Ah, the mystery, the allure, the exclusivity of Disney's Club 33! Walt Disney's private club hidden inside the New Orleans area of Disneyland. It's only mark on the outside is a simple 33 posted on the door near the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean. There are many stories about the who, what, when, where and why's behind Walt's creation of Club 33. It is a legendary place among Disney fans and it is rare to get the opportunity to visit. The general consensus is that Club 33 was opened by Walt as a place to entertain the original 33 investors of Disneyland. However, it says on the menus that is named simply because of its address. Believe what you will. It is the only place within the main (old) park that serves alcohol to this day. It is said the wait list for membership is about 15 years long. The fee's are quite steep. Most families that I know who have had the chance to visit work for one of the companies that have a corporate membership. So, what is a visit to Club 33 really like and what is the hype all about? You start your day by going to guest services outside of the park. You pick up day passes for your family to the park. These don't have your name on it and ...

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