Concert Report: DJ Fatima Hajji (Mango’s Ultra Lounge)

DJ Fatima Hajji (E) took no prisoners last night during her booming relentless Techno set. Friday night pics from Mango's Ultra Lounge are on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Friday Funny

Trip Report: Nassau, Bahamas

Greetings from Nassau on New Providence Island. Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas.

There is so much new construction taking place in Nassau. There is a brand new cruise terminal to greet visitors arriving via cruise ships.

 

The terminal area is a mix of brick-and-mortar shops and a lot of these kiosk stores.

Directly across Bay Street from the cruise terminal is Rawson Square, home to the Bahamian Parliament buildings. Bay Street is block-after-block of souvenir shops, jewelry stores and restaurants.

It's not necessary to purchase an excursion to see many of the highlights of Nassau. They can easily be accessed on foot from the cruise terminal which is downtown.

The Queen's Staircase is within walking distance. It was carved by slaves in the late 1700's into solid limestone.

Arriving at the top, numerous straw market vendors along with Fort Fincastle. It was built in 1793. Admission is just $3.00.

From up here you can see the cruise port, the busiest in the world. In port today were Carnival Sunshine, Disney Magic, our ship Carnival Glory and MSC Seashore. Only 4 ships in port today and we've seen 6 ships here on occasion. That large building on the left is the brand new U.S. Embassy building.

Nassau's famous water tower has been closed for around 20 years following a hurricane that came through. In the news this past month is that someone is going to finally repair and reopen it! There is an elevator in the middle of the structure but going up via the circular staircase was always a highlight of any visit to Nassau. Because of its height, the views from the open-air top far exceed the views from Fort Fincastle.

From Fort Fincastle you can also see the Atlantis Resort on adjacent Paradise Island.This pic we took later was better so we're posting this view.

Also visible a bit farther off, the Baha Mar Resort complex on Cable Beach. You can see why Nassau is the number one cruise destination in the world!

This Weekend In Techno Town

Well here it is, the final weekend of August!

THU   29AUG     CELINE     DJ Nitti Gritti (USA)

FRI     30AUG     MORSE CODE     DJ Eric Berretta & DJ Knightlife (both USA)

FRI     30AUG     MANGO's ULTRA LOUNGE     DJ Fatima Hajji (E)

FRI     30AUG     VANGUARD     DJ Bear Grillz (USA)

SAT    31AUG     ALTIRA POOL     DJ Jask (USA) daytime event

SAT    31AUG     ELIXIR BAR     DJ duo Cocodrills (USA)

SUN   01SEP       HOUSE OF BLUES     DJ Icey & DJ Magic Mike (both USA)

SUN   01SEP       BARBARELLA     Memento Mori: DJ Lavidicus (USA)

SUN   01SEP      CELINE     DJ duo Twinsick (USA)

Trip Report: Bimini, Bahamas

Greetings from the Bimini Islands, the westernmost islands in the Bahamas. Because of their position in the Atlantic Ocean, they are the islands most-closest to the United States and just 50 miles east of Miami.

We're sailing on Carnival Glory which departed yesterday from Port Canaveral. We were going to be the last ship to depart so we got to view the "Parade of Ships" departing before us. This is the second largest cruise ship in the world, the brand new Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas.

Sister ship Carnival Freedom sailing out. Other than different names for the venues on board, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Glory are otherwise identical ships.

Disney Wish. Disney gets top dollar for their sailings and if you have kids it's probably a must. But otherwise, you can sail for one-third the price on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and MSC.

Cruise ships generally go to New Providence Island (Nassau) in the Bahamas and to their private islands. Fewer ships go to Grand Bahama Island (Freeport/Lucaya) and even fewer to Bimini. But with the construction of this new pier, Bimini is becoming more popular. North Bimini Island is only about 7 miles long and only 700 yards wide.

The casino provides free tram transportation between the dock and their property or their beach. It's also possible to hire a taxi to tour the island. Our solution was to rent a golf cart which cost $100 for the day. Just remember to drive on the left! There really isn't all that much to see on Bimini but it is beautiful and definitely worth a visit.

The Bimini Bay Resort, now known as Resorts World Bimini, is the most modern destination in the Bimini Islands. It is one of only 3 casinos in the Bahamas, the other two being in the Nassau area.

Resorts World Bimini is anchored by the casino and this Hilton hotel complex.

Beautiful white sand beaches line the western shore of North Bimini.

And looking south towards Radio Beach.

Where we had lunch at famous CJ's Deli. Many beachfront shacks here where they'll slice-off the top of a coconut for you and fill it with whatever liquor you desire!

It was all too soon time to sail on. That's MSC Seashore off in the distance, sailing from MSC's private island Ocean Cay which is also part of the Bimini Islands. We'll see her again up close tomorrow in Nassau.

Club Report: DNC Playlist

 

During last week's Democratic National Convention, the above-listed songs were played during the nomination roll call, state-by-state. You may need to enlarge your screen to view it better.

Concert Report: DJ BORGEOUS (Mango’s Ultralounge)

DJ Borgeous (USA) was in town last night at this amazing new club on International Drive. Come check it out on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Club Reports: The Edison, STK, Mango's, Icebar

DJ Ray Love (USA) was a Friday night highlight last night on a night that began in Disney Springs and ended along International Drive. Check it out here.

 

Friday Funny

PI Update: We Didn't Know How Good We Had It

As we approach 16 years since Pleasure Island closed, let's remember all the fun times we had at Mannequins and 8TRAX. Those were the days and we just didn't know how good we had it.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

It's Friday night, then Saturday, Sunday WHAT!

FRI     23AUG     CELINE     DJ Biscits (GB)

FRI     23AUG     IRON COW     DJ Romano Arcaini (D/USA)

SAT    24AUG     MANGO's ULTRA LOUNGE     DJ Borgeous (USA)

SAT    24AUG     ARENA ART BAR     DJ Fusion (USA)

SUN   25AUG     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Dateless (USA) 

PI Update: What's New In Riverboat Square?

During our most-recent visit to Riverboat Square, we checked out the current selection of kiosks located there. In one corner, Corkicle.

In another corner, Happy Hound. This one has been here awhile.

Near the paddle wheeler itself, Aloha,

The final one, Wondermade. Come check them out for yourself.

DS Update: Drone Shows Ending Soon

The highly acclaimed and FREE Disney Springs drone show is coming to an end soon. The last show will take place on Labor Day evening, Monday, September 2nd. That's two weeks from tonight. The show consists of around 800 drones creating moving shapes in the sky above Village Lake in Disney Springs. Show times are 9:00pm and 10:45pm nightly.  PHOTO CREDIT: WALT DISNEY WORLD

Trip Report: S.S. United States (Philadelphia)

The S.S. United States was America's flagship when she operated from 1952 until 1969. Time is sadly running out for her but we were able to get a guided tour of the ship this past Friday. We've posted an article over on Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Trip Report: S.S. United States

The S.S. United States won the Blue Riband as the fastest ocean liner in the world but she is sadly decaying away. Yesterday we were able to get onboard. Due to other travel this weekend, my photo article won't get posted until this Sunday evening. We'll provide a link to it at that time.

 

Friday Funny

School is back in session!

Fallen Flags: Po' Folks (Pensacola)

This past Tuesday we took a daytrip to Pensacola in order to check-out Po' Folks, a restaurant chain that once had over 100 locations but is now down to just 5. Check it out on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

August is flying by!

THU   15AUG     BOUNCE HOUSE     DJ Knightlife (USA) 

THU   15AUG     IRON COW     DJ Lumasi (USA)

FRI     16AUG     CELINE     DJ Deeper Purpose (GB)

FRI     16AUG     BARBARELLA     Final Indie Night: DJ Smilin' Dan (USA)

FRI     16AUG     GRUMPYS UNDERGROUND     DJ Rob Cokeless (USA)

FRI     16AUG     MORSE CODE     DJ Mike House (USA)

SAT    17AUG     VANGUARD     DJ Seven Lions (USA)

SAT    17AUG     ELIXIR BAR     DJ duo Peace Control (USA) 

 

PI Update: As The Fog Rolled In

It was a dark and foggy night on beautiful Pleasure Island.

 

DS Update: No Nightlife, No Wildlife?

We know Disney Springs has virtually no nightlife, but did you know there's virtually no wildlife either?

River otters used to frolic in the canal between Village Lake and the former No. 4 (subsequently renamed No. 5) Bridge.

But sometime during the conversion of Downtown Disney to Disney Springs, they disappeared. We don't know if they still dwell in the river between Disney Springs and the Disney Port Orleans resorts.

Concert Report: Summer Breaks 2 (Iron Cow)

Breakbeats remain a dominating style of music in Florida and even House-centric DJ J.Phlip (USA) brought her Breaks game last night. Check out all the pics on Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Club Reports: Grumpys Underground, The Wildflower, Iron Cow

The DnB was fast-and-furious last night, led by DJ Circle K (USA). Check out all the Friday night pics on Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Friday Funny

 

PI Update: Will It Ever End?

Will it ever end? At Gideon's Bakehouse?

We mean that line, of course!