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After a nice meal at Jiko and being just about 9:15 pm or so, I wasn’t quite ready to call it a night yet. Although, Bob Jackson was playing again at Riverside, I just saw his show last night, so I decided to go to The Boardwalk once again instead. I had one of the CMs outside of the Animal Kingdom get me a taxi to take me there. I could of gone the bus route from here to DTD and another bus to The Boardwalk, but this was much more direct, even if I had to pay for it. I was at my destination in about ten minutes. Taking buses would have been much longer. I bet it would have been a good hour with the bus route and waiting! Not sure what it cost me as it was a good year ago, but probably around $17-$20 including tip!
It is night now and sorry some of the photos aren't prime quality, but in general, pretty good!
In all my trips to WDW, I have never been to either Atlantic Dance Hall or JellyRolls. Tonight, I thought I would change that and give one of them a whirl! I decided on the Atlantic Dance Hall as it was Karaoke night and thought this may be entertaining. I have been to Kimonos (sushi eatery at the Swan) for Karaoke in the past as it was always a good way to spend the night after a good dinner!
ADH is quite big and probably too big. Inside it looked more like an arena than a night spot. I thought there may be a good crowd here, but not at all. I payed the cover of $5 and gave it a try. The place is just too big for this kind of entertainment. This would be much better in a smaller place, like in one of the WDW resort lounges. Mostly this place is a dance hall (on most nights) and perhaps the space is put to better use, but not tonight. I thought it was a waste of time on my part and the karaoke, being pretty lackluster.
When I entered and hearing an individual doing "Sweet Caroline", I knew it would be time to go soon! At least do something more original as this is probably the most performed karaoke song ever! Perform some Beatles, The King (Elvis), Sinatra, Queen or Led Zeppelin. So much to chose from in this regard! I love Neil Diamond, but that song is just so overdone....and especially at the ballparks with the "so good" part!
At least I gave it a try! I may try JellyRolls on another trip with the dueling pianos, which is suppose to be entertaining. I think Kimonos is my best bet in the future for Karaoke, although, I don't usually seek this out. It's just a matter that I happen to be there and run into it!
Karaoke at Atlantic Dance Hall!
I think I was here only about fifteen minutes and decided it would better to spend my last night in Disney elsewhere on The Boardwalk. Eventually, I made the short walk over to The Boardwalk Resort and back to the Bellevue Lounge, which is always relaxing as is the great service in the lounge here. I thought this would be a good way to have a nice and relaxing time on my last evening!
The Boardwalk’s Bellevue Lounge
One of the Bellevue Lounge’s bartenders and one of the best on WDW property. I'm quite sure his name is Tim and he remembered me from previous trips, even though he hadn’t seen me since 2012, most likely. I guess that’s part of their job to remember their patrons! I think, if I remember correctly he's from Mass.
I ordered a glass of Brunello (red) wine and enjoyed that for a while. Brunello is a very nice wine from the Tuscany region of Italy and can be quite expensive and was surprised this one wasn’t that pricey! After taking it easy for a bit, I walked around the resort for a bit to capture some photos.
In the lobby of Boardwalk
Outside Boardwalk entrance
Boardwalk lobby at night
Staircase at The Boardwalk, which is quite something and seems to take one back to another period.
I returned to the lounge for a bit longer to enjoy my glass of wine for a while. I also had an espresso, even though it was late and usually doesn't bother me at night!
I left the Boardwalk by taxi back to Riverside at 11:30 or so and was back to my room in Alligator Bayou before midnight. I wasn’t real tired and stayed up for a while, just watching TV. I didn’t have to get up that early tomorrow, so this was fine. I finally went to bed around 1 am.
NEXT: A New Dining Experience with an Incredible Show!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Although, Bob Jackson was playing again at Riverside, I just saw his show last night, so I decided to go to The Boardwalk once again instead. 
I had one of the CMs outside of the Animal Kingdom get me a taxi to take me there. I could of gone the bus route from here to DTD and another bus to The Boardwalk, but this was much more direct, even if I had to pay for it. 
I was at my destination in about ten minutes. Taking buses would have been much longer. I bet it would have been a good hour with the bus route and waiting! 
Inside it looked more like an arena than a night spot. I thought there may be a good crowd here, but not at all. I payed the cover of $5 and gave it a try. The place is just too big for this kind of entertainment. This would be much better in a smaller place, like in one of the WDW resort lounges. Mostly this place is a dance hall (on most nights) and perhaps the space is put to better use, but not tonight. I thought it was a waste of time on my part and the karaoke, being pretty lackluster. 
Perform some Beatles, The King (Elvis), Sinatra, Queen or Led Zeppelin. So much to chose from in this regard! I love Neil Diamond, but that song is just so overdone....and especially at the ballparks with the "so good" part! 
I also had an espresso, even though it was late and usually doesn't bother me at night! 
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