Trip Report: Alaska Road Department Signs

 

In Alaska to see Denali National Park and I have to say, the Alaska Road Department has some pretty interesting signs up here!

Wouldn't think of it.

Yes, live moose can be a problem up here in the 49th state.

Clever warning.

Americans always panic when encountering roundabouts. Just follow the directions.

The Alaska Highway Patrol is probably lurking around here somewhere.

Never forget that the Alaska state bird is the mosquito.

Don't stop on the bridge!

Future sign coming.

Wait! That was a freeway? Perhaps in Alaska.

EDC Update: No Sales Tax This Week

This is tax free Freedom Week in Florida so if you're thinking about attending Electric Daisy Carnival - Orlando this November, this would be a good time to buy your tickets as there is no sales tax on event tickets purchased through and including this Wednesday, July 7th. Ticket options are posted here and be sure to verify that no sales tax gets added to your purchase.

 

Concert Report: Rabbit In The Moon (Ace Cafe)

The headliners were duo Rabbit In The Moon (USA) but there was so much more to last night's concert at Ace Cafe. Our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there to cover it. Article here.

 

Club Report: Manikins Lounge (Sanford)

There was Mannequins.....and then there's Manikins. Musically, they couldn't be further apart. Our sister website Orlando Entertainment News visited last night and the pics are here.

Friday Funny

 

DS Update: Yes We Have No Fireworks

July has arrived so it's time to remind you. There are no 4th of July fireworks at Downtown Disney Springs. Nightly fireworks have returned to the Magic Kingdom and to EPCOT but there are none at the Disney Springs complex. So please don't go there looking for them.

Independence Day Weekend In Techno Town

THURSDAY JUL 1

DJ Vintage Culture (BR)     The Vanguard     Synthpop / Deep House

THURSDAY JUL 1

                              DJ U4EUH (USA)     Neon Beach     Trance

FRIDAY JUL 2

       DJ Magic Mike (USA)     Island Breakers Lounge (Merritt Island)     Breaks

FRIDAY JUL 2

               DJ Gordo aka Carnage (USA)     Celine Nightclub     House

FRIDAY JUL 2

            DJ Loco Dice (TN/D)     The Vanguard     House / Tech House

FRIDAY JUL 2

                        DJ Danny G (USA)     Barbarella     House / Nu Disco

SATURDAY JUL 3

                   Rabbit In The Moon Live (USA)     Ace Cafe     House / Breaks

SATURDAY JUL 3

                  DJ Flosstradamus (USA)     The Vanguard     Trap / Heavy Bass

PI Update: When Harley-Davidson Relocated

Ten years ago this month was a transition month for Orlando Harley-Davidson. As you recall, during the club days this location was home to trendy clothing store Changing Attitudes. But shortly thereafter it became the Harley store but that didn't last long at this spot. Orlando Harley relocated this month 10 years ago and a different clothing store called Apricot Lane moved in by August, 2011 and lasting until the end of Summer, 2013.

Ten years ago Orlando Harley-Davidson relocated to the West Side with this prime corner spot where DisneyStyle now resides. They would eventually move to their current spot in Disney Spring Marketplace, adjacent Polite Pig.

PI Update: Another Pleasure Island Rewind!

The Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving this year will be home to the House of Mouse Expo taking place at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South. And we noticed something curious on the event page. Although the current link provides no information, the link is titled "Pleasure Island Rewind". So this is an event you might want to attend! The last time an expo had a PI Rewind, it was back in 2014 at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Prior event link here. For more information about the House of Mouse Expo including advance tickets (this event will sell out), click here.

 

Concert Report: DJ Audien (Gilt Concert Venue)

DJ Audien (USA) was back in town last night at Gilt and our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there to cover it. You can find the pictures right here.

Club Reports: Eve Nightclub, Monkey Bar, Barbarella, Aero Bar

Resident DJ Dity (USA) was at one of our stops last night in downtown Orlando. Check out all the pictures on our sister website Orlando Entertainment News right here.

Friday Funny

 

DS Update: Waterside Stage Has A Sponsor

The Waterside Stage, located in Disney Springs Marketplace, has been renamed the AdventHealth Waterside Stage. I did not notice any other sponsorships during my recent visit to Disney Springs. The group playing btw was called Acoustic Edge and they had half-hour sets at 5:15PM, 6:15PM, 7:15PM and 8:15PM. Disney Springs live entertainment continues to end very early every night.

This Weekend In Techno Town

FRIDAY JUN 25

                 DJ Blair Sound Design (USA)     Barbarella     House / Nu-Disco

FRIDAY JUN 25

                     DJ duo Sidepiece (USA)     The Vanguard     EDM / Trap

FRIDAY JUN 25

                  DJ Elias R (USA)     Monkey Bar     House / Tech House / Techno

SATURDAY JUN 26

                    DJ Audien (USA)     Gilt Concert Venue     House / EDM

SATURDAY JUN 26

                    DJ Thunderpony (USA)     Elixir Bar     House / Tech House

SATURDAY JUN 26

                    DJ Bradley Drop (USA)     Levels Lounge (Ocala)     Breaks

PI Update: What's New On The Island?

So what's new? Well let's cross this bridge one more time to beautiful Pleasure Island to find out.

We can tell you the entire Island and Disney Springs were packed with guests. It is summer vacation time and there is pent-up demand for all-things Disney. Here at the Hub, the line for Gideon's Bakehouse continues to stretch around Mannequins and past 8TRAX.

The only thing new noticed was one of the kiosks at Riverboat Square is now Wondermade, home to "gourmet marshmallows". Not sure how well they do in summer's heat but I guess if you eat them right away, it doesn't matter. Come on out to beautiful Pleasure Island to see this all for yourself.

DS Update: Aerophile Increases Airfare

When Downtown Disney's balloon ride opened in 2009 under the Characters In Flight name, the ride cost just $16.

 

In 2011 the price went up by $2 to $18.

That price held for six years with the next $2 increase to $20 happening in 2017.

So now four years after that, another increase occurred last month and this time by a whopping $5. The price is now $25. Of course, this is roundtrip.

Club Reports: Salty Rim, Barbarella

DJ Rob Bates (USA) headlined last night's program at Barbarella and our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there to see it. Saturday night pics are here.

Club Reports: Barbarella, Elixir Bar, Celine Nightclub

DJ Pablo Ceballos (E) of Chus & Ceballos fame headlined last night's show at Celine Nightclub and our sister website Orlando Entertainment News was there. Friday night pics are here.

 

Friday Funny

 

Trip Report: Gas Stations of Iceland

Continuing with our series of gas station photos from around the world in conjunction with my travels. In Iceland, there are no longer any international oil companies present so you won't find any American or other European brands. For instance, Esso (American) is no longer there nor is Shell (Dutch). The largest brand appears to be N1 which I saw all over the place in the city and in rural areas.

Iceland Oil Ltd does business under the Olis brand. Like most other brands in Iceland, there is a convenience store with a counter service restaurant and tables to eat at. The food is surprisingly good.

Iceland Oil Ltd also operates self-serve only gas stations under the OB brand. There are no employees or even a building; it is strictly pay-at-the-pump with a credit/debit card. It has the cheapest gasoline. In fact, OB stands for inexpensive fuel although it's certainly not inexpensive by American standards.

Atlants Olia doing business as AO is another relatively cheap brand. Self-serve only with pay-at-the-pump, there is no station, no employees and not even a rain canopy.

Orkan stations can be found throughout Iceland. Although you pay-at-the-pump before fueling as with the others, there is a station building with convenience store. The Orkan logo is made to look a bit like a hurricane image since "orkan" is a type of extra-tropical storm found in the north Atlantic. Some of our prior gas station stories can be found below:

Gas Stations of the Emirates & Greece     LINK

Gas Stations of the Caribbean     LINK

Gas Stations of the West     LINK