Club 33 - Disneyland - TravBuddy

This is not your ordinary restaurant in Disneyland. You won't find Goofey in a chefs hat here. This is a place reserved for the most die hard Disney fans.

At Club 33 you can't just walk up and make a reservation. You can't even call the night before for a reservation. You must be an exclusive member to wine and dine (Club 33 is the only place in Disneyland that sells alcohol). The waiting list is about 10 years, or so I have heard.

No I am not a member. But my mom did win an auction that allowed her and 3 guests to dine in Club 33. My mom has been wanting to eat here all her life, so it was a dream come true for her.

Club 33 is located in New Orleans Square, just to the right of the Pirates of the Caribbean exit. It is only marked with a plaque that has the number 33. To enter you must communicate through a speaker. You tell him your name and he checks his books. You are then ushered into an eloquent waiting room, something you would expect to see Andrew Carnige in. You have the option of taking the stairs or the old fashion elevator. We obviously took the elevator. You then step into the Waiting Lounge full of Disney artwork and a display of Club 33 items for sale.

You are then seated. Most seats are situated around windows over looking New Orleans Square. On a nice night, they would be open. From what I remember, the place is a four course meal consisting of a salad or soup, cheese and crackers, main course and dessert. The food is expensive, but that is expected. There is also a full bar.

The food is pretty good. I don't think it was anything to write home about but the food is only part of the experience of eating at Club 33. If you tell someone who enjoys Disney that you dinned at Club 33, you will their eyes light up and want to know all about it. Club 33 is a place all Disney lovers want to visit, but you must have the money and patience. Membership is not cheap.

All the staff was very friendly and they are willing to tell you all about 33 and their experience there. They will tell you celebrities dine at Club 33 from time to time.

Overall, it was a great experience.