"Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing the Song of Adventurers ..."

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Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:00:49 GMT

And once again the Comedy Warehouse get's ignored. Just pathetic. I always had a much better time at the CW and loved the detail and the hidden treasures to found. Where's the Jeff Lange photography of the Mouseketeer posters and the model Sleeping Beauty Castle?

Look I know it was hardly original and isn't even the most famous improve club in Orlando but can we please stop acting like the funeral is just for one club?

Yes raise a glass for the Adventurer's Club,

and the Comedy Warehouse,

and the moving dance floor,

and the nightly fireworks,

and the moving lights,

Happy New Year!

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:09:49 GMT

Is it really your favorite attraction at WDW of all time? Really Jim?

Walt Disney was 'plussing' Disneyland from day one, opening new attractions and closing old ones and that tradition continues. It's time to start embracing change.

I'm looking forward to the new Downtown Disney experience.

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:38:49 GMT

There are a ton of Adventurer's Club clips over on You Tube.

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:24:10 GMT

Tuck, why is it "pathetic" for one person to prefer one thing over another and mourn the loss of one thing while not being all that hearbroken of the closing of another? In my experience the comedy warehouse is "safe" standup comedy... I'm more of a Doug Stanhope / Andrew Dice Clay / Dennis Leary fan when it comes to standup. I'm sure the comedy warehouse has done some pretty good stuff over the years, but its standup comedy. When I go in there it's to see the WDW artifacts gracing the walls... not for the comedy.

And lostincrowds? Why do you start your post "baiting" Jim? It's obnoxious, unnecessary, juvenile and assinine... If you have something interesting to say, by all means, but, come on...

I'm curious as to your thinking here... as I understand it Jim is correct (and I may be wrong) but its my understanding that the AC will be replaced with restaurants and shops... I'm not trying to be intentionally argumentative, but how is that something to look forward to? The AC is a one of a kind place that makes the Walt Disney World a little more unique. Whether you personally enjoy or appreciate it, how is it "plussing" to replace it with a restaurant or shop, the like of which can be found anywhere and everywhere??

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:58:33 GMT

I am definately of the opinion that WDW should not be a museum. My favorite ride of all time is Horizons, but I understand why it went to the wayside. Few people besides the fanboys cared about it. Part of what makes Disney great is their innovation. But, to paraphrase Letterman, something doesn't smell right. Quite honestly I don't care about the rest of Pleasure Island. I used to, but the suites completely messed that one up so many years ago it is only a sad shell of its former self. But AC remained just as glorious as ever. I am sad to say that as a new local I didn't take advantage of the club enough, only visiting it a handful of times in the last few years. I went last night, for the last time ever, and I was shocked how sad I was. I was hardly the obsessed DF that new ever word to every song, and new how to respond to Hathaway. But being in the environment, surrouned by so many people who were in love with this place, was a lot to take in. Tear the rest of PI down, surround it with gift shops and T Shirt stores. I really do understand that in business it all comes down to the dollar. But the AC was one of the most unique places I have ever been to in the world (not Disney World, literally the entire world), and it is a shame that Disney would let it fall to the way side, while spending millions on flash in the pan attractions like American Idol or HSM. Just keep AC around, there is a niche market out there for it. Sure, not ever guest will want to go there, but not ever guest wants a Hannah Montana make over or wants to have breakfast with a princess either. AC is the kind of place that showed what Disney could be. Not just a mouse trap that sucked in little kids. It could be a place of fantasy for all ages.

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:43:49 GMT

I had the pleasure (pardon the pun) of meeting Jim Hill at the Adventurer's Club several years ago, as he was there for the MouseFest. I recognized Jim and we chatted for quite a while, enjoying the show and having a good laugh. It was my first time at the AC, and he pointed a few things out to a newcomer like myself that might have been overlooked. To show you what a nice guy Jim was, he invited me along as his guest (me - a total stranger) on a tour that he and Jim Korkis were giving the next day at the Magic Kingdom. Let me tell you, it was one of the best tours that a person could take, anywhere. Highly informative, full of laughs and trivia that you just can't find in a guide book. Thanks Jim, for a good time and for remembering the Adventurers Club this last time.

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:37:06 GMT

I just realized how many awful spelling errors I had in my above post...trying to type quickly at work! :)

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:16:14 GMT

I loved the Comedy Warehouse. There was a CLASSIC moment one night where one of the osts was gabbing at an audience member. The host asked where the guy worked. The guy responded that he was an agent for the IRS. In like two seconds, another one of the performers came racing across the stage and bolted out of the exit.

But the Comedy Warehouse was NEVER as good as the Adventurer's Club. The AC was a totally emersive environment where mayhem ruled the night.

Open your favorite adult beverage. Go to You Tube and watch "Colonel Critchlow entertains the club." Hysterically funny!

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Jim Hill — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:15:52 GMT

Mr. Hill,

We've sucked it up! We have made a decision. We will be there tomorrow at the LAST NIGHT of T.A.C.!

Kongaloosh!

re: "Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing a Song, We're Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:53:03 GMT

I miss the AC mightily. Thanks for such a nice look back, and for Jeff's great photographs.