As promised, here are the <i>early</i> outline proposed details of our Adventurers Club Event.
If that first sentence makes absolutely no sense to you whatsoever, then check out this thread and it'll all become clear
You'll see that the prices listed are all approximate so far - this is due to the fact that I have had to make a guess as to how many children will be attending this event and price it accordingly. Basically we have a flat amount for our Food & Beverage minimum total to hit rather than pre-ordained per person minimum spend that's usually pre-ordained by Disney, so I've had to work out the 'breakdown' myself.
As a consequence of that the final price depends not only on the number of people attending but also on the child to adult ratio - if there is a higher proportion of children in attendance than I've guestimated at then we'll struggle to hit our F&B minumum and we'll have to tweek the price in order to add on more food to the menu - however, worse case scenario is it should only be something silly like a dollar or so more each. Best case scenario is if there is a lower child to adult ratio than what I've worked it out as, it could also get a dollar or two cheaper We will only know for sure once we've gotten a firm committment from everyone and know the precise breakdown. I know it's vague, I know it's a pain, but that's the way it is...
Boy, no one ever said this would be easy, did they?
So...here we go!
<b><u>The Adventurers Club - 7pm-9pm, 17th June 2005</b></u>
For anyone who is unfamiliar with the Adventurer's Club this is NOT a night club in the traditional sense, despite it's setting within Pleasure Island, rather it's a 1930's themed comedy 'Members clubhouse' where you can also have a little drinkie if you'd like. (It also happens to be a completely non-smoking club).
The entertainment comes in the form of some rather eccentric club members and previous visitors will all be aware of such famous names as Pamelia Perkins (Club President), Graves the Butler, Hathaway Brown (daredevil pilot) and a number of other club 'residents' - all willing to sing, chat and share their adventurous tales of daring-do to their newest club recruits - us.
There is a large element of audience participation at this venue as much of the 'show' is ad-libbed based on the feedback they received, however, the club is split over two floors (upstairs you view over a balcony to the main area below) so if you are shy then it's easy to enjoy the fun without being worried that you'll end up as part of the show yourself
The main advantage to us having this venue to ourselves is obvious - it's earlier in the evening than it usually opens and it's a more controlled atmosphere. Entertainment will be family friendly though I will be honest and say if you have very small children I don't think it would be a good idea to bring them along - not because it's an unsuitable venue, but because they won't really understand the humour and consequently may get restless. Two hours is a llifetime to a small child stuck in a room with boring adults!!!
However, if there was suffient interest I could look in to organizing coinciding booking some places in a resort kids club (Babysitting Disney style!). These <i>always</i> seem very popular with kids with the added advantage that they'd be in the club with other DIS'ers kids at the same time rather than complete strangers. Just another option for people with kids to consider.
Along with 2 exclusive hours in the Club (Pleasure Island admission not required for entry), the price also includes some reception food - fancy words for saying that they'll be trays of food to munch on whilst you're being entertained. Plus, your first drink of the night will also be included in the price, whether you go for the full adult price which includes an alcoholic drink (try the house speciality, Kungaloosh!) or a non-alcoholic adult price (for young adults and the tee-total adults) and childrens price all of which will include a soda. After that it's a cash bar.
Yes, you read that correctly - as we are not dealing with a Disney mandated Food & Beverage minimum with this particular event it means that I've been able to set out the prices in what I deem to be a more fair way for everyone. If you don't drink alcohol why should you pay the same as someone who does? Disney don't give me much to work with, but I've honestly done what I can to also cut kids prices some slack.
Therefore the <b><i><u>approximate</u></i></b> options and prices are as follows:-
Full adult price with 1 alcholic drink included - <b>$46</b>
Full adult price with 1 soda drink included - <b>$43</b>
Child price (for children aged up to <b>3-12</b> years old) - <b>$28</b>
All prices include mandatory 20% gratuity and 6.5% tax (yes in case you are wondering, they DO tax the tip as well!)
I've not put an under 3 price - as I mentioned before I'm really not sure a small child will appreciate the venue, however if you are really interested then I will discuss our options with Disney - the main one being whether a child that age would count towards our venue maximum occupancy levels. If they do, then that means one less person contributing to our F&B minimum and they'd have to pay the regular child price (yikes!), if they don't count though, there will probably just be a venue 'cover charge' - we'll just have to wing that particular option if and when it happens.
Ummmm, is that everything? I think it is for now though I'll just take this opportunity to remind everyone that this is a <b>non-profit</b> project and every cent paid will be ploughed straight back in to it So, if you don't like the price - blame Disney, don't blame me 
Oh, and I also ought to mention that until we sign a contract and pay the deposit to lock in the price Disney can slap us with any prices increases they want so it's subject to change for those reasons too.
Any questions, ideas, thoughts, suggestions, something I've forgotten to mention.....? I'll answer what I can otherwise I'll have to make a list and get back to our Disney rep
<b>Edited to add:-
If you think you may be interested in attending this event then please register your interest here so I can monitor our numbers.
Also, be sure to check out our Illuminations Dessert Party event.
Plus our group Backstage Tour options.
Details of more events still to be added so watch this space!
If that first sentence makes absolutely no sense to you whatsoever, then check out this thread and it'll all become clear
You'll see that the prices listed are all approximate so far - this is due to the fact that I have had to make a guess as to how many children will be attending this event and price it accordingly. Basically we have a flat amount for our Food & Beverage minimum total to hit rather than pre-ordained per person minimum spend that's usually pre-ordained by Disney, so I've had to work out the 'breakdown' myself.
As a consequence of that the final price depends not only on the number of people attending but also on the child to adult ratio - if there is a higher proportion of children in attendance than I've guestimated at then we'll struggle to hit our F&B minumum and we'll have to tweek the price in order to add on more food to the menu - however, worse case scenario is it should only be something silly like a dollar or so more each. Best case scenario is if there is a lower child to adult ratio than what I've worked it out as, it could also get a dollar or two cheaper
We will only know for sure once we've gotten a firm committment from everyone and know the precise breakdown. I know it's vague, I know it's a pain, but that's the way it is...Boy, no one ever said this would be easy, did they?
So...here we go!
<b><u>The Adventurers Club - 7pm-9pm, 17th June 2005</b></u>
For anyone who is unfamiliar with the Adventurer's Club this is NOT a night club in the traditional sense, despite it's setting within Pleasure Island, rather it's a 1930's themed comedy 'Members clubhouse' where you can also have a little drinkie if you'd like. (It also happens to be a completely non-smoking club).
The entertainment comes in the form of some rather eccentric club members and previous visitors will all be aware of such famous names as Pamelia Perkins (Club President), Graves the Butler, Hathaway Brown (daredevil pilot) and a number of other club 'residents' - all willing to sing, chat and share their adventurous tales of daring-do to their newest club recruits - us.
There is a large element of audience participation at this venue as much of the 'show' is ad-libbed based on the feedback they received, however, the club is split over two floors (upstairs you view over a balcony to the main area below) so if you are shy then it's easy to enjoy the fun without being worried that you'll end up as part of the show yourself
The main advantage to us having this venue to ourselves is obvious - it's earlier in the evening than it usually opens and it's a more controlled atmosphere. Entertainment will be family friendly though I will be honest and say if you have very small children I don't think it would be a good idea to bring them along - not because it's an unsuitable venue, but because they won't really understand the humour and consequently may get restless. Two hours is a llifetime to a small child stuck in a room with boring adults!!!
However, if there was suffient interest I could look in to organizing coinciding booking some places in a resort kids club (Babysitting Disney style!). These <i>always</i> seem very popular with kids with the added advantage that they'd be in the club with other DIS'ers kids at the same time rather than complete strangers. Just another option for people with kids to consider.
Along with 2 exclusive hours in the Club (Pleasure Island admission not required for entry), the price also includes some reception food - fancy words for saying that they'll be trays of food to munch on whilst you're being entertained. Plus, your first drink of the night will also be included in the price, whether you go for the full adult price which includes an alcoholic drink (try the house speciality, Kungaloosh!) or a non-alcoholic adult price (for young adults and the tee-total adults) and childrens price all of which will include a soda. After that it's a cash bar.
Yes, you read that correctly - as we are not dealing with a Disney mandated Food & Beverage minimum with this particular event it means that I've been able to set out the prices in what I deem to be a more fair way for everyone. If you don't drink alcohol why should you pay the same as someone who does? Disney don't give me much to work with, but I've honestly done what I can to also cut kids prices some slack.
Therefore the <b><i><u>approximate</u></i></b> options and prices are as follows:-
Full adult price with 1 alcholic drink included - <b>$46</b>
Full adult price with 1 soda drink included - <b>$43</b>
Child price (for children aged up to <b>3-12</b> years old) - <b>$28</b>
All prices include mandatory 20% gratuity and 6.5% tax (yes in case you are wondering, they DO tax the tip as well!)
I've not put an under 3 price - as I mentioned before I'm really not sure a small child will appreciate the venue, however if you are really interested then I will discuss our options with Disney - the main one being whether a child that age would count towards our venue maximum occupancy levels. If they do, then that means one less person contributing to our F&B minimum and they'd have to pay the regular child price (yikes!), if they don't count though, there will probably just be a venue 'cover charge' - we'll just have to wing that particular option if and when it happens.
Ummmm, is that everything? I think it is for now though I'll just take this opportunity to remind everyone that this is a <b>non-profit</b> project and every cent paid will be ploughed straight back in to it
So, if you don't like the price - blame Disney, don't blame me Oh, and I also ought to mention that until we sign a contract and pay the deposit to lock in the price Disney can slap us with any prices increases they want so it's subject to change for those reasons too.Any questions, ideas, thoughts, suggestions, something I've forgotten to mention.....? I'll answer what I can otherwise I'll have to make a list and get back to our Disney rep
<b>Edited to add:-
If you think you may be interested in attending this event then please register your interest here so I can monitor our numbers.
Also, be sure to check out our Illuminations Dessert Party event.
Plus our group Backstage Tour options.
Details of more events still to be added so watch this space!
