Adventurers' Club as a Solo?

[Stacy's a freak]

After all that I've heard, I'm DYING to go here. But I'm a solo - what do you all think? Will I enjoy it (I'm somewhat outgoing)? Will I be ignored by the "Adventurers"?

Editted to say "only a month and a day! hooray!!"

[Paisleyjane]

You will not be disappointed!!! Go to The Adventurers Club! You will have fun, the adventurers will not ignore you, I think this is a place that you can have fun here even as a single!!

[TDC Nala]

Trust me, you most likely will NOT be ignored.

[KittyKitty]

Hi
It looks like you are going during Mousefest. I know there are a couple of meets at the Adventure Club. I think one night is on Nov 30th. You might want to check out mousefest.org for more info. Also Tagrel com is having a meet. So if you feel you want to be around other Disney enthusiasts(nuts), you might want to look it up.

Have fun!!!

[bigglesworth003]

I'm going solo too in Nov 7-14 and still wondering if i should go im outgoing buta bit nervous and can be shy around strangers depending on the situation

[BWVPam]

Can kids go in the evening to Adventurer Club?? Do you have to pay a separate cover at the door??


Thanks,

[spiceycat]

I don't know about kids. I think I would use Disney baby sitting service - or if they are under 12 - one of the clubs - Nevertheland is very nice. (it is at the Polyn).

Solo are fine.

I have in there 3 times and I have yet to see the thing......

we get to talking and forget to get in line and by the time the doors are open I have to go feed Spicey.... he gets a last walk and supper treat at around 8:00pm. :rotfl2:

[mjmcca]

Before i was married and had kids going to the Adventures Club even by myself was a favorite thing to do at WDW. You wont feel out of place.

[BriarRosie]

I just got back from my latest solo trip on Sunday, and I was at the club
a lot last week. It's still fun as a solo. Just go see all the shows, and you
will have fun. :)

[DisHubby]

Highly doubtful you’d be ignored. In fact that could bring about extra attention if the adventurers are feeling in the mood for mischief. I have to say that The Adventurers’ Club is one of my favorite places to go for a night out in PI.



Bum…Diddy…Bum-Di-Bum-Bum-Bum-Bum

Marching along we’re Adventurers

Singing the song of Adventurers

Up or Down

North, South, East or West

An Adventurers life is best!

KUNGALOOSH!!!

[PrincessAurora]

I've gone solo and had a good time. Definatly go! As far as kids going, I would personally keep them at the resort unless you approve of taking them to a public bar (Pleasure Island), exposing them to drunk people and adult language. I know if you are in Adventurers Club sitting by me, they will hear a lot about male anatomy and perhaps a few bars of "Bang Away Lulu".

[CoasterAddict]

I'll be there Nov 13-16, planning to hit the Adventurer's Club either Sun or Mon night. It's definitely worth stopping by for a laugh.
:banana:

[Stacy's a freak]

Thanks for all of your replies. I think I'll have to squeeze it in. hmmm ... mousefest on the 30th, eh? Could be a possibility :cool1:

[iliketoby]

Of everything I did solo, Adventurer's Club was the place I felt the most alone. I won't go solo again.

Disney allows children in the bars (see old Walt turning over in his grave!), although I don't think they can sit at the bar or get served. Pleasure Island is definately an adult atmosphere, though.

This taking the kids to the bar thing gets very heated. My personal opinion is that children don't belong in bars, so I wouldn't take mine at home or at WDW. But if you're all gung-ho to do it, go for it.

[Inga]

Hmmm...I would think that going solo would be the way to do it best! We had gone with friends, and often someone in the group 'doesn't get it' and wants to leave. Even DH can be a bit uncomfortable with it. With AC there is so much to look at and see if you are having a discussion with a friend you can miss it! I think the best way to enjoy it is to get a drink, sit down, and observe the show happening around you. It might not happen right away, but it will happen!

As for kids in there, IMHO I wouldn't bring kids to PI at all but there are many others who feel differently...

Inga

[Stacy's a freak]

I'm getting excited about this :) I guess I'm really not afraid to be alone since I can definitely see myself sidling up to the bar and talking to the bartender. So away I will go. I'll just have to post any fun happenings in a trip report. And I have to learn about this Kungaloosh thing!

[Alice Sr.]

When you say kids do you mean anyone under 21? We go to WDW 2-3 a year every year (since joining DVC in 98). I have always wanted to go to AC and CW and seriously thought about going in Nov. My neighbor (also a DVCer) who is very conservative said she thought it would be ok to take them (they are 18 & 15). I know this is always a hot topic but the reason I'm asking you guys is because you have been there and you seem conservative. We wouldn't be staying late maybe 10ish or 11:00, your opinions please.

TIA,
Alice

[Inga]

Hi

I am probably not the best person to ask about this...I don't have kids but I have been to PI and AC many times. I personally think 15 is too young for a bar setting. Here in Canada the legal age is 19 so I don't have as much concern about the 18 year old. I personally feel uncomfortable when underage kids are in a bar, I don't feel comfortable drinking around these young folks!

I'm not sure if the humour would be appreciated by the younger scene as well.

But that is me and I do know that there are many on the DIS boards and beyond that disagree. I personally don't think PI is a place for kids...

Inga

[Alice Sr.]

Thanks Inga, I appreciate your response. I guess the world won't come to an end if I wait a few more years to go.

Alice

[Lesley]

I think a mature 15yo would be fine and definitely the 18yo.....but no one could ever accuse me of being conservative :rotfl2:

My dh and I brought our youngest dd last December....she was 9mo. I carried her in a baby sling and got heckled about carrying my baby in my curtains from AKL! LOL She was asleep the whole time. Admittedly it would have been more fun without her....but she was too young to leave with my parents at bedtime and young enough to be portable.

[Alice Sr.]

She's adorable! Good thing she was sleeping or she would have stolen the show. I have never been to AC, but in my mind I don't think of it as a bar. It seems like everyone keys in on the show. I would never take my DD's to a bar, I don't even go to bars. From the comments, I picture it more of live entertainment. I'll probably wait another year or so, mostly because I have read many times that patrons wouldn't feel comfortable there if kids were present, although at 5'7" my 18 yr old and 5'8" my 15 yr old most people would not think of them as kids. That's probably another good reason not to take them. Thanks very much for posting your opinion, I'll let you know if we go.

[Lesley]

Its really not like a bar....but you do get the impression that getting into the whole show would be much easier after a few drinks (especially if you're a bit shy). Plus a lot of the humor is...shall I say, ribald? Nothing an average 15yo probably hasn't heard, in fact its probably way more tasteful than what a lot of 15yo's hear at school. Some 15yo's are definitely "young adults" where others are not.

But I see where a 15yo who passes for an adult could create completely different issues....as I was once that 15yo. Probably not something you want to expose her to as a parent.

And to actually make an on topic comment...lol....I can't imagine going alone to any place on PI. I'm more of a "keep to myself" sort of person when I'm alone. But that's just me....I can see where it would be fun doing the AC solo if you're outgoing in that way.

[TDC Nala]

I am not terribly outgoing and have been in there solo many times.

My personal opinion (and I am not a parent) is that the place is fine for teenagers, especially those who are into dramatics and/or like that sort of humor. I would not take younger children, but many parents do, especially before 10 PM. I never went there until I was into my 20s but when I was 15 I would have loved the place. A lot of the scripted show is nudge nudge, wink wink, but there are times when improvised occurrences and/or audience interaction can change that.

I usually consider the AC a bar with a show and the Comedy Warehouse a show with a bar. At the AC you can choose to participate or not, since a good deal of the action takes place in the auxiliary rooms and when the performers do work the main salon they usually are pretty good at determining who wants to play and who doesn't.

[spiceycat]

When you say kids do you mean anyone under 21? We go to WDW 2-3 a year every year (since joining DVC in 98). I have always wanted to go to AC and CW and seriously thought about going in Nov. My neighbor (also a DVCer) who is very conservative said she thought it would be ok to take them (they are 18 & 15). I know this is always a hot topic but the reason I'm asking you guys is because you have been there and you seem conservative. We wouldn't be staying late maybe 10ish or 11:00, your opinions please.

TIA,
Alice
No offense but at 18 years old - your oldest is definitely fine to leave on his own with his younger sibbling....

they could watch a viedo on tv - since you are a DVC member. Or go to the park that is open late night.

I would definitely go - you and your spouse only. At 18 years old your child needs to learn responsbilty. WDW is a great place. He/She aren't alone at WDW and if they need you just leave the the cell phone number.

go have a great time!!!

[Alice Sr.]

No offense but at 18 years old - your oldest is definitely fine to leave on his own with his younger sibbling....

they could watch a viedo on tv - since you are a DVC member. Or go to the park that is open late night.

I would definitely go - you and your spouse only. At 18 years old your child needs to learn responsbilty. WDW is a great place. He/She aren't alone at WDW and if they need you just leave the the cell phone number.

go have a great time!!!

:rotfl: No offense taken, but DD's have trucked around WDW by themselves for years. These days they often stay out later than me. I am not married and not interested in going by myself. I just kind of got the impression that AC was more of a show than a bar. But I think TDC Nala indicated that I have that backwards. It's no big deal we can wait a few more years. I don't think they are in danger of closing from all the good reviews I see about it.

Thanks,
Alice

[DisHubby]

Alice Sr. – It’s more of a witty “Adult Targeted” comedy act that while scripted has a tendency to derail due to the actors or the audience additional material thrown in at random; spread across four room between two bars. And yes there are always a few that have a few drinks there, and there are some that don’t. A lot of people (not all) have a couple to unwind and this is the perfect place to do it, because here excess laughter and the occasional comment just get worked into the act. Although I wouldn’t recommend going into the library shows if you’re ultra shy, because the actors roam the room and they’ll get ya. J I’ve had to dance twice on stage in front of the whole room without a drink in me during Samantha’s Cabaret (I’m a bit more out-going) Don’t worry though. That treat is reserved for the guys.

[SaraMc]

I think that going to AC as a solo would be great. I went with DH and sister last time and after 2 kungaloosh's he was saying to me, dont you think that's enough? I smiled said no, and bought him one too.
There were kids at our shows that we saw. At the Balderdash cup there was a family down at the front and half way through it one of the daughters said very loudly, "I dont get this!" She had to be 8 or so. Otis was quick to respond with a quick comeback because everyone heard her. After that show they were gone. My 14 year old nephew who was on the trip went to DisneyQuest while we were at AC, all with cel phones in hand just incase someone decided to head out early we all could communicate.
He was jelous he didnt go when we all were talking about it at Breakfast the next morning. He will be 16 on the next family trip and by his maturity ( Which I think makes the diffrence) if he wants to come in and see the shows he can.
I think it depends on the kid, the maturity level and the parents.

Is it Feb yet can I get my Kungaloosh fix?

Sara

[TDC Nala]

I just kind of got the impression that AC was more of a show than a bar. But I think TDC Nala indicated that I have that backwards.

What I meant by that is that you are in the bar and the show happens around you. In the Comedy Warehouse the show is on the stage in front of you, you sit and watch it and they bring your drinks.

[PneumaticTransit]

I used to go solo to AC every week in my single days. It really isn't that bad. I went last night with my DH, but he doesn't *get it* so I honestly would have rather been alone. ;)

As for kids, there were a few there last night. While I normally don't have a problem with them there, I sort of changed my tune last night. The kids were constantly trying to "one-up" the actors... the actors with retort with something that went over their head... and they would shoot back with 'I know you are but what am I' type of responses. I really wanted their parents to tell them to shut up, but alas....

Shows during the "free preview" (I think up until 9:00) are a lot tamer than the later shows.

Don't miss Sam's Cabaret... always great. Same "show", but different every time depending on the crowd. That's pee-in-your-pants kind of funny right there. :teeth:

[DisHubby]

I used to go solo to AC every week in my single days. It really isn't that bad. I went last night with my DH, but he doesn't *get it* so I honestly would have rather been alone. ;)

As for kids, there were a few there last night. While I normally don't have a problem with them there, I sort of changed my tune last night. The kids were constantly trying to "one-up" the actors... the actors with retort with something that went over their head... and they would shoot back with 'I know you are but what am I' type of responses. I really wanted their parents to tell them to shut up, but alas....

Shows during the "free preview" (I think up until 9:00) are a lot tamer than the later shows.

Don't miss Sam's Cabaret... always great. Same "show", but different every time depending on the crowd. That's pee-in-your-pants kind of funny right there. :teeth:

- you have that right. I always sit close during Samantha's Cabaret. I've been pulled up twice but I enjoy it because I'm goofball. But last time I was there (last month) I was disappointed to see that they got rid of the monkey-nut (for those that haven’t been there it’s not what you may be thinking) J I was really bummed.

[jpeppers]

You might go to the Adventurers Club solo but you don't feel alone for very long. They are quick to include you there. It is a don't miss. I like to sit in bars and keep to myself normally but AC is just flat fun! I actually miss the place when I come home. Go and have fun!

[Stacy's a freak]

Thanks Jpeppers!

I have definitely decided to go. I think I'm even going to on my first night there so if I LOVE it, I can go again :)

[doubletrouble_vb]

Everytime I've been the early part of the evening is perfectly fine for older kids...even younger ones with a good sense of humor. My only suggestion...wall flowers should sit along the wall...it seems to be the safest place to be.

[Maliki2]

After all that I've heard, I'm DYING to go here. But I'm a solo - what do you all think? Will I enjoy it (I'm somewhat outgoing)? Will I be ignored by the "Adventurers"?

Editted to say "only a month and a day! hooray!!"

You WILL not be ignored, I will assure you of that. Our best time was on our honeymoon...they remembered us all night and wouldn't leave us be. We have been back many times since then, wasn't as fun, but WE always have a good time!

[TDC Nala]

My only suggestion...wall flowers should sit along the wall...it seems to be the safest place to be.

It can be.

[Trevor797]

It can be.
you have got to go i had one of the best nights out i have ever had there. I was on stage with a big platic Cow and twirling.
Anyone see my bum!!!!
It was this yeah in march!!

[Stacy's a freak]

you have got to go i had one of the best nights out i have ever had there. I was on stage with a big platic Cow and twirling.
Anyone see my bum!!!!
It was this yeah in march!!
I think I'll be going my very first night there! Now I'm SO excited about it that I might want to go more than once. Thanks everyone! :Pinkbounc