The Heat is On at
Mango’s
Eat, drink and dance the night away at
Mango’s Tropical Cafe in the heart of the
International Drive Entertainment District.
The Wallack family has deep visionary roots when it comes to enhancing the community
where their businesses are located.
The world-famous Mango’s Tropical Cafe on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, which
projected to the highest Vegas level, was the vision for Mango’s Tropical Cafe Orlando.
However, Joshua Wallack and his father, David, of Wallack Holdings, the company
behind the nightclub, had a larger vision that would enhance the International Drive
entertainment district as a whole. The area has gone through a renaissance with Orange County completing
the I-Drive 2040 vision for the area.
“Creating a top-notch entertainment and dining venue like Mango’s was the cornerstone of
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it all,” Wallack says.
The addition of a 900-space Hollywood Plaza parking garage and ownership of 14 acres
across from Mango’s, which is where the Skyplex project is being built, is giving dimension to
the area. Wallack Holdings has much of the gateway to the convention center district under its
development.
“We’re helping make I-Drive a better spot for locals and an asset to the convention center as they
compete with cities such as Vegas and Chicago for high-quality conventions like Microsoft,” Wallack says.
A Look Inside
Mango’s is more than just dinner and a show. It’s an experience.
At first glance, it’s hard not to notice the magnitude of the space, with its impressive architecture
and daring décor. Then, take one step into the 55,000-foot entertainment venue, gaze up
at the giant palm trees overhead, feel the music pumping, and you will be transported straight to
South Beach.
The lively atmosphere, combined with top-notch entertainment, creates a one-of-a-kind experience
that cannot be found elsewhere. During the nightly dinner show, expect to see a Michael Jackson tribute
artist moon walk across the stage and authentically costumed dancers performing the Cuban conga,
Brazilian samba, salsa, belly dancing and more. Additionally, new show elements include Selena, Amy
Winehouse and Lady Gaga tribute artists as well as two new samba shows.
With a huge cache of numbers, the Mango’s entertainment director creates a new playlist for each
show. That means you can see something different every night.
“No two shows are the same,” Wallack says. “We’re always evolving, changing and giving our performers
the ability to make the shows new and different.”
30 Central Florida Lifestyle | September 2019
COURTESY OF MANGO’S TROPICAL CAFE