Why is Club 33 Disney 33?

Name. 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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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