Adventureland
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Adventureland is one of the "themed lands" at the many Disneyland-style parks run by the Walt Disney Company around the world. It is themed to resemble the remote jungles in Africa, Asia, South America, and the South Pacific. "To create a land that would make this dream reality", said Walt Disney, "we pictured ourselves far from civilization, in the remote jungle
s of Asia and Africa."
Adventureland provides a 1950s view of exotic adventure, capitalizing on the post-war Tiki
craze. Lush vegetation resembles jungles while elements of the "other" surround the visitor. Tribal performance masks, conga drums, non-American totem poles, exotic animal statues, and architecture of Pacific influence make for a confined area wherein industry and technology take a back seat to uncharted nature. Noted art historian David T. Doris explains Adventureland as, "a pastiche of imaginary colonial spaces, conflated within the green and foliate milieu of 'the Jungle.'"
as its star attraction, until the Swiss Family Treehouse
was added years later. With the groundbreaking technology of audio animatronics Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room was added nearby the land's entry bridge. Oceanic Arts also created the series of tribal masks that now line the entry bridge.
Many years later Indiana Jones Adventure
was added with the expansion of Adventureland and gave the entire land a 1930s theme, which concurs with the setting created by the rustic boats of the Jungle Cruise and its DJ Albert Awol who plays big band music from the 1930s. The Swiss Family Treehouse was redone and made Tarzan's Treehouse
and Adventureland has remained the same since, until 2008 with the summer event, Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries
.
The Adventureland here is divided into two main sub-areas, one being the Arabian Village and the other one being Caribbean Plaza, which is home to Pirates of the Caribbean
. The original Polynesian motif is still visible with the prominence of jungle surrounding the Swiss Family Treehouse
and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
. The 1930s adventurer/explorer vibe is clear with the background music heard over loud projecting speakers recently installed throughout Adventureland with a different vibe than that of Disneyland's, but with similar Big Band
music and witty announcements. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction is unique to this version of Advetureland.
- and a different version of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
, minus the Walt Disney tag, with a more Hawaiian feel. It features a sub-land, similar to the Magic Kingdom Adventureland, based on New Orleans Square at Disneyland, which features Pirates of the Caribbean
. World Bazaar's buildings fade into New Orleans.
This Adventureland presented some construction problems, mainly due to the unsuitable local climate. Growing exotic jungles in a place where winters could be harsh was a tough task. This is also the reason why there is no Jungle Cruise
ride, since most animatronics animals would have been exposed to this weather. However, abandoned ideas intended to build an adequate ride under a glass roof, but that never came true.
There is no Tiki Room attraction either, although the Explorers Club Restaurant (now Colonel Hathi's Outpost) features animatronics birds that used to sing.
–style parks' Frontierland
area. It is also home to the "Festival of the Lion King
" show.
Jungle
A Jungle is an area of land in the tropics overgrown with dense vegetation.The word jungle originates from the Sanskrit word jangala which referred to uncultivated land. Although the Sanskrit word refers to "dry land", it has been suggested that an Anglo-Indian interpretation led to its...
s of Asia and Africa."
Adventureland provides a 1950s view of exotic adventure, capitalizing on the post-war Tiki
Tiki culture
Tiki kitsch culture is a 20th-century theme used in Polynesian-style restaurants and clubs originally in the United States and then, to a lesser degree, around the world...
craze. Lush vegetation resembles jungles while elements of the "other" surround the visitor. Tribal performance masks, conga drums, non-American totem poles, exotic animal statues, and architecture of Pacific influence make for a confined area wherein industry and technology take a back seat to uncharted nature. Noted art historian David T. Doris explains Adventureland as, "a pastiche of imaginary colonial spaces, conflated within the green and foliate milieu of 'the Jungle.'"
Disneyland
Disneyland's Adventureland was originally envisioned as True-Life Adventureland, and was to be based on Walt's famous award winning nature documentaries on Africa and Asia. The land was originally supposed to have real animals from Africa to inhabit a jungle river, but after zoologists told Walt the real animals would lie around or hide, the imagineers built mechanical animals instead. Adventureland opened with the Jungle CruiseJungle Cruise
The Jungle Cruise is an attraction located in Adventureland at many Disney Parks, including Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland. At Hong Kong Disneyland, the attraction is named Jungle River Cruise...
as its star attraction, until the Swiss Family Treehouse
Swiss Family Treehouse
Swiss Family Treehouse is an attraction that features at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The remaining versions based on the original are located at Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland and at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris...
was added years later. With the groundbreaking technology of audio animatronics Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room was added nearby the land's entry bridge. Oceanic Arts also created the series of tribal masks that now line the entry bridge.
Many years later Indiana Jones Adventure
Indiana Jones Adventure
Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye is a dark ride motion simulator attraction based on the Indiana Jones films. Guests accompany intrepid archeologist Dr. Indiana Jones on a quest for the Jewel of Power through a dangerous lost temple, then board military troop transport vehicles...
was added with the expansion of Adventureland and gave the entire land a 1930s theme, which concurs with the setting created by the rustic boats of the Jungle Cruise and its DJ Albert Awol who plays big band music from the 1930s. The Swiss Family Treehouse was redone and made Tarzan's Treehouse
Tarzan's Treehouse
Tarzan's Treehouse is a walk through attraction at Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland. It is styled after the 1999 film Tarzan.-Disneyland version:...
and Adventureland has remained the same since, until 2008 with the summer event, Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries
Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries
The "Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries" was an event held at Disneyland by Walt Disney Creative Entertainment during the summer months of 2008. This was a promotional tie-in with the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
.
Attractions and Entertainment
- Tarzan's TreehouseTarzan's TreehouseTarzan's Treehouse is a walk through attraction at Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland. It is styled after the 1999 film Tarzan.-Disneyland version:...
- Jungle CruiseJungle CruiseThe Jungle Cruise is an attraction located in Adventureland at many Disney Parks, including Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland. At Hong Kong Disneyland, the attraction is named Jungle River Cruise...
- Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden EyeIndiana Jones AdventureIndiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye is a dark ride motion simulator attraction based on the Indiana Jones films. Guests accompany intrepid archeologist Dr. Indiana Jones on a quest for the Jewel of Power through a dangerous lost temple, then board military troop transport vehicles...
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is an attraction located in Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort and at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort.-History:...
Shopping
- Adventureland Bazaar
- South Seas Traders
- Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost
- Tropical Imports
Former Attractions and Entertainment
- Tahitian TerraceTahitian TerraceThe Tahitian Terrace was a Polynesian themed restaurant at Disneyland during the 1960s. It was placed in Adventureland. It had dishes such as skewered chicken, a tropical fruit salad, and other traditional Hawaiian dishes. There was also a show with native dancers. It operated from 1962 until 1993...
(1962-1993) - Swiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family Treehouse is an attraction that features at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The remaining versions based on the original are located at Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland and at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris...
(1962-1999) - Aladdin's Oasis Dinner Show (1993-????)
The Magic Kingdom
See also: Magic Kingdom attraction and entertainment historyThe Adventureland here is divided into two main sub-areas, one being the Arabian Village and the other one being Caribbean Plaza, which is home to Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is a multi-billion dollar Walt Disney franchise encompassing a series of films, a theme park ride, and spinoff novels as well as numerous video games and other publications. The franchise originates with the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, which opened at Disneyland in...
. The original Polynesian motif is still visible with the prominence of jungle surrounding the Swiss Family Treehouse
Swiss Family Treehouse
Swiss Family Treehouse is an attraction that features at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The remaining versions based on the original are located at Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland and at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris...
and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is an attraction located in Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort and at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort.-History:...
. The 1930s adventurer/explorer vibe is clear with the background music heard over loud projecting speakers recently installed throughout Adventureland with a different vibe than that of Disneyland's, but with similar Big Band
Big band
A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era typically consisting of rhythm, brass, and woodwind instruments totaling approximately twelve to twenty-five musicians...
music and witty announcements. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction is unique to this version of Advetureland.
Attractions and Entertainment
- The Magic Carpets of AladdinThe Magic Carpets of AladdinThe Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a ride in Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World. It is based on the 1992 film, Aladdin. It is similar to the ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant, in that riders in the front rows control how high their carpets fly, and the ride lasts about 90 seconds. There is Aladdin's...
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Pirate Tutorial
- Tinkerbell's Magical NookPixie HollowPixie Hollow is a character meet and greet attraction at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Hong Kong Disneyland offering guests the opportunity to dine with Tinker Bell from the Disney Fairies franchise.-Disneyland:...
at Adventure Veranda - Jungle CruiseJungle CruiseThe Jungle Cruise is an attraction located in Adventureland at many Disney Parks, including Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland. At Hong Kong Disneyland, the attraction is named Jungle River Cruise...
- Swiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family Treehouse is an attraction that features at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The remaining versions based on the original are located at Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland and at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris...
- Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is an attraction located in Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort and at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort.-History:...
Restaurants
- Aloha Isle
- Tortuga Tavern (formerly El Pirata Y El Perico Restaurante)
- Sunshine Tree Terrace
Former Attractions and Entertainment
- The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)The Enchanted Tiki Room , was an updated version of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland, which was an attraction located in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.-History:...
(1998-2011)
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland's Adventureland is a mish-mash of the various Adventureland interpretations. It features a unique ride - Western River RailroadWestern River Railroad
The Western River Railroad is Tokyo Disneyland's version of its steam-powered railroad. It does not circle the whole park; it instead passes through Advenutureland, Frontierland and Critter Country. Additionally, this railroad differs from other Disney railroads because its track gauge is 30" as...
- and a different version of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is an attraction located in Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort and at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort.-History:...
, minus the Walt Disney tag, with a more Hawaiian feel. It features a sub-land, similar to the Magic Kingdom Adventureland, based on New Orleans Square at Disneyland, which features Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is a multi-billion dollar Walt Disney franchise encompassing a series of films, a theme park ride, and spinoff novels as well as numerous video games and other publications. The franchise originates with the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, which opened at Disneyland in...
. World Bazaar's buildings fade into New Orleans.
Attractions and Entertainment
- The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha e Komo Mai!The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha e Komo Mai!The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha E Komo Mai! is an Audio Animatronics show located in Tokyo Disneyland's Adventureland. It is the fourth incarnation of the Enchanted Tiki Room show and the second to be exclusive to Tokyo Disneyland.-History:...
- Lilo's Luau & Fun
- Pirates of the CaribbeanPirates of the Caribbean (theme park ride)Pirates of the Caribbean is a log flume type of dark ride at the Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris theme parks....
- Jungle CruiseJungle CruiseThe Jungle Cruise is an attraction located in Adventureland at many Disney Parks, including Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland. At Hong Kong Disneyland, the attraction is named Jungle River Cruise...
- Mickey & Minnie's Polynesian Paradise
- Minnie Oh! Minnie
- Swiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family Treehouse is an attraction that features at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The remaining versions based on the original are located at Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland and at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris...
- Western River RailroadWestern River RailroadThe Western River Railroad is Tokyo Disneyland's version of its steam-powered railroad. It does not circle the whole park; it instead passes through Advenutureland, Frontierland and Critter Country. Additionally, this railroad differs from other Disney railroads because its track gauge is 30" as...
Restaurants
- Royal Street Veranda
- Blue Bayou Restaurant
- Café Orléans
- The Gazebo
- Crystal Palace Restaurant
- Polynesian Terrace Restaurant
- Parkside Wagon
- Boiler Room Bites
- China Voyager
- Squeezer's Tropical Juice Bar
- Fresh Fruit Oasis
- The Skipper's Galley
Shopping
- The Golden Galleon
- Pirate Treasure
- Cristal Arts
- La Petite Parfumerie
- Party Gras Gift
- Chiba Traders - Arts and Crafts
- Safari Trading Company
- Tiki Tropic Shop
- Adventureland Bazaar
- Candy Wagon
Former Attractions and Entertainment
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is an attraction located in Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort and at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort.-History:...
(1983-1999) - The Enchanted Tiki Room: Now Playing "Get the Fever!" (2000-2008)
Disneyland Park (Paris)
The European Adventureland contains more heavy Indian and Morrocan influences. It features four themed areas :- The first, known as Adventureland Bazar, is a recreation of an oriental city from the 1001 Arabian Nights, presumably Agrabah from the Disney movie Aladdin (Imagineers were designing the entrance area of this Adventureland while the film was in production). In 1993, the attraction Le Passage Enchanté d'AladdinLe Passage Enchanté d'AladdinLe Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin is a walkthrough attraction at Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1993 at the entrance of Adventureland, in a recreation of the Arabian City of Agrabah...
opened in this very area. The concept of this city eventually reached overseas resorts. - The second part of Adventureland has a more African appearance, and is mainly composed of shops and restaurants (like the Hakuna Matata Restaurant).
- A third themed area represents Asian mysterious jungles. Themed to explorers, it features the ride Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, which was unique in a Disney park in 1993 with its first inversion.
- The last part, and the biggest, is a Caribbean area, covering most of the surface of Adventureland. It features the ride Pirates of the CaribbeanPirates of the Caribbean (theme park ride)Pirates of the Caribbean is a log flume type of dark ride at the Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris theme parks....
and Adventure Isle, a Tom Sawyer Island-like walkthrough spot, with some attractions like Swiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family Treehouse is an attraction that features at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The remaining versions based on the original are located at Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland and at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris...
or Captain Hook's Pirate Ship.
This Adventureland presented some construction problems, mainly due to the unsuitable local climate. Growing exotic jungles in a place where winters could be harsh was a tough task. This is also the reason why there is no Jungle Cruise
Jungle Cruise
The Jungle Cruise is an attraction located in Adventureland at many Disney Parks, including Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland. At Hong Kong Disneyland, the attraction is named Jungle River Cruise...
ride, since most animatronics animals would have been exposed to this weather. However, abandoned ideas intended to build an adequate ride under a glass roof, but that never came true.
There is no Tiki Room attraction either, although the Explorers Club Restaurant (now Colonel Hathi's Outpost) features animatronics birds that used to sing.
Attractions and Entertainment
- Following the Leader with Peter Pan
- Captain Hook's Pirate Ship
- La Plage des Pirates - (Pirates Beach)
- Aladdin’s Magic Lamp
- Le Passage Enchanté d'AladdinLe Passage Enchanté d'AladdinLe Passage Enchanté d'Aladdin is a walkthrough attraction at Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1993 at the entrance of Adventureland, in a recreation of the Arabian City of Agrabah...
- (Aladdin's Enchanted Passage) - Pirates of the CaribbeanPirates of the Caribbean (theme park ride)Pirates of the Caribbean is a log flume type of dark ride at the Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris theme parks....
- Adventureland rhythms of the jungle
- Adventure IsleAdventure Isle (Disneyland Paris)Adventure Isle is an island in the center of Adventureland at Disneyland Paris. It opened with the park in 1992.-Adventure Isle:When creating Disneyland Paris, Imagineers decided Big Thunder Mountain would be the centerpiece of Frontierland. As such, finding a new spot of land for Tom Sawyer Island...
- La Cabane des RobinsonSwiss Family TreehouseSwiss Family Treehouse is an attraction that features at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The remaining versions based on the original are located at Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland and at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris...
- (Swiss Family Treehouse) - Indiana Jones et le Temple du PérilIndiana Jones et le Temple du PérilIndiana Jones et le Temple du Péril is a roller coaster attraction at Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris. It opened on July 30, 1993. Based on the Indiana Jones films, guests are taken on an adventure riding in a mining train through a lost temple...
- (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril)
Restaurants
- Colonel Hathi's Pizza OutpostColonel Hathi's Pizza OutpostColonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost is a restaurant located in Adventureland, in Disneyland Paris. It opened in 1992 with the park under the name Explorer's Club. It specialises in a wide range of pizzas and pastas.-Explorer's Club:...
- Agrabah Café Restaurant
- Hakuna Matata RestaurantHakuna Matata RestaurantHakuna Matata Restaurant is a restaurant located in Adventureland in Disneyland Paris. It is themed to the movie The Lion King.-Les Epices Enchantées:...
- Le Café de la Brousse
- Coolpost
- Captain Hook's Galley
- Le Comptoir du Capitaine
- Blue Lagoon Restaurant
Shopping
- Les Trésors de Shéhérazade (Shahrazade's Treasures)
- La Girafe Curieuse (The Curious Giraffe)
- Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost (Formerly "Trader Sam's Jungle Boutique")
- Temple Traders Boutique
- Le Coffre du Capitaine (The Captain's Chest)
Former Attractions and Entertainment
- The Bazar (1992-1999)
- Les Epices Enchantées (1992-1995)
- Explorers Club (1992-????)
Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland's Adventureland is the biggest among all Disney parks and features a large island area home to Tarzan's Treehouse, which is circled by the Jungle Cruise, much like the Rivers of America in most Magic KingdomMagic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom Park is one of four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort located near Orlando, Florida. The first park built at the resort, Magic Kingdom opened Oct. 1, 1971. Designed and built by WED Enterprises, the park's layout and attractions are similar to Disneyland in Anaheim, California...
–style parks' Frontierland
Frontierland
Tokyo Disneyland's instance is known as Westernland, as "frontier" does not adequately translate into the Japanese language. The Mark Twain sails this park's Rivers of America...
area. It is also home to the "Festival of the Lion King
Festival of the Lion King
Festival of the Lion King, an original interpretation of the Disney animated film The Lion King, is a live stage musical performed in Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Florida and in Adventureland at Hong Kong Disneyland...
" show.
Attractions and Entertainment
- Festival of the Lion KingFestival of the Lion KingFestival of the Lion King, an original interpretation of the Disney animated film The Lion King, is a live stage musical performed in Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Florida and in Adventureland at Hong Kong Disneyland...
- Tarzan's TreehouseTarzan's TreehouseTarzan's Treehouse is a walk through attraction at Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland. It is styled after the 1999 film Tarzan.-Disneyland version:...
- Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse
- Jungle River Cruise
- Liki Tikis
Former attractions and entertainment
- Lucky the DinosaurLucky the DinosaurLucky the Dinosaur is an approximately green biped dinosaur which pulls a flower-covered cart and is led by "Chandler the Dinosaur Handler".Lucky premiered at Disney's California Adventure and came to the DinoLand U.S.A. area of Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World from June 2005 to August...
(2005-2008) - Jungle Puppet Carnival (2005-2009)
- Jungle Drumming (2005-2009)
- Demon JungleDemon JungleDemon Jungle was an exclusive attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland in Hong Kong for the Disney's Haunted Halloween event, which was located in Adventureland...
(2008-2010 Halloween Event)