The origins of the name "Club 33" are often the subject of debate among Disney enthusiasts, but the most widely accepted and official explanation is that it simply refers to the club's physical address: 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park in California. When Walt Disney was designing the area in the mid-1960s, he wanted a private, high-end venue where he could entertain corporate sponsors and VIP guests away from the bustling park crowds. At the time, Disneyland was sponsored by several major corporations, and Walt believed a private club would be the perfect place for business meetings and hospitality. Another popular theory suggests the number 33 refers to the 33 original corporate sponsors of Disneyland, but historians have mostly debunked this in favor of the address-based naming convention. Club 33 remains one of the most exclusive and secretive organizations in the world, with a multi-year waiting list and a membership fee that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. It is also the only location in Disneyland Park that serves a full menu of alcoholic beverages to its members and their guests in a refined, old-world setting.