Is Disney Club 33 worth it?

Club 33 is expensive, to be sure, but it's an experience unto itself and is something no Disney fan should pass up if afforded the opportunity–it belongs on every fan's Disney Bucket List. Even if dining there means eating Ramen Noodles for the other 364 days of the year. It'd still be worth it!



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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!).

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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.

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It's a place where wealthy Disney dorks, Southern California executives, and celebrities (many of whom are also Disney geeks) can enjoy an alcoholic beverage and consume expensive meals inside Disneyland. That's it. While it's private, Club 33 very much operates in plain view of Disneyland guests.

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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.

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Club 33 is named after its address in New Orleans Square: 33 Royal Street. Inspired by the VIP lounges that Walt Disney first witnessed at the 1964 World's Fair, Club 33 opened in May of 1967 as a private arena within the park where Walt could entertain important visitors.

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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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What Do Club 33 Members Get With Their Membership?
  • Access to dine at Club 33 with membership ID's.
  • Limited bar access, only available before and after dining.
  • Two Premiere Annual Passes valid at Disneyland and Walt Disney World ($4,000 value)
  • 50 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets ($8,000 value)
  • Club 33 member-only events.


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The club was envisioned by Walt Disney as a private VIP lounge — but not for park guests. It was built for the executives who had sponsorships inside the park. Although Disney planned the club, it opened after his death, in 1967. Individual memberships were first offered in 1970.

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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.

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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.

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Jump in the line Celebs who are less likely to be recognised at the park instead can get an unlimited FastPass - meaning that they only have to queue at peak hour for 10 to 20 minutes.

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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.

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