Friday Funny: The Homeless Of Disney Springs

Disney Springs is a quaint little lakefront town but a few years ago we reported on the homeless problem you might spot while visiting there. Here is a link to that article. (This is obviously parody.)

Trip Report: Ka De We (Berlin)

We'll be back in Orlando this weekend for our usual club reports but we'll fill today's article with a couple final photos from Berlin. The building above is home to Berlin's famous department store, Kaufhaus Des Westens, called Ka De We by everyone. It's the largest department store in continental Europe and the second largest in Europe overall after Harrod's in London.

Department stores in the United States continue to struggle although 4th Quarter results so far appear promising. Ka De We (literally Department Store of the West) was absolutely jammed with customers during two visits this past Saturday and Sunday. (Sunday was one of just four "Shopping Sundays" that German law allows each year.) Check out the food hall on the 6th floor. A very impressive stop for any tourist visiting what at one time was West Berlin, the island of freedom surrounded by communist East Germany.

This Weekend In Techno Town

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THU   11DEC     OLIV BAR     DJ J-ROK (USA) 

FRI     12DEC     CELINE     DJ Kompany (USA)

FRI     12DEC     PALM TREE CLUB     DJ duo Sparrow & Barbossa (E)

FRI     12DEC     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Tracy Young (USA)

SAT    13DEC     VANGUARD     DJ duo Atliens (USA)

SAT    13DEC     QREATE     House & Coffee:  DJ Chino (USA) 8:30AM-2PM

SAT    13DEC     MORSE CODE     DJ Johnny Park (USA)

SAT    13DEC     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Frankmatik (USA)

SAT    13DEC     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Technasia (HK/F)

SUN   14DEC     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Locklead (NL) 

 

 

 

Downtown Update: It Looks Like Christmas Downtown Too!

Yesterday we showed you Christmas decorations in Disney Springs. Today we show you that decorations are now up in downtown Orlando too!

 

DS Update: It's Beginning To Look A Bit Like Christmas

Christmas decorations are up at Disney Springs!

 

Concert Report: World's Smallest Disco (Berlin)

Last Saturday night we visited the World's Largest Disco which is in Buffalo, New York. Last night we visited the World's Smallest Disco which is in Berlin, Germany. And as you can see, it's in a phone booth! We've posted the photos over on Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

 

Trip Report: German Christmas Markets (Berlin)

Grüße aus Berlin. Spending Friday in the "new" downtown of the city; an area where the Berlin Wall once created a no-man's land between free West Berlin and communist East Berlin. And the beloved Ampelmännchen figures, once part of pedestrian crossings in East Berlin, survived the merger and still exist throughout the city. Don't cross.

OK to cross.

Germany and numerous other European countries are famous for their Christmas markets. And a city as large as Berlin has several locations including this larger one at Potsdammer Platz. 

Made up of wooden kiosks and often rides, they are a popular gathering place at night for both locals and tourists.

Temperatures around 35F° yesterday are typical.

Lots of sweets available including Gingerbread. Some kiosks sell Christmas souvenirs such as ornaments and nativity scenes, often handmade in Germany.

Beer and wine, particularly heated Glühwein, are popular in German-speaking countries.

A variety of hot wursts, wings and fresh pommes frites (french fries) are available. None of this is particularly cheap but it's an annual tradition and you can likely be satiated for around €20. 

Ice skating at this location.

And a train ride! 

Moving to West Berlin on Saturday, an even larger Christmas market.

 

Kathe Wohlfahrt has a branch here. The brand appears at Christmas markets worldwide including in the United States. They specialize in handmade wooden Christmas products and real glass ornaments.

And plenty of hot Glühwein assures that a good time is had by all.

Friday Funny

 

PI Update: Where Is The Landing?

To our knowledge there is just one sign saying "The Landing" on it and it only points to it. To our knowledge, there is no sign that says you've actually arrived at a place called The Landing. So where is The Landing? We don't really know.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

Wow, quite the dead weekend!

THU   04DEC     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Brian Burnside (USA) 

FRI     05DEC     MORSE CODE     DJ The Reverend (USA)

FRI     05DEC     GOOD TIMES    Abyss: DJ Lavidicus (USA)

FRI     05DEC     PALM TREE CLUB     DJ Jack Swoon (USA) 

SAT    06DEC     GRUMPYS     DJ Gr3ywolf (USA)

SAT    06DEC     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Brian Tappert (USA)

 

 

 

DS Update: Level99

Construction continues at adult-oriented interactive game experience Level99, going into the former NBA Experience building in Disney Springs West Side.

 

We were skeptical about NBA Experience and we're skeptical about Level99. No opening date has been announced as of yet.

Trip Report: International Quandry

As we drove by this cannabis dispensary this past weekend in Canada, it's important to mention that crossing the United States/Canada border with cannabis is absolutely illegal. Cannabis is legal in the state of New York and it's legal in all of Canada. But you cannot cross the border in either direction in possession of it. In Florida you might even have a medical card that allows you to legally purchase it but don't try to cross the international border with it because it's a federal crime in both countries and can get you arrested and jailed. Be aware.