Adventureland is one of the "themed lands" at the many Disneyland-style theme parks run by the Walt Disney Company around the world. It is themed to resemble the remote jungles in Africa, Asia, South America, Oceania and the Caribbean. "To create a land that would make this dream reality", said Walt Disney, "We pictured ourselves far from civilization, in the remote

jungle A jungle is land covered with dense forest and tangled vegetation, usually in tropical climates. Application of the term has varied greatly during the past recent century. Etymology The word ''jungle'' originates from the Sanskrit word ''jaṅ ...

s of Asia and Africa." Adventureland provides a 1950s view of exotic adventure, capitalizing on the post-war

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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.Minnick, Nathaniel. "Disney's Lands in the History of Colonial Displays of the Exotic" (University of Michigan, 2006) 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 Cruise Jungle Cruise, formally named Jungle River Cruise, is a riverboat amusement ride located in the Adventureland themed section at various Disney theme parks worldwide. The attraction is a simulated riverboat cruise that travels along a waterway ...

as its star attraction, until the

Swiss Family Treehouse Swiss Family Treehouse is a walk-through attraction featured at several Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, located at Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Park in Disneyland Paris. The walk-through attraction is centered on a giant treehou ...

was added years later. With the groundbreaking technology of audio animatronics Walt Disney's

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was added nearby the land's entry bridge.

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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

and the voice character Albert Awol who plays big band music from the 1930s. In 1999, the

was transformed into Tarzan's Treehouse. Adventureland has remained the same since, until 2008 with the former summer event, Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries.

Attractions and entertainment

* Indiana Jones Adventure (1995–present) *

(1955–present) * Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room (1963–present)

Upcoming attractions and entertainment

* Adventureland Treehouse (opening in 2023)

Former attractions and entertainment

* Magnolia Park (1955–1962) *

(1962–1999) * Big Game Safari Shooting Gallery (1962–1982) * Aladdin's Oasis Dinner Show (1993–1997) * Aladdin's Oasis (1993–2008) * Tarzan's Treehouse (1999–2021)

Restaurants and refreshments

* Bengal Barbecue * Tiki Juice Bar * Tropical Imports * Captain Hook’s Galley * The Tropical Hideaway

Former restaurants and refreshments

* Tropical Cantina (1955–1962) * Sunkist I Presume (1962–1992) *

Tahitian Terrace The Tahitian Terrace was a Polynesian themed restaurant at Disneyland. The restaurant opened in June 1962, located just inside the Adventureland gates. It was Disneyland's first dinner theater, with entertainment provided by ''the Polynesian Revue ...

(1962–1993) * Indy Fruit Cart (1995–2006)

Shops

* Adventureland Bazaar

Former shops

* Tiki's Tropical Traders (1955–1966+) * Safari Outpost (1986–1995) * Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost (1995-2017) * South Seas Traders (1984-2017)

Magic Kingdom

The Adventureland at Walt Disney World is divided into two main sub-areas, one being the Arabian Village and the other one being Caribbean Plaza, which is home to

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. The original Polynesian motif is still visible with the prominence of jungle surrounding the

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

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's, but with similar

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music and witty announcements. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction was unique to this version of Adventureland before the opening of

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and

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Attractions and entertainment

(1971–present) * The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (2001–present) *

(1973–present) * The Pirates League *

(1971–present) * Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room (1971–1997, 2011–present) * Pirate's Adventure (Treasures of Seven Seas)

Former attractions and entertainment

The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) ''The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management)'' was an attraction located in the Magic Kingdom theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. It was an updated version of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, which was previously known in the Florida ...

(1998–2011) * Tinker Bell's Magical Nook (2011–2014)

Restaurants and refreshments

* Aloha Isle * Captain Hook’s Galley * Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost * Mushu’s Cuisines * Tortuga Tavern (formerly El Pirata Y El Perico Restaurante) * Sunshine Tree Terrace * Skipper's Canteen

Former restaurants and refreshments

* Adventureland Veranda (1971–1994)

Shops

* Agrabah Bazaar * Island Supply by Sunglass Hut * Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar * Zanzibar Trading Co * Bwana Bob's

Former shops

* Tiki Tropic Shop (1971–2000) * The Magic Carpet (1971–1987) * Traders of Timbuktu (1971–2000) * Oriental Imports (1971–1987) * Tropic Toppers (1971–1988) * The House of Treasure (located in Caribbean Plaza, 1973–2001) * The Golden Galleon and La Princesa de Cristal (also located in Caribbean Plaza, 1974–1992) * The Pirate's Arcade (Caribbean Plaza, 1974–1980) 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

Tokyo Disneyland's Adventureland is a mish-mash of the various Adventureland interpretations. It features a unique ride - the

Western River Railroad The Western River Railroad (reporting mark WRR) is a narrow gauge rail transport attraction in Tokyo Disneyland, which opened on April 15, 1983. Its route is long and takes guests through the Adventureland, Westernland, and Critter Country ...

- and a '' Lilo & Stitch-''themed version of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. It features a pair of sub-lands: The

Typhoon Lagoon Disney's Typhoon Lagoon is a water theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida near Orlando, and is one of two operating water parks at the resort. It is the second water park to open at the resort, preceded ...

inspired Coral Landing near the Swiss Family Treehouse and another one based on New Orleans Square at Disneyland, which features

. World Bazaar's buildings fade into New Orleans.

Attractions and entertainment

* The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha e Komo Mai! (2008–present) *

(1983–present) * Theatre Orleans ** Jamboree Mickey! Let's Dance! * Polynesian Terrace Show * Pirates Brass *

(1983–present) *

(1993–present) *

(1983–present)

Former attractions and entertainment

* Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room (1983–1999) * The Enchanted Tiki Room: Now Playing "Get the Fever!" (1999–2008) * Adventureland Stage (1983–2000) ** Adventureland Revue (1984–1993) ** Sebastian's Caribbean Carnival (1993–1996) ** Fiesta Tropical (1996–2000) * Polynesian Terrace Show ** Mickey & Minnie's Polynesian Paradise (2009–2015) ** Lilo's Luau & Fun (2005–2020) ** Mickey's Rainbow Luau (2015-2020) * Theatre Orleans ** Mickey's Adventureland Mardi Gras (2001–2004) ** Minnie Oh! Minnie (2004–2018) ** Let's Party Gras! (2018-2020) * Jungle Rhythms (2016–2020) * Jungle SounDuo

Restaurants and refreshments

* Royal Street Veranda *

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* Café Orleans * The Gazebo * Crystal Palace Restaurant * Moana’s Polynesian Terrace Restaurant * Parkside Wagon * Boiler Room Bites * China Voyager * Squeezer's Tropical Juice Bar * Fresh Fruit Oasis * The Skipper's Galley

Shops

* The Golden Galleon * Pirate Treasure * Cristal Arts * La Petite Parfumerie * Party Gras Gifts * Adventureland Bazaar * Le Marché Bleu

Disneyland Park (Paris)

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: * The first, known as ''Adventureland Bazar'', is a recreation of an oriental city from the

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, presumably Agrabah from the Disney movie ''

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'' (Imagineers were designing the entrance area of this Adventureland while the film was in production). In 1993, the attraction

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opened in this very area. During the Christmas and holiday season there is a Nativity scene with life-size figures displayed in this area of the park. 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 and featuring the

Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril'' (french: Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril) is a roller coaster attraction at Disneyland Park (Paris). It opened on 30 July 1993. Based on the '' Indiana Jones'' films, guests are taken on an advent ...

roller coaster. * The last part, and the biggest, is a Caribbean area, covering most of the surface of Adventureland. It features the ride

and ''Adventure Isle'', a

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-like walkthrough spot, with some attractions like

or Captain Hook's Pirate Ship. There is also a small pleasure

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in this part of Adventureland which is open to swimmers during the summer months. 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

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

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attraction either, although the Explorers Club Restaurant (now Colonel Hathi's Outpost) features animatronics birds that used to sing.

Attractions and entertainment

* Adventure Isle (1992–present) * La Plage des Pirates * La Cabane des Robinson - (Swiss Family Treehouse) (1992–present) *

- (Aladdin's Enchanted Passage) (1993–present) *

(1992–present) * Rhythm of the Jungle *

- (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril) (1993–present)

Former attractions and entertainment

* Adventureland Rhythms of the Jungle * Aladdin's Magic Lamp * Following the Leader with Peter Pan * Make a Wish - Peter Pan to the Rescue

Restaurants and refreshments

Colonel Hathi's Pizza Outpost Colonel 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 At the opening o ...

* Adventureland Bazaar * Hakuna Matata Restaurant * Le Café de la Brousse * Restaurant Agrabah Café * Dragon chaud chinois de Mushu * Coolpost * Captain Hook's Galley * Le pub Admiral Benbow * Le Comptoir du Capitaine * Captain Jack Restaurant (formerly Blue Lagoon Restaurant)

Former restaurants and refreshments

* Les Epices Enchantées (1992–1995) * Explorers Club (1992–1995) * The Bazar (1992–1999)

Shops

* Les Trésors de Shéhérazade (Shahrazade's Treasures) * La Girafe Curieuse (The Curious Giraffe) * Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost * Temple Traders Boutique * Le Coffre du Capitaine (The Captain's Chest)

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, not much like the Rivers of America in most

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–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 into Pirateland, in conjunction with the release of the film '' Pirates 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 for Demon Jungle, an exclusive attraction for the 2008–2010 Halloween seasons, and transformed to The Revenge of the Headless Horseman for 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 no

at 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.

Attractions and entertainment

* Festival of the Lion King (2005–present) * Jungle River Cruise (2005–present) * Karibuni Marketplace * Liki Tikis * Moana: A Homecoming Celebration * Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse * Street Entertainment at Adventureland * Tarzan's Treehouse (2005–present)

Former attractions and entertainment

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(2005–2006) * Jungle Puppet Carnival (2005–2009)

Restaurants and refreshments

* Korean Squid, Turkey Leg, Refreshing Drinks, & Frozen Lollipop Cart * Korean Squid & Turkey Leg Cart * River View Cafe * Moana’s Tahitian Terrace

Shops

* Professor Porter's Trading Post

Shanghai Disneyland Park

Shanghai Disneyland Park features an area similar to the "Adventurelands" found at other Disney parks, named Adventure 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 "

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and Soaring 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.

Attractions and entertainment

* Camp Discovery * Explorer Canoes * Happy Circle *

(2016–present) * Soaring Over the Horizon (2016–present)

Former attractions and entertainment

* ''Tarzan: Call of the Jungle'' (2016–2019)

Restaurants and refreshments

* Tribal Table * Piranha Bites

Shops

* Chip 'n Dale's Trading Post (formerly Laughing Monkey Traders) * Rainbow Frog Trinkets

In popular culture

In the Epic Mickey series, Wasteland's version of Adventureland is Ventureland. Its main elements is the movie '' Peter Pan'' and the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' attraction.

References

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