Exciting Orlando Nightlife: Fun After The Sun Sets

Venture into a vibrant nightlife at Orlando clubs with drinks, themes, and unique entertainment. Spend the day exploring Orlando’s thrilling attractions so that the night is reserved for the dance floor, ice cold drinks, and beautiful views of the area lit up after dark.

Book your getaway at Margaritaville Resort Orlando today to experience what the nightlife of Orlando has to offer.

1. Promenade at Sunset Walk

A stroll from Margaritaville Resort Orlando to The Promenade at Sunset Walk brings you to The Wharf, a fine dining paradise for seafood lovers. Pair luxurious meals with wine, beer, and a variety of specialty drinks to balance steamy dishes with cold refreshments. Stay late at The Wharf for the live musical performances, ranging from covers of your favorite singers growing up to the Dockside Dueling Pianos on Friday nights for a more classical vibe.

Happy family enjoying a meal at the Wharf restaurant

2. Orlando Bars and Nightclubs

Start the night on the town “early” to get the most out of Downtown Orlando’s nightlife. Wall Street Plaza offers seven unique venues and a huge selection of watering-holes with different themes ranging from tiki bars to carnivals, and Howl at the Moon Orlando combines the best of the drinking and musical worlds with its options for drinks and singing performances. Aero features rooftop venues for taking in fresh air and beautiful views of Orlando, and The Patio and The Jungle Room is the perfect setting for dance-offs with friends.

View of the Wall Street Plaza sign in downtown Orlando

3. Lake Eola Park

Guests at Margaritaville Resort Orlando looking for a quieter nightlife experience can take a stroll around Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando. The lake’s fountain lights up in a variety of colors at night, and the city skyline reflects off the water to add to the area’s natural beauty. Stop on any of the benches on the pathway to enjoy the fresh air and relaxing view of concerts, firework displays, and other nighttime events.

People riding a swan boat on Lake Eola in downtown Orlando

4. Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

Add laughter to nighttime fun with an evening at the Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant for a meal paired with standup comedy. Chow down on burgers, club sandwiches, or quesadillas and sip martinis, draft beers, or specialty drinks before watching local comedians and performers with different styles show off their material. Group events are available for those staying in Orlando for a birthday, anniversary, or other special event with friends and family.

Comedian performing on stage

5. Walking Ghost Tours

The mysterious and spooky history of Orlando comes to life with American Ghost Adventures to bring a test of fear to your nighttime escapades. Explore Downtown Orlando with a two-hour investigative walking ghost tour to learn about the forgotten history, crime stories, and first-hand ghost stories of the area. Use the tour’s host hunting equipment to venture through downtown haunted buildings and come out in one piece.

View of a dark street

6. ICON Park

The excitement of theme parks and the nightlife come together at ICON Park. Dine on the best of Southern dishes while enjoying live music at Blake Sheldon’s Old Red, and see how long you can last on the free mechanical bull rides on Fridays. Treat the gang to BBQ meals at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, enjoy live music during meals at Tin Roof, or save the night for drinks at ICON Park Lawn Bar, ICON Park Sky Bar, and The Wheelhouse Bar.

Ferris wheel at ICON Park lit up at night

7. Universal CityWalk

Follow up the thrills of Universal Resort Orlando with a tour of bars and restaurants at Universal CityWalk. Show your singing skills off to friends and family at the karaoke bar Rising Star, and dining options range from Bigfire’s steaks and freshwater cuisine to classic Italian dishes at Louie’s Italian Restaurant. Experience a wider range of musical entertainment at Hard Rock Café and celebrate a special occasion with friends.

Exterior of the Cowfish restaurant in Universal CityWalk at night

8. Disney Springs

Nighttime fun gets a dose of Disney magic with dinners and drinks with friends at Disney Springs. Watch local artists perform at the open-air venue of AdventHealth Waterside Stage after enjoying a view of the entertainment district from above on Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight. Get a taste of Irish culture with live music and dancing performances at Raglan Road while dining with loved ones and end the night dancing and strolling through all the magical shops at Disney Springs.

Family enjoying specialty milk shakes at DIsney Springs

9. Nighttime Resort Activities

Take a short walk from your vacation home to experience the resort’s nighttime activities, such as the live musical performances during Euphoria Lounge at Euphoria Fish House from Tuesdays to Sundays. Dine and grab a bite at Salty Rim Bar & Grill and watch the sun set in the lounge area of Fins Left Pool. The Island Weekends feature Volcano: A Polynesian Experience on Saturdays to treat guests to traditional Polynesian dances and a live fire performance under the stars.

Duo of musicians playing at the Euphoria Lounge at Margaritaville Resort Orlando.

The nightlife of Orlando lights up for guests and fills the air with music. Enjoy the rhythm of the city at its bars, restaurants, and music venues or let the quiet melodies of the Florida night air move you on a calm and quiet walk under the lights. Plan your retreat at Margaritaville Resort Orlando today and learn why visitors keep talking about Orlando’s nightlife.