Pleasure island?

[diznefreak]

Tell me about pleasure island? We will be in WDW for 7nights? After spending days at the parks how often does anybody go to pleasure island in the evening?

 

[TDC Nala]

I go to PI practically every night on my trips (I love the Adventurers Club) and I definitely recommend it. I am not sure what you mean about "after spending days in the parks." Do you want to know if it's too tiring to stay up late after spending the day in the parks? I think that depends on how much you've been running around and when you want to get up the next morning. If you're going to Early Entry, you might not want to close out PI at night. I think most travelers don't go to PI as much as I do. They'll drop in for a night or two to check the place out. I tend to go and hang out there, and lately I've been going over there before the parks close.

 

[DebbieB]

When I go with friends, we usually go one night. We like the Comedy Warehouse, see a show or two. We're not into drinking, so we browse around the shops and then head over to Downtown Disney.

 

[MrsToad]

We usually travel in the slower seasons when Magic Kingdom closes around 7:00 pm. Animal Kingdom also closes earlier than MGM or Epcot. We use the evening of the "MK Day" or the "AK Day" to go to PI. We LOVE The Adventurers Club and also try to catch an outdoor show.

 

[diznefreak]

Thanks Mrs Toad and everybody else for your replies I think that if we use 2 of our plus tickets for PI on the days the parks close early it will be good enough.

 

[Pat_Elliott]

diznefreak,

Of course you'll get various opinions on this one. Here's mine. We never miss PI. After experiencing it a couple times, we no longer go to anything but the AC and the CW. Background: I'm 40, my wife is 38, and have no children, although June will be the last trip we can say that (I stick that in anywhere I can). We aren't lampshade-dancers, but we like a couple of drinks. As for doing PI after a day in the parks (more important, between two long days at the parks), be warned: You'll have a good time and might not be able to leave until closing. But it's doable. Obviously depends on your stamina. Just count on the day after being one of those days where you aren't dashing to rides.

Why only AC and CW? The CW is something we don't have up here in Central PA, so we like to see a show or two. It's good improv comedy. If we had such a club locally (we had them when we lived in Philly), I'd go to nothing but the AC.

If you're into dancing and nightlife, I guess the rest of the clubs are for you. The Jazz Club has really good jazz. But I can get that here. 8 Trax has a neat theme, but fifteen minutes after you're there, you get used to your surroundings and it's just a bar. I feel the same way about most of the clubs at PI. They're really, really nice clubs. But I can go to a club here when winter has me down.

However, the AC, in my opinion, is the only "Disney" club there is. With characters, things on the wall that talk, shows, interaction, and excellent theming, I find myself forgetting where I am or what I was doing before I came in. I've been in there where the atmosphere makes me not trust that the person sitting next to me isn't "part of the show." The library shows (considered the "main" shows) are excellent, but for a most excellent evening, sit in the main lobby and just observe. It's "magic."

A warning: If you sit upstairs thinking something will happen up there, not only won't anything happen, but the characters on the main level will begin to make sport of you.

Pat

 

[diznefreak]

Thanks Pat ! We will definately check out AC and CW. I am looking forward to having fun!!!
Amber

 

[Steven Barrett]

diznefreak,

If you're active in the parks from early morning until park closing, I recommend visiting Pleasure Island on the last night of your stay. Catch one of the early shows of the Comedy Warehouse; they're less crowded. The improv comedy here is always good and often outstanding. Visit all of the music clubs you want to, but save a lot of time for lounging around the Adventurers Club. This club is unique, pure Disney imagination. Also, when I shop at WDW for a special gift for someone, (I live locally), I often end up at the Pleasure Island shops, especially Suspended Animation. This shop has a great selection of Disney art, posters, sculpted figures, etc. By the way, Jellyrolls on the BoardWalk is another fun place to spend part of an evening (or all evening!). The dueling piano player teams are very entertaining. They take requests and you can sing along all you want.

Steven M. Barrett, author of "The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation," published by The Intrepid Traveler

 

[diznefreak]

Thanks Steven for the tip. We will definately check out Jellyrolls. Sounds Fun!!
Amber

 

[Pat_Elliott]

Originally posted by Steven Barrett
Steven M. Barrett, author of "The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation," published by The Intrepid Traveler

Steven,

Just felt like dropping a line. I fell asleep last night reading "The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation." How neat to see your post here! Thanks for helping me make the last couple trips even more memorable and cost-effective. To diznefreak, here's another tip: Buy Steven's book. It sits on my bedside table with only the Passporter and the remote for company!

Pat

 

[Steven Barrett]

Pat,

Thanks for the nice comment! That made my day! I think your new family addition will have some fun Disney experiences to look forward to.

Steve