Club 33

foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

A secret, private club only for the wealthy inside of Disneyland in Anaheim. To think I walked right by it as a kid with my family and we never knew. Sorry we ever contributed to their coffers knowing now that there was/is an exclusionary club hidden from view unless you knew the right people to get in.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_33

september · ‎03-09-2010

I never knew about this either. I've also known quite a few people who worked there (cast members) and never heard them mention it.

foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

On 12/9/2014 september said:
I never knew about this either. I've also known quite a few people who worked there (cast members) and never heard them mention it.

I was telling my husband and he says real serious-like, "well, they will NEVER get our business." Omg, too funny!!!!! ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

september · ‎03-09-2010

I'm wondering...do the members have to pay fees to take advantage of this? Because if they do, it isn't really any different than what many other businesses do with their "clubs"...such as the airlines, where you can go into the priority club lounges in the airports.

We paid for that with United, for many years when we were traveling so often, and it wasn't cheap. But we had nice quiet places to wait while on layovers, with free drinks, snacks, clean bathrooms, etc.

foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

While originally intended for exclusive use by Disneyland's Corporate sponsors and other industry VIPs, when Club 33 opened in May 1967—five months after Disney's death—individual memberships were also offered. As of 2011, there is a 14-year waiting list for new memberships. The membership waiting list was re-opened in May 2012 after being closed for 5 years.^[4] Corporate members pay an initiation fee of $40,000, and individual members pay $27,000 in addition to annual dues, which are about $11,000. Initiation and dues may change annually.

sylviahomeatlast · ‎03-11-2010

There are lots of ""exclusionary"" clubs in this world. I don't feel left out if people belong to them.

KLevineFan · ‎03-10-2010

If you know a member you can have a wonderful lunch or dinner in high style! And there is a select group of souvenirs you can buy. I have many Disney friends who have been there, it's above the Blue Bayou.

Qwackertoo · ‎03-11-2010

I've heard of it. I'll never get to go there. It doesn't bother me. I'll still spend lots of money @ Disney in years to come because I enjoy it.

Qwackertoo · ‎03-11-2010

I bet we could come up with a nice long list of exclusive clubs around the country.

For Starters . . .

The Petroleum Club in Fort Worth . . . annual dues use to be 40K per year . . . I don't remember IF that was the amount for companies or also individuals as ""most"" of the memberships were for companies.