Last year we brought you the news that the legendary Club 33 was coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in the form of four lounges – one in each theme park.
Club 33 Seating
And finally, Club 33 membership invites have begun! Note that you do have to be invited to apply at this time.
The reported membership price is $25,000 for a joining fee, with annual dues of $15,000. Members will be able to access all four Club 33 lounges at Disney World, but will not automatically be members at Club 33 in Disneyland.
While it’s not confirmed where the lounges will be located in each park, the Magic Kingdom location will likely be in the Adventureland Veranda, which is currently under construction.
Adventureland Veranda construction
Disney has not announced an opening date for Club 33 at Disney World, but the speculation is that they will open this year.
Wonder what it’s like to dine at Disneyland’s Club 33? Check out our #OnTheList Club 33 dining experience!
What do you think about Club 33 coming to Disney World? Please let us know with a comment!
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So what exactly does one have to do to get on the invitation list? We visit at least one, if not both, US parks annually. We have at various times been annual passholders in both parks and currently hold WDW APs. We are DVC members, with home resorts in both Florida and California. We subscribe to every Disney electronic communication known to mankind. We are Disney Visa Rewards cardholders. And somehow my invitation was lost in the mail….
Not sure I could afford the membership fee, but I’d like to at least have the option! 😀
I am quite sure there are many extremely wealthy families vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort. I am also sure, among these families,, some may be willing to pay such a fees. However, has the Disney corporation lost complete prospective as to the financial situation of most families vacationing at WDW? I guess Disney has more “high rollers” in attendance than most of us realize and that their cries for a Private Dining venue could not be ignored without hurting the Disney corporation’s bottom line. I understand, if I cannot afford it, why bother wasting any of my energy to voice an opinion? Well, I am exhausting my energy because if you take a look at all the families in the parks and all those they feature on virtually every commercial or print advertisement, is it not becoming increasing obvious that the public actions of the Corporation does not match the image such advertisements want all of us to embrace?
So far it appears only owners in Golden Oak have received invitations
One of the first things I do when I win the powerball.. Golden Oaks and Club 33…
Golden Oak homes start at only 2m – by Brooklyn standards, thats cheap! I’d buy in, for sure. Seems like they’re trying to enhance the luxury experience of the development with the added perk (And revenue from paying for) a 33 membership.
Why does it have to cost so much? Regular people like me help to keep Disney going
@christina – yeah, I’d buy the basic, as it wouldn’t be a year-round home…
This is easy. Offer a temporary membership and certificate for an extra fee of $120 to $150 a day. There could be a special section for these folks so that nothing is taken away from the usual rich member. Everyone including Disney makes out.,
Anyone know if any potential perks/ passes of membership extend to immediate family (children) or just the membership card holder and spouse? (Especially if visiting park as a family)
It seems that Club 33 is not open to annual passholders and you have to pay $25,000 to become a member (including the annual dues of $15, 000). That is CRAZY expensive!!!!
One would have to live there in order to get your money’s worth. Sorry no meal is worth that price. Don’t forget to add the tip.
Anyone know why WDW club 33 membership is less then the Disneyland one? Doesn’t sound right, since WDW has a lot more to offer and two extra restaurants/ lounges?
What I’m reading, Conrad, is that these won’t be full restaurants. Just a bar and lite fare, unlike California where it’s a full restaurant and a lounge.
We’ve been annual pass members for 20 years or more but it seems like every year Disney is catering more to the Uber rich. DISNEY PLEASE STOP THIS!!!!! Don’t you realize you are outpricing more and more families every year?
We received our invitation several months ago, in January or February. Our interview is in August. What was the criteria for receiving an invitation? We live in Texas, are DVC, have continuous Annual Passes, are DCL Platinum.
In Texas, your guess is as good as ours! Good luck!
This is mainly for investors. If you’re investing in Disney, the fee is chump change to them.
There seems to be some confusion between the various culinary options at Disney and club 33. Please take a deep breath and then look up the history of Club 33 in Disneyland. In the decades I have gone to Disneyland, I have had the rare and very cool treat to be invited to a Dinner in the private dining room at club 33. That was great but I didn’t even know it was there for the first few years I would go. So look up the history, the dues, the waiting list (years). It is just one tiny part of the magic at Disney. Another way to look at the difference between Club 33 and all the other Culinary choices in the Park, is having a platinum credit card is really good. Having The Centurion Card from America express is something very very few people will ever have. But for a hard-working family the Platinum card is great and realistic.
Conrad, The WDW Club 33 is actually cheaper than Disneyland as the annual fee is $15,000 verses $10,000 at Disneyland.
We emailed or filled out a form a little over a year ago expressing interest in Club 33. Only this wee, did we receive a formal initiation (had to fill out a DocuSign as well) and scheduled a face to face interview.
I didn’t realize the outrageous dues, so we will not be following through.
My understanding is that it was/is designed for corporate sponsorships, which would then make sense.
I couldn’t find anywhere that mentioned if children could even enter. Anyone know?
We do Disney for our kids’ enjoyment, first and foremost. So, if this doesn’t include them, I can’t see the point.