Club 33 at Disneyland is a private membership club founded by Walt Disney and located in New Orleans Square. Members receive access to exclusive dining locations and curated experiences at the Disneyland Resort. The public cannot make a normal restaurant reservation, but Disney accepts membership inquiries through an official online interest form.
Club 33 has developed an almost legendary reputation because Disney releases relatively few details about its membership terms. Exact prices, benefit packages and availability are not published on Disney’s public Club 33 pages.
That secrecy has led to plenty of rumors.
What Is Club 33 at Disneyland?
Club 33 is a private membership club with exclusive dining and hospitality venues at the Disneyland Resort.
The original Club 33 is located above New Orleans Square inside Disneyland Park. It was conceived by Walt Disney as a place where he could entertain corporate sponsors, dignitaries, celebrities and other important guests in a more private setting.
Walt was inspired partly by the private hospitality spaces he encountered while working with corporate sponsors at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. He wanted a similar location within Disneyland where special guests could dine and meet away from the park crowds.
Club 33 opened on June 15, 1967, approximately six months after Walt Disney died. Although Walt helped develop the concept, he never had an opportunity to experience the finished club.
Why Is It Called Club 33?
The name comes from the club’s original address at 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square.
Several myths have connected the number 33 to secret societies, the number of Disneyland sponsors or other hidden meanings. Disney’s own historical sources state that it refers to the Royal Street address.
Where Is Club 33 in Disneyland?
Club 33 is located upstairs in New Orleans Square at 33 Royal Street. Its location is close to the shops, restaurants and courtyards between Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion area.
You can see the exterior entrance while visiting New Orleans Square without being a member. However, seeing the entrance does not provide access to the interior.
The entrance makes a good historical detail to look for during my Disneyland scavenger hunt, particularly for adults and returning visitors who enjoy finding lesser-known park locations.
Can Regular Disneyland Guests Visit Club 33?
You cannot book Club 33 through Disneyland’s ordinary dining reservation system.
Nonmembers may be able to visit when their access or reservation is arranged through a Club 33 membership account. Disney’s current guest policies refer to accompanying guests and unaccompanied guests associated with a member’s account.
That means you do not necessarily need to be the primary member to enter, but you generally need a legitimate invitation or reservation connected to a member. Knowing where the entrance is or asking a Cast Member will not result in access.
Guests must also comply with Club 33 policies, including its dress code, conduct rules and photography restrictions.
How Do You Join Club 33?
Disney now provides an official online process for expressing interest in a Disneyland Resort Club 33 membership.
The official Disneyland Club 33 page directs prospective members to a Membership Interest Form. The form requests basic contact information, including your name, telephone number, email and mailing address.
Submitting the form places you on an interest list. It is not an application approval, a formal membership offer or a guarantee that Disney will contact you.
Disney states that Club 33 may contact interested individuals when membership opportunities become available. It does not publish a standard response time or promise that everyone on the list will receive an invitation.
You do not currently need to call the older telephone number repeated in many Club 33 guides. The online form is Disney’s published method for making a new Disneyland membership inquiry.
How Much Does Club 33 Membership Cost?
Disney does not publicly list the current Disneyland Club 33 initiation fee or annual membership dues.
You will find unofficial prices quoted on blogs, discussion boards and social media. Those figures may come from previous years, individual membership offers or different Disney resorts. They should not be treated as a confirmed current price.
Club 33 is clearly positioned as a premium private membership, but the exact financial terms would be provided by Disney as part of a genuine membership opportunity.
I would not publish a specific initiation fee or annual-dues figure unless it came from a current offer issued directly by Club 33. Exact numbers repeated from an older article can quickly become inaccurate.
What Benefits Do Club 33 Members Receive?
Disney publicly confirms that members receive special access and exceptional service at Club 33 locations within the Disneyland Resort. It also describes the club as providing exclusive dining and other curated experiences.
Disney does not publish a complete public list showing every ticket, tour, event, dining or attraction benefit included with a current membership.
Benefits may depend on the membership agreement, membership type and current Disney policies. Prospective members should rely on the terms presented with an official offer rather than an online list created several years earlier.
Claims that every membership automatically includes a fixed number of annual passes, 50 single-day tickets, five VIP tours or guaranteed attraction access are not confirmed on Disney’s current public Club 33 pages.
A Club 33 membership is also different from purchasing a normal private tour. My guide to Disneyland VIP Tour prices and benefits explains the separate tour experience that regular guests can book.
What Is Inside Club 33?
Disney keeps much of the interior experience private, but its current guest policies identify several Club 33 venues at the Disneyland Resort.
- Le Grand Salon: A formal fine-dining venue with a business-casual dress requirement.
- Le Salon Nouveau: A private lounge with a smart-casual dress code.
- 1901: A private lounge associated with Club 33 at Disney California Adventure.
The original New Orleans Square club has undergone significant changes since it opened in 1967, including a major renovation and expansion completed in 2014.
Historical accounts describe artwork, decorative objects and design details connected to Walt Disney, Disney films and the development of New Orleans Square. The exact dining menu and available experiences can change.
Does Club 33 Have a Dress Code?
Yes. Club 33 maintains separate dress requirements for its formal dining room and lounges.
Le Grand Salon requires business-casual attire or a higher level of dress appropriate for fine dining. Shorts, ordinary T-shirts, spirit jerseys, distressed clothing, athletic wear, beachwear and similar casual items are not permitted there.
Le Salon Nouveau and 1901 use a smart-casual standard that allows some clothing not accepted in Le Grand Salon, including appropriate walking shorts and fitted T-shirts.
Club 33 recommends checking the current policy before visiting because dress-code requirements can change. The primary member is responsible for ensuring that guests associated with the membership account follow the rules.
Can You Take Photos Inside Club 33?
Club 33 currently permits still photography in public areas of its venues, with restrictions. Photography is not permitted in the restrooms, and guests are expected to respect the privacy of members, other guests, celebrities and Cast Members.
Recording, filming, livestreaming and similar video activity are prohibited throughout the Club 33 venues. Its policies also restrict certain photo essays, collages and social-media presentations.
Anyone visiting as a guest should review the current rules provided by the member rather than assuming the normal Disneyland photography policies apply inside the club.
Is Disneyland Club 33 the Same as Disney World Club 33?
No. Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World operate distinct Club 33 membership programs.
The Disneyland club is the original location founded by Walt Disney and centered on the venues at Disneyland Resort in California. Walt Disney World later introduced its own Club 33 locations and separate membership-inquiry process in Florida.
Do not assume that the membership pricing, benefits, venues or application process at one resort applies to the other. This guide is specifically about Club 33 at Disneyland in California.
Which Club 33 Details Are Publicly Confirmed?
The most important confirmed details are relatively straightforward:
- Club 33 is a private membership club founded by Walt Disney.
- The original club is located at 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square.
- It opened on June 15, 1967.
- Members receive access to exclusive dining and curated Disneyland Resort experiences.
- Prospective members can submit Disney’s official online interest form.
- Submitting the form does not guarantee membership or a response.
- Disney does not publicly disclose current membership prices or a complete benefit package.
Club 33 remains interesting even when you never enter it because it connects directly to Walt Disney, New Orleans Square and the history of private hospitality at Disneyland.
For help planning the rest of your visit, use my step-by-step Disneyland planning guide or continue through the main Disneyland guide collection.
