The Club 33 experience even extends to the parks, where members are granted access to FastPasses, behind-the-scenes tours, and VIP guides, who provide a unique perspective on the Disney universe.
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Club 33 is one of the most exclusive experiences available through Disney. The club itself is invite-only, and it costs a pretty penny in membership fees. The reason it's so exclusive is because of Walt Disney's original vision as a place to entertain VIP guests.
Known simply as Club 33, the lounge is an ultra-exclusive venue for important figures to duck out of the crowds, cool down with a beverage, and enjoy gourmet cuisine. Membership is highly coveted by powerful Disney fans – so much so that the waitlist is rumored to be over 15 years long (but that's just a Disney myth!).
How do I get on the waitlist at Club 33 at Disneyland? The waiting lists for Club 33 are at an average of about four years or more. Potential Club 33 members need to send a letter to the below address requesting to be added to the club waiting list. Calling Club 33 to ask where you are on the list is frowned upon.
Can I take pictures in Club 33? Yes, you can take pictures, but with exceptions. No photos can be taken of other guests in the restaurant. Also, no photos are allowed in the bathrooms.
We went with our two little ones, ages two and six, which is probably the best time to take little one to Club 33. Mickey and Pluto also dine at there for Sunday Brunch, so this special character interaction makes it a nice outing for the kids too.
As a Disney Member, you can get into Club 33 two ways: with an invitation by a member to dine as a guest, or if Club 33 is hiring, you can try your luck that way! Bottom line is, it's a members-only club and anyone, even Cast Members, need an invitation.
Club 33 is one of the most exclusive experiences available through Disney. The club itself is invite-only, and it costs a pretty penny in membership fees. The reason it's so exclusive is because of Walt Disney's original vision as a place to entertain VIP guests.
Club 33 comprises a number of private dining clubs located within the various Disney Parks. First opening in 1967 inside Disneyland Park, the club was modeled after numerous executive VIP lounges created by pavilion sponsors in the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Each Park's specific Club 33 has its own unique name. The first one over at Hollywood Studios, which is known as Spotlight Lounge, can be found discretely situated above the famed Brown Derby Restaurant. You get to it via an exclusive elevator just near the restrooms.
In Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disneyland's California Adventure, you will find one door leading to the private, member-only 1901 Lounge, named after the year Walt Disney was born. You must be a platinum member of Club 33 to enter the 1901 Lounge, or be a guest of a member.