Tell me more about Adventurer's Club [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

KAPTink

03-16-2008, 07:43 PM

DH and I are going in August for our 15th anniversary, and I've never heard of this place! I'm looking for some more grown up things to do, since our last trips were very kid-focused. We spent our honeymoon in WDW and haven't had an opportunity to go again, just grown ups until now.

Adventurer's Club sounds like something we might like, but I need more info, like what it's all about, where is it?? We're not huge partiers, but enjoy a night out, and a drink here and there.

Safari Queen

03-16-2008, 10:04 PM

Adventurer's Club is at Pleasure Island. The whole place is designed and decorated like a sort of amateur Geographical Society. It looks like the 30's. The evening starts in the bar, right down the stairs, and then there are several other rooms into which guests are invited. Cast members represent maids, butlers, club members and other classic characters. There's a lot of humor (sometimes corny) and a musical show in the library that could be a full cast affair or a solo performance by one cast member. If you can relax, get into the not so subtle humor, and enjoy a little audience participation. You can stay as long as you like to catch all the parts of the show and even see more than one library performance. I know that some people just hang out in the bar and enjoy what goes on out there.

The Comedy Warehouse is also worth a visit. We're not dance club people, so those are our regular stops.

mollygirl

03-17-2008, 02:40 PM

The Adventurer's Club is tough to describe and impossible to picture without going. The humour is a bit on the "adult" side. All I can say is go, plan to spend a couple hours and make sure you order a drink called "Kunglaoosh" with whipped cream.

:banana:

tawasdave

03-18-2008, 09:31 AM

AC is a DO NOT MISS!!!...one time...and you will be hooked...its a hoot...as is Jellyrolls...the dueling piano bar at the Boardwalk...try them both..

KAPTink

03-19-2008, 09:03 PM

tawasdave

03-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Thanks for the info...what exactly is in a "Kunglaoosh"??? Do I need admission or to pay a cover charge at aC? What about Jellyrolls? We've been to dueling piano bars before, and love those. Adventurer's club sounds like something totally different that we will have to try, though.

To get into AC you have to buy a pass for pleasure island..I think its about $22..that gets you into all the bars...comedy club too...do not make the mistake and buy the cheaper one bar pass....it does not work at AC...

Jellyrolls has a $10 cover I believe...have fun...

KAPTink

03-19-2008, 09:41 PM

Thank you so much for the info! Do I get the pass there, or can it be included in w/our MYW tickets?

mollygirl

03-20-2008, 10:41 AM

what exactly is in a "Kunglaoosh"???

It's a really yummy drink (alcohol but you can't taste it) :drinking1 :drinking1 You can get it with or without whipped cream :thumbsup2

I used to have the recipe - I found it on the Disboards a looonnngg time ago but I have no idea where it is. I think I tossed it because there was an ingredient I couldn't find in my liquor store :headache: - some type of blackberry liquer I think.

Anyone have it?

Jason71

03-20-2008, 01:27 PM

I used to have the recipe - I found it on the Disboards a looonnngg time ago but I have no idea where it is. I think I tossed it because there was an ingredient I couldn't find in my liquor store :headache: - some type of blackberry liquer I think.

Anyone have it?

Shouldn't be that hard to find exact amounts with a Google search, but off the top of my head, it has Capt. Morgan, blackberry brandy (I think they use Bols), OJ and strawberry daquiri mix.

Surprised you couldn't find some brand of blackberry brandy in your liquor store, it's not that uncommon. :confused3

KAPTink

03-20-2008, 02:50 PM

Sounds yummy! Before I try to make one, I think I must travel to AC at WDW and try the original.

cyre

03-21-2008, 08:32 AM

Thank you so much for the info! Do I get the pass there, or can it be included in w/our MYW tickets?

If you add the 'Water Park Fun & More Option' it will get you admission into all the Pleasure Island clubs.

AC is definitely a not miss!! It's a must every time!

Jump up for Jinkies!!

Kungaloosh!

RyanS

03-21-2008, 02:19 PM

The Adventurer's Club is one of my top 5 attractions at WDW. Seriously, on my last trip in 2006 with my family (I was only 19 at the time) I went every night, mostly by myself. I could simply not get enough. I'll hopefully be doing the College Program this summer/fall and I'm sure you'll be able to guess what I'll be doing on most of my nights off. Plus I'm 21 now, so I'll finally get to have a Kungaloosh!

Marching along we're Adventurers...

jtopp

03-21-2008, 07:55 PM

The best club in PI. Keep in mind, however, that you are at WDW. Amimatronics abound even in the adult areas of the parks. Probably the most adult fun you will find at WDW>

KirklandTutu

03-22-2008, 02:48 AM

I think our biggest regret on our trip was not getting to AC earlier in the evening. I really wanted more than four hours there. Really.

And what's the other signature drink...not the Kungaloosh, but the other one. It's quite tasty too. I think I had a few that night. Just a few.

KAPTink

03-22-2008, 01:42 PM

There's another drink...(?) More info please!!

Jason71

03-23-2008, 10:47 AM

There's another drink...(?) More info please!!

There's a few--"Baldersmash," "Pamelia's Passion Potion," I know there are more. Unlike the Kungaloosh, they seem to have evolved more over the years, so I don't recall the recipes off-hand. Tend to be fruity. Also, any given night there is a seasonal "signature drink" they are pushing all over the Island.

Kirklandtatu, if you can remember a little more about it, I'd be happy to take a peek at the list of ingredients next time I'm in there.

KirklandTutu

03-23-2008, 03:32 PM

It was green and way fruity.
Went down like juice.

yearbook50

03-23-2008, 04:19 PM

It was green and way fruity.
Went down like juice.
Green Python I think. I don't remember what was in it though.

Stacy's a freak

03-24-2008, 01:27 PM

Speaking of 4 hours...

How much time should a person allow? Should I get there early-ish? When do things get fun/hoppin'?

Thanks!

Jason71

03-24-2008, 02:22 PM

Speaking of 4 hours...

How much time should a person allow? Should I get there early-ish? When do things get fun/hoppin'?

Thanks!

I would try to get there by 9, the best show starts at like 9:20 or 9:30, and if you are there earlier, you'll be able to take lose yourself in the atmosphere first. Unlike other clubs, AC tends to be more crowded early on--the last show of the night is rarely full.

Re: the green drink, think I recall one with Midori, coconut rum, vodka and...maybe pineapple juice? I will have to do some field research this week (solely for the sake of the DIS Boards of course :lmao: ).

10_Kyle_10

03-24-2008, 02:43 PM

KirklandTutu

03-24-2008, 06:58 PM

Green Python I think. I don't remember what was in it though.

No, it had an AC name.
What's the last show called? Maybe it was that.

How is this for kids. Would it be suitable for a 13-15 year old or what? Ive never been and from what Ive heard it has alot of adult things going on in there. Just curious as to some more details?:confused3

Well, I know that if my parents had taken me when I was that age, I would have been mortified...honestly, I'd still be mortified if I came with my parents and I'm a 30something! I would say that if you and your kid enjoy together time by watching movies that are nothing but humerous sexual inuendo non-stop...and if both yourself and them have no problem being around alot of people who have had several drinks, then by all means.

There's also the fact that the humor might go right over their heads, and if it doesn't, do you really want to know that they get all the jokes? Also, know that if you do bring them, you'll get ribbed non stop by the cast members saying things like "do your parents always bring you to a bar?"

KAPTink

03-25-2008, 03:00 PM

I'm getting more and more excited about our trip (still 6 mos away, but who's counting). There is so much more to do now than I remember from our honeymoon. Granted, we've been back since then, but those trips were very heavily based in fantasyland. lol. I'm really looking forward to some grown up fun, and the AC sounds great. I'm always up for a fruity drink, or two as well. What's not to like? Thanks for the info!!

WDW Poly Princess

03-25-2008, 10:34 PM

My home away from home! (I'm usually there at least twice a week!)

Kungaloosh has Strawberry daiquiri mix, blackberry brandy, Captain Morgan's, and OJ, if I recall correctly.

I also recommend the adventuretini! I don't really remember what goes into it besides peach schnapps and Stoli- I just call it "A bunch of alcohol in a cup!" ;)

Lease

03-27-2008, 01:39 AM

How is this for kids. Would it be suitable for a 13-15 year old or what? Ive never been and from what Ive heard it has alot of adult things going on in there. Just curious as to some more details?:confused3

We were there in February and one couple brought their 8 year old son in. He became the focus of one of the shows. The kid looked mortified as the CM kept commenting back on what fun things he'd have to tell his class at school and all the new words he'd have to look up. It was funny but I think it really distracting most of the adults there not to mention that the parents were a little to far gone to fully appreciate the mocking of their parental skills.

A mature 13 to 15 yr old might be okay, just expect to have to answer some interesting questions in the following days.

10_Kyle_10

03-27-2008, 08:38 AM

We were there in February and one couple brought their 8 year old son in. He became the focus of one of the shows. The kid looked mortified as the CM kept commenting back on what fun things he'd have to tell his class at school and all the new words he'd have to look up. It was funny but I think it really distracting most of the adults there not to mention that the parents were a little to far gone to fully appreciate the mocking of their parental skills.

A mature 13 to 15 yr old might be okay, just expect to have to answer some interesting questions in the following days.

Awesome thanks for the information...

Jason71

03-28-2008, 07:55 AM

It was green and way fruity.
Went down like juice.

The only green "regular" specialty drink is the Hoopla ("Hoopla!"). Bacardi Coco, vodka, Midori (or maybe Bols Melon) and pineapple juice. :thumbsup2

weluvslinkydog

04-22-2008, 01:08 PM

what time does AC finish up? Maybe I should change our Wolfgang Puck reservations to 7:30 instead to get there by 9?

susanc

04-22-2008, 01:40 PM

I'd also like to know about the schedule.

What is a normal Saturday night show schedule (show times, club opening and closing, etc)?

mtblujeans

04-22-2008, 05:38 PM

Well, I did a search and came up with these recipes for Kungaloosh (http://allearsnet.com/din/rec_kung.htm); do they seem familiar?

KirklandTutu

04-23-2008, 12:58 AM

The only green "regular" specialty drink is the Hoopla ("Hoopla!"). Bacardi Coco, vodka, Midori (or maybe Bols Melon) and pineapple juice. :thumbsup2

yup! Hoopla!

Jason71

04-23-2008, 01:40 PM

I'd also like to know about the schedule.

What is a normal Saturday night show schedule (show times, club opening and closing, etc)?

Typically:

7:00 Club opens (but if there is a private event, which is not uncommon, could be as late as 9:00).

7:30 - 8:00 First show somewhere in here, I'm rarely there that early. Think it's 7:45 or 7:50, but not 100% sure.

9:20ish Balderdash Cup, best show of the night, begins. Honestly, pays to be there by 9:00, to be "inducted" as a new member first, good way to get into the feel of the place.

12:40 Last show of the night, the Hoopla. Let's out at 1:00, entertainment is done for the night, although main bar remains open. [You specifically mentioned Saturday--on less crowded nights, they will often cancel one of the earlier shows and run the last show of the night closer to 12:05, meaning entertainment done by 12:30.]

1:30 Last Call

2:00 Club closes

weluvslinkydog

04-24-2008, 03:32 PM

Typically:

12:40 Last show of the night, the Hoopla. Let's out at 1:00, entertainment is done for the night, although main bar remains open. [You specifically mentioned Saturday--on less crowded nights, they will often cancel one of the earlier shows and run the last show of the night closer to 12:05, meaning entertainment done by 12:30.]

thanks for the great information! just curious, though...are Saturdays typically less crowded than other nights?

susanc

04-24-2008, 04:08 PM

Typically:

7:00 Club opens (but if there is a private event, which is not uncommon, could be as late as 9:00).

7:30 - 8:00 First show somewhere in here, I'm rarely there that early. Think it's 7:45 or 7:50, but not 100% sure.

9:20ish Balderdash Cup, best show of the night, begins. Honestly, pays to be there by 9:00, to be "inducted" as a new member first, good way to get into the feel of the place.

12:40 Last show of the night, the Hoopla. Let's out at 1:00, entertainment is done for the night, although main bar remains open. [You specifically mentioned Saturday--on less crowded nights, they will often cancel one of the earlier shows and run the last show of the night closer to 12:05, meaning entertainment done by 12:30.]

1:30 Last Call

2:00 Club closes

This is great info. Thank you! Is the club normally open on Sunday nights too?

suzycute

04-24-2008, 05:04 PM

Thanks for the information - we are going to WDW as a couple for the first time in October (no kids!) and think this looks like something we'd really like to try.

Jason71

04-25-2008, 07:44 AM

thanks for the great information! just curious, though...are Saturdays typically less crowded than other nights?

No, more crowded. Thursday through Saturday are crowded, as a general rule.

BTW, Susan C, it's open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Pooh Lover

04-27-2008, 07:36 AM

Anybody ever go here alone? I've got a solo trip coming up and am thinking about an evening at AC. I've never been to PI though, let alone AC, so not sure how safe/friendly it is for a solo.

Jason71

04-28-2008, 08:14 AM

Anybody ever go here alone? I've got a solo trip coming up and am thinking about an evening at AC. I've never been to PI though, let alone AC, so not sure how safe/friendly it is for a solo.

I'm pretty sure there was a whole thread on this a few months back, but it's about the most solo-friendly bar you'll ever visit. The actors are paid to be friendly ;) , the servers are also friendly, and the atmosphere just encourages striking up a conversation with the person next to you.

nurse.darcy

04-28-2008, 08:33 AM

Okay, you all have me wanting to do this on my trip in May. . .I think someone in our group mentioned wanting to go. . .

acm563

04-28-2008, 08:37 AM

Okay, you all have me wanting to do this on my trip in May. . .I think someone in our group mentioned wanting to go. . .

Darcy I think Friday night is the planned night for AC when we go...I know Randy and I are going Fr night anyway:)