Club Reports: Disney v. Universal For NYE By King Bob in Club Reports December 29, 2024 If the price tag for other events on NYE is a bit steep for you, please be aware that both Universal and Disney have FREE events taking place at both properties. Last night, we scoped them out for you. We began at Universal’s CityWalk complex. An absolutely packed crowd will be standing down here beneath the waterfall dancing to DJ music. The DJ booth along the CityWalk promenade was already lit-up last night during our visit and DJ Josh Lawrence (USA) will be delivering the tunes from up here on NYE. CityWalk‘s only true dance club is the Red Coconut Club, rebranded as the Green and Red Coconut Club for the holidays. It’s been decorated as a winter wonderland. Last night we found DJ Marg (USA) in the booth playing Disco, Top 40 and Line dances during our visit. For NYE, former CityWalk resident DJ Chino (USA) will be playing at the Coconut. And it will get packed! Rising Star will be open on NYE for Karaoke. This is the only Karaoke bar in town where you do the singing but you’re accompanied by a live band and dancing girls! Between Karaoke sets a DJ will be spinning Top 40 and the dance floor goes crazy. Bob Marley’s will be open for Reggae performed by a live band and a DJ between band sets. Pat O’Brien’s is still there for free dueling pianos. Finally, Margaritaville is primarily a restaurant but it becomes a club at night. Like last night, expect a live band here on NYE with more of a Jimmy Buffet (USA) casual vibe. Sadly, CityWalk‘s prior main dance club The Groove, did not reopen after the covid19 closures and was repurposed as an escape room. And Latin Quarter is now also long gone. CityWalk will be free on NYE. Garage parking becomes free at 6PM in case you want to dine or shop before the revelry begins. Dining reservations are highly recommended. Over on Disney property you’ll find a dozen or so musical acts (mostly bands and vocalists) at Disney Springs. Andrew Luv & The Franchise Players (USA) will be performing on the Waterside Stage in Marketplace, La Calle (USA) will be on the Waterview Stage at the Landing and Drey-C (USA) will be at the Orange Node on the West Side. Many more scattered acts around Disney Springs too. Disney Springs entry and garage & surface lot parking are free too. If you’re planning to dine there, reservations are highly recommended and allow extra time to park and get inside. Please be aware: No fireworks. Last night we also visited Atlantic Dance Hall which will be home to a free NYE party. Just not a lot of people there last night. DJ Michael Masters (USA) was in the booth last night but we don’t know yet who will be spinning here on NYE. The music is mostly old and new Top 40 hits and Line dances. A decent amount of EDM last night as well with tunes by David Guetta (F) and Lil Jon (USA) during our short visit. First time seeing DJ Michael Masters. The Spaceship Earth ball is off in the distance so EPCOT‘s massive NYE fireworks show around midnight is viewable from the ADH upstairs balcony. Typical NYE crowd from the OEN photo archives. Atlantic Dance Hall is located at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort where admission and parking are free. So as you can see, there are FREE options at both Universal and Disney for NYE this year so no need to stay home! Social:TwitterFacebookEmailLinkedInRedditTumblrPinterestWhatsAppPocketTelegramLike this:Like Loading...
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