{"id":37554,"date":"2026-09-12T12:48:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T16:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/?p=37554"},"modified":"2026-09-12T13:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T17:07:29","slug":"club-reports-permanent-vacation-a-c-skybar-aero-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/?p=37554","title":{"rendered":"Club Reports: Permanent Vacation, AC Skybar, Aero Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Copper Rocket Pub<\/em> in north suburban Maitland has been operating in this spot for more than two decades now and it was our first stop last night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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But once inside, our destination was not the restaurant\/bar itself but this additional entry door to our right. Our destination was Permanent Vacation<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Where we walked into this!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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When they first opened a few years ago an entry reservation to this tiki bar was a hot commodity and difficult to obtain. That’s no longer the case; we were able to snag a reservation a couple days prior to our visit. Nonetheless, all the tables last night were full and only a handful of bar spots remained. Advance reservations HERE<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At Permanent Vacation<\/em>, it’s all about the south seas-themed drinks and the light & sound show that comes with each drink.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I was in the mood for the slurpee-style “Coconut Grove” drink. Mmmm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some of my drinking buddies. We’re not going to show any of the other decorations and theming because you need to experience this place for yourself. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A good time was had by all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We next headed into DTO to visit AC Sky Bar <\/em>located within the A.C. Hotel by Marriott<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We took a lift to the 18th floor. When you exit the elevators and turn right, you find the Reception desk for the hotel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And to the left, this lobby bar which was doing brisk business last night. We’re told they have a DJ playing here on Friday nights but unfortunately that ends at 10PM. We’ll need to recheck on that sometime.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Out on the balcony is their outside bar overlooking the city below.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AC Sky Bar <\/em>is all about the views including this spectacular one of KIA Center<\/em> on the opposite side of I-4. Skylounge atop Kia Center<\/em> can be seen over there but it appears to be dark and out-of-business. Even though it was only on the 6th floor, it actually offered a better view because it faced the city skyline whereas AC Skybar <\/em>faces away from the skyline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At AC Skybar<\/em> though, what could be more-romantic for a first date than this intersection of I-4 and TOLL SR 408!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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As long as we were downtown, our next stop was one of our favorites, Aero Bar<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We climbed the stairs to this rooftop venue and walked into this.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Over in the booth, resident DJ Dominick Morrison (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DJ was playing a lot of Riddim and Dubstep during our visit. When the beat drops, it can become infectious.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The lasers were flying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“The Dom” is getting married on September 26th and he’s taking the night off. In his place, DJ Richie Rich (USA) will be playing all House here that night “with a sprinkling of Dubstep”, he says. Congratulations, Dominick! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Everywhere we went last night, a good time was had by all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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