One infamous couple reveals what access to Disney’s Club 33—the most exclusive club on Earth, probably—actually includes. Scott and Diana Anderson (of no relation to me), better known as the “couple who sued Disney over Club 33,” revealed everything you could want to know about Disney’s best-kept secret to The Hollywood Reporter in 2024.
Personally, if I’m going to spend upwards of $50,000 on a membership, I want a detailed explanation of what it includes! So, here’s what Club 33 actually gets you according to these former members:
- VIP Tours: Five “skip-the-line” tours per member, each accommodating up to 10 people.
- Park Admission: Waived annual park fees, plus 100 complimentary park tickets for guests.
- All-Inclusive Access: No need to purchase Lightning Lane or Genie+ passes.
- Exclusive Dining & Lounges: Access to the original Dining Room, Trophy Room, and the 1901 Lounge in California Adventure.
- Unique Experiences: During their membership, the Andersons could take private rides on the Lilly Belle, Walt Disney’s personal train car, and had a private meal inside the Haunted Mansion. It’s unclear what kind of unique experiences members are getting today.
- Behind-the-Scenes Access: Opportunities to explore Walt’s apartment and other historically significant spaces at Disneyland, previously with unrestricted access.
Club 33 cost
If you want to get into Disneyland Resort’s Club 33, you’ll be invited to become a member, pay $35,000 upfront and then $15,000 every year after (according to AllEars.net). It costs more to get into Club 33 at Disney World (of which there are four). You’ll need that invite, then pay $35,000 to join and an annual fee of $16,000.
If you pay the Platinum dues (the tiered program starts with Silver then goes to Gold, Platinum, and Executive), it’s an all-access pass to the parks and more.
Club 33 locations
- Disneyland (New Orleans Square)
- California Adventure (1901 Lounge)
- Magic Kingdom (The Captain’s Quarters in Adventureland
- Animal Kingdom (Harambe House)
- EPCOT (Constellation Club)
- Hollywood Studios Hollywood Brown Derby’s Spotlight Lounge
- Disneyland Tokyo
- Disneyland Shanghai
Getting into Club 33 without a membership
You don’t need your own membership to get into Club 33 and experience the drinks and dining offered there. What you need is access.
If someone you know belongs to the club, you can visit as one of their guests, but they’ll have to coordinate the reservation for you. Or if you work for a company that has a corporate membership, you may be able to gain access to the club that way. You’ll have to talk to your HR team to figure that one out! Rumored companies with a Club 33 membership include Chevron, AllState, and Nestle.
