Save The Adventurers' Club

[MenashaCorp]

OK - it's just the spark of a movement at the moment, but I'm soliciting ideas as to how to get this done...and don't think I won't....


??www.savetheadventurersclub.com?? If Mr Toad has fans, then AC should, too!!

I can see cutting back on dance clubs. There are plenty of places in the world to hear techno music and get overpriced drinks... The AC is unique. Improvisational character-driven FUN!!!!!

Kunga-friggin-LOOSH!!!!

Thoughts, DISers???

[megveg]

im with you in every effort! we need the AC!

[WaltD4Me]

Is this for sure? I had heard the AC would be spared!!!!

I'm happy to help do whatever it takes. The AC deserves to be saved, it is too unique and beloved to be bulldozed. :mad:

[Scurvy]

The Adventurers Club is the main reason for most of our Disney trips lately. I love that place! I'm ready to start writing letters, but I'm onboard if anyone has any better ideas.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

We can hope that once the majority of the space is reimagined that they will reopen the AC, but it looks like 09/27/08 is the last night. We will be there.

[WaltD4Me]

You know what kills me? I know this going to lead to more outsourcing. They are going to replace those clubs with non-Disney owned banality. :furious:

I admit to not visiting the dance clubs and not even the Comedy Warehouse recently, but I made sure to go to AC. I could do the other places anywhere, but AC was so unique, I tried to get there every trip...and now it will close before my October trip and I cannot even go for a proper final KUNGALOOSH?! :sad:

[zulemara]

for about the last month the rumors have been really heating up about PI and now it's official. I think it would be best in order to serve the interests of everyone to start a savepleasureisland campaign. While I agree that AC is unique and fun, Mannequins is the only place in Orlando to hear all techno and the environment is amazing. The same goes for 70s and 80s at 8-trax. Again I might be wrong, but this is what I've heard. Motion on the other hand...THAT is the kind of music you can hear absolutely anywhere.

I really can't figure out if I wanna cry or shout and pump my fists in anger. Dangit Disney what am I supposed to do when I wanna dance and have fun? Oh that's right, I'll just LEAVE your property and buy drinks elsewhere.

btw the reason for the stroller price increase is to offset the money they will be loosing from alcohol. Thought ud all want to know:lmao:

[djlexus]

Its offical pi is closeing. Its on disneyworld.com look up pi and you'll find it. September 28th is the last call for pi.

[BriarRosie]

First they closed down Virtual Magic Kingdom. Now I'm hearing the sole reason I bought a PI annual pass is shutting its doors TWO FREAKING WEEKS before my next trip.

I am scared that I'm a Disney Jinx! :duck:

[scarlett873]

I'm onboard!!!!

DH and I were planning to play at the AC next year before we leave on the podcast cruise. I will be soooooooooo sad if they close it permanently!!!

KUNGALOOSH!!!

[Launchpad11B]

The AC is a great place and well worth keeping. I could take or leave the dance clubs but the AC is a lot of fun. Maybe they'll relocate it. I hope it works out. Let us know what your plan is MenashaCorp. We're with you!:thumbsup2

[Disneynut71]

No NO they cannot close Adventurers Club. We love it.

Kids and I always visit each trip. It's one of the best things in DTD.

[mouseaddicts]

I agree that we won't be saddened by the closure of the other clubs ..... but AC?!?!? :scared1: That is our absolute FAVORITE spot in ALL of WDW!!! We've been telling my Dad about it for years .... and we were planning to FINALLY be able to take him when we're there the week of NYE!!! This is just horrible news for us ........ :eek:

The AC is unique and truly represents "adult" Disney World ...... there isn't another "club" like it. This is heart-breaking ..... :worried:

[JCandKT]

Now granted... when we first did our trips to WDW in 2001 for our honeymoon, PI was a destination we HAD to go to. It was fun and different. Over the past few years, it has declined. When they took out the stage and got rid of that community aspect of New Years eve every night... it just became a ghost town. The Island was just bars at that point.

We went to the last show at the Comedy Club the last time we were there... so what, was that the almost 2 a.m. show... and there were toddlers in there. It was just strange... toddlers/babies screaming at the top of their lungs during the show. I thought it was ridiculous.

Without having the base of the west end stage, hanging out outside the clubs looked like loitering. The Adventurers Club still held on to the magic.

I have to admit... unless they did some major changes to get that fun-party-like feel back to the entire Island...where everyone can participate in the streets instead of having to shuffle off into dark clubs to drink (thus leaving kids/young adults out)...then I'm not sad to see the Island go.

They could put both the Comedy Club and Adventurers Club over by Jellyrolls on the Boardwalk - I think they'd do well there. As far as the other ones... eh... I won't be sad when they're gone.


Save the AC and the CC!

[oybolshoi]

So bummed to hear that the AC is going to close ... we were so looking forward to going back again on our trip this October. :(

[devman95]

I understand the closing of PI, but the Adventurers Club was a unique experience. I've been listenting to all the YouTube videos in order to whet my appetite for my next trip to WDW. It made WDW a complete experience from the parks in the day to some real fun at night. Disney should move the club somewhere else...or make it a standalone somewhere in Downtown Disney. that would work.

[*NikkiBell*]

My Internet service has been out the past few days. I just saw this on the DIS homepage and on All Ears.

Is it true AC is NOT being spared? I can't believe this!

[mrzrich]

I really wish it wasn't true, but it is.

I really don't think there's anything we can do about it.

FWIW I did e-mail WDW. But I feel it will fall on deaf ears.

Disney doesn't make an announcement without carefully considering the response. Once they announce something, they rarely change their mind.


Truthfully, to us Die Hard WDW fans AC is an institution, but if you walked around MK today and asked the average park goer what the AC was they'd probably shrug their shoulders or point you towards the Tiki Room.

I was saying to a friend last night that if the AC could be moved to one of the parks (DAK or DHS?) for nightly shows (ALA the old Horseshoe Revue) that would be really cool. I doubt it will happen though.

No more VMK
$31 strollers
Summer Dining Surcharges
No more AC

I hate to tell you this, but its only Disney biggest fans that are noticing these major changes. The rest of the tourists just shrug their shoulders and fork over the cash.

[Madi100]

DH and I are adults (good thing otherwise we'd be kids with kids). We thoroughly enjoy our trips WITHOUT our children. We love the activities we can do without our children. I wonder if Disney realizes that if they keep taking stuff away, we won't need to visit anymore. I could be wrong, but I bet that most of the clubs in PI are a hang out for locals. However, I think that the Adventurer's Club is a place that is visited by the die hards like us. Maybe they will move it to another location. How very sad :(

[WaltD4Me]

I really wish it wasn't true, but it is.

I really don't think there's anything we can do about it.

FWIW I did e-mail WDW. But I feel it will fall on deaf ears.

Disney doesn't make an announcement without carefully considering the response. Once they announce something, they rarely change their mind.


Truthfully, to us Die Hard WDW fans AC is an institution, but if you walked around MK today and asked the average park goer what the AC was they'd probably shrug their shoulders or point you towards the Tiki Room.

I was saying to a friend last night that if the AC could be moved to one of the parks (DAK or DHS?) for nightly shows (ALA the old Horseshoe Revue) that would be really cool. I doubt it will happen though.

No more VMK
$31 strollers
Summer Dining Surcharges
No more AC

I hate to tell you this, but its only Disney biggest fans that are noticing these major changes. The rest of the tourists just shrug their shoulders and fork over the cash.

I agree, I'm sure our emails about this won't matter much, but I still emailed them to let them how I felt. I'm sure it won't do a bit of good though. All the emails they got about VMK and the stroller prices didn't matter either but maybe somewhere down the road when Disney suddenly realizes they may have lost some of the loyalty of their die hard fans, they won't be able to say
"Hey, why didn't you tell us you were upset?"

[meowmarie]

Well as futile as it probably is, I set up an online petition to keep the club. Now I realize it is unlikely to do any good, but I feel like we can't just sit by and do nothing. It certainly couldn't hurt anything. 300 sigs so far in 18 hours, not too bad! How much does a URL cost nowadays? lol

http://www.petitiononline.com/wdwaclub/petition.html

[MenashaCorp]

I've seen this on 2 DIS forums so far. Just thought I'd ask you as the creator of the petition site to post it to as many forums as possible.

Any Webmasters Adventurers' Club fans?!? :teeth:

[jacstangler]

I guess I am too old. Quite a few years ago I went to the AC and really
enjoyed. It was like going to a cocktail party with someone coming around and taking drink orders and snacks. I went several months ago and most of
the group I was with were younger. We didn't stay very long because it was
just stupid. I know everyone has there own taste and I respect everyones
but compared to what I had experienced in the past it didn't do much for
me. There was hardly anyone there and except for the comedy club the
other clubs were empty. I can understand why they are closing the area
down to change. I do feel bad for everyone who does enjoy the area that
it is closing. Just maybe they will keep the AC for you. Thanks

John

[oybolshoi]

I signed - Kungaloosh!!! :thumbsup2

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I signed too. Anyone wishing to join us at the AC for it's final farewell, please click below and post that you are coming.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I wish they would just move it. As suggested by an earlier post over to the boardwalk area. PI needs an overhaul in a bad way. It used to be fun but lately it isnt that great. What are they doing with the area?

[miste76]

I agree with above posts... move the adventurer's club if necessary, but don't close it!!!! Disney has always made good decisions... and I'm sure that there's good reasons to close PI as it is now - but I am personally saddened by the loss of a place that we see as a must-do on every trip!!!

[scarlett873]

I've added my signature to the petition! 662 so far!!

I will be so sad if they don't relocate the AC somewhere. I'm not sure it would work in a park, but it could work at the AKL or as a stand alone in DD or even on the Boardwalk! I will visit wherever they put it!

[Launchpad11B]

Just signed.......Kungaloosh!:thumbsup2

[patsal]

Signed!

[MenashaCorp]

I wish they would just move it. As suggested by an earlier post over to the boardwalk area. PI needs an overhaul in a bad way. It used to be fun but lately it isnt that great. What are they doing with the area?

More shopping. FINALLY!!! A place to buy something @WDW!!!

[meowmarie]

I've seen this on 2 DIS forums so far. Just thought I'd ask you as the creator of the petition site to post it to as many forums as possible.

Yes I've posted it at least 30 places so far lol. I've registered for every Disney site I can find and even found out there is a "Save the Adventurers Club" My Space page and Facebook page, not started by me lol. But they have the link as well now. Up to 800 signatures in just over 24 hours!

[zulemara]

I guess I am too old. Quite a few years ago I went to the AC and really
enjoyed. It was like going to a cocktail party with someone coming around and taking drink orders and snacks. I went several months ago and most of
the group I was with were younger. We didn't stay very long because it was
just stupid. I know everyone has there own taste and I respect everyones
but compared to what I had experienced in the past it didn't do much for
me. There was hardly anyone there and except for the comedy club the
other clubs were empty. I can understand why they are closing the area
down to change. I do feel bad for everyone who does enjoy the area that
it is closing. Just maybe they will keep the AC for you. Thanks

John


what time of the year and what time of the night did you come? PI goes through the same high and low times as the parks. Someone could say the same thing about going to the parks in September when none of the fastpasses are even operating and you can walk onto every ride.

[zulemara]

More shopping. FINALLY!!! A place to buy something @WDW!!!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

[MenashaCorp]

FYI Over 1000 signatures as of this afternoon!! only 3,998,996 to go!!! :woohoo:

Click here to help save the Adventurers Club!

http://www.petitiononline.com/wdwaclub/petition.html

courtesy of meowmarie...:goodvibes




As a DVC member, I'm disappointed...

[*NikkiBell*]

I second that. I'm planning on writing that as a DVC member this is startling news.

[MenashaCorp]

2455 signatures so far...

I'm hoping the various Disney podcasts get this word out. As stated by others, the AC's closing is likely to be of most concern to the die-hard Disney-philes, who are doubtless most likely to be podcast listeners as well...

[meowmarie]

That's true, how can we get them to do that?

[MenashaCorp]

I'm going to WDW this weekend (on a whim-just call me Oscar!!) and thought I might try to leave Pete a voice mail while singing the induction ceremony song...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventurers_Club

...our petition mentioned...

[timmac]

There are plenty of places in the world to hear techno music and get overpriced drinks...

Wait, wait... overpriced drinks? You'd think Disney would be all over that :)

[zulemara]

There are plenty of places in the world to hear techno music and get overpriced drinks...

In the world...yes, in the United States, no. Come to WI and find me one good techno bar. Even the GAY bar doesn't receive techno music well. The closest venue that even plays Techno is 2.5 hours away and it's a rundown poor excuse for a building. No good lighting, awful sound, and certainly no spinning dance floor.

[MenashaCorp]

I wish Disney would a) read your siggie quotes and 2) Take them to heart.

~3200 signatures so far, people... spread the Adventure Spirit!! :thumbsup2

[PrincessBelle39]

I was number 3401.

[mrzrich]

Just got my generic reply from guest relations.

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World Resort.

We recognize that the closing of the Adventurer's Club will disappoint
Guests who have come to enjoy the unique entertainment that has been
offered over the years. With that in mind, please know a tremendous
amount of thought went into the decision as we bring the new vision for
Downtown Disney to life. As we look to the future, we are excited about
the evolution that will occur over the next two years, introducing a
brand new mix of shopping, dining and other experiences for our Guests'
enjoyment.

Our Guests' feedback, as well as their continued enthusiasm for our
products and services, are very important to us. We genuinely
appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts with us.

Sincerely,

Walt Disney World Resort

Doesn't look like they give a darn, they ARE closing it folks.

[Scurvy]

Just got my generic reply from guest relations.



Doesn't look like they give a darn, they ARE closing it folks.


This really isn't a surprise. The decision was made before the announcement was made; a few emails aren't going to change their minds. Thousands of letters from fans of the Club might convince someone high enough up who can make a difference to reconsider it, however. I am sure they won't save all of Pleasure Island, but I still believe it is possible that the Club itself might be saved - even if they have to relocate it. Joe Rohde, one of the foremost imagineers, is reportedly a big supporter of the Club. Jon Lasseter seems like the kind of person that would appreciate a place so full of "Disney magic". While it may be (and sadly, most likely is) too late to save the Club in its current location, the fans need to convince the Powers That Be that it still has a place somewhere in the Disney Resort.

I have heard that the decision to close the Club was not necessarily a popular one even with all of The Powers That Be. If that is the case, maybe all we need to do is create enough of an outcry to give someone with power the ammunition they need to support changing this decision.

What we as fans need to do is bombard the Disney Executives with reminders that the closure of the Club is a mistake. Companies place far more importance on actual letters than emails. It's easy to fire off a bunch of emails; it takes an effort to send a letter. While the emails might help along with everything else, emails and electronic petitions alone will not save the Club. Printed petitions and a actual letters still might.

[meowmarie]

We're up to 3400 signatures, if we can get to 10,000 I'll send it immediately. I'll send it regardless though as soon as the signatures slow down. I really feel that we can talk them into relocating it if the demand is high enough. We have a fancy new web page and some domains, check it out and pass them around!!

http://www.savetheadventurersclub.com (or .info, .net, .org, .us)
http://www.kungaloosh.org (or .info or .us)

[kronkman]

I signed, and plan to write a letter too. I agree that handwritten letters will make a much larger impact. I am so bummed by this. My DW and I were looking forward to a fun night out together when we are there in November, and AC was the topper to the whole thing. We didn't get to go our last time out there, and boy do I regret it now...I give a big pppppppbbbth to whoever made this decision.

[MenashaCorp]

Creeping up toward 4,000 signatures.

Maybe this weekend I can plot out the spot for my "Tiananmen Square" blockade of September's wrecking ball...

[*NikkiBell*]

I just signed up for the Facebook group as well as signed the other petition out there. I am planning on writing my "snail mail" letter tonight at some point. I think this is the only way we can make a difference here, folks.

[meowmarie]

There is a "Save the AC" podcast going on right now if anyone wants to call in live!

(347) 633-9577

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/savepi

[*NikkiBell*]

I just turned this on. Very interesting.

[*NikkiBell*]

Okay, everyone! Happy July 4th! It appears that our hard work is beginning to take notice by the Disney execs. Let's keep going!

Make a goal each day of at least one thing you will do to keep the word out and the Disney execs listening. Here's mine for today...

1. Yesterday, I drafted a snail mail letter. I also began stuffing envelopes. Today I plan on finishing that.

2. I plan on emailing my letter down the Disney exec list tonight.

Marching along, we're adventurers!

[meowmarie]

I just got this message from Brandon on Facebook with actual phone numbers to Disney execs including Lansbury! We should definitely call this weekend while they aren't there and leave messages, cause I'm sure when Monday comes the numbers will be changed.

Today, I was given the personal voicemail numbers for Barry Carlson and DTD VP Kevin Lansberry from a guest who found their numbers in the TeleCast dropped carelessly at Downtown Disney.

I took this opportunity to call and leave a voicemail for both today and hope you will consider doing so as well; remember, be thoughtful, sincere and always let your conscience be your guide.

Also, be brief! The shorter the calls--the more we will fit on their voicemail
before "voicemail is full."

-------------------

Barry Carlson, General Manager of Operations at DTD'S
Personal Voicemail: 407-934-6688

Kevin Lansberry Vice President of DTD: 407-828-4591

---------------

HERE IS WHAT TO SAY:

"Hello (Barry or Kevin),

My name is (Your Name Here) and I am a patron of Pleasure Island/The Adventurers Club. I was calling to let you know while we appreciate the Disney Company's concern for building a better guest experience, I hope you will respectively re-consider the plans to close this Downtown Disney attraction.

I am considering taking my business outside of Disney if this plan goes through.

Thanks!"

Sincerely,
Brandon De Hoyos,
Host, SAVE the AC: Radio! Activism! Adventure!

[K-Part]

We should also, I think, send a separate letter (this time of appreciation and thanks) to the people who designed the AC (Disney Imagineering) thanking them for the work they did to make the AC such wonderful attraction. (Anyone got the address of the group charged with attraction/venue design?)

One may scream at evil all you want, but it means little if you don't empower the good, eh?

[MenashaCorp]

I just got back from an impromptu WDW trip over this July 4th weekend for the purpose of visiting the AC. Some thoughts:

1) Boy, do I love that place. Tremendous time. Unfortunately, no blender at the bar so.... No Kungaloosh!! :scared1:
2) How in the WORLD can they justify keeping the cesspool that is the West End open and closing PI? It's an outdoor strip mall and has NO Disney feel. Money, obviously, but sad to see.
3) Spot picked out for standing in front of the wrecking ball.


Keep finding people to write in.... If you haven't been to the AC, try it once and you'll see. :thumbsup2

[*NikkiBell*]

Anybody know what happened to the blog talk radio show? I missed it last night and it doesn't seem to be up tonight?

[meowmarie]

Apparently someone complained and they took them down but they're back up tonight and need calls! Here's the message I just got...

Subject: EMERGENCY EPISODE OF SAVE AC RADIO--TONIGHT!

If ever there was a time we needed every minute of the radio show filled, it is
tonight. After a long hiatus, we are back tonight after a short but critical fight with
our BlogTalkRadio network, who dropped the show because of an email complaint.

CALL TONIGHT! 11:30 p.m. EST (AC TIME!)
http://blogtalkradio.com/savepi