Club Villain

[Best_Vacation_EVER!]

We went twice and had different Konzo's and they were both excellent. I wouldn't worry about a different one. The point of the auditions is to hire singers that are all similar. Both in appearance and sound.

I totally get that he's not the only actor/singer in the world who could portray Kanzo (so it may have been hyperbole on my part) but he was excellent, engaging and generally enhanced our experience at the show. I was just wanting to express my appreciation generally for an amazing experience. (Not a criticism as I love your posts....)

The things I thought they got right were that the food --- was actually very good quality, tasty, varied, etc..... There were essentially 8 choices for adult drinks --- so you could find something you like. The music and entertainment were of a really good quality! The villains were great and really engaging (my son still talks about Cruella.)

I will say there was one child at the showing we attended who was overwhelmed and they arranged for her to see all the characters during first break rather than wait until later to see the others -- so that the family could leave after that. They asked if she could go in front of us and we happily said yes ---- so while may young kids may be fine --- some will be overwhelmed. There are definitely segments when the dance floor is clear and others when audience engagement is requested. There were certainly some parents who thought buying a ticket meant they could loose their child on the dance floor when the performances were occurring (but 99.9% kept their kids in check) which is pretty standard wherever you go.

If it's offered again I will a happily pay the full $129 to go back in Dec 2016. I've got my fingers crossed.

 

[FoodieFriend]

I totally get that he's not the only actor/singer in the world who could portray Kanzo (so it may have been hyperbole on my part) but he was excellent, engaging and generally enhanced our experience at the show. I was just wanting to express my appreciation generally for an amazing experience. (Not a criticism as I love your posts....)

The things I thought they got right were that the food --- was actually very good quality, tasty, varied, etc..... There were essentially 8 choices for adult drinks --- so you could find something you like. The music and entertainment were of a really good quality! The villains were great and really engaging (my son still talks about Cruella.)

I will say there was one child at the showing we attended who was overwhelmed and they arranged for her to see all the characters during first break rather than wait until later to see the others -- so that the family could leave after that. They asked if she could go in front of us and we happily said yes ---- so while may young kids may be fine --- some will be overwhelmed. There are definitely segments when the dance floor is clear and others when audience engagement is requested. There were certainly some parents who thought buying a ticket meant they could loose their child on the dance floor when the performances were occurring (but 99.9% kept their kids in check) which is pretty standard wherever you go.

If it's offered again I will a happily pay the full $129 to go back in Dec 2016. I've got my fingers crossed.

I've never had the opportunity to enjoy CV as others have and this ^^^ is what seems to be driving Disney's knee-jerk response to making changes to the format of the show. Yes, they need to keep their performers safe while they're performing because 0.1% of the younger set are not being kept in check. Because every child develops differently, Disney can't say this show is for ages # & up, so the only idea they can think of is to make it "adults only", which is unfortunate for kids that love villains & have decorum. What I would really hate to see is a change of format where the dancers/performers are up on a raised stage away from the danger of uncontrolled guests on the dance floor. I adored all the videos showing the performances up close & personal which truly makes for a VIP experience & I would love it to be kept that way. Otherwise, it would be just an over-priced Castle show or Villains "Mix & Mingle" where the villains don't mingle at all.

I just hope whatever form CV will take can be a happy compromise for all, as long as it returns & I get to attend!

 

[Best_Vacation_EVER!]

I've never had the opportunity to enjoy CV as others have and this ^^^ is what seems to be driving Disney's knee-jerk response to making changes to the format of the show. Yes, they need to keep their performers safe while they're performing because 0.1% of the younger set are not being kept in check. Because every child develops differently, Disney can't say this show is for ages # & up, so the only idea they can think of is to make it "adults only", which is unfortunate for kids that love villains & have decorum. What I would really hate to see is a change of format where the dancers/performers are up on a raised stage away from the danger of uncontrolled guests on the dance floor. I adored all the videos showing the performances up close & personal which truly makes for a VIP experience & I would love it to be kept that way. Otherwise, it would be just an over-priced Castle show or Villains "Mix & Mingle" where the villains don't mingle at all.

I just hope whatever form CV will take can be a happy compromise for all, as long as it returns & I get to attend!

So this!!! Like I said 99.9 % of the kids were awesome --- engaged when they wanted the audience engaged! Our son was 10 at the time he went and loved it but didn't get on the dance floor. Almost all the kids were totally excited when their chance to meet the villains came up and would go to the dance floor when the entertainment wasn't going on (or when encouraged by the cast) but didn't interfere with the show itself --- so I would say the show we saw went pretty smoothly.

To be honest I could see them setting a 10+ age for the 9:15 show (since 10 is considered Disney Adult ticket price-wise) but leave the 5:45 show open to all ages.

 

[DisneyBabies]

Just can't compare CV with the other things you mention. Tour age limits are very different than a "dinner" age limit. For one thing, I believe they are driven by Insurance. And bigger difference, you aren't already in the park with your family when you go on a tour. At least not the tours with age limits. Not many guests are going to use a park admission just to go to HS just for Club Villain. Some do sure but most are adding it in to the end of their day in the park. Could they add a limit to CV, sure. They can do anything they want. I just don't think they will.

I'm not sure kids are banned from F&W events though. I've never checked as that is always a trip we make without DGD. School going on and all that.

They may get 10 complaints (just an example) from adults who feel kids ruined their night but they eliminate kids from it and they'll get 100 complaints from families who can't go because they are at the park and there is no where else for their to take their kids. Majority rules, or the loudest complainers

Now, they add in a child care option adjacent to the venue, that changes things completely.

All in all it won't make a hill of beans difference to me. We make as many trips with DGD as we do without. We'll just do CV on trips without her if there is a limit. I do find Disney a funny destination for those who are easily annoyed by children. I'd think those who are would have prepared themselves for all the children they'd encounter during their trip.

I would lump this event in with the tours and other things simply because it is not your typical meal; even on the website it is listed as a dining event, just like F&W events. I've never been to the F&W events either, but I remember a thread from last year where people were upset because some of the events were only open to adults. As far as the tours, most if not all require theme park admission separate from the tour cost itself, so that makes Club Villain the same scenario.

I do love your in-park child care idea! For a lesser cost, the littles could have their own little party.

I have 3 littles myself, so I'm not usually bothered by kids at Disney ... After all, it is Disney ... it's kind of synonymous with kids. My only hang-up about this particular event is the kids could have gotten hurt and the CM's were the one's having to save the kids when the parents should have been cognizant of when it was appropriate to let the kids on the dance floor, but didn't seem to care, even when the CM's talked to them about it.

My kids have been eating exclusively off adult menus in all restaurants since they were 6yo. They attended PFTS and MANY other events that by your definition here would be geared to just adults. And they're obviously not alone -- or even close to it.

Excluding kids from an in-theme-park character event just because Disney can't say "excuse me, can you please keep your children off the dance floor during this portion for their own safety and that of the performers" is silly.

Of course Disney can do whatever they want. I just think this would be a stupid -- and very inconsistent -- business decision on their part.

My DD's are adventurous eaters, so food-wise, this is right up their alley. DS on the other hand is a chicken nuggets and fries guy as most kids are ... not all ... most. Of the five tables around us, three had kids and all three had the servers bring out the kid food. The food that is advertised is not normally thought of as being kid friendly, even if we all know there are some kids who will eat it. As I said, if we are able to bring DD1, she will be eating the same food we are, not the kids plate. But I wouldn't bring DS to this for the simple fact that I know he will not eat what is offered and I'm not paying that much for chicken nuggets.

And the CM's were asking the parents to keep the kids off the floor, but the parents let them go right back on the floor. And what would have happened if Disney had actually removed those families from the event since they obviously didn't want to control their kids? Everyone would have bashed Disney for kicking that poor family out of a fun event that they paid loads of money to attend. And really, Disney is for kids right? What do you expect the parents to do? They were just letting their kids have fun ... Disney can't win for loosing.

It would only be an inconsistent move if this was the first time they had put an age restriction on an event.

Random thoughts ...

1. In character, the Villains are an hilariously acerbic, unscrupulous, downright unwholesome and decidedly un-kid-friendly lot. We're not talking Mickey, Minnie and Belle, here.

And although I've yet to visit Club Villain, I do hope that when I do I won't be subjected to a bland vanilla re-interpretation of those characters contrived to appeal to/placate toddler-to-teen attendees ... and their parents.

2. By the time that a child has misbehaved to a degree that requires intervention by a Disney representative, it is much too late to expect the parents of that child to react constructively to any request for their cooperation in the matter and even later to expect to rescue the evening for other guests.

3. Given the vast collection of character experiences available to families at Walt Disney World, to suggest that a late-evening performance of Club Villain reserved to teen-to-adult guests is somehow discriminatory is, I think, silly.

1. I'm not sure how they behaved with the children at this event, but they were very much in-character with DH and I and I don't mean they were in-character in a Disney "nice" villain type of way. Maleficent completely unnerved me and we only stuck around long enough to get a couple of pictures. Cruella told us the names of the puppies in her set: Pocket, Sleeve and Handbag ... not exactly little kid friendly.

2. Exactly.

3. I agree. This was such a popular event that I have no doubt that they could fill each of the two shows with their respective groups.

Uh... you mean like they are in the movies they star in... aimed at kids and families?


Oh. So I guess Disney has no choice but to let the kids endanger themselves or the performers, then!! Oh just ban them! This seems an odd solution.


I didn't say discriminatory -- not sure if anyone else did? I think it would be a bad business decision, in conflict with how they handle PFTS, dessert parties, etc etc that have food, alcohol and some entertainment.

No, they didn't seem to us as if they were their "movie" characterizations ... they were a bit darker than that with us.

The problem is that the CM's tried to quietly get the kids to contain the children ... but that's not doing enough ... But if they had asked those guests to leave, they would be seen as going too far ... Then if one of the children or performers had gotten hurt, people would be screaming that Disney should have made those guests leave the first time they caused an issue.

We obviously all see this from different angles, so we are apparently not going to agree on this, but I really think splitting the shows would be a good move for everyone. Those who want to be able to bring their littles can and those who don't want to dodge the littles don't have to. Early show for families / late show for 13 and up (or 18 or 21 or whatever). Compromise.

 

[AngiTN]

I totally get that he's not the only actor/singer in the world who could portray Kanzo (so it may have been hyperbole on my part) but he was excellent, engaging and generally enhanced our experience at the show. I was just wanting to express my appreciation generally for an amazing experience. (Not a criticism as I love your posts.....

Oh, no problem at all. I was only saying that both Konzo's we saw were so close that unless I looked at my pictures they were basically the same. In appearance and performing ability. Hopefully any who played him in the past audition again

 

[pangyal]

We attended a 5:45 showing in May. We left our kiddo at Sandcastle because we a) wanted a fun night out as adults, b) were not paying $99 for him to eat $4 nuggets, and c) he is scared of Maleficent. I even posted on here before we went asking if it was geared towards kids or not. I received very mixed responses.

Our experience was that the villains were indeed quite dark and in character. The kids we saw there were not lining up at all to meet any of them as they were scared, though I know that this is random and that not all kids would be. I would estimate that there were about ten kids there in total.

At one point, they were all on the dance floor when they should not have been, one of course followed the other as we all know happens and the parents didn't pull them back despite the fact that the dancers were doing their thing, the smoke machine was blowing, and it was a serious safety issue.

Dr. Facilier solved this problem by materializing from the smoke right where the gaggle of kids were, raising his arms wide, and saying, "Be gone...before I make shadows out of you too!"

The kids screamed, and I mean SCREAMED bloody murder, fell all over themselves trying to escape, and the next thing we saw, all of the parents were bundling up all of their stuff to leave because their kids were so terrified and wanted to go. These were all separate groups that paid I don't know how many hundreds of dollars to be there, and ended up leaving after a half hour because it was nowhere near as kid friendly as they had believed.

YMMV for everyone of course, but my experience was such that I flat out felt they were trying to discourage children from being there both before and during the event. They didn't offer the kids anything during the wait time when the grownups all were offered bubbly...again, this was on our night, I can't say this is standard.

I am really hoping it is renewed in any case as it was hands down the best paid event we've ever attended at Disney!

 

[Grandma G]

Quoting MickeyMinnieMom:

Uh... you mean like they are in the movies they star in... aimed at kids and families?

In their respective screen roles, the Villains (though many became enduring fan favorites) were not 'stars'. That niche was inevitably filled by attractive, charming, sympathetic characters whose presence softened/ameliorated the miscreants' impact on younger members of the target 'family' audience. Club Villain (as I understand it to be) is another matter entirely: a showcase of dastardly deed-doers presented in all their nefarious glory against an adult - late-night club - backdrop. Sans cute.


Oh. So I guess Disney has no choice but to let the kids endanger themselves or the performers, then!! Oh just ban them! This seems an odd solution.

I think that you're correct. Having repeatedly asked the offending parents to keep their children seated with them during the choreographed performances, Disney has only one remaining path. To ask the family to leave. An employee certainly cannot touch a child. Or even speak forcefully to him/her (unless, it would seem, you are Dr. Facilier for the evening). And in view of the fact that his/her parents obviously see no reason to restrain the problematic behavior, it is highly doubtful that those parents would, without an unfortunate scene that would ultimately make the figurative cure much worse than the proverbial disease, honor the request.

So, no. I don't think that providing the opportunity for guests 13 years of age and older to enjoy an undiluted and uninterrupted - distinctly - teen/adult character experience is odd at all. In fact, I think that it is the most practical and pacific of available options.

Note: Unfortunately, this solution does absolutely nothing to address the unpleasantness presented by the post-21 juvenile delinquents who appear on a fairly regular basis wherever Disney is serving adult beverages. But then, their ejections from the room usually engender little, if any, regret or protest from their captive dining companions.

I didn't say discriminatory -- not sure if anyone else did? I think it would be a bad business decision, in conflict with how they handle PFTS, dessert parties, etc etc that have food, alcohol and some entertainment.

No, you certainly did not choose the word. After reading several posts whose authors seemed to equate the presence of Disney characters with a child's inherent right to attend the event ... I did.

 

[Amunet]

Does anyone know if this is continuing?

 

[jsbowl16]

Does anyone know if this is continuing?

Are you referring to the actual event or the pointless arguing that none of us have any control over?

People are assuming the event is going to start again soon based on a job description that was posted for a character to work at Club Villain.

 

[Grandma G]

Are you referring to the actual event or the pointless arguing that none of us have any control over?

Ouch! ...

 

[Amunet]

Are you referring to the actual event or the pointless arguing that none of us have any control over?

People are assuming the event is going to start again soon based on a job description that was posted for a character to work at Club Villain.

Lol I meant the event itself.
I'm going to be at wdw in September and would love to attend

 

[Missyrose]

Yes, at one point they did invite everyone out to the floor to dance and people were out on the floor between dance numbers without a problem. The issue came when the villains and dancers were on the floor to do their special dances and there were several kids running around on the floor almost causing the dancers to run them over.



The age information didn't come from a server ... it came from one of the "manager" ladies that comes out after the show when they are escorting everyone out. She stopped us as we left to ask us how our night was and we talked to her for about 10 minutes before the next group started checking in.

Here's the thing: I get that a lot of people think an age limit on "character meet" is stupid, but #1 this is not just a character meet; it's a party with food (aimed at adults - yes, some kids will eat it, but the majority won't), alcohol (aimed at adults), dancing and character meets that you have to pay a separate fee for. You aren't just walking into the Character Spot at Epcot and getting in line for an autograph. #2 Disney has put age limits on tours as well as some F&W events and some of the kid "extras" (BBB, Pirate cruises, etc.) so Disney making this adults only or just putting an age limit on it is no more "stupid" than doing the same to those events.

If making one of the shows "adults only" upsets everyone so much because the adults can "double dip", then make the first show families only.

For those who are in favor of adult only, are you thinking 18 and over, 21 and over or something else? As I said, DH and I would not bring any of our kiddos until they are 13, so for that reason, I hope they don't cut kids off totally.

There were a dozen kids at my CV and there were absolutely no issues. No screaming, no running amok, nothing. Which is why I was a little surprised at anyone calling for an age restriction on the event. This isn't a F&W wine pairing meal or a backstage tour where kids can see things that would ruin the magic. There's really no need for an age restriction, and this is coming from two 34-year-olds who don't yet have kids.

I like the idea of one show all ages, one 10 or 13 or more and above. Similar to Trader Sam's. After a certain time, the age changes. We will make sure to visit Trader Sam's after 8. Some could argue that anyplace with "free" alcohol (ok not free but open bar setting) is not the ideal setting for young kids. In the state I previous lived in, kids are not allowed in bars by law. I know that is not the case in Disney. And I am sure everyone on here properly monitors their children, unfortunately some parents do not. But in the end, it doesn't really matter what any of us want, it matters what Disney wants. I just hope they bring it back soon!!

But CV isn't a "bar." There's alcohol, but there's alcohol at restaurants and at weddings, kids are still allowed there without restriction. I don't know, maybe it's because I saw the kids at my CV having such a blast, it makes me sad to think they're be ruled out of the future event because adults can't handle having kids in their presence. The kids didn't stop me from eating all the delicious food, the kids didn't stop me from trying all the fabulous drinks (and going back for more) and the kids didn't stop me from getting my few minutes with each villain. In fact, watching some of the littles' interactions with the villains (especially the ones where the kid was dressed up like the villain) were some of the most entertaining moments of the evening. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

Random thoughts ...

1. In character, the Villains are an hilariously acerbic, unscrupulous, downright unwholesome and decidedly un-kid-friendly lot. We're not talking Mickey, Minnie and Belle, here.

And although I've yet to visit Club Villain, I do hope that when I do I won't be subjected to a bland vanilla re-interpretation of those characters contrived to appeal to/placate toddler-to-teen attendees ... and their parents.

You won't be subjected to bland interpretations of these characters. Queen of Hearts is hysterical, seriously. One of the best character meets I've ever encountered at Disney. Cruella was deliciously evil. The Evil Queen was unnervingly subdued. Maleficent was quiet but forceful. Again, watching the kids meeting the villains either ahead of me or while I was at my table and the characters' friends do an awesome job bouncing from adults to kids. You seriously sell them short if you don't think they can.

2. By the time that a child has misbehaved to a degree that requires intervention by a Disney representative, it is much too late to expect the parents of that child to react constructively to any request for their cooperation in the matter and even later to expect to rescue the evening for other guests.

Agreed. But, like I've said, the PP's CV seemed to be swimming with misbehaving kids, mine was not. So an across-the-board rule may not be necessary if the unruly kids weren't an across-the-board problem at the event.

3. Given the vast collection of character experiences available to families at Walt Disney World, to suggest that a late-evening performance of Club Villain reserved to teen-to-adult guests is somehow discriminatory is, I think, silly.

Again, I'm a 34-year-old who hasn't yet had a child, but I really think an age limit for CV is silly. There's nothing involved that is in any way inappropriate for kids. If a parent doesn't want their kids to be around adults who are drinking, then those parents can make the decision to keep their kids away from the event -- Disney doesn't have to make that decision for them.

At the disastrous Villains Unleashed party a couple of years ago, Oogie Boogey's Sideshow was TRULY adult-themed. There were signs all over the walkway and entrance to the Beauty and the Beast theater saying this show was meant for adults and it wasn't recommended for anyone under the age of 17. It had fairly sexually suggestive content, violent/weird acts and was very clearly not meant for kids. But Disney was very clear that the show wasn't meant for kids. CV isn't the same AT ALL. There's nothing about it event itself that isn't kid friendly and if Disney had wanted to keep kids out, Disney would have warned parents before the event.

The only way I see Disney putting an age limit on the show is if enough people from CV nights with the reportedly unruly kids asked for refunds for their party being disrupted. Otherwise, I think it stays exactly how it is. Disney doesn't like limiting revenue streams and telling parents they have to leave the kids with a babysitter or skip the event altogether isn't something I see Disney doing anytime soon (if CV is brought back).

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Quoting MickeyMinnieMom:

Uh... you mean like they are in the movies they star in... aimed at kids and families?

In their respective screen roles, the Villains (though many became enduring fan favorites) were not 'stars'. That niche was inevitably filled by attractive, charming, sympathetic characters whose presence softened/ameliorated the miscreants' impact on younger members of the target 'family' audience. Club Villain (as I understand it to be) is another matter entirely: a showcase of dastardly deed-doers presented in all their nefarious glory against an adult - late-night club - backdrop. Sans cute.


Oh. So I guess Disney has no choice but to let the kids endanger themselves or the performers, then!! Oh just ban them! This seems an odd solution.

I think that you're correct. Having repeatedly asked the offending parents to keep their children seated with them during the choreographed performances, Disney has only one remaining path. To ask the family to leave. An employee certainly cannot touch a child. Or even speak forcefully to him/her (unless, it would seem, you are Dr. Facilier for the evening). And in view of the fact that his/her parents obviously see no reason to restrain the problematic behavior, it is highly doubtful that those parents would, without an unfortunate scene that would ultimately make the figurative cure much worse than the metaphorical bite, honor the request.

So, no. I don't think that providing the opportunity for guests 13 years of age and older to enjoy an undiluted and uninterrupted - distinctly - teen/adult character experience is odd at all. In fact, I think that it is the most practical and pacific of available options.

Note: Unfortunately, this solution does absolutely nothing to address the unpleasantness presented by the post-21 juvenile delinquents who appear on a fairly regular basis wherever Disney is serving adult beverages. But then, their ejections from the room usually engender little, if any, regret or protest from their captive dining companions.

I didn't say discriminatory -- not sure if anyone else did? I think it would be a bad business decision, in conflict with how they handle PFTS, dessert parties, etc etc that have food, alcohol and some entertainment.

No, you certainly did not choose the word. After reading several posts whose authors seemed to equate the presence of Disney characters with a child's inherent right to attend the event ... I did.

We attended the Villains Sinister Soirée in the castle in 2014 when kids were 7 and 9. I KNOW that this event is different, but the Villains there were definitely in character. Some clearly tried to scare the you-know-what out of people.

We had an AWESOME time!!

I'm not sure people realize what kinds of entertainment "kids" are taking in these days if they think that many will be deterred in the least by "a showcase of dastardly deed-doers presented in all their nefarious glory against an adult - late-night club - backdrop. Sans cute."!!!

Quoting from "Wag the Dog", "This is NOTHING!"

And some have stated that ALL kids were good when they attended. Others have stated that 99.9% of the kids were good. I don't think a logical correction for any problems is to ban kids because Disney can't deal with 0.1% of them (or anything close to that).

Disney appears to be into over reactions, so they may well make this adults only. I would bet they'd lose money, but hey -- not my problem!

Regardless -- if they allow kids, we'll do it. If they don't, we won't. We know we'll have an awesome trip regardless.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Are you referring to the actual event or the pointless arguing that none of us have any control over?

You realize this is why boards like this exist, right?

 

[AngiTN]

There were a dozen kids at my CV and there were absolutely no issues. No screaming, no running amok, nothing. Which is why I was a little surprised at anyone calling for an age restriction on the event. This isn't a F&W wine pairing meal or a backstage tour where kids can see things that would ruin the magic. There's really no need for an age restriction, and this is coming from two 34-year-olds who don't yet have kids.



But CV isn't a "bar." There's alcohol, but there's alcohol at restaurants and at weddings, kids are still allowed there without restriction. I don't know, maybe it's because I saw the kids at my CV having such a blast, it makes me sad to think they're be ruled out of the future event because adults can't handle having kids in their presence. The kids didn't stop me from eating all the delicious food, the kids didn't stop me from trying all the fabulous drinks (and going back for more) and the kids didn't stop me from getting my few minutes with each villain. In fact, watching some of the littles' interactions with the villains (especially the ones where the kid was dressed up like the villain) were some of the most entertaining moments of the evening. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.



You won't be subjected to bland interpretations of these characters. Queen of Hearts is hysterical, seriously. One of the best character meets I've ever encountered at Disney. Cruella was deliciously evil. The Evil Queen was unnervingly subdued. Maleficent was quiet but forceful. Again, watching the kids meeting the villains either ahead of me or while I was at my table and the characters' friends do an awesome job bouncing from adults to kids. You seriously sell them short if you don't think they can.



Agreed. But, like I've said, the PP's CV seemed to be swimming with misbehaving kids, mine was not. So an across-the-board rule may not be necessary if the unruly kids weren't an across-the-board problem at the event.



Again, I'm a 34-year-old who hasn't yet had a child, but I really think an age limit for CV is silly. There's nothing involved that is in any way inappropriate for kids. If a parent doesn't want their kids to be around adults who are drinking, then those parents can make the decision to keep their kids away from the event -- Disney doesn't have to make that decision for them.

At the disastrous Villains Unleashed party a couple of years ago, Oogie Boogey's Sideshow was TRULY adult-themed. There were signs all over the walkway and entrance to the Beauty and the Beast theater saying this show was meant for adults and it wasn't recommended for anyone under the age of 17. It had fairly sexually suggestive content, violent/weird acts and was very clearly not meant for kids. But Disney was very clear that the show wasn't meant for kids. CV isn't the same AT ALL. There's nothing about it event itself that isn't kid friendly and if Disney had wanted to keep kids out, Disney would have warned parents before the event.

The only way I see Disney putting an age limit on the show is if enough people from CV nights with the reportedly unruly kids asked for refunds for their party being disrupted. Otherwise, I think it stays exactly how it is. Disney doesn't like limiting revenue streams and telling parents they have to leave the kids with a babysitter or skip the event altogether isn't something I see Disney doing anytime soon (if CV is brought back).

So wholeheartedly agree. We attended 2 CV, one in Feb and one in April. Children were in both, April included DGD8. Neither one had a single unruly child. Neither had a child freak out over the villain. The villains are in character but are far from mean.

And for those saying the food isn't for kids, that may be true. And Disney planned for this by having alternative food available for those who didn't like the choices. Would they do that if kids weren't welcome? I don't think so

 

[beeluxury]

Hiya, I am new to this so I don't know if this has been asked a thousand times but I had no help from calling Disney. I asked them if Club Villain is open to the boy respond "erm I don't think so" he honestly has no clue! So I am hoping to get an answer here, is it open? if not is it open in October as that is when I am going to WDW? Thank you for the help!

 

[AngiTN]

Hiya, I am new to this so I don't know if this has been asked a thousand times but I had no help from calling Disney. I asked them if Club Villain is open to the boy respond "erm I don't think so" he honestly has no clue! So I am hoping to get an answer here, is it open? if not is it open in October as that is when I am going to WDW? Thank you for the help!

It's not open at this time. No confirmation that it's going to return at all. Just guesses that it should based on auditions recently.

 

[E-ticket Princess]

If anyone has any useful information as to the event returning and ticket availability will you kindly do a new thread so I can avoid the endless debate postings? Please!

 

[Cluelyss]

Dates loaded on the Disney dining page for September and October (Fridays and Saturdays, plus Halloween). Not bookable yet. Same characters, menu and price. Two times - 5:15 and 8:30.

 

[anneboleyn]

Dates loaded on the Disney dining page for September and October (Fridays and Saturdays, plus Halloween). Not bookable yet. Same characters, menu and price. Two times - 5:15 and 8:30.

Yay! Thanks so much for this information! Looks like I will be plunking down even more money now lol