| An Orlando vacation can be a full-on experience | | | | CityJazz: During the week this venue is a comedy |
| with fun during the day and also at night. Just as | | | | club and on Friday and Saturday night it is a jazz |
| Disney World has its Pleasure Island entertainment | | | | club. It sports a montage of jazz stars filling one |
| complex, Universal Studios features a CityWalk | | | | wall and has glass cases with jazz memorabilia. |
| area that has nightclubs with entertainment in | | | | Latin Quarter: Here is another venue that is |
| musical grooves including Jimmy Buffett, Motown, | | | | popular with both tourists and locals, especially |
| Bob Marley, rock 'n' roll, dance music, dueling | | | | Orlando's Hispanic community. During the day it is |
| pianos and Latin rhythms. Let's take a look at | | | | a restaurant and at night is a chic nightclub. |
| what is on offer at Universal's City Walk. | | | | Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville - Another fun spot to |
| Before we begin it should be noted that City Walk | | | | hang out and party, Margaritaville offers |
| is not just a tit for tat response to Disney | | | | everything from live bands nightly, to hula hoop |
| World's Pleasure Island. The City Walk area in | | | | contests. Of course, the drink du jour here is the |
| Orlando is modeled after Universal Hollywood | | | | Margarita. |
| which first introduced the concept of an | | | | Red Coconut Club - Live entertainment and a |
| entertainment/dining complex. | | | | South Beach vibe combine to make this one of |
| Here are some of the entertainment attractions | | | | the liveliest clubs in Orlando. If you decide to pay |
| on City Walk: | | | | the Red Coconut a visit, we suggest you dress a |
| The Groove: This is a dance club that is popular | | | | step or two above standard resort wear because |
| with locals and tourists alike. It looks like a | | | | you'll feel a bit out of place in shorts and sandals. |
| turn-of-the-century theater that was converted | | | | There is no admission charge for CityWalk, |
| into a nightclub. It features popular dance music | | | | although individual clubs may have cover charges. |
| and is especially attractive to the under 30 set. | | | | Visitors can buy a Key to the Clubs, providing |
| Bob Marley: A Tribute to Freedom - A recreation | | | | admission to all venues, for $7.95 plus tax. The |
| of Bob Marley's Jamaica Home which was turned | | | | Universal parking garages charge $7 for cars and |
| into a museum after Marley's death in 1981. This | | | | $8 for RVs and campers before 6 p.m. Parking is |
| combination night club- museum and restaurant | | | | free after 6 p.m. |
| offers live Reggae music on the patio and has a | | | | General operating hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., |
| nice, casual atmosphere. | | | | although each venue has its own hours. |
| Pat O'Brien's: This club is based on the original Pat | | | | CityWalk can be seen only on foot. Visitors must |
| O'Brien's in New Orleans. The exterior replicates | | | | park in Universal's garages and walk about five to |
| the original, and on the patio in the back, you'll find | | | | 10 minutes to get there. Moving sidewalks are |
| the signature fire and water fountain. There are | | | | available. |
| two inside bars, including one with dueling pianos. | | | | So, put on your dancing shoes and enjoy some |
| Be careful when sampling their strong Hurricane | | | | nights out at Universal's CityWalk in Orlando, |
| drink which includes four ounces of rum. | | | | Florida. |