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What could top a magical day in the Vacation Kingdom? How about
Disney after dark, featuring lively entertainment, world-class cuisine,
high-energy clubs and other ways to light the night.
When the sun sets over Disney’s four world-famous theme parks,
the fun rises throughout Walt Disney World Resort with a galaxy
of nighttime options such as non-stop club hopping, dueling pianos
or delicacies by master chef Wolfgang Puck. Here’s a peek
at what’s in store …
At Downtown Disney West Side, a waterfront district with eclectic
eateries and top-name entertainment offerings, nightlife is hot,
hot, hot. Highlights:
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The fantasy of Cirque du Soleil® comes to life twice nightly,
five days a week with La Nouba, a dramatic production that combines
acrobatics, artistic dance and gymnastics in a permanent, free-standing
theater.
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Chart-topping musical groups performing live jazz, country,
gospel and R&B are on the menu along with authentic Mississippi
Delta cuisine at House of Blues.
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A five-story, 100,000-square-foot interactive playground,
DisneyQuest is a “theme park in a box” with innovative
virtual reality and interactive fun for the whole family.
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Backed by superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband/producer
Emilio, Bongos Cuban Café brings a taste of Miami’s
South Beach to Downtown Disney with Latin rhythms and cubano
cuisine.
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Culinary delights created by Wolfgang Puck himself at Wolfgang
Puck Café and Dining Room include wood-fired pizzas,
full sushi bar and other signature dishes.
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The latest flicks are on the big screens of two dozen theaters
-- some with stadium seating -- at AMC 24 Theatres.
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island pulls out the stops with a festive
street party, fireworks and a nightly New Year’s Eve countdown.
Seven clubs wind around this six-acre, nighttime entertainment complex:
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It’s hip-hop heaven at BET Soundstage Club. Video jocks
and DJ mix masters spin the latest urban contemporary tracks
in this high-energy club.
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Dancers turn up the heat at Mannequins Dance Palace with a
dynamic laser-light show and alternative music all evening long.
A spinning dance floor is the centerpiece of this award-winning
dance club.
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Lava lamps and tie-dye set the mood at 8Trax, where guests
boogie down to '70s tunes.
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Party-goers rock-on to classic live music at the Rock 'n Roll
Beach Club and on the crest of Hill Street at West End Stage.
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Catch improv at its best at The Comedy Warehouse, while zany
characters weave humorous, exotic tales at Adventurers Club.
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Backed by a huge video screen, pulsing speakers and swirling
lights, live DJs spin the night away as Motion rocks to the
beat of Top-40 music.
At nightfall, Disney’s BoardWalk captures the charm of yesteryear
at the mid-Atlantic seashore. Guests can stroll the twinkling boardwalk,
rent surrey bikes, try out amusing carnival games or visit themed
restaurants, clubs and showplaces:
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Partiers can join in a raucous sing-along to favorite tunes
at Jellyrolls, a dueling piano bar set in an old warehouse.
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Dancing to the sounds of a variety of music in a grand dance
hall is a reality at Atlantic Dance. Hand-rolled cigars, specialty
martinis, cognacs and light appetizers are offered at this elegant
dance venue.
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The best in sports is captured on more than 80 television monitors
at ESPN Club. Trivia contests, a sports-themed video arcade
and full-service restaurant round out the fun.
Kid-friendly dinner shows, a romantic table for two, or trendy
tapas headline the menu of more than 300 dining options at Walt
Disney World Resort. Here’s just a taste:
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Victoria & Albert’s is the creme de la creme of Disney
dining at the flagship Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
& Spa. Whether a romantic evening out or a special celebration,
the impeccable service and ever-changing menu are unparalleled.
It has earned a AAA 5-Diamond distinction.
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A panoramic lookout over Magic Kingdom isn’t the only
view at the award-winning California Grill at Disney’s
Contemporary Resort. Guests look on as chefs craft culinary
creations in an open kitchen in this award-winning L.A.-style
restaurant.
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Mediterranean meals influenced by Greece, Spain, Italy and
Northern Africa are offered at Spoodles, a casual-style eatery
located at Disney’s BoardWalk.
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A family favorite since 1974, “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue”
is a wacky saloon-hall dinner show with a hollering troupe of
performers and bottomless bucket of barbecue, beers and strawberry
shortcake. The popular show is staged three times nightly at
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
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For family dinner-show fun that brings the flavor of a far-away
island paradise to the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, there’s
the “Polynesian Luau” at Disney’s Polynesian
Resort where guests can enjoy the interactive “Disney’s
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show.”
Before you leave the theme parks, how about a kiss goodnight?
“Wishes” at Magic Kingdom and “IllumiNations:
Reflections of Earth” at Epcot are two spectacular fireworks
shows that dazzle the night sky with bright bursts of color. “Fantasmic!”
is a brilliant display of lasers, fireworks and water animation
at Disney's Hollywood Studios. And when the lights go out at Magic Kingdom,
the lights of the “SpectroMagic” parade shine brightly
and twinkle as the parade makes its way across the theme park with
beloved Disney characters in tow.
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