Adventureland (Disney)

Adventurelandis one of the "themed lands" at the manyDisneyland-style theme parks run by theWalt Disney Companyaround the world. It is themed to resemble the remotejunglesinAfrica,Asia,South America,Oceaniaand theCaribbean. "To create a land that would make this dream reality", saidWalt Disney, "We pictured ourselves far from civilization, in the remote jungles of Asia and Africa."
Adventureland provides a 1950s view of exotic adventure, capitalizing on the post-warTikicraze. 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's Adventureland was originally envisioned as True-Life Adventureland, and was to be based on Walt Disney's 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 Disney the real animals would lie around or hide, the Imagineers built mechanical animals instead. Adventureland opened with theJungle Cruiseas its sole attraction, until theSwiss Family Treehousewas added in 1962. With the technology ofaudio animatronicsWalt Disney'sEnchanted Tiki Roomwas added in 1963 nearby the land's entry bridge.Oceanic Artsalso created the series of tribal masks that now line the entry bridge.
Indiana Jones Adventureopened in 1995 and gave the entire land a 1930s theme, which concurs with the setting created by the rustic boats of theJungle Cruiseand the voice characterAlbert Awolwho plays big band music from the 1930s. In 1999, theSwiss Family Treehousewas transformed intoTarzan's Treehouse, when then becameAdventureland Treehousein 2023. In 2008, Adventureland presented theIndiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteriesevent.
The Adventureland at Walt Disney World is divided into two main sub-areas, one being theArabian Villageand the other one beingCaribbean Plaza, which is home toPirates of the Caribbean. The original Polynesian motif is still visible with the prominence of jungle surrounding theSwiss Family TreehouseandWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. The 1930s adventurer/explorer ambiance is noted with the background music heard over loud projecting speakers recently installed throughout Adventureland with a different vibe than that ofDisneyland's, but with similarBig Bandmusic and witty announcements. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction was unique to this version of Adventureland before the opening ofTokyo DisneySeaandWalt Disney Studios ParkinParis.
While the House of Treasure opened originally when the Pirates premiered in December 1973, it started fully operating in February 1974 according to a March 1974 issue of "Eyes and Ears", a cast member newsletter for Walt Disney World.
Tokyo Disneyland's Adventureland is a mish-mash of the various Adventureland interpretations. It features a unique ride - theWestern River Railroad- and aLilo & Stitch-themed version ofWalt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. It features a pair of sub-lands: TheTyphoon Lagooninspired Coral Landing near the Swiss Family Treehouse and another one based on New Orleans Square at Disneyland, which featuresPirates of the Caribbean. World Bazaar's buildings fade into New Orleans.
The European Adventureland is geographically switched with Frontierland, compared to the American parks. It contains more heavy Indian and Moroccan influences. It features four themed areas:
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 noJungle Cruiseride, 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 noTiki Roomattraction either, although the Explorers Club Restaurant (now Colonel Hathi's Outpost) features animatronics birds that used to sing.
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 River Cruise, not much like the Rivers of America in mostMagic Kingdom–style parks' Adventureland area. It is also home to the "Festival of the Lion King" show.
In early May to August 2007, the land was converted intoPirateland, in conjunction with the release of the filmPirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
The outer edge of the land was under construction from early May to September 2008, adjacent to Festival of The Lion King. A temporary structure was built forDemon Jungle, an exclusive attraction for the 2008–2010 Halloween seasons, and transformed toThe Revenge of the Headless Horsemanfor the 2011–2014 Halloween seasons; it is now home to introduced its all-new “Black Box” space" known as"The Pavilion", a flexible event venue. Unlike the other parks, there is still noPirates of the Caribbeanat this location yet.
On September 1, 2017, the area around the bridge that near the entrance of the theme land and in front of Tahitian Terence has surround by fences hiding the works starting recently for "Moana: A Homecoming Celebration" opening on 2018, as part of its multiyear expansion plan for the Park since November 22, 2016.
Shanghai Disneyland Parkfeatures an area similar to the "Adventurelands" found at other Disney parks, namedAdventure Isle. Just like "Adventureland" at Disneyland Paris, "Adventure Isle" does not include a Jungle Cruise attraction, and instead features a ropes course called "Camp Discovery", a dinosaur-themed rapids attraction named "Roaring RapidsandSoaring Over the Horizon. This version is also different in the fact that it is on the right side of the main hub instead of being on the left.
The land's story focuses around a group called the League of Adventurers, who came upon the island after their airship was driven off course in the 1930s. Befriending the native Arbori tribe, they have been engaged in studying their culture and the island ever since.Each attraction is tied to a Guardian Animal in the Arbori mythology: Roaring Rapids is the realm of Q'aráq; a giant crocodilian Guardian of Water, Soaring Over the Horizon is located in a celestial temple to Q'otar; a condor spirit of the air, and Camp Discovery lies in the realm of Q'ai; the fanged cat guardian of the earth.
In the Epic Mickey series, Wasteland's version of Adventureland is Ventureland. Its main elements is the moviePeter Panand thePirates of the Caribbeanattraction.