PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 23, 2014 2:54:43 GMT
We're going to Disneyland! I am so excited. We don't live anywhere near the park anymore, but when we did, one of my favorite things to do was find "the door." I've heard about the special elevator, the service, and how it was where Walt entertained important people. So, has anyone been? Is it as wonderful as everything says it is? Tell me about it! It's on my bucket list and I want to hear your stories.
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Post by princess consuela on Aug 23, 2014 4:24:51 GMT
Yes, I have! And now that they've remodeled it, I want to go again, lol!
I went maybe 5-6 years ago for dinner and it was wonderful. Food was delicious, I ordered an alcoholic drink just cuz I could lol. I think I took everything that was allowable (pen, swizzle sticks, paper napkins with logo). And then bought a ton of stuff from their display cabinet (how they display their souvenirs). We got to go out on the little patio above New Orleans Square and I think Fantasmic was going on at the time, but I can't remember for sure.
I'm a huge HUGE Disneyland fan and this was definitely a bucket list item for me. The one downside was that I visited with an ex boyfriend lol. I hope to someday visit with my fiancé, who has not been.
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PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 23, 2014 14:19:52 GMT
Wow, I had no idea they remodeled it! Any idea what they changed? Off to google...
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Post by sacteach on Aug 23, 2014 14:30:29 GMT
I went in July 2010 and it was amazing. They have now remodeled and changed the entrance,and the elevator is no longer there as the lobby moved. They have it upstairs to sit in and take pictures but it's just a decoration now. We (my mom and I) went for dinner and our table was the last group in the restaurant. The park had actually closed so we had to be escorted back to Main Street as the shops were just closing up. During the 4th course of dinner, the fire alarm went off, so we had to evacuate. It was during Fantasmic and we were hanging out in front of the train next to the Haunted Mansion. No one watch F! really knew we were there. They evacuated us and the Blue Bayou. As a teacher, it was like a fire drill at school. Our head server was the "teacher" and she kept us together and counted to make sure we were there and then when someone came around she reported our status. The kitchen crew was out there, all the wait staff, etc. after about 15 minutes we we're let back in. They brought out fresh food for that course I also took lots of the free swag (pen, napkins, swirl sticks, etc) they definitely encourage it. I bought a pilsner and the cool Mickey ears with the 33 logo. It was definitely more expensive than our normal dinner but so completely worth it. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and just the overall experience was amazing. I doubt I'll ever make it back there, but I count it as one of the coolest experiences I've had.
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Post by sacteach on Aug 23, 2014 14:32:23 GMT
Here is an article about the changes and some pictures. New Club 33
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Aug 23, 2014 14:40:01 GMT
Have not been before or after. Was offered the chance to go just last week, but with only one day to spend taking my dd sight seeing and knowing that she had already been to DL the week before, it didn't seem worth it. Dh's friend is a member. He mentioned they now use a different entrance and there is a new elevator. He didn't say anything about renovations, but we've never been there so wouldn't know the difference! I hope to go some day.
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Aug 23, 2014 14:43:32 GMT
How does one get access to have dinner there? My son's GF is turning 21 over Christmas vacation and I was thinking we could take her there (if I can get in). She lives out of state
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 23, 2014 14:46:42 GMT
You have to be a member of 33 or know someone who is a member to get into 33. I've heard the waiting list is years long.
I went back when I worked for Disney. It is a very cool place. I loved the stories of how 33 came to be and the things Disney wanted to do for the guests. I haven't seen the renos, but I had heard about them. I hope they didn't ruin it.
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Aug 23, 2014 15:00:41 GMT
The page had not refreshed when I posted. I just saw the page with the new changes! Would have been fabulous to go, but dd had not had a chance to explore LA and the surrounding area and had been to DL. Looking at the page makes me wish there had been a way to squeeze everything in that one weekend. Definitely next time!
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Post by sacteach on Aug 23, 2014 15:19:16 GMT
How does one get access to have dinner there? My son's GF is turning 21 over Christmas vacation and I was thinking we could take her there (if I can get in). She lives out of state Unless you know someone with a membership that can make the reservation, it's not something you'll be able to do. As mentioned, the waiting list for a membership can be up to 10 years and they've closed the list for new membership requests many times. And the cost to be a member is very expensive! Melissa- I can't imagine having the opportunity and not going! But since it's your husband's friend with the membership, you would hopefully get another invite. I'd fly down this morning to be there for lunch if I could The page had not refreshed when I posted. I just saw the page with the new changes! Would have been fabulous to go, but dd had not had a chance to explore LA and the surrounding area and had been to DL. Looking at the page makes me wish there had been a way to squeeze everything in that one weekend. Definitely next time!
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Aug 23, 2014 15:27:47 GMT
I know, I know! He apparently waited many years to become a member. It was after we stopped visiting CA regularly. It's an open offer, so when we get back, we'll go.
I had thought I was going to need to buy park tickets for us for the day as well as pay for the meal. I'm not so sure reading about the club and the passes now. I didn't ask and just assumed.
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Post by sacteach on Aug 23, 2014 15:35:17 GMT
I know, I know! He apparently waited many years to become a member. It was after we stopped visiting CA regularly. It's an open offer, so when we get back, we'll go. I had thought I was going to need to buy park tickets for us for the day as well as pay for the meal. I'm not so sure reading about the club and the passes now. I didn't ask and just assumed. I think a day pass is included in the reservation. Our passes specifically said "Club 33" on them. We went during the day, then went back to the hotel to get ready for dinner and it was so cool walking back in dressed nicely (we were in shorts and t-shirts during the day). We took pictures outside the "old" door and just the anticipation of going in was awesome.
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Post by jenettycakes on Aug 23, 2014 18:32:29 GMT
I was just at Disney last night admiring the balcony during Fantasmic. I went when I was 7 or 8 years old. I don't recall much and honestly was too "antsy" to be in that environment while at Disney. Of how I wish I could've experienced it later in life but grateful that I did go and have some memories of it though. What I recall most was being introduced to asparagus there. Loved it and will never forget.
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 23, 2014 19:44:45 GMT
I went with a group of peas many years ago. It was a ton of fun and I would go again in a heartbeat.
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Post by princess consuela on Aug 23, 2014 21:20:25 GMT
Omg me, too! And I live within a couple of hours of you so perhaps we could share the same flight Really?! That is so awesome! Peas and Disney, what could be better?! If this could be done again, I would so be there!! Especially with the new remodel! This was how it was when I went before. We picked up the passes out at Guest Services, I believe. And for our meal, we had to spend at least the amount of the ticket, I want to say. We easily spent more, but I seem to remember that being a requirement.
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PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 23, 2014 21:47:11 GMT
I went in July 2010 and it was amazing. They have now remodeled and changed the entrance,and the elevator is no longer there as the lobby moved. They have it upstairs to sit in and take pictures but it's just a decoration now. We (my mom and I) went for dinner and our table was the last group in the restaurant. The park had actually closed so we had to be escorted back to Main Street as the shops were just closing up. During the 4th course of dinner, the fire alarm went off, so we had to evacuate. It was during Fantasmic and we were hanging out in front of the train next to the Haunted Mansion. No one watch F! really knew we were there. They evacuated us and the Blue Bayou. As a teacher, it was like a fire drill at school. Our head server was the "teacher" and she kept us together and counted to make sure we were there and then when someone came around she reported our status. The kitchen crew was out there, all the wait staff, etc. after about 15 minutes we we're let back in. They brought out fresh food for that course I also took lots of the free swag (pen, napkins, swirl sticks, etc) they definitely encourage it. I bought a pilsner and the cool Mickey ears with the 33 logo. It was definitely more expensive than our normal dinner but so completely worth it. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and just the overall experience was amazing. I doubt I'll ever make it back there, but I count it as one of the coolest experiences I've had. What a story, and experience! How pricey were the meals would you say? I've eaten at the Blue Bayou and loved the ambiance. LOVED it.
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Post by Grom Pea on Aug 23, 2014 22:17:26 GMT
One day I hope to go there and also to the magic castle, which is a magician exclusive club. I had been bidding on the opportunity to go to the magic castle at a charity auction but lost out. I have a feeling none of my friends will ever join club 33, so maybe I should start applying to work at Disney and learning professional magic now...lol.
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Post by underwatermama on Aug 23, 2014 22:57:26 GMT
I went many years ago and sadly, I don't remember much about it. I do remember that we dressed up for the lunch (and had a great time at lunch) and then brought a change of clothes for afterwards as admission included a ticket to Disneyland. Sad, isn't it? I think I need to turn in my "native Californian, been to Disneyland a zillion times" card over this transgression.
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Post by melissa on Aug 23, 2014 23:10:39 GMT
Well, when the whole thing with Club 33 passes came up, dh mentioned that dinner would be something like $100 a person. He did say it included unlimited fast passes. Dh definitely did not realize it included park admission either though! We just talked about. Now I wonder if it includes admission to California Adventure too. I was there not long after they opened but would love to go back now that it is further developed.
Once we get dd settled this year, I am going to start trying to figure out when we can go back to CA. Probably in a year or so.
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Post by ingrid on Aug 23, 2014 23:10:55 GMT
We're passholders and try to go once per month to visit the parks. Club 33 is the only big thing on our "bucket list" since DH and I love all things Disney. I love hearing trip reports from people who have been able to go. We keep entering any contest we come by that includes a visit to Club 33, although they're few and far between these days. I'm so happy for the peas who were able to go experience such a special place
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 23, 2014 23:13:13 GMT
Well, when the whole thing with Club 33 passes came up, dh mentioned that dinner would be something like $100 a person. He did say it included unlimited fast passes. Dh definitely did not realize it included park admission either though! We just talked about. Now I wonder if it includes admission to California Adventure too. I was there not long after they opened but would love to go back now that it is further developed. Once we get dd settled this year, I am going to start trying to figure out when we can go back to CA. Probably in a year or so. If you go, report back!
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Post by sacteach on Aug 24, 2014 0:36:51 GMT
I went in July 2010 and it was amazing. They have now remodeled and changed the entrance,and the elevator is no longer there as the lobby moved. They have it upstairs to sit in and take pictures but it's just a decoration now. We (my mom and I) went for dinner and our table was the last group in the restaurant. The park had actually closed so we had to be escorted back to Main Street as the shops were just closing up. During the 4th course of dinner, the fire alarm went off, so we had to evacuate. It was during Fantasmic and we were hanging out in front of the train next to the Haunted Mansion. No one watch F! really knew we were there. They evacuated us and the Blue Bayou. As a teacher, it was like a fire drill at school. Our head server was the "teacher" and she kept us together and counted to make sure we were there and then when someone came around she reported our status. The kitchen crew was out there, all the wait staff, etc. after about 15 minutes we we're let back in. They brought out fresh food for that course I also took lots of the free swag (pen, napkins, swirl sticks, etc) they definitely encourage it. I bought a pilsner and the cool Mickey ears with the 33 logo. It was definitely more expensive than our normal dinner but so completely worth it. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and just the overall experience was amazing. I doubt I'll ever make it back there, but I count it as one of the coolest experiences I've had. What a story, and experience! How pricey were the meals would you say? I've eaten at the Blue Bayou and loved the ambiance. LOVED it. Our bill included alcohol (3 drinks between us), the entire dinner (6 courses I think) and a couple of souvenirs. I think it was close to $400 after tip, I don't entirely remember. And yes, the had a minimum amount equal to a one-day park admission per person, but everyone at our table exceeded that easily. Well, when the whole thing with Club 33 passes came up, dh mentioned that dinner would be something like $100 a person. He did say it included unlimited fast passes. Dh definitely did not realize it included park admission either though! We just talked about. Now I wonder if it includes admission to California Adventure too. I was there not long after they opened but would love to go back now that it is further developed. Once we get dd settled this year, I am going to start trying to figure out when we can go back to CA. Probably in a year or so. We didn't get any special fast passes, but I'm pretty sure we got a park hopper ticket for the day.
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Post by ametallichick on Aug 24, 2014 0:54:14 GMT
We were just there earlier this month (DL, not Club 33). We are annual pass holders and love DL but have never been to Club 33. Hard to believe that we have been so many times but haven't tried. Don't know anyone that's a member anyway.
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 24, 2014 1:03:01 GMT
DD and I are going in October!
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PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 24, 2014 1:15:19 GMT
Ah, crap. We will be there late September and fly home on the first.
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Post by sacteach on Aug 24, 2014 1:33:38 GMT
I'll be there on the 3rd and 4th of October (it's my 40th birthday! and DL was how I wanted to celebrate)
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Post by k8smom on Aug 24, 2014 6:29:08 GMT
My family is going to be at DL for Christmas this year, anyone else?
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 24, 2014 20:34:49 GMT
We are Oct 16-19. Here are a couple pictures from the Pea trip to Club 33. We ran around and did some rides after too. Lots of fun. That's me on the right of the bottom left picture.
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Post by pennyring on Aug 24, 2014 21:04:18 GMT
We've been to Club 33 twice.
Reservations at the club used to include park admission, but they no longer do. Now, you have to also buy a ticket (or have an annual pass) to get into Disneyland.
A reservation at Club 33 does not come with "Unlimited Fast Passes" as someone else mentioned. This may have been true for a special event, but it is not typical.
For us, visiting Club 33 and Walt's Apartment were the two "holy grail" things to do at Disneyland. You can visit Walt's Apartment during the "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour. There's a significant AAA discount for the tour too.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Aug 24, 2014 22:46:37 GMT
I would LOVE to go to Club 33 sometime, but seeing as I don't know a soul who has a membership, I'll probably never get to go. Still, I love going to Disneyland Resort (and actually prefer it to WDW).
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