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Book early for Disney’s most popular “chow-and-cheer” night. The jokes are silly, the stars dress in costumes from Broadway’s Oklahoma! , and if you don’t join in the sing-along fun, the actors and audience will keep on at you until you do. Dinner is all-you-can-eat fried-chicken and barbecue ribs; a vegetarian menu is available with 24 hours’ notice.

Wall-to-wall original folk art gives this giant venue a funky look. But like all things in the Disney empire, the decor hides a modern, smooth-running machine. HOB books amazing acts in every genre, from hip-hop to death-metal. Unlike many clubs, shows start and end on time, and the sound system is crystal clear. The one flaw is an incredible lack of seating with stage views, so be prepared to be on your feet all night.

One of Orlando’s best venues for live music with a wide variety of musical acts.

Expect anything Latin – from food to dance lessons – at this energetic venue. A 13-piece Latin band is on most nights.

A favorite among local actors, this burgeoning theatrical group has developed a reputation for small, high-quality shows. With a passion for both classic and contemporary productions, the theater represents the best from American and World literature. Past plays have ranged from Chekhov to Neil Simon.

A hot spot for dance fans, with a revolving floor, trendy ambience, and pumping techno. (see Mannequins)

This new club pumps out house and electronica to a young, vibrant crowd.

Horses take a secondary role at this spectacle. Instead, the action heroes are knights who get into sword fights, joust, and otherwise raise the roof while you feast on the likes of barbecued ribs, and roasted chicken with your fingers (after all, this is the 11th century). If you arrive early, you can tour a re-created medieval village.

The DJ plays 1980s and ’90s sounds and there are seven billiard tables at this glitzy venue.

In a twist on the normal murder mystery, the cast here acts out four possible endings to the story; the audience has to figure out which one is the correct plot. The crimes take place in a 19th-century-style restaurant, while guests partake of a buffet of prime rib, pasta, and more.