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 Dine to prancing hooves |
3081 Arabian Nights Boulevard Orlando, FL 34747 United States +1 407 239 9223 / +1 800 553 6116 http://www.arabian-nights.com/ |
At this unusual dinner theater establishment, guests dine in a facility billed as the world's largest indoor equestrian arena (capacity around 1,200) and feast on an elegant three-course meal featuring Roasted Prime Rib, fresh vegetables and dessert. Before your eyes, an Arabian fairy tale is played out on horseback. Guests witness the eventful wedding of a human prince and princess, but the horses star in this show. Black stallions, draft horses, sleek Arabians and a variety of talented horses perform amazing feats of skill, grace and discipline as the story unfolds. Call ahead for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Jammin' music for dining |
6000 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 224 3663 http://www.bobmarley.com |
Bob Marley, the revered father of Jamaican reggae music, provided the inspiration for this dining spot that's become a popular part of Universal Studios. By night, this place is jamming with Marley's and fellow reggae artists' music, keeping the steel drum beat going strong for dancing. There's a variety of appetizing offerings, such as whitefish dip with toast points, salsa served with unusual dipping chips that include dried yucca and plantain chips, and yucca fries, much loved in the Caribbean. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine in a speakeasy |
4740 West Highway 192 Orlando, FL 34746 United States +1 407 397 2378 / +1 800 220 8428 http://www.alcapones.com/ |
Evoking the speakeasy of the 1920s and '30s Prohibition Era, this themed dinner show requires guests to come up with the secret password before they can be admitted to Al Capone's Infamous Underworld Cabaret. Shhh, tell 'em Joe sent you. Once inside, gangsters and flappers sing and dance in a lively musical comedy, complete with audience participation. Dinner is served while you watch: unlimited lasagna, pasta, chicken and other favorite Italian goodies, as well as beer and wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Renowned circus acts |
1478 E Buena Vista Dr Downtown Disney (West Side) Orlando, FL 32830 United States +1 407 939 7600 http://www.cirquedusoleil.com |
This is the most artistic and unusual circus you'll ever see. It features all the dancers wire-walkers, trapeze artists and balancing acts of a traditional circus, but enmeshes them in an intriguing ongoing story. You'll also see unusual acts such as the German Wheel. Originally a traveling troupe, Cirque du Soleil has found a permanent home at Walt Disney World in a theater built to mimic a Big Top that accommodates more than 1,600. La Nouba, which loosely translated means "to party," is the resident show. It sparks the imagination and senses, and appeals to an audience of any age. The tickets are a tad pricey, but worth it! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Traditional English pub |
8445 International Drive (In the Mercado Marketplace) Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 354 0686 http://www.cricketersarmspub.com/ |
It's not easy to create anything approaching the atmosphere of a real English pub, but some good efforts have been made, and this is one of them. A barley lover's haven, this pub offers a collection of 20 hand drawn ales, bitters, stouts, lagers and domestic drafts, served in a cozy atmosphere featuring a fireplace and lots of wood. Nibbles include both American fare and such traditional British favorites as fish and chips or cottage pie. You'll find this lively spot in the Mercado Mercado entertainment and shopping complex on International Drive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bam! Emeril is cooking in Orlando! |
6000 Universal Boulevard 702 Universal Studios Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 224 2424 http://www.emerils.com/ |
Emeril Lagasse is one of the nation's most famous chefs, thanks to his new status as a TV personality and his outrageous cooking flair. Emeril's Orlando is the fifth in his family of restaurants, and the Orlando Sentinel has called it "a new contender for the title of 'best restaurant' in Central Florida". The menu features Cajun/Creole specialties, such as Andouille-Crusted Texas Redfish and Grilled Veal Chops. For an appetizer, try the knockout Louisiana Oyster Stew. All these Creole delicacies and more are served in a dining room dominated by the large show kitchen, where you can watch chefs preparing your dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food and rock-abilia |
6050 Universal Blvd Universal Studios CityWalk Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 351 7625 http://www.hardrock.com/ |
This famous chain bistro is a major hot spot in Orlando and the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe. It's packed at all times and wild on the weekends. Rock 'n' roll lovers can feast on specialties that range from a fried chicken sandwich to Blackened Chicken Penne Pasta and pork tenderloin Caribbean style. You'll dine in a two-storeyed dining area dominated by a pink Cadillac with more than 1,000 pieces of music memorabilia to satisfying the visual senses, including bricks from the Cavern Club, the Beatles' first haunt. After filling up, check out a concert by a top-name national, international or local artist at Hard Rock Live, a state-of-the-art concert venue adjacent to the Cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A song with supper |
6000 Universal Blvd Ste 704 Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 224 2155 http://margaritavilleorlando.com/ |
It's a long way to Key West, but you can make the trip without ever leaving Central Florida with a stop at this restaurant that evokes the spirit of the Keys where singer Jimmy Buffet got his start. Themed to resemble a snazzy version of favored Key West haunts, the restaurant offers such Keys and Caribbean favorites as conch fritters, jambalaya and that all-time favorite key lime pie. There's a full bar here and, truth be known, that's the destination of most of those who stop in here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An unusual knight out |
4510 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Orlando, FL 34746 United States +1 407 396 2900 / +1 800 935 6878 http://www.medievaltimes.com/ |
It's the 11th century. King Don Alfonso and Queen Inez would like to invite you to attend a tournament royal. If you're fond of medieval legend, you're invited to become part of one at this intriguing dinner theater that brings days of yore to life. Seated in a castle (of modern construction), you'll dine on a medieval banquet that includes roast chicken and spare ribs. Knights and ladies of the realm entertain their sovereign and you as you dine with six knights jousting and competing in hand-to-hand combat and other medieval games of skill. Come a little early and investigate the Medieval Life museum, 12 cottages showing what life was like back in the Middle Ages. Call for details regarding admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Festive world marketplace |
8445, South International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 345 9337 |
Billing itself as a 'Festive World Marketplace', this shopping-dining-entertainment complex is reminiscent of sunny Mediterranean climes. Built around a sunny courtyard, it houses more than 60 specialty shops, including the America Cola Company, Global Sports, and Krazy Kites. You can dine in the International Food Pavilion, or at several sit-down restaurants. A favorite is Bergamo's, an eatery featuring French and Italian food served by singing waiters. If you have an adult thirst, try the Cricketer's Arms, an English pub serving 17 varieties of draft beer, or Blazing Pianos, a sing-along bar. Parking is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Slam-dunk dinner |
6068 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 363 5919 http://www.nba.com/nbacity/ind... |
Located at Universal Studio's CityWalk entertainment complex, this restaurant isn't too difficult to spot-just look for the giant statue of a basketball player dribbling the ball and you've found your home for all things B-ball. From the obligatory gift store (full of official NBA merchandise, of course) to a playground stocked with the latest interactive video games, NBA City has all the things sports fans drool over and probably a few more. Surprisingly, that includes the food. While most theme restaurants are content to let the food take a backseat to the décor, this one does its best to please with its menu, as well. From savory appetizers to satisfying entrees, this place isn't just for sports fans; but it doesn't hurt to be one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ahoy, mateys! |
6400 Carrier Drive Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 248 0590 / +1 800 866 2469 http://www.piratesdinneradvent... |
For a swashbuckling family night out, swash on over to this dinner theater where children and adults alike enter the world of buccaneers sailing on high seas. On a movie-set pirate ship, talented actors, dancers and acrobats strut their stuff in a tale of life on the high seas in daring days of old. As you watch, you dine on limitless pot roast, chicken, cake and other goodies. Soft drinks are available for children, while beer and wine is on tap for adults. After the show, you get a chance to mingle with the cast, an eye-widening event for the kids and for plenty of adults as well! Call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale Shopping & Dining |
9101 International Dr Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 248 2838 http://www.pointeorlandofl.com |
Conveniently situated less than a mile from the Orange County Convention Center, this shopping and entertainment complex offers more than 60 shopping, dining and entertainment outlets. Browse through clothing stores and specialty stores. Eat at restaurants, such as Adobe Gila's, an eatery known for its 75 varieties of tequila. Live bands play regularly, and all this fun is housed in a facility offering open-air promenades and themed courtyards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale, themed nightclub |
Universal Studios CityWalk Universal Studios Florida Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 224 6222 http://www.citywalk.com |
Part of what is now an impressive array of nightlife opportunities at Universal Studios, this bar gets groovin' with five themed rooms designed to appeal to the widest possible variety of partygoers. Dance areas represent various historic musical eras ranging from a vaudeville stage to a roaring 20s dancehall, a 1960s rock 'n roll haven, a disco and a high-tech futuristic scene. Specialty drinks are offered in each area, and live bands are often on the bill. With these and several quiet areas tucked away in this big complex, this spot can appeal to everyone, from those who want to party to those who just want to kick back for a quiet drink and keep their options open. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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