Disneyland’s Club 33 Prices, Perks and a Peek Inside

Disneyland’s Club 33 prices, perks and a peek inside. It’s one of Disneyland Resort’s most exclusive restaurants where hefty membership fees, long waiting lists and Disney history come together to create a place every Disney fan wants to go.

Look inside Disneyland's Club 33. An exclusive club at The Happiest Place on Earth.

As you likely already know, dining at Disneyland’s Club 33 is a completely exclusive experience. The only way to get a reservation is to:

  • Be a Club 33 Member
  • Dine with a Club 33 Member
  • Dine as a Guest of a Club 33 Member

I’ve done two of the three, which brings me to the (probably obvious) confession that I am not a Club 33 Member. And unfortunately I am not your link to one either.

But keep reading and I’ll share some interesting facts of prices and perks. I’ll also share my story of how I got into Club 33 at Disneyland.

Disneyland Club 33 Prices

Do you want to dine at Club 33 or become a member? Because those prices are two very different things. Let’s talk both!

Plenty of articles reveal various 5 figure price points. A 2019 USA Today article states, “initiation fees range from $25,000 (individual) to $40,000 and $50,000 (corporate), with an annual membership fee of $12,000-$25,000.”

And that right there reveals some big insight into the membership process. There’s often a long waiting list. And plenty of corporate sponsors who have connects to by-pass the wait list and shell out big bucks to make it happen. 

When considering how to get an invite consider both the who and the what . . . as in who do you know who has the most connections? And what company do you have connections with that might have a membership itself? 

Want to be a member? Be ready to hand over at least $50,000 your first year.

If you’ve scored a reservation for Club 33 to dine at lunch or dinner. It’s still pricey, but much less than being a member.

How much is lunch or dinner at Club 33? Expect to pay at least $100 per person for your meal, gratuity and alcohol not included.

Disneyland Club 33 Perks

Let’s say you’ve waited 10 years and written that check for 50 grand or more. Probably more because it’s 10 years later. What does that even get you besides the chance to then pay for your own dinner at Disneyland?

What perks do you get for being a member? Lots of new “friends”! 

While the kissing up may be very true, there are indeed other perks to being a Club 33 Member. A 2021 Disney Dose article says, “At the lowest level of membership Club 33 members receive Annual Passes, tickets for family and friends, a number of FastPasses for the year, and front row seating to Disneyland entertainment.”

It’s unclear what the perks are since retiring the Annual Pass program and changing it to Magic Keys. Fastpasses are also a thing of the past, being replaced with Disney Genie+.

What perks do you get for dining at Club 33? Bragging rights, amazing food, service, shopping and photo opportunities. And did I say bragging rights? That’s right, I did. 

If you’re celebrating a birthday (maybe your 33rd?) Be sure you have your Disneyland birthday button and you might be treated to a little something special.

 

Club 33 Birthday

 

I recieved a card from the Club 33 Cast Members and a trio of macarons. It was a wonderful souvenir to take home and enjoy later.

 

Disneyland Club 33 Peek Inside

The entrance to Club 33 is somewhat hidden in New Orleans Square, located at 33 Royal Street. While most people walk right by and never notice the door, others are quick to recognize this iconic Disneyland landmark and stop to take a photo.

The most well-known Club 33 entrance is at the original door pictured below. It’s just next to Blue Bayou. You’ve probably seen this plenty of times as you’ve strolled by to grab a Mint Julep or hop on the Disneyland Railroad stop nearby.

 

Club 33 Original Door

 

Today the entrance to Club 33 is just a few steps away from the original, adorned by this lovely etched glass above the doorway.

 

Club 33 Door Disneyland

 

When you walk in you are greeted in the open air reception area while they confirm your reservations and bring you cool hand towels and water.

The Court of Angels may look familiar—it used to be a public area of Disneyland Park but now serves as the guest entry area for Club 33 since the expansion and remodel in 2014.

 

Court of Angels Disneyland

 

Even Tinker Bell makes an appearance at Club 33. Do you think she’s a member or just knows someone? 😉

 

Tinker Bell Club 33

Before heading up to the dining area you’re given a choice of stairs or elevator. We took the stairs both times. The original lift featured in many Club 33 articles is no longer in operation since the remodel.

Next you’ll be seated at your table after strolling through the beautiful halls and peek inside Le Salon Nouveau . This area of Club 33 is only available to Club 33 Members and their guest dining together.

I enjoyed dining there with friends as well, but no photos were permitted. 

After being escorted to our table in the dining room of Club 33, you quickly notice the fine linens, crystal and table settings. If Fancy Nancy could choose anywhere in the world to eat, she’d probably come here.

 

Club 33 Plate and Menu

 

Courses of your meal are served in sophisticated fashion. Even the menus are elegant.

 

Club 33 History

The menu at Club 33 changes seasonally, so there’s always something new to temp your palate. 

 

Club 33 Appetizer

 

For the starting course, we chose different selections during our lunch visit. 

 

Club 33 Appetizer Course 1

 

Club 33 also has a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks and each was refreshing and tasty.

 

Club 33 Drink

 

Mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks can be found throughout Disneyland Resort, including Oga’s Cantina

 

Club 33 non alcoholic drink

 

Next up is your choice of a  soup or salad course. This corn and lobster (or was it crab?) soup was delicious

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Club 33 soup course

 

The main dish is where you’ll find the most options. I chose the fish of the day flown in from Florida (maybe it even came from Walt Disney World :). The sauce and everything else was so good, I completely devoured it.

 

Club 33 fish of the day

 

 

My husband had the classic, filet mignon.

 

Club 33 filet mignon

 

Last is my favorite course. Dessert. I chose chocolate. I didn’t care what it was, it had chocolate and it did not disappoint. My husband said it looked like one of those hostess cakes, but I can assure you, it was much, much better!

 

Club 33 dessert chocolate

 

My husband opted for the cheese platter as his dessert choice. And he ate it all. There was nothing left, I didn’t even get to sample any. Apparently it was good.

 

Club 33 cheese platter

 

Are you a sweet or savory dessert kind of person?

Disneyland Club 33 Details & Dress Code

We chose to dine during the lunch hour because for one thing it was cheaper 😉 and the dress code is more casual at lunch.

There are a few items that are not allowed. I relied heavily on my call with the Club 33 concierge and follow up email to check and double check the dress code.

The big bummer for me is there are NO flip flops allowed. I’ve even heard of flip flops with a heel being a no-no.

And if you know me, I pretty much never wear anything else besides flip flops. Even at Disneyland. So I brought a skirt and some ballet flats to wear until after our lunch at Club 33.

What should you wear to Club 33? Step up out of your “theme park” clothing, even if that means renting a locker to change back into more casual clothes later. A 2021 planDisney answer says to consider “business casual attire or a “Sunday best†ensemble. Tank tops are also not allowed, but a tasteful sleeveless sundress should be perfectly fine.”

As you can see, shorts are allowed at lunch but check with your Club 33 Member for updated and exact details before you arrive.

 

Club 33 lunch dress code

 

Dining at Club 33 was certainly the highlight of our day, but the attention to detail we are so familiar with at Disneyland is what also made Club 33 so wonderful. 

During your meal if you leave to use the restroom, you’ll come back to a freshly folded napkin like this.

 

Club 33 napkin

 

And while we’re on the topic of the restroom, you will most certainly want to take a trip there.

You can find plenty of pictures of the Club 33 restrooms online, but taking photos there is not permitted. Most of the pictures I’ve seen online are of the old bathrooms before the remodel but the women’s restroom at least is the epitome of elegance.

Even the paper towels have the Club 33 design on them. I may have taken one home.

Fine craftsmanship and fixtures, a double vanity area with lotion, mouthwash at the sinks, a chaise lounge and a beautiful parlor-like area.

 

Club 33 views of Disneyland

 

One of the amazing aspects of dining at Club 33 are the incredible views of Disneyland. You see the park in a whole new perspective.

Most people walking below don’t even notice you’re there. I distinctly remember seeing people up there as a child, imagining they lived there and wondering what it was they were doing and how could I get there. Now I just wonder how I can live there.

 

Jessica Club 33

 

Our spot, just above Cafe Orleans, came with a clear view of the Rivers of America. I could have sat there all day long. And now whenever I pass that area in New Orleans Square, I look up at “my window” and remember the joy of that day. 

Disneyland Club 33 Souvenirs

Guests dining at Club 33 can purchase a variety of souvenirs during their visit. In the reception and dining areas you will find a glass case filled with various Club 33 merchandise.

Now is your chance to get something special. My first visit I didn’t buy anything. Buy something. You deserve it. And if you are dining with a Club 33 Member, they might be willing to let you purchase a “member only” souvenir. 

Club 33 souvenirs in the photo below include:

  • $4,500 Limited edition (60) for Club 33 members only, Adam Throgmorton framed castle. Adam is known for making scaled architectural models. You can get a similar Sleeping Beauty art print Club 33 here for about $13.
  • $30 Club 33 Metal Paperweight. This was one item I was super tempted to buy.
  • $30 Club 33 Key
  • $20 Club 33 Pin, limited edition.
  • $99 Club 33 60th Anniversary Glass Paperweight.

 

Club 33 souvenirs one

 

  • $33 Club 33 Door Christmas Ornament, limited edition. Find more Disneyland Resort ornamentsClub 33 here.
  • $45 Club 33 Wide Mouth Glass.
  • $55 Club 33 Bottle Stopper.

 

Club 33 souvenirs two

  • $30-225 Variety of Club 33 Glassware

 

Club 33 souvenirs four

 

There were also Club 33 Mickey Ears and these Club 33 fashion accessories.

 

Club 33 souvenirs three

 

I have since been back to Club 33 and dined in the lounge area. I decided to get some Club 33 Minnie Mouse Ears while I was there and I wear them with pride. 

By now you may be wondering, how did I get into Club 33?

A few weeks before my birthday an incredible opportunity fell into my lap and before I knew it, I was inside Disneyland’s Club 33.

Turns out I know someone who knows someone who knows someone and by chance we put it all together. The member was gracious enough to allow me and my guests a chance to dine at Club 33.

And now that I know someone who knows someone, turns out I have even closer connections and have been able to dine there on more than one occasion. 

If you’re looking to dine at Club 33, this is the place to dream and get information for future visits. I suggest brining up your Disney fandom in conversation. I don’t suggest posting to groups, thread or reaching out to people you don’t know to try and score a visit. 

Club 33 Members fiercely protect their membership and for good reason. This story reminds members to be choosy about who they let use their Club 33 privileges

To all those who wish to dine at Club 33 in Disneyland, I am sending Pixie Dust your way! Tell me, have you ever dined at Club 33? 

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By Jessica Sanders

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23 thoughts on “Disneyland’s Club 33 Prices, Perks and a Peek Inside

  • LuLu

    I was lucky that I too had a friend who had a friend who had a friend that worked for a member and offered to get me in for my Girls Disney weekend in 2012 and then my sis heard I was goin and I was able to change the reservation from 4 to 8 for dinner. We spent the day at the park then went back to our hotel and changed into some nice clothes. I kept the receipt and pens with the logo on them and the hand towels from the bathroom. We left and were watching the fireworks when I asked to be let back in and purchased pins for us all then handed them out. Hoping to go get the chance to go again.

  • Kylie

    Thank you so much for all the details! 🥰 I hope to one day visit with my mom. We both never knew it existed till one day I heard someone talking about it. Now it’s something I love learning little details about and I think it’s something amazing to see one day. I’ve been trying so hard to just find the entrance just to say I’ve seen it haha 😂

  • Lynnette

    Club 33 has been high on my bucket list and after being diagnosed with cancer in 2018, friends have been looking to make it happen. I’m going this week with my best friend. My hubby and friend made a chain connection to a member through 7 people! I am humbled by the generousity of strangers. Will definitely be buying some CLub 33 merchandise!

  • Walter

    All those looking to get in, don’t hold your breath.

    1) Membership is difficult to get if you aren’t connected.
    2) Membership and dues for your first year cost more than your average Disney visitors yearly salary.
    3) My last lunch bill at the club, two adults & two children, no alcohol, including tip – just South of $400
    4) Dinner is more expensive.
    5) Lunch takes about 2 hours to get through the meal. The club is NOT really the place to eat if you’re trying to see the park.

    While I am not a member, a very close friend is. My family has dined on a number of occasions at the Club.

    • Way to tell it like it is, Walter. Very, very true stats. My visit came about in a very interesting way and I am so grateful for the opportunity. Although I had always wanted to go it really wasn’t even on my radar. Pretty much fell into my lap. I think the huge appeal is how hard it is to get inside. Loved my time there, cheers to you and your next Club 33 visit! Thanks again for your comments, would love to hear more about your experiences there.

  • Tami

    Oh my gosh. I need an invite to Club 33. After all my visits to Disneyland over the years, I can’t believe there is a restaurant I did not know about. My husband and I are celebrating our 24th anniversary at Disneyland in March with my best friend and her husband. Would love to dine there March 5th or 6th while we are there. We will be staying at Grand Californian Hotel 5th – 7th of March.

    • Hi Tami, you will definitely notice the Club 33 windows and entrance now that the secret’s out! I don’t have the ability to give out reservations at the Club, as you probably know—my invite was in a round about way. Keep those dreams alive because you certainly never know! It sounds like you have a wonderful anniversary planned with a stay at the Grand Californian! I would also suggest dining at Catal if you’ve never tried that restaurant it is fabulous and perfect for an anniversary date night. Happy 24 years of marriage to the both of you!

  • Krystel @ Planning The Magic

    Wow I’m loving this. Oh man. Wish I could go there but not sure how I could make that happen haha. Thanks for the pics!

    • It is totally fascinating. I think that’s one of the things Disney does so well— they just know how to captivate us at every turn in the parks. You’ll have to look out for it next time you’re there.

  • Alyse

    First things first: Looks like I now know someone who knows someone, who knows someone, who knows someone… I think there’s one more… *wink*
    That is crazy awesome! That chocolate dessert looks like they painted it right onto your plate! I’m totally jealous. How do you even become a member?
    And how cool to go on your birthday, lucky girl!
    Awesome post, I ate it up. 😉

  • I need someone to hook my husband and me up. We will be in Disneyland Nov 10. 10 days after my birthday, and 8 before his. That would be perfect! And we will be wearing our Disney birthday buttons too!

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