One of many clubs found at Pleasure Island, the Adventurer’s Club holds a special place in the hearts of Disney fans. Designed by a team of Imagineers including Joe Rohde and Roger Cox, the club opened with Pleasure Island on May 1, 1989, as part of the fictional backstory of Merriweather Adam Pleasure—an eccentric explorer and founder of the island.
Styled as a 1930s private club for adventurers and world travelers, the venue was filled with maps, artifacts, puppets, animatronics, and a cast of improvisational performers who brought the space to life. Guests explored five themed rooms: the Mask Room, Treasure Room, Main Salon, Library, and Zebra Mezzanine, each hosting unique shows like radio broadcasts and new member inductions.
Over time, the club developed a devoted following. The greeting “Kungaloosh!” became a rallying cry for fans, and the club’s motto—“Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you, but always dress for the hunt!”—was etched into its culture. The Kungaloosh cocktail, made with spiced rum, blackberry brandy, orange juice, and strawberry daiquiri mix, was the club’s signature drink.
In June 2008, Disney announced the closure of Pleasure Island to make way for new retail and family-friendly experiences. The final public performance at the Adventurer’s Club took place on September 27, 2008, though it remained open for private events until March 2010. Fans launched petitions and campaigns to save the club, citing its unmatched blend of storytelling, humor, and interactivity.
In September 2009, many of the club’s props—including masks from the Mask Room—were sent to Hong Kong Disneyland to be integrated into the Mystic Point expansion, particularly the Explorer’s Club Restaurant, which carries on the spirit of the Adventurer’s Club through themed rooms and artifacts.
