What is the significance of Club 33 at Disneyland?

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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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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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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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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You don't have to be rich to get in, but it doesn't hurt. Boasting an alleged initiation fee of $25,000 to $50,000, with annual dues as high as $30,000—and a 10-year waiting list to join—Club 33 is a five-star restaurant and lounge whose members are corporations, high-rollers, and celebrities.

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Opened in 1967, Club 33 is one of the most VIP experiences at Disneyland and is open exclusively to only its members and their guests.

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.

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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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