Yes, we know it’s been 17 years since Pleasure Island closed but when we cross over the No. 2 Bridge to the Island, the pulse still quickens and there’s still a hint of perspiration. And we still wish they’d correct that damn typo on the Morimoto sign; that’s not how you spell Mannequins.We arrived in Disney SpringsMarketplace just in time to catch DJ Atomic Blonde (USA) leading the DJ Sleigh.It operates hourly between 5:30PM and 9:30PM nightly. It’s actually operated by that guy walking beside the sleigh from a control panel in his sidepack. Reminds me of back in 2000 when PUSH the Garbage Can was running for Mayor of Tomorrowland as spotted HERE.Also in Disney Springs Marketplace at the Waterside Stage, a crowd was growing for their evening show.Here we got to meet DJ Brittany Bunches (USA) playing EDM and Christmas music.It’s a family dance party and she had both the kids and parents bouncing.Between DJ sets, Bing! (USA) was singing classic Bing Crosby Christmas songs and his choir did a wonderful job of sounding Retro 40’s. Crossing back over to the Island and walking up Hill Street, we first stopped at STK.There’s a small bar scene here but it’s been years since we actually saw people dancing.In the booth providing dinnertime music, DJ Marc Sparcs (USA) playing Tech House.When STK first opened the music was deliberately loud so that it was next to impossible to talk to your party. (It was thus a great place to go on a first date lol.) However, a few years ago they toned-it down and it’s much more pleasant now. Across West End Plaza from STK is The Edison Orlando, located in the former Adventurers Club building.The long reign of the Sound Society Radio Show ended a few months ago and they have a new Jazz band.With vocals by the very gothy Holly Dodd (USA).This stairway in the aft section of The Edison screams Adventurers Club.Crossing over to Disney Springs West Side, the “Springs In Motion” dance party remains in business every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening from 5PM to 9PM.It too is family-oriented with a great backdrop of Village Lake.Always great to see DJ Lex (USA) on the controls.The music is mostly Top 40; Lex is so animated which is perfect for the many kids likely experiencing their very first DJ.A good time was had by all.At this juncture we left Disney Springs and headed to Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, home to Disney‘s only remaining owned and operated dance club, Atlantic Dance Hall.In the booth here, DJ Mynd (USA).At ADH there’s always a mix of old and new Top 40 hits, EDM and even some classic Hip Hop hits. We also heard some Classic Rock remixes and Freestyle during our visit.They open at 8PM and we arrived a half hour later to no one on the dance floor.But that quickly changed as clubbers arrived.It’s one of the few Orlando-area clubs where some of the patrons wear Mouse ears. Come to think of it, it’s the only Orlando-area club where some of the clubbers wear Mouse ears.Now open nightly, admission and parking are free at Atlantic Dance Hall. A good time was had by all.
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