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Trip Report: Random Tags

Planned to visit beautiful Pleasure Island yesterday but Baskin-Robbins unexpectedly had our favorite flavor of ice cream in stock so it was necessary to head straight home with a couple quarts. So we're posting this filler article of the tags of the four states and provinces visited during our most-recent cruise. CALIFORNIA

BAJA CALIFORNIA

OREGON

BRITISH COLUMBIA

This Weekend In Techno Town

Seems like we have more postponements this weekend than events!

THU   09MAY    THE BEACHAM     EMO Night

FRI     10MAY    CELINE     DJ Blackchild (I)

FRI     10MAY    BARBARELLA     Memento Mori: DJ Lavidicus (USA) 

SAT    11MAY    VANGUARD     DJ duo Bonnie X Clyde (USA) ppd to 9/27

SAT    11MAY    LOT 54 AT THE VANGUARD    DJ Dom Dolla (AUS) ppd to 9/7

 

UO Update: Universal Also To Premier New Drone Show

Hot on the heels of Disney's announcement of a new free drone show at Disney Springs, Universal Orlando Resort has announced their own drone & fountains extravaganza to take place in and above the lagoon inside Universal Studios. Over 200 fountains and 600 drones will participate. Since this takes place inside the theme park, this won't be a free event. Begins Friday, June 14th. We'll post additional details once we receive them.

 

DS Update: Free Drone Show To Premier Soon

Disney Springs will premier a new drone show beginning on Friday, May 24th (Memorial Day Weekend) and running through Monday, September 2nd (Labor Day). The free after dark event will take place nightly over Village Lake.The event will be called "Disney Dreams That Soar" and should be pretty amazing. Start times may vary as darkness occurs later until the summer solstice and then slowly the days grow shorter again. We'll post more details as we get them.

Trip Report: The Ride Home

Our trip came to a conclusion Saturday morning in downtown Vancouver when our cruise ship Discovery Princess docked at Canada Place.

Coming out of the cruise terminal, it was a short walk to the nearest SkyTrain station. SkyTrain has three lines and it's the Canada Line that goes direct to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The fares is only about C$3.00.

 

Most people know of the major Canadian airline Air Canada but their largest competitor is WestJet. WestJet does serve Orlando and on Saturdays they fly nonstop to MCO.

That flight is operated with a Boeing MAX8.

A few scenes from above. Flying over the Rockies above Montana.

Badlands National Park in South Dakota. At this point it was "nappy nappy time" so I missed the relatively boring Great Plains.

But awoke for this. Running left to right, north to south, the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis.

It's great to be home and a good time was had by all.

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Trip Report: Astoria, Oregon

The cruise on Discovery Princess began in Los Angeles and so far we've visited San Diego and San Francisco. Those were great destinations so I was surprised to find Astoria, Oregon on the itinerary. Located about a two hour drive west of Portland, it was a place we've never previously visited.

US Highway 30 begins in Atlantic City, NJ and ends right here in Astoria. US Highway 101 comes up from California, crosses Oregon and then continues from here into Washington state.

Astoria is located on the Columbia River and that bridge carries US 101 north over it from Oregon to Washington.

There is a historic trolley line along the river that can take passengers from the cruise ship port and into downtown Astoria. The price is just $1 each way.

Close to the city center is the Astoria Nordic Park, paying homage to this area's historic settlers from Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Timber continues as a major industry here but there's also tuna fishing and canning.

Along the Columbia River, cargo ships await their turn to pick-up logs.

Astoria is the oldest town west of the Rocky Mountains.

Sea lions! Interesting place to visit and a good time was had by all.

This Weekend In Techno Town

Wuki on Friday night and Magic Mike on Saturday night. Say no more!

THU   02MAY     CELINE     DJ KVSH (BR)

THU   02MAY     MY LOUNGE     Silent Disco Event

FRI     03MAY     CELINE     DJ Wuki (USA)

SAT    04MAY     HAMMERED LAMB     DJ Magic Mike (USA)

SUN   05MAY     CELINE     DJ Will Clarke (GB)  CANCELLED

 

Club Reports: Sail-Away Party, Abba Dance Party (Discovery Princess)

Connecting ships in the LA area, we departed Carnival Radiance and joined Discovery Princess. That meant another Sail-Away party followed by an ABBA party. The pictures are on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

Downtown Update

Mai Thai apparently isn't a night club any longer. It must be open for business sometime because we spotted a fully stocked bar near the entrance but they are not open at night any longer, at least as we can figure out. When it was open, it was a mostly Hip Hop club.

Meanwhile, just a few doors down, Napasorn has always been just a restaurant by day and perhaps early evening. But lately there has been a nightclub aspect at night here with it open on weekend nights with Hip Hop music. Interesting switch.

Club Reports: Tequila School, Shots Factory, Las Kawas (Ensenada, Mexico)

During our port-of-call in Ensenada, Mexico, yours truly attended Tequila School.....and graduated! Check out the Ensenada Bar Hopping tour here on Orlando Entertainment News.

Club Report: Limelight Lounge (Carnival Radiance)

DJ Jolly (JA) led the 70's/80's Party on Carnival Radiance. It took place in the ship's main dance club, Limelight Lounge. The pics are on Orlando Entertainment News here.

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Always liked that song.

 

Trip Report: Avalon, Catalina Island, California

Part of  Los Angeles County in California, Catalina Island is located just under 30 miles off the coast of the mainland. The main town is Avalon, located on the east side of the island. Most of the island is a nature conservatory.

The main street facing the harbor is filled with souvenir shops and restaurants.

The Casino Building is the main landmark of the island. No longer a casino, it's now being used as a theater.

There is a Chime Tower which plays bells every fifteen minutes.

There's even a Vons grocery store, lol. Catalina Island is a beautiful island but I would get bored here after one day. Happy to be getting back on my ship and sailing away.

This Weekend In Techno Town

Activity slows down for this final weekend of April. 

THU   25APR     CELINE     DJ Zingara (USA)

FRI     26APR     MORSE CODE     DJ Johnny Park (USA)

SAT    27APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Amal Nemer (USA)

SUN   28APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Yulia Niko (D/USA)

SUN   28APR     GRAPE & GRAIN     DJ Mathew Scot (USA)

Club Report: Sail-Away Party (Carnival Radiance)

The first party on every cruise is the Sail-Away Party and on Carnival Radiance, that was led by DJ Selector Twis (SLU). The party pics are on Orlando Entertainment News here.

Trip Warning!

Another KingBob trip is underway so our articles may appear at odd times. Look for some Club Reports from the cruise ships we'll be sailing on as well as some Trip Reports from various destinations along the way. Our last trip in February involved 7 flights to and from but this trip, just 2 flights. For those that know your IATA airport and airline codes, here are the segments:

 DL  MCO - LAX 

WS  YVR-MCO

Club Reports: AC Sky Bar, Arena Art Bar, Elixir Bar

Most of us remember this place as Suite B Lounge or Peek Downtown but they're back in business as the Arena Art Bar. It was one of the venues Orlando Entertainment News visited last night. Check out all the pictures right here.

 

Club Reports: Disney Club v Universal Club

Mouseketeers, Princesses & Fairies, OH MY! Last night Orlando Entertainment News held our annual Disney club vs Universal club comparison. The pics are here.

 

Friday Funny

It pays to know the difference between music genres.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

It's another Party Weekend!

FRI     19APR     BARBARELLA     Indie Night: DJ Smilin' Dan (USA)

FRI     19APR     CELINE     DJ Galo (USA)

FRI     19APR     VANGUARD     DJ NGHTMRE (USA)

SAT    20APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ duo Cocodrills (USA)

SAT    20APR     BARBARELLA     DJ trio Smilin' Dan, Lavidicus, Rob Bates (USA)

SAT    20APR     ARENA ART BAR:     DJ JROK (USA) , DJ MS MF (USA)

SUN   21APR     IRON COW     DJ Phibes (GB)

SUN   21APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Kolter (D)

PI Update: Sign Of The Times

While there are no longer any "Pleasure Island" signs around, there really are no customer-facing "The Landing" signs around either. That's why we continue to call it Pleasure Island. How would anyone know any different?

DS Update: Cheap Eats?

Was having a discussion recently about the cheapest places to eat in Disney Springs. Of course nothing there is inexpensive but there are several cheaper options. We believe the absolutely cheapest option in the Springs is the B.B. Wolf's kiosk where you can get a hot dog, chips and a drink for under $20. Of course you'll have to find somewhere nearby to sit.

Slightly higher in price would be Chicken Guy, where you can get a hot food chicken strips meal including a drink for around $20. And here they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Not pictured is the Earl of Sandwich where a hot sandwich, a bag of chips and a drink will be in that $20 price range. Lots of people eat in Disney Springs. Not many people eat cheap in Disney Springs.

Club Reports: Aero Bar, Morse Code, Barbarella

While we are working on our 8TRAX Reunion event, Winter Park nightclub Morse Code held a 70's Night of their own last night and Orlando Entertainment News visited. The pics are here.

Club Reports: Room 22, The Robinson, Iron Cow

It's always a great night of music when Stanton Warriors (GB) is playing in Orlando. Friday night pics are on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Friday Funny

That's us at the home!