Hoopla

[wilde_oscar]

I am pretty sure I am not going to be able to sneak in another trip before the demise of Adventures Club, so last week I had my final Hoopla. I did get to take a "friend" who had never been before, and got to see everything though both historic and noob eyes.

My comment early in the evening to my "friend" was to remember that this was all geared and originally staged to a 21 and over crowd. Which helps with the context of the adult jokes when the crowd is filled with toddlers, tweens and teenagers. My "friend" really enjoyed the performance and the interaction, got to see three shows in the main room, both side rooms and the hoopla... over a few beers (the kungaloosh machine was broken).

The performances were still fresh though I had heard the jokes a few times before, in fact one of the performers was nice enough to welcome me back (either I have a memorable face, am infamous, or there is a "beware of this guy" with my pic back stage)... but the audience interaction often fell flat since it was not a drinking crowd, and a lot of kids. Not to mention the semi regular cast members that hang out in the audience there did not seem in high spirits.

So over all, my "friend" really loved the show... and I know he'd have loved it more, back in the day of 21 and over with the crowd a little tipsy.

 

[disneyholic family]

I am pretty sure I am not going to be able to sneak in another trip before the demise of Adventures Club, so last week I had my final Hoopla. I did get to take a "friend" who had never been before, and got to see everything though both historic and noob eyes.

My comment early in the evening to my "friend" was to remember that this was all geared and originally staged to a 21 and over crowd. Which helps with the context of the adult jokes when the crowd is filled with toddlers, tweens and teenagers. My "friend" really enjoyed the performance and the interaction, got to see three shows in the main room, both side rooms and the hoopla... over a few beers (the kungaloosh machine was broken).

The performances were still fresh though I had heard the jokes a few times before, in fact one of the performers was nice enough to welcome me back (either I have a memorable face, am infamous, or there is a "beware of this guy" with my pic back stage)... but the audience interaction often fell flat since it was not a drinking crowd, and a lot of kids. Not to mention the semi regular cast members that hang out in the audience there did not seem in high spirits.

So over all, my "friend" really loved the show... and I know he'd have loved it more, back in the day of 21 and over with the crowd a little tipsy.

we only went to the adventurer's club twice, a few years back....we did everything as far as i know...the various rooms and the back room...
while it was amusing, i didn't really like it....
but i'm still sad to see it go as it's one of those especially disney sort of places...

i'm actually sadder to see the comedy club go...we went there on every visit...some visits it was outstanding, other times just so so....
but we always enjoyed being there......i'm sorry to see it close its doors..

DD's going to be at WDW in september, before the close...
i told her to be sure to go to both the adventurer's club and the comedy club..
i'm guessing the cc troupe will include some jabs at disney...could be very amusing....

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

I'm intrigued Rex - you said "friend" in quotes 4x - is that because you really don't like the guy, or you're related, or you met him for the first time on this trip because he heard you were taking the trip from OH to FL and he came along for the ride?

 

[wilde_oscar]

"friend" is just my nice way of saying someone very important to me.

 

[WaltD4Me]

I'm so jealous you got to go to AC before it closes.

AC was at the top of my must do list for October before they announced the closing.
I'm so sad I won't be able to go one last time.

AND I'm waiting for your trip report Rex, I can't wait to hear about Cedar Point.

 

[BRobson]

I'm so jealous you got to go to AC before it closes.

me too - we never quite got round to it and wont be again this year

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I am glad you made it for one last visit. I cant wait to hear your trip report. So hopefully one is coming. We had only been there one time and it was for the over 21 crowd and we all had a ball on NYE hanging in there.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

"friend" is just my nice way of saying someone very important to me.

Awesome Ya never know with this bunch -- I wasn't sure if someone convinced you to pick one of us along the way. It wouldn't be the first time someone has asked to do a ride-a-long for the OH to FL trip so I implied the word incorrectly (obviously). Glad you had a "friend" along for the momentous last trip to the AC! Thanks for the report and looking forward to the Cedar Point TR (and that picture you've been promising )