The Gator Stomp is a New Orleans Jazz Club it serves small plates of finger food along with proudly serving a full Fat Tuesday's menu. Much like Evangeline and Bayou Bites, The Gator Stomp shares the same facade. The Gator Stomp invites guests into a simpler time, a time in which the Art Deco theming of The Lights District was inspired from. The Gator Stomp is first and foremost a Jazz club, but it is also a celebration of New Orleans culture. The Gator Stomp will feature Jazz musicians most days of the week, but on some days the club welcomes a DJ to bring to life the New Orleans hip hop scene.
When guests walk in they will be met by the Fat Tuesday's serving area, and all of their flavours. These flavors are: Hurricane, Pina Colada, Strawberry, White Russian, Jungle Juice, Bellini, Margarita, Amaretto & Pineapple, Mardi Gras Mash, Crawgator, Banana Banshee. Also within in this serving area guests can order anything off the Appetizer menu from Evangeline.
On Mondays to Thursdays guests will be delighted to see a full on New Orleans Jazz band playing staples of classic jazz throughout the night. Occasionally other genres of music will be performed in the night. An R&B singer will various classic songs accompanied by the Jazz band, and in a different part of the night Zydeco will be played to keep things lively. The club will be open for all ages up until 10 PM, after that guests younger than 18 will be asked to leave. A small cover charge will be charge when guests would like to visit the viewing area of the musicians, but the Fat Tuesdays will not be behind this cover charge.
From Fridays to Sundays the cover charge is moved to the entrance, and will only allow those that are 18+ within the club throughout the whole night as it houses New Orleans Hip Hop. The seating area is cleared and allows for room on the revealed dance floor. The club is smaller than most as it aims to recreate those nooks and crannies of New Orleans in which a party is always poppin'. Fat Tuesday's will remain open on these nights.
Fiesta Tropical is a Latin dance club that has multiple floors. It is geared towards Latin American guests due to the increasing amount of Spanish speakers in the Orlando area along with growing tourism from Latin countries. This club is designed to be nostalgic of the big parties that last night that many Hispanics have grown up knowing. It will be hours of non stop dancing with Latin music along with music from Latin artists. Non Spanish speaking guests can still enjoy the club due to its exoctic nature setting it apart from many clubs found throughout the US, making it a destination that is special to The Lights District
The outside is modeled after the Cavalier hotel in Miami Beach continuing the Art Deco theme, and ties into the Museum of Innovation's facade with similar tile mosaics. The tile mosaics on this building will be inspired by Jose Carioca's, Panchito Pistoles', and the Arucan Bird's color scheme from Three Caballeros. In the spot of the Cavalier will be a neon sign advertising Fiesta Tropical. At night lights race up and down the tile mosaics allowing them to glisten at night, and small lasers emit dancing dots on the ground all around the building.
The interior of Fiesta Tropical will be modeled after a courtyard in a house from Havana. When guests walk in they will be met by large open doors leading into the courtyard, and it will be designed to appear as if guests are really outside. Even with the DJ playing songs guests may be able to hear the faint sound of crickets in the distance if they try hard enough. Spotlights are hanging off the interior balcones, and they cast lights swinging throughout the dance floor.
Also located on the first floor will be a small bar serving simpler drinks and beers of Latin origin such as Corona, Presidente, and the non alcoholic Malta among others. On one side of the dance floor will be the male restroom along with a cast member entrance and exit, and the other side has the female restroom.
The second floor has a much larger bar featuring more elaborate cocktails such as mojitos, margaritas, coladas, palomas, and daiquiris. This bar offers small bites to eat such as croquettas, pastellitos, empanadas, and tequenos offering small bites along with alcohol. Rounding out the menu of the main bair will be shots of Cuban cafecito for those that want to party all night long along with Latin sodas such as Milca, Iron Beer, Jupina, and Materva. The second floor has four balconies overlooking the dance floor, and allows for unique photo opportunities as each balcony is decorated. Small lounges are offered throughout the second floor to allow patrons to talk over a drink.
Above you can find a sample of the music that will be played in the club. It depicts some aspects that will be constants in the club every night. There are the modern latin trap songs that the youth flock too featuring artists such as Bad Bunny, Ozuna, J Balvin, and more. There are classic throwback songs that many people have grown up with that non Hispanics may recognize such such as Macarena, Gloria Estefan, and Pitbull. Every night ends with the song Me Voy by Cimafunk as the first line opens with "Me voy pa mi casa" which translates to I'm going home. Various other lines"Ya se acabó la fiesta" translates to the party is over, and "En la calle no hay nada" translates to the streets are already empty. These three music choices demonstrate the history of Latin dance music, and keep the night going.
Two nights of the week the rule of old and new mixing break. Thursdays will be known as Throwback Thursdays, and plays songs released prior to 2010. While Fridays will be Futuro Fridays featuring the songs of today's youth. These nights will see cover charges being cheaper than average. This is to drive attendance from specific age groups in hopes that they will return after to experience the club.
When the clocks struck midnight La Hora Loca will commence. Sirens and flashing lights alert guests of what is about to commence. Full chaos erupts within the club as dancers in elaborate costumes reminiscent to that of Carnivale appear, and join the dance floor. These dancers lead guests to group dances such as a club wide conga, club wide macarena, etc. Other dancers carry drums, maracas, and bongos to add new beats to the songs giving the whole club a new sound. Meanwhile from the balconies beads are being thrown down to guests, and in the lounges masks will become available along with noise makers, marracacas, and those little horn looking things. La Hora Loca aims to take the party to another level, and is the perfect way to end the night for guests of Fiesta Tropical.
Karaoke has become a constant fun night out throughout the nation as it always fun to watch someone hilariously slaughter classic karaoke staples, perform yourself with your friends, or even be surprised by those few karaoke performances that are actually good singers. However if patrons stick around long enough masked singers come out to perform on stage in elaborate costumes, choreography, and songs inspired by the hit show, The Masked Singer.
The outside is modeled after the Gale found within the Art Deco district of South Beach. This facade will offer a more modern take on the Art Deco style, and offers more diversity to the Art Deco facades of The Light District. Throughout the night the glass block windows will have light refracted through them, and move with the music within the club giving the building some kinetic light movements.
When guests walk in they will be met with a catwalk stage with a monitor and karaoke ready to go with a teleprompter allowing guests to flawlessly sing along. Surrounding the catwalk stage are viewing areas for guests along with room to dance if they would like. Small seating area flank the main viewing area. A bar awaits guests with stools to sit on as they sip their drinks. The bar offers music themed cocktails and small bites to eat. A staircase next to the bar leads to the lounging area where guests can sit and watch people or the masked singers sing from above while they enjoy their drinks or enjoy a small snack.
At 6 PM the doors open to guests of all ages. The options for karaoke songs to choose from will revolve around classic Disney songs and family friendly appropriate songs. However the last family friendly karaoke opportunity will end at 8:30 PM as the stage gets ready for a family friendly Masked Singer show. Depending on what Masked Singer guests receive they will get a different performance. All performance will contain dancers along with the titular Masked Singer performing on stage. At the end of this set cast members will do a sweep of the area as they escort those below the age of 18 outside the establishment.
At 9 PM the club is exclusively for those 18+. After this change in policy the pool of songs available open up to feature all sorts of songs. Throughout the night two or three Masked Singers will come out to perform periodically at random intervals on the stage to get the club excited. These Masked Singers will also mix and mingle with guests throughout the night interacting with them, serenading them, talking to them, and making guests nights all around a fun experience.
Some days will have a theme with Masked Singers performing sets based on that theme. Moody Mondays will feature songs from the rock, punk, and R&B genres, Throwback Thursday will feature songs from the 90's and prior, and Last Friday Night (hosted on Saturday) will feature big party anthems. Overall the inclusion of the Masked Singers while offering karaoke sets apart Sing It from other karaoke clubs around the nation with unique and fun entertainment.
The Strawberry Field: Brandy and strawberry schnapps mixed with club soda.
The Sweet Caroline: Pimm's No. 1 mixed with apple, lemon and orange slices, mint and ginger ale. Garnished with cucumber slices.
The Bohemian Rhapsody: Plymouth Gin, Barrow’s Intense Ginger liqueur, and Pilsner Urquel Czech Beer mixed lemon and lime juice.
The Hotel California: Champagne and tequila mixed with an apple-orange juice blend.
The Kokomo: Blue Curacao and Vodka mixed with lemonade. Garnished with a mini umbrella.
La Vida Loca: Tequila and Triple Sec mixed with lime and pineapple juice. Garnished with a pineapple and lime slice.
The Oops I Did It Again: Vodka shot flight perfect for sharing with friends, or not.
Ever since the closure of Pleasure Island, Walt Disney World has been short on late night comedy. Now things have changed as Laughingstocks offers guests with an outlet for laughter. Laughingstocks will revolve around four concepts: stand-up, improv, skits, and music. Each night will feature a different concept encouraging repeat visits throughout the week enticing guests to return more than once in a week.
The exterior for Laughingstocks is based off the Breakwater Hotel in Miami Beach. At night the neon lights that cover the building entice guests to enter the comedy club, and when they enter they will be met with a seating area surrounding a central stage. Off to the side will be bar selling craft beers on tap along with finger foods such as wings, sliders, pizza bites, etc. The goal for the bar menu at the club is to make guests feel at home, while being able to relax as they watch whatever antics go on in the club's performance stage.
The Alcove is located within The Distadium, and offers stunning views of Disney Springs. It will be the only club in The Lights District without a cover charge as it is simply a bar with amazing views. There will be a lounge area for guests to relax, sit back and enjoy their drink. The Alcove represents a change of pace and allows for a place of calmness as the high energy of The Lights District continues throughout the night. An open air balcony is open throughout the night, and allows for guests to come outside and embrace the serenity found only at The Alcove