Night Life in Orlando Universal and Disney Compete for the Entertainment Audience

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Competition can be a great thing for consumers because the competing companies really have to work to get their share of the market. In Orlando the two main players in the theme park category are Disney World and Universal Studios, but their competition is not confined to thrilling rides, both companies offer a wide array of nighttime entertainment. If you are visiting Orlando you will probably want to visit the entertainment areas of both parks, and here is what you can expect to find.

Let's start with Disney World. Disney's nightlife area is called Pleasure Island and it is located in the downtown area of Disney World. Pleasure Island is a collection of restaurants and night clubs. Each of the eight night clubs has a particular theme, and the entertainment and performers are chosen according to the theme of the clubs.

For example, The Wildhorse Saloon features country music and no wonder, as it is based on Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. The club features a big dance floor and performance area, and each night a live country band is on hand to entertain guests. On the culinary side, the Wildhorse Saloon has a barbecue restaurant.

If country music is not your thing, you can just go on to the other themed clubs. For example lovers of classic rock will be happy with the play list at the Rock n Roll Beach Club. This is a club with a beach party theme, and each night a disc jockey or a live band serves up a lively set of classic rock music.

Disney's Pleasure Island also has The Comedy Warehouse, devoted to stand up comics and improvisational comedy, a club centered on the hits of the 70s and 80s, and a club where you can watch and dance to the latest music videos. Wander around the clubs and restaurants of Pleasure Island and you will certainly find something that meets your taste.

Not to be outdone by its rival Disney, Universal also an area set aside for night life activity. Universal's night club and restaurant area is called Universal CityWalk. If you are wondering which came first, Disney or Universal, then the answer in this case is Universal. The CityWalk area at it's Florida complex is modeled after its Universal Hollywood which pioneered the idea of a restaurant-night club complex.

Like Disney's Pleasure Island, CityWalk features a varied set of clubs each providing a different kind of entertainment.

If you are a fan of reggae music then your first stop should be at the "Bob Marley, a Tribute to Freedom" club. This is not only a night club but also a museum based on the museum at Bob Marley's house in Jamaica. The club features live reggae music on a nightly basis.

Do you prefer jazz? Then the CityJazz club should be your destination on any weekend. The club provides not only live music, but also has lots of jazz memorabilia on its walls. During the weekdays, the club's entertainment is comedy.

CityWalk's Latin Quarter is both a top class restaurant during the day and a lively night club at night. As its name suggests the music is Latin and it is popular with the local Hispanic community as well as tourists.

CityWalk has several other clubs and restaurants. There is no admission charge to CityWalk, though each venue has its own cover charge. An economical way to visit the area is to get a "key" to all the venues for $7.95. You can't drive through this area and will have to park your car in Universal's garages for about $7.00 per night.

Whether it is CityWalk or Pleasure Island, you will certainly find a restaurant or club where you can unwind and enjoy yourself in Orlando