Why Not Lounge

If you can still stay up late (past 9 pm!) and still like to laugh, visit the Altamonte Springs Holiday Inn WHY NOT LOUNGE for an interesting and enjoyable evening. The Holiday Inn is maybe 1 mile from the Hilton Hotel/GD Reunion site - just on the opposite side of Interstate 4.

There is a legendary lounge called the "Why Not Lounge," which is always a barrel of fun. This establishment is located in the lounge of the Holiday Inn, conveniently located right off I-4, at 230 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL  32714. Our own Ex-GD employee, Don Whynot, used to show his business card to ladies and waitresses at this establishment back in the "good old days" and could actually convince some he was the owner of the Why Not Lounge. Heard he was served some free drinks also!

You will have a hoot of a time there, especially if you go there on a Friday or Saturday night. On these nights, they have a stand-up comedy show starting at 8 PM. Normally, they have three or four comics performing on stage. Usually, the first two comedians are only up on stage for about five to ten minutes, but then are followed by the longer feature and main acts. If you are looking to watch a famous comedian like Dane Cook at this joint, then you will not find him. There are never any huge names performing at this place, but they are not rookies, either. Their names won't sound familiar, but they can still make you laugh like the best of them. On occasion, they will have a comedian that is not so funny, but even that can be funny. Sometimes laughing at a comedian bombing is more enjoyable than laughing at a good comedian! The cover charge for the comedy show is around $10.

The comedy show usually ends between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM, at which time they will randomly draw several patrons' names from a big jar and award several people with free drinks! From 10 PM to 2 AM, there is live music, DJ and dancing.