Adventurer's Club

[FreshTressa]

We want to sneak a peak into this place, but we will have our kids (4 and 6) with us. It says kids are allowed, and my kids are extremely well behaved in public, but I don't want to disturb other people that have paid for babysitters for their night out.

I doubt we would be there long, and my kids will behave even if they are bored. They go to plays and meetings with us all the time and are quiet and well mannered. But, I don't want to be the cause of a post..."I can't believe they brought their kids there...."

Anyone ever bring their kids or see anyone else bring their kids??
I know it is PG-13, but that is not an issue for us. My only concern is if we will be taking away from the enjoyment others or if it is completely inappropriate..

My kids just wouldn't be comfortable with a babysitter, and I really want to check the place out.

 

[ncbyrne]

Yes, by all means bring your kids along. Especially if you are just going to sneak a peak! Every time I have been there I have seen children. Not many, sometimes just one, but people do bring their kids.

 

[Eeyore1954]

The Adventurer's Club has an upper level with tables and chairs. Your family can sit there and look down into the main seating area and watch what goes on. I don't believe that would cause anyone to be upset.

 

[Geri]

I personally don't think it's appropriate to stay for the shows with children aged 4 & 6. I waited to bring my very well behave DD until she was 12 & she loved the shows.

If you have to see it. . . take a quick walk through with the kids, but the jokes aren't appropriate for those ages.

JMHO
Geri

 

[Hurricane Gal]

I agree with the other post, Advent club is not for small kids.

The shows are "clean adult fun".

It would not be a bad idea to walk through; although I am not sure a 4 or 5 year old would find anything interesting.

The club is sort of a lounge with a bar, you will find adults setting around drinking, singing and drinking and waiting for the shows that take place in several of the rooms.

We took our kids when they were 8 and 12, they were bored with PI. That was before Disney Quest came along.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

I have seen children at that club.... I think that castmembers may tame down some of their antics at certain sections of the show when children are present.. which is fine with me...the children I saw there were well behaved..

 

[jdads2]

The show starts quite tame. As the evening goes on the antics and jokes get a little more adult in nature. Being Disney they don't come out and use vulgar language. As I recall they may have use "s**t" and a**, certainly nothing stronger than that. There was an awful lot of sexual inuendo.

During one show there was a 13 yr old in the audience who quickly became the star of the show. He seemed to enjoy it and the crowd enjoyed the inventive ways the cast came up with a "clean" show.

 

[Trackerbee]

Just be there at 7:00 when it first opens. I always find it empty at that time.
Then you can at least tour the club. It is pretty neat.

 

[Synonymous]

My only concern is if we will be taking away from the enjoyment others or if it is completely inappropriate..

I have to say I would be very uncomfortable with someone's 4 and 6 year old kids in the bar. I had an experience there once watching the show with the swami and the barmaid, with a boy who looked about 10. Everyone in the room was very aware of him, including the CMs, and the point of the show sort of became how they had to watch what they said because there was a kid there. All very good-natured, but I found it uncomfortable.

That's from a patron's point of view- from a parent's point of view, I would not take my 6-yr old DD there. Early in the evening, there probably isn't much to worry about, but as the night goes on you do get your share of drunk and "boisterous" people, who do not have the same scruples as the CMs about moderating their language around kids.

 

[donna in Oz]

If you feel you must take your children, I'd vote for a quick stroll through right at opening. Although I have frequently seen young teens, I don't think I've ever seen kids as young as yours.

This comment has been made many times before on these boards, but here goes: If you wouldn't take your kids to a bar at home, it's probably not something you should do at Disney, either.

No flaming, please . . . this just seemed to be a general consensus in the past.

 

[dkostel]

I often to to WDW with my niece (currently 9yo) & I wouldn't feel comfortable taking her there. Although the shows aren't too harsh (she wouldn't get the sexual inuendo) there always seems to be a couple of really drunk & beligerant patrons (especially later on). Some folks don't handle their booze well & they're just having fun but I wouldn't want to expose a child to it.

Donna

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Synonymous
I have to say I would be very uncomfortable with someone's 4 and 6 year old kids in the bar. I had an experience there once watching the show with the swami and the barmaid, with a boy who looked about 10. Everyone in the room was very aware of him, including the CMs, and the point of the show sort of became how they had to watch what they said because there was a kid there. All very good-natured, but I found it uncomfortable.

That's from a patron's point of view- from a parent's point of view, I would not take my 6-yr old DD there. Early in the evening, there probably isn't much to worry about, but as the night goes on you do get your share of drunk and "boisterous" people, who do not have the same scruples as the CMs about moderating their language around kids.

In all honesty, why should an adult, at something that is advertised as an adult place have to moderate themselves?
It is a bar, it is an adult establishment, it is really not for kids.
I always watch my language, but, geez, if a parent wants to take their kid there, then it is up to the parent to realize that adults will act like adults. It is not up to me to monitor what you child hears, that onus is on the parent.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by dkostel
I often to to WDW with my niece (currently 9yo) & I wouldn't feel comfortable taking her there. Although the shows aren't too harsh (she wouldn't get the sexual inuendo) there always seems to be a couple of really drunk & beligerant patrons (especially later on). Some folks don't handle their booze well & they're just having fun but I wouldn't want to expose a child to it.

Donna

I rarely drink, but, I do like to have adult fun. I have to say, I do agree with your statements.

 

[MDDisneyFan]

I enjoy Adventure's Club, however, the bottom line is that it is a bar. As a mom, I am somewhat uncomfortable seeing children in a bar setting.

Also, keep in mind that there may be some payment required to take your children in. Do you want to pay the PI admission so that your children can take a peek?

 

[JetMom]

I would also have to say that I would not feel comfortable bringing small children into a bar. I would have to go along with the poster who said if you wouldn't bring them in a bar at home, don't do it at Disney"

 

[TDC Nala]

If you go, go early.

If you want to see a library show, see the first one. It's a singalong. If there's kids present (and there usually are some), most of them will be there in the early hours. The innuendo will most likely go right over the heads of kids that age.

Unless you have unlimited park hoppers or park hoppers plus, the kids will be charged admission.

 

[Trackerbee]

We just returned from Disney on 9/28. We went to the Adventurers Club almost every evening. While we were there they were running a promo we have never seen before. From 7 pm to 9 pm they don't charge admission to Pleasure Island. You can just walk in and check out the clubs without paying. After 9pm you must pay at the gate or the clubs will charge a cover charge to be in them. I think it is something that they will be running for a while to bring people in to Pleasure Island.

Like most of the other posters, I would say to go there early and leave by 9pm, that way you can see the show and not have to pay an admission price for everyone.

 

[FreshTressa]

Originally posted by GAIL HAYDEN
In all honesty, why should an adult, at something that is advertised as an adult place have to moderate themselves?
It is a bar, it is an adult establishment, it is really not for kids.
I always watch my language, but, geez, if a parent wants to take their kid there, then it is up to the parent to realize that adults will act like adults. It is not up to me to monitor what you child hears, that onus is on the parent.

I completely agree, nor would I expect that of someone.

I think we have decided to go over right at 7 and take a quick peek and feel it out. We will be out by 8-9. I don't think people will have had time to get too smashed by that time.

Thanks everyone!

 

[ChiTownZee]

Remember, too, that Pleasure Island isn't just for tourists and WDW guests/families, a LOT of locals go there to party.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by FreshTressa
I completely agree, nor would I expect that of someone.

I think we have decided to go over right at 7 and take a quick peek and feel it out. We will be out by 8-9. I don't think people will have had time to get too smashed by that time.

Thanks everyone!

Not everyone drinks there, I happen to be one that rarely drinks.
And, it is rare to see "smashed" people at the AC. Tipsy, silly, a bit loud, yes, smashed no.
The sad part is that you will miss some major fun. The interaction between the CMs and the guests is absolutely a riot and the shows are great. It is a wonderful place for adults to relax and enjoy a fun atmosphere. Perhaps after you see it you will look into the clubs for the kids and go and enjoy the club. They have some fantastic places for kids besides the in room sitters.