Trip Report: Avalon, Catalina Island, California

Part of  Los Angeles County in California, Catalina Island is located just under 30 miles off the coast of the mainland. The main town is Avalon, located on the east side of the island. Most of the island is a nature conservatory.

The main street facing the harbor is filled with souvenir shops and restaurants.

The Casino Building is the main landmark of the island. No longer a casino, it's now being used as a theater.

There is a Chime Tower which plays bells every fifteen minutes.

There's even a Vons grocery store, lol. Catalina Island is a beautiful island but I would get bored here after one day. Happy to be getting back on my ship and sailing away.

This Weekend In Techno Town

Activity slows down for this final weekend of April. 

THU   25APR     CELINE     DJ Zingara (USA)

FRI     26APR     MORSE CODE     DJ Johnny Park (USA)

SAT    27APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Amal Nemer (USA)

SUN   28APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Yulia Niko (D/USA)

SUN   28APR     GRAPE & GRAIN     DJ Mathew Scot (USA)

Club Report: Sail-Away Party (Carnival Radiance)

The first party on every cruise is the Sail-Away Party and on Carnival Radiance, that was led by DJ Selector Twis (SLU). The party pics are on Orlando Entertainment News here.

Trip Warning!

Another KingBob trip is underway so our articles may appear at odd times. Look for some Club Reports from the cruise ships we'll be sailing on as well as some Trip Reports from various destinations along the way. Our last trip in February involved 7 flights to and from but this trip, just 2 flights. For those that know your IATA airport and airline codes, here are the segments:

 DL  MCO - LAX 

WS  YVR-MCO

Club Reports: AC Sky Bar, Arena Art Bar, Elixir Bar

Most of us remember this place as Suite B Lounge or Peek Downtown but they're back in business as the Arena Art Bar. It was one of the venues Orlando Entertainment News visited last night. Check out all the pictures right here.

 

Club Reports: Disney Club v Universal Club

Mouseketeers, Princesses & Fairies, OH MY! Last night Orlando Entertainment News held our annual Disney club vs Universal club comparison. The pics are here.

 

Friday Funny

It pays to know the difference between music genres.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

It's another Party Weekend!

FRI     19APR     BARBARELLA     Indie Night: DJ Smilin' Dan (USA)

FRI     19APR     CELINE     DJ Galo (USA)

FRI     19APR     VANGUARD     DJ NGHTMRE (USA)

SAT    20APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ duo Cocodrills (USA)

SAT    20APR     BARBARELLA     DJ trio Smilin' Dan, Lavidicus, Rob Bates (USA)

SAT    20APR     ARENA ART BAR:     DJ JROK (USA) , DJ MS MF (USA)

SUN   21APR     IRON COW     DJ Phibes (GB)

SUN   21APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Kolter (D)

PI Update: Sign Of The Times

While there are no longer any "Pleasure Island" signs around, there really are no customer-facing "The Landing" signs around either. That's why we continue to call it Pleasure Island. How would anyone know any different?

DS Update: Cheap Eats?

Was having a discussion recently about the cheapest places to eat in Disney Springs. Of course nothing there is inexpensive but there are several cheaper options. We believe the absolutely cheapest option in the Springs is the B.B. Wolf's kiosk where you can get a hot dog, chips and a drink for under $20. Of course you'll have to find somewhere nearby to sit.

Slightly higher in price would be Chicken Guy, where you can get a hot food chicken strips meal including a drink for around $20. And here they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Not pictured is the Earl of Sandwich where a hot sandwich, a bag of chips and a drink will be in that $20 price range. Lots of people eat in Disney Springs. Not many people eat cheap in Disney Springs.

Club Reports: Aero Bar, Morse Code, Barbarella

While we are working on our 8TRAX Reunion event, Winter Park nightclub Morse Code held a 70's Night of their own last night and Orlando Entertainment News visited. The pics are here.

Club Reports: Room 22, The Robinson, Iron Cow

It's always a great night of music when Stanton Warriors (GB) is playing in Orlando. Friday night pics are on sister website Orlando Entertainment News here.

 

Friday Funny

That's us at the home!

This Weekend In Techno Town

More good stuff this weekend! 

THU   11APR     MCQUEENS     DJ Pacho Berrocal (USA)

FRI     12APR     CELINE     DJ Alberto Dimeo (USA)

FRI     12APR     BARBARELLA     Memento Mori: DJ Lavidicus (USA)

FRI     12APR     IRON COW     DJ duo Stanton Warriors (GB)

SAT    13APR     MORSE CODE     DJ Mighty Shari (USA)

SAT    13APR     VANGUARD     DJ Timmy Trumpet (AUS)

SAT/SUN 13-14APR     CEN FL FAIRGROUNDS     Florida Groves Music Festival

SUN    14APR     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Seth Troxler (USA)

PI Update: As Though They Never Existed!

Looking at some more April, 2014 pics.....ten years ago!

People hanging out beside Mannequins; ignoring the place, as though it never existed!

People walking past BET Soundstage, ignoring the place, as though it never existed!

PI Update: Walls Everywhere!

Walls everywhere, April 2014.

 

Trip Report: Boston Views

View of downtown Boston from Logan Airport.

View of downtown Boston from Marina Bay.

PI Update: An 8TRAX Reunion Is Coming!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 29th. 

 

 

An 8TRAX Reunion is coming and you won't want to miss it! 

Details & Flyer soon.

Friday Funny

 

PI Update: The World's Best Cookies? Must Be!

When we last visited Pleasure Island a couple weeks ago, even at 10PM, there was a long line of customers in the queue for cookies and sweet snacks at Gideon's Bakehouse. We've still never actually tried their products because the line is always so lengthy. Some day!