Orlando is known for large theme parks, such as Disney World and Universal Studios. However, there are a lot of options for enjoying Orlando nightlife as well. Some are located on the grounds of the various parks and resorts, while others are located within the city.

Universal City Walk is on the property of Universal Studios. Here you can sample a variety of cuisine at the restaurants in the area. Some of the more popular restaurants include Emeril’s, Motown Café, NASCAR café and NBA City. There are several clubs here too, such as City Jazz and Hard rock Live. Here you will hear rock and roll classics, while enjoying delicious food and memorabilia.

Downtown Disney offers a variety of night time entertainment options. There are night clubs and live stage shows. The House of Blues on the west side of Downtown Disney has live music and performances. Cirque de Soleil is another popular attraction here. Pleasure Island is located here, with seven night clubs featuring every type of music from rock and roll to hip hop. There is a fireworks display every night here. If you are staying at a Disney resort, this is a great place to go for night life.

Dinner Theater Shows

Pirates Dinner Adventure is a live action adventure and interactive dinner show. The show takes place in a replica of a Spanish Galleon from the 18^th century. The show starts out at a King’s festival in a sea port village. The village contains fire breathers, vendors and fortune tellers. Pirates plunder the village and kidnap the guests. The captain of the pirate ship offers guests a last meal. The special effects during the show are amazing.

The meal includes an appetizer, salad, beef or chicken, seasoned rice, bread and vegetables. Apple cobbler a la mode is served for dessert. Beverages offered include beer, soda or coffee. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. If you want a vegetarian meal, be sure to mention this when you make your reservations.

Arabian Nights is a show with 70 horses and 30 performers. The performers are talented stage and circus performers. There are 17 breeds of horses in the show. The show lasts about an hour and forty five minutes and features elaborate costumes, lighting and special effects. The show takes place in the largest indoor equestrian arena in the country.

Prior to the show, you can take the VIP stable tour for an additional cost. This features a behind the scenes tour. You will learn about the breeds and care of the horses. You will have the opportunity to meet the horses and some of the performers in the show. The menu features salad, prime rib, chicken tenders, vegetarian lasagna, desert and drinks. There is a cash bar for beer and wine. After the show, you can stop by the gift shop for a variety of horse related memorabilia.

Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is another horse related dinner show. There are horses with professional riders that perform a variety of stunts. The show also features singing, dancing and a fireworks display. The menu includes barbecue pork loin, rotisserie chicken, corn on the cob, vegetable soup, potatoes and biscuits. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Order your vegetarian meal when you make your dinner reservation.