What club used to be in Disneyland?

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. At the time, Club 33 was the only location within Disneyland Park to offer alcoholic beverages. Anaheim, California, U.S.



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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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According to Disney, Club 33 is simply named after its address at 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.

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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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The origin behind Club 33 was that Walt Disney wanted a spot to be able to host and entertain guests in the magic of Disneyland, but away from the crowds. A place with some privacy, comfort, and luxury since some of his guest might be high-level executives, celebrities, and politicians.

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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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Who Can Get Into Club 33?
  • An annual pass for each year you are a member of Club 33.
  • 50 single-day guest passes to the parks.
  • Private VIP tours, offered yearly.
  • Club 33 merchandise offered only to members.
  • Miscellaneous VIP services.
  • Sneak peeks on park news.
  • Complimentary resort hotel upgrades.
  • Valet parking.


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Is There a Special Ticket for Club 33? The simple answer is, no, there is not a special ticket you can purchase for Club 33. You must either become a member, have a corporate pass, or hope you have a friend who is a member. The value of a Club 33 membership lies within its exclusivity, privacy and its hospitality.

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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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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. Remember: this is a class act establishment!

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If you're dining at Club 33, you're having an awesome experience regardless of the cuisine by virtue of where you are. It's such a spectacular location, rife with Disney history, that it's difficult for any Disney fan to say anything negative about the place.

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Unfortunately, Walt never got a chance to experience his own creation, as it opened in June 1967, six months after he passed away. Though there are a myriad of myths, all untrue, about how it got its name, Club 33 is actually named after its address.

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Club 33 Benefits To name a few, those who join this Disney Club will receive the following: Annual Park Passes. 50 single-day admission tickets. 5 private VIP tours per year.

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For Disneyland Resort's Club 33, members will pay $25,000 upfront and then $10,000 every year after. For Walt Disney World, the upfront cost is higher.

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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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The breathtaking 21 Royal Suite costs $15,000. That price tag includes valet parking, park admission, tax and tip for up to 12 people for the five or more hour experience.

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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.

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