Pleasure Island and kids...

[twotoohappy]

......and this is why I spend many nights at Jellyrolls
because it's 21 years and up!
PI needs to go back to 21+ after 9pm, just my opinion

 

[Brocktoon]

Children are also allowed to view rated 'R' movies when accompanied by an adult ... doesn't mean you should still do it.

It's been a while since I've been to PI, but I know after the alcohol starts flowing, It not the greatest environment for kids. Some years back we saw a sloshed father changing his baby in the bathroom. The mother was outside, obviously worse off than the father. It took a few of us drunk 20-somethings to bring this to the attention of nearby CMs. I've heard that PI has been toned down over the past years though

 

[Minnie824]

I would suggest the Rock & Roll Beach club. There are multiple levels and games, etc. I'm assuming you'll be there early anyway, when its not too crowded. My parents brought me there when when I was younger, and I would feel comfortable bringing my kids there with me.

 

[flortlebap]

If you bring kids to the Adventurer's Club, be prepared for the staff to make fun of you and possibly the kids. Last time I was there, Kiki the maid asked someone's child something along the lines of, "isn't it so cute that your mommy thinks it's a good idea to take you to a bar past your bedtime?"

That's hilarious!!

I must say I don't like to see kids in PI. I wouldn't take my kids to a bar (because even though it's Disney, it is still a place full of bars and clubs!) and so I wouldn't expect to see anyone else either.

I also think that in the AC the show shouldn't have to be toned down, so parents should take their kids home early so as not to spoil the show for everyone else!

 

[Silverraindrop84]

I have seen some people take their children to these clubs and I don't personally think it is a good idea. Some of these people are really rude in these clubs and they get really drunk. Also some of the comedy clubs have not so kid friendly jokes. Just my opinion though...

 

[corrinna]

I took my 12 yo ds to the comedy warehouse this last trip. There were quite a few other kids even younger than him there. My son had the best time, and can't wait to go back next trip. However, we went to one of the earlier shows in the evening, so I would plan an early evening at PI if you want to take your kids.

NOW, as for seeing people drink, I am not sure why people think it is sooooo wrong to drink in front of children or letting their kids see someone with a good beverage.

 

[chobie]

We've taken our kids through PI before to get to Raglan Road for late dinners, but never to one of the clubs. I have no problem doing that. Are there people walking around with drinks, sure there are, but they do that at Epcot, Fantasmic sells beer, AK has the Dawa bar selling drinks from about 11 am on etc.

 

[pear86]

The last time I was at Pleasure Island was in 1995. DH and I took a trip to celebrate our first anniversary. The clubs were more crowded than I would have expected and it appeared to be a clubbing scene for young Orlando residents.

That being said, we have thought about taking our 3 children to PI during our upcoming trip if we have a free evening. I think my 8 yo son might appreciate the Adventurers Club. I appreciate the above comments about leaving before 9 p.m.

However, commments from CM regarding bedtime are ridiculous. The Wishes fireworks are at 10 p.m., Illuminations is at 9, etc. There is no bedtime at WDW!

 

[ilovejack02]

I found what info I was looking for. Someone pm'ed me about a location in Epcot that would be good to take the kids for a little dancing. Sorry I got some of yall so worked up about the possibilty of my child staying out late or hearing inappropirate things at the comedy club lol.

 

[dzneprincess]

dont be sorry girl! Some people are just very firm in their beliefs, which is great for them, but sometimes it seems there are many who try to push their beliefs on others. Have fun no matter what you decide to do!

 

[rigs32]

A couple years ago we were very disappointed with the comedy club. Improv just isn't as funny when so many areas are off limits to make it family friendly. One of the performers even commented about possibly getting in trouble for making a comment that would go over the heads of most kids. t was a late show - drunk or tipsy adults listening to G rated humor because there was a smattering of kids. It wasn't worth the wait.

Adventures Club, on the other hand, pulled no punches. While I cannot remember anything crude or blatant, the subject matter was definately adult in that whole funny because of multiple meanings kind of way. We saw no children, but about 25% of the people in the library turned out to be from Buffalo (as we are) and none of the smaller groups knew each other.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

A bit OT but:
A CM asked a young girl in the Adventurers Club who she was with, she replied her mother was in the bathroom. The CM waited (we were at the next table) for her mother to return. When she did, he informed her firmly yet nicely that she had to have her daughter with her at all times in the club. This was not received well and the mother was very snitty and rude to him. He stressed again that if either went to the bathroom again, they had to go together (But I don't want to lose my table!).
Some people can be clueless about stranger danger.I think most of us here realize that leaving an underage girl ALONE for even a short time is ill advised.

 

[PatriciaH]

Sorry I got some of yall so worked up about the possibilty of my child staying out late or hearing inappropirate things at the comedy club lol.

dont be sorry girl! Some people are just very firm in their beliefs, which is great for them, but sometimes it seems there are many who try to push their beliefs on others. Have fun no matter what you decide to do!

I don't think people really care what you do with your own kids. They will just go about their adult actions either way. It is just sad when you see a child being mortified in front of 100 strangers while their parents laugh at them too.

 

[PammyK]

oops...

 

[dmk1021]

Adventures Club, on the other hand, pulled no punches. While I cannot remember anything crude or blatant, the subject matter was definately adult in that whole funny because of multiple meanings kind of way. We saw no children, but about 25% of the people in the library turned out to be from Buffalo (as we are) and none of the smaller groups knew each other.

That is so weird that you mentioned that...

The same thing happened to me! It was May 2001 (or possibly 2002...both trips were with my brother and best friend and I sometimes mix up what happened on those trips). We were in the show with Yvette, the French maid, and she went around asking everyone where they were from. Well, we were from Buffalo, and there were 3-4 other groups of people from Buffalo in the same show (I'm not sure how many people fit in there, but it's not many!).

Yvette's reply to the odd happenings, "Geez, what, was there some kind of cheap tour?"

It very well could have been a different time, but it is extremely strange that the same thing happened to you, at the same club! How weird!

 

[notnothin]

Everyone has an opinion, and mine is that kids don't belong in PI, *especially* later in the evening. I rather enjoy it when the cast of the Adventurers Club ridicule the parents for bringing their kids there later in the evening. More often than not they get the point and leave.

 

[ladysoleil]

However, commments from CM regarding bedtime are ridiculous. The Wishes fireworks are at 10 p.m., Illuminations is at 9, etc. There is no bedtime at WDW!

Maybe not, but when I have kids, I don't think I'd want them in a bar at midnight while people are making ***** jokes. Bedtime or not, Disney or not, I just don't think it would be a good idea. (oh. I didn't think that was a bad word! Mentally insert the clinical term for male genitalia there, pls)

Also, the CM's at Adventurer's Club have a lot of leeway in what they can say or do because they are playing adult characters, so basically, don't expect them to be super nice to your kids while they are in character. They are improv comedians much more than they are CM's, if that makes sense. They are all incredible performers and wouldn't be deliberately hurtful to a child, but it would still be pretty easy for a kid to get their feelings hurt.

More often than not, the cast's comments are to humiliate the parents, but the end result is still a room full of drunken strangers laughing hysterically and your kid may not get that they aren't laughing at him or her but the comedy or the situation.

 

[rigs32]

That is so weird that you mentioned that...

The same thing happened to me! It was May 2001 (or possibly 2002...)

Ours was January 2002 - we went during the military promotion before DH went on active duty for three months. In July 2003 I ran into a co-worker (small dept, too) at Epcot.

OT - Buffalonians are just proud of their town, I guess. I mean, I'm sure we can both name LOTS of celebrities from the area.