Any leaked content about Salon Nouveau?

[SugarQuill]

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Oh noooo

 

[rentayenta]

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Better colors. It's sort of Magic Mirror looking. Much better than the pink/purple ensemble.

 

[jlima]

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When I first saw the new logo, it was only up on the screen for a few seconds but the first thing that popped into my head was that it resembled Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast. The fleur de lys at the top of the oval was similar to the ornament at the top of Cogsworth's face; and the little black lines at the bottom of the logo (white in this one) looked like the mustache-esq clock hands. IMO this logo is just OK and looks too much like a cartoon. Have to see it in use then maybe I'll change my mind.

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[DizMe]

Ok, well the new revised logo is still not elegant as it should be but it sure beats the initial look:

 

[whoever]

Somebody needs to call Colglazier and talk him out of that.

 

[Nonsuch]

Somebody needs to call Colglazier and talk him out of that.

Colglazier is receiving (or taking) some credit for the remodel:

He managed to push through a long-awaited renovation of Club 33, a private-membership restaurant in New Orleans Square that first opened in 1967. The club, the only place in Disneyland that serves alcohol, maintains such a low profile that the resort does not make public the membership fee – though two years ago, when the resort decided to expand membership to reduce an 800-name waiting list, the Register reported the cost. At the time, the individual initiation fee was $25,000 with annual dues of $10,000. Because of its modest capacity, the swanky venue had been perceived as operating far short of its potential, but issues involving the redesign and the financials had turned the refurbishment project into a marathon, says Jon Storbeck, vice president of Disneyland Park.

“He came in with a fresh set of legs,” Storbeck says of Colglazier. “He was instrumental in getting it across the finish line.”

Quote taken from this interesting article:
Disneyland top man Michael Colglazier literally walks in Walt's footsteps

 

[Nonsuch]

This sticker recently sold on eBay for $108

 

[whoever]

Colglazier is receiving (or taking) some credit for the remodel:

Quote taken from this interesting article:
Disneyland top man Michael Colglazier literally walks in Walt's footsteps

Yep, exactly why I mentioned it. I read that article as well.

 

[DizMe]

This sticker recently sold on eBay for $108

 

[tiki23]

I have always, always wanted to visit Club 33. It's been on my bucket list but I haven't know anyone that was a member. Just recently I received a very generous invitation to attend in late August and I'm so excited!

I am a little sad though that I will never get to experience the original Club 33 but I read somewhere that some of the change/expansion is following ideas that Walt and Lillian had - is that true?

 

[mjlum]

Not sure how accurate the info is but I've heard that when the Club does reopen, only members will be allowed, not guests. At least, not at first. Has anyone else heard this to be true? Makes sense that members would take priority.

 

[whoever]

Not sure how accurate the info is but I've heard that when the Club does reopen, only members will be allowed, not guests. At least, not at first. Has anyone else heard this to be true? Makes sense that members would take priority.

The Jazz club is supposed to be ala 1901 is my understanding. Only for members or guests, but but the member has to be present. I hadn't heard they are changing the C33 part itself.

 

[Malcon10t]

The Jazz club is supposed to be ala 1901 is my understanding. Only for members or guests, but but the member has to be present. I hadn't heard they are changing the C33 part itself.

I think the issue will actually be, member attended meals can be booked for 30 days prior to non-member attended meals. So, the restaurant may end up being booked for member only meals the first month.

 

[whoever]

I think the issue will actually be, member attended meals can be booked for 30 days prior to non-member attended meals. So, the restaurant may end up being booked for member only meals the first month.

You think that will get extended as a permanent thing, or only for a short period when the club first reopens? Wonder if it is still on track for a July Opening. If I can pull off this October trip, the wife and I will probably want to dine there, so need to cross my fingers and hope for my network to come through with an invite from a gracious host.

 

[mjlum]

I think the issue will actually be, member attended meals can be booked for 30 days prior to non-member attended meals. So, the restaurant may end up being booked for member only meals the first month.

This is in alignment with what I was told. So even if someone is invited by a member, the member has to be present. Would make it much harder for non-members to dine at Club 33.... At least most of them.

 

[chirurgeon]

Still hoping they will be finished by the end of June AND it returns as a part of the Backstage Magic tour. Fingers crossed.

 

[Malcon10t]

This is in alignment with what I was told. So even if someone is invited by a member, the member has to be present. Would make it much harder for non-members to dine at Club 33.... At least most of them.

It is only going to be more difficult for the first couple of months. And at Christmas. It will be the same rules as before, but since it is new, it will have more member interest.

 

[thundersparkle]

Bob Gurr is a hoot! A lovely gentleman, and such an interesting life! I'm very interested to see what it will be like after the reno & new club - I'm lucky to have dined there 5 times, twice in the Trophy Room. Hopefully they can keep some of the history and charm while restoring the glamour.

 

[Malcon10t]

Mr. Gurr is a great guy. He is one of my son's idols.

 

[DizMe]

disneyluvr2 and I got to have lunch with Bob Gurr at Club 33 last summer. Awesome!

He showed us around the parks, giving us some great stories about how it all came about. When we were near the train station on Main St., a CM noticed him and had him climb in the driver's seat of the fire engine that Bob is to thank for bringing to DL.

He made Bob wear the official CM hat, too

We got to ride the Lilly Belle, where he had more fun stories to share, and ended up in 1901 for a martini. What a fun day!!