| Competition can be a great thing for consumers | | | | an area set aside for night life activity. Universal's |
| because the competing companies really have to | | | | night club and restaurant area is called Universal |
| work to get their share of the market. In Orlando | | | | CityWalk. If you are wondering which came first, |
| the two main players in the theme park category are | | | | Disney or Universal, then the answer in this case is |
| Disney World and Universal Studios, but their | | | | Universal. The CityWalk area at it's Florida complex is |
| competition is not confined to thrilling rides, both | | | | modeled after its Universal Hollywood which |
| companies offer a wide array of nighttime | | | | pioneered the idea of a restaurant-night club complex. |
| entertainment. If you are visiting Orlando you will | | | | Like Disney's Pleasure Island, CityWalk features a |
| probably want to visit the entertainment areas of | | | | varied set of clubs each providing a different kind of |
| both parks, and here is what you can expect to find. | | | | entertainment. |
| Let's start with Disney World. Disney's nightlife area is | | | | If you are a fan of reggae music then your first stop |
| called Pleasure Island and it is located in the | | | | should be at the "Bob Marley, a Tribute to Freedom" |
| downtown area of Disney World. Pleasure Island is a | | | | club. This is not only a night club but also a museum |
| collection of restaurants and night clubs. Each of the | | | | based on the museum at Bob Marley's house in |
| eight night clubs has a particular theme, and the | | | | Jamaica. The club features live reggae music on a |
| entertainment and performers are chosen according | | | | nightly basis. |
| to the theme of the clubs. | | | | Do you prefer jazz? Then the CityJazz club should be |
| For example, The Wildhorse Saloon features country | | | | your destination on any weekend. The club provides |
| music and no wonder, as it is based on Nashville's | | | | not only live music, but also has lots of jazz |
| Wildhorse Saloon. The club features a big dance floor | | | | memorabilia on its walls. During the weekdays, the |
| and performance area, and each night a live country | | | | club's entertainment is comedy. |
| band is on hand to entertain guests. On the culinary | | | | CityWalk's Latin Quarter is both a top class |
| side, the Wildhorse Saloon has a barbecue restaurant. | | | | restaurant during the day and a lively night club at |
| If country music is not your thing, you can just go on | | | | night. As its name suggests the music is Latin and it is |
| to the other themed clubs. For example lovers of | | | | popular with the local Hispanic community as well as |
| classic rock will be happy with the play list at the | | | | tourists. |
| Rock n Roll Beach Club. This is a club with a beach | | | | CityWalk has several other clubs and restaurants. |
| party theme, and each night a disc jockey or a live | | | | There is no admission charge to CityWalk, though |
| band serves up a lively set of classic rock music. | | | | each venue has its own cover charge. An economical |
| Disney's Pleasure Island also has The Comedy | | | | way to visit the area is to get a "key" to all the |
| Warehouse, devoted to stand up comics and | | | | venues for $7.95. You can't drive through this area |
| improvisational comedy, a club centered on the hits | | | | and will have to park your car in Universal's garages |
| of the 70s and 80s, and a club where you can watch | | | | for about $7.00 per night. |
| and dance to the latest music videos. Wander around | | | | Whether it is CityWalk or Pleasure Island, you will |
| the clubs and restaurants of Pleasure Island and you | | | | certainly find a restaurant or club where you can |
| will certainly find something that meets your taste. | | | | unwind and enjoy yourself in Orlando. |
| Not to be outdone by its rival Disney, Universal also | | | | |