The Explorer's Club Restaurant is a restaurant located at Mystic Point at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Background[]
The Explorer's Club is a restaurant in the colony of Mystic Point in Papua New Guinea, having been constructed circa 1896. The club is seemingly owned by or at-least beneficed by Lord Henry Mystic as several of his artifacts and notes can be found within the club. The club seems to be a meeting-place for the Society of Explorers and Adventurers of which Lord Mystic was a prominent member.
Description[]
The club serves cuisines from across the globe with the building itself being divided into different sections themed around the different nations of the world, namely: India, China, Russia, Morocco, and Egypt. The entryway of the club is themed around tribal Polynesian cultures. The club is decorated with items from Lord Henry's collection and notes detailing his adventures with Albert.
Artifacts[]
Entry-Hall[]
- Tribal Masks: A series of tribal masks which were moved from Mystic Manor to the restaurant due to Lord Mystic believing them to be animate and making him unsettled.
- These are props from Walt Disney World's defunct Adventurers Club's Mask Room which were transferred here after the club closed.
Egypt[]
- Egyptian Sarcophagus: A golden pharaoh's sarcophagus from Ancient Egypt.
- Pithos: Two ornate gold pithos (vases).
China[]
- Tang Dynasty Jade Statue: The statue of a dancer which was made during the Tang Dynasty ( 618-907).
- Vases:
- Mandolins:
France[]
- Eiffel Tower Blueprints:
- Eiffel Tower Construction Photo:
India[]
- Ceramic Tea-Pot: A turquoise ceramic tea-pot.
- Taj Mahall Photo:
- Horseman Statue: A miniature statue depicting a horseman.
Journal Entries[]
Entry-Hall[]
- "Welcome to the Explorer's Club Restaurant. It is here, in this a warm, and convivial atmosphere that Albert and I meet with our fellow members to dine and share tales of our travels. Each item on display holds a special place in our hearts and a story well worth telling again and again..."
- ―From the Journal of Lord Henry Mystic, June 12, 1908
France[]
- "Showed off the Mystic Magneto-Electric Carriages at the Paris Exposition. Created quite a sensation. An American chap, Henry Ford, was rather taken with it. he has plans of his own in a similar vein using a gasoline engine. Best of luck to him."
- ―From the Journal of Lord Henry Mystic, July 19, 1900
India[]
- "Spent a good deal of time in India. Even tried my hand at playing the Tanpura. Albert was not fond of my efforts, and one evening attacked the instrument with a pair of wire cutters. Although I must say, he preferred the Tanpura to my attempts at the bagpipes."
- ― From the Journal of Lord Henry Mystic, December 12, 1889
- "Dear Professor Patel,
आप कैसे है? I have you to thank for teaching me this Hindi greeting! I am much indebted to you for taking time to be our hospitable host in lovely India, and for showing your knowledge and passion of your great history and culture with us. The most memorable part of our stay has to be a tie between the lavish dinner at your home and the shopping trip to the Khari Baoli spice market, as both were absolutely delightful journeys of exquisite smells and flavours! And what a sneezing fit Albert had after he sniffed the mound of pepper at the market, curiosity surely got the better of him. Thank you for gathering up an assortment of the best and most fragrant spices for our chefs, especially the saffron that must have cost a fortune! Now we can create our newest offerings in the Explorer's Club, which some of which I am sampling as I write, while reminiscing about our great Indian adventure."
- ―Sincerely yours, Lord Henry Mystic
Russia[]
- "I quite fell in love with these delightful young ladies, I am very fond of art and music. I'm afraid I paid rather too much for them. I do not think Albert approved of the purchase price. He likes to bargain."
- ―From the Journal of Lord Henry Mystic, December 30, 1891
- "Dear Tatyana,
Here I am, sipping Köptető tea in the Explorer's Club, and all the fond memories of our second visit to your lovely country flashed back vividly. It was not the legendary teeth clattering weather of the Russian tundra that I remember most - on the contrary, it was the hot aromatic herbal tea that you served us at your home. It warmed our hearts then and it still does, thinking about your kind hospitality. It felt like a rite of passage when you introduced us to the tea-drinking habits of your fellow countrymen, and explained to us the many uses of black covenants and wild strawberries - from the way jams are made from fruits to the teas from the leaves, and even as popular motifs in your folk art!
The tea served here in the Club, made with the beautiful dried leaves and flowers from your garden, prove to be truly popular with patrons when in-season. To keep up with the demand, our members have even picked some flowers around our manor and experimented in making a new batch! Look forward to you visiting the manor, so that we can reciprocate your hospitality and sharing a cup of Köptető tea."
- ―Sincerely yours, Lord Henry Mystic
Egypt[]
- "An intact Egyptian sarcophagus - a rare find indeed! The science lads were exceedingly thrilled to examine the pristine mummy within. Albert was too, and began unwrapping the fellow inside like a birthday present. Bit of a mess."
- ―From the Journal of Lord Henry Mystic, November 19th, 1888
It was apparent when we loaded the enticed Egyptian Salt and Soda Company Railway locomotive that it would indeed be an eye-opening experience. Throughout our journey from Wadi-El Natrun to Khatatba, Ammon, the locomotive driver and our new friend in Egypt, introduced us to the rich history of the area - we could not have asked for a better guide!
His enthusiasm was palpable as he pointed out the saline lakes located in this region and explained to us the difference between nation and salt, and how his ancestors mastered the art of preservation with nation. We listened with fascination to the many applications of nation by the locals, from blending it with oil for cleaning (Definitely a useful tip when you are traveling with a furry friend in a desert!), to creating the absolutely gorgeous Egyptian wine that has been associated with royalty and gods in Egyptian artefacts for centuries. It was such a pity that it's original recipe was lost, but Taboret managed to find reference in some old literature and attempted to concoct a facsimile version for his paintings.
We were truly indebted to Ammon for sharing his knowledge, as we have gained a deeper understanding of his amazing culture. I will send him some Middlewich salt as a small momentum so that he can use it in his maze dishes."
- ―Lord Henry Mystic
Morocco[]
- "Our sojourn to Morocco introduced me to a fabulous culture and had a lasting influence on my wardrobe. While doing research in Mystic Manor, I often wear a djellaba and balgha footwear, both exceedingly comfortable. And neither Albert nor I would consider ourselves truly dressed without a fez upon the old noggin."
- ―From the Journal of Lord Henry Mystic, June 19, 1882
China
- "Dear Dong Xin,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful gift! The stalks of grain brought a big smile to my face. Our sojourn around Dongting Lake was without a doubt the most memorable part of my enlightening Chinese adventure. When you showed me around the like, what impressed me most was the way people lived in perfect harmony with nature harnessing all she has to offer. Your description of the lake as a natural source of inanition for agriculture and fishing struck me as most ingenious. I still remember vividly the farmers' smiling faces we saw in the rice paddy fields. Even the buffaloes seemed to be smiling as they carried harrows and ploughed the fields in an elegant and leisurely pace.
My fellow member Charlton J. Taboret has captured some fantastic moments of our China adventure in his stylistic renderings, and I am sending one of the portraits to you as a celebration of our friendship. I can't wait to embark on my next travel to your beautiful country! Until then, I remain."
- ―Sincerely yours, Lord Henry Mystic
Trivia[]
- The name of the restaurant could be made to be an allusion to the Adventurer's Club connecting to the Society of Explorers and Adventurers. Namely in how the two restaurants are known as the Explorer's Club and Adventurer's Club and both being connected to the same secret society.
- When entering the club, the text greeting you features the word, "Kungaloosh". This is an homage to the Explorer's Club where Kungaloosh was the official greeting.