 18 |
DJ Dirty Audio (USA) Celine Nightclub Heavy Bass
^ POSTPONED TO MAR 18
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Concert Report: Sundown Sundays (The Patio)
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| DJ Harvy Valencia (CO) headlined this weekend's edition of "Sundown Sundays" at The Patio and our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there. The pictures are here. |
Monday, February 15, 2021
Downtown Update: What's New?
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| We were hoping this prime spot on Church Street was going to reopen as a club but apparently not. Most recently home to Schumann's Jager Haus and before that, club Dragon Room, the place will reopen as Seychelles Sea Food & Steak House Restaurant. It's adjacent the upscale Kress Chop House so it will be in good company. |
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| Not sure what's going on with the spot formerly occupied by Avenue Gastropub along Orange Avenue. Their website and Facebook pages are still operational but the place is definitely shuttered. Clubbers will remember the spot as the all-white decor Senso Supperclub and before that, Zinc Bar. Big name international DJ's played at both predecessors. |
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| The Taco Bell Cantina has finally opened for business at the corner of Orange Avenue and Central Blvd. It differs from a regular Taco Bell in that they serve beer and wine until 2AM. I guess this is considered a novel concept since you can get beer and wine at McDonald's in many countries outside the United States. But for here, salud! |
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Club Reports: Independent Bar, Elixir Bar
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| DJ Rob (USA) in the booth last night at Independent Bar playing 80's Alternative. Saturday night pics are on our sister website Orlando Entertainment News here. |
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Club Reports: AC Sky Bar, The Vanguard
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| DJ Solardo (GB) headlined last night's show at The Vanguard and our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there! See all the pics here. |
Friday, February 12, 2021
Thursday, February 11, 2021
DS Update: Portillo's Opens Next Month!
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| In a Blog article in October, 2019, we told you about Chicago-based Portillo's opening a new restaurant in Lake Buena Vista not far from Disney Springs. Well that restaurant is nearing completion and opening day is set for March 2nd. More details about them in the original Blog article here. |
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
This Weekend In Techno Town
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| THURSDAY FEB 11 |
DJ Duke & DJ Dack (USA) Neon Beach House
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| FRIDAY FEB 12 |
DJ Funkbaby (USA) Grumpy's Underground Breaks
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DJ Solardo (GB) The Vanguard House
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DJ Harvy Valencia (CO) The Patio Techno / Tech House
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
PI Update: 8TRAX Reunion @ Retro Room
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| Shortly after the Pleasure Island clubs closed, a curious new bar opened along US 192 not far from Walt Disney World. It was dedicated to 70's Disco & 80's Funk, similar to what had been played at 8TRAX. And that venue was called Retro Room. |
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| So later this month but 10 years ago Save Pleasure Island Blog hosted a 70's Disco night at Retro Room. |
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| And it featured former 8TRAX DJ Pete Haynes (USA) delivering the good stuff. |
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| The bar was packed! |
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| The dance floor drew a crowd! |
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| The peeps were getting down! |
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| 8TRAX regular Dawn was in the club! |
As was former 8TRAX door host Thommy!
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| 70's line dances. |
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| Retro Room always drew a crowd. |
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| Doing the "Bump". |
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| And of course the "YMCA". Sadly, Retro Room eventually closed down but while it operated, a good time was always had by all. |