Club 33 expansion and resulting new exteriors

[whoever]

I think you're right about it being a code issue. I tried googling it and gave up trying to figure it out, but it does appear that different cities require particular color combinations. Los Angeles is red and white, but I don't know if that applies to Anaheim or if there are different regulations for theme parks etc. One of the sites mentioned that the word EXIT was to be in block letters, but another didn't mention that .

Anyway, I suspect that if the sign is permanent, they were bound by the code laws and can't be blamed if the result is unattractive.

Its a shame there isn't a variance process... that being said... I'm sure the Disney lawyers would have had a tizzy even if there was a variance due to shear liability alone.

 

[Malcon10t]

I was fortunate enough to join a group of friends who had an open seat for today's preview. All I can say is MIND.BLOWN. Over the top, fantastic. Pictures previously show do NOT do it justice. Extremely impressed. For those saying "History is gone", that is wrong. It is in a new spot. Just fantastic.

 

[whoever]

I was fortunate enough to join a group of friends who had an open seat for today's preview. All I can say is MIND.BLOWN. Over the top, fantastic. Pictures previously show do NOT do it justice. Extremely impressed. For those saying "History is gone", that is wrong. It is in a new spot. Just fantastic.

That is what I hoped for. Salon Noveau is certainly over the top from the pics we have seen and the updated Main Salon gets better with each leaked pic.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I was fortunate enough to join a group of friends who had an open seat for today's preview. All I can say is MIND.BLOWN. Over the top, fantastic. Pictures previously show do NOT do it justice. Extremely impressed. For those saying "History is gone", that is wrong. It is in a new spot. Just fantastic.

If only we were all so lucky to get to see that for ourselves...

I am happy for you though

 

[Nonsuch]

I was fortunate enough to join a group of friends who had an open seat for today's preview. All I can say is MIND.BLOWN. Over the top, fantastic. Pictures previously show do NOT do it justice. Extremely impressed. For those saying "History is gone", that is wrong. It is in a new spot. Just fantastic.

Please share some photos (or were cameras restricted).

 

[Malcon10t]

Please share some photos (or were cameras restricted).

No photography allowed. Verbal warning included "We would hate to ruin the day by escorting people out...."

 

[DizMe]

That's great news! Was anything said, Malcon10t, about the exteriors? They must be planning to do more finishing work (fingers crossed).

 

[Malcon10t]

That's great news! Was anything said, Malcon10t, about the exteriors? They must be planning to do more finishing work (fingers crossed).

They stated they are still working on it.

 

[kylie71]

Thank You for reporting back! its sound Beautiful! Cannot wait to see it in person!!

--Lori

 

[Gisele]

Thank You for reporting back! its sound Beautiful! Cannot wait to see it in person!!

--Lori

Since this area is closed off to the general public, how will you be able to see it in person?

 

[Sherry E]

I was fortunate enough to join a group of friends who had an open seat for today's preview. All I can say is MIND.BLOWN. Over the top, fantastic. Pictures previously show do NOT do it justice. Extremely impressed. For those saying "History is gone", that is wrong. It is in a new spot. Just fantastic.

Thank you, Malcon10t, for reporting back to us! I think we all had a feeling that it would look better in person, but it sounds like it has exceeded and transcended any and all of those expectations! (Though I will still miss the old version of the Court of Angels.)

Please report back when you have had your first meal at (and full exploration of) the "new" Club 33! I am also very interested to know if the same staff from the old version will be in place at the new one (they were so wonderful and the service was amazing)!

 

[kylie71]

Since this area is closed off to the general public, how will you be able to see it in person?

I will be going to the Club on my next visit, hopefully. I was not specifically talking about the Court of Angels, but the remodel.

--Lori

 

[MommyJKM]

And the large windows ARE permanent. They aren't temporary. They do let in a great amount of light and are kind of an homage to the old balconies.

 

[kylie71]

This is a text from my Owner and Friend, his thoughts are:


I completely agree with Malcon10t. It was absolutely amazing. The details of the lounge was magical. They are going to rotate artwork so we can see magic from their art collection over time! The slightly offset window is perfectly centered from the inside and replaced the old fireplace and looks amazing!!!! Sorry, I don't care that it's slightly offset outside(small concession).... When I was in New Orleans a few months ago, NOTHING was symmetrical and everything is a hodgepodge. So the the place looks MORE like New Orleans than less. Of course they're still working in everything.




The Court of Angels looks absolutely beautiful from the inside. Forget the pictures. The lamps on the stairs look pretty, but just wait until my kids accidentally takes them out over the next few months. I may get kicked out... Anyways, Wait until you see it!! It's completely incorporated into the inside space and is now part of the club.




Even though they are not finished with everything yet, the place is magical. I can't wait to have lunch in a few days and soak it in. The lounge is now going to be my new hangout. I should claim a corner booth and pretend it's my own!




Anyone that posts criticisms need to wait until they see the place. Mind-blowing is right! The real thing cannot be further from the speculations!



Club 33 member

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

This is a text from my Owner and Friend, his thoughts are: I completely agree with Malcon10t. It was absolutely amazing. The details of the lounge was magical. They are going to rotate artwork so we can see magic from their art collection over time! The slightly offset window is perfectly centered from the inside and replaced the old fireplace and looks amazing!!!! Sorry, I don't care that it's slightly offset outside(small concession).... When I was in New Orleans a few months ago, NOTHING was symmetrical and everything is a hodgepodge. So the the place looks MORE like New Orleans than less. Of course they're still working in everything. The Court of Angels looks absolutely beautiful from the inside. Forget the pictures. The lamps on the stairs look pretty, but just wait until my kids accidentally takes them out over the next few months. I may get kicked out... Anyways, Wait until you see it!! It's completely incorporated into the inside space and is now part of the club. Even though they are not finished with everything yet, the place is magical. I can't wait to have lunch in a few days and soak it in. The lounge is now going to be my new hangout. I should claim a corner booth and pretend it's my own! Anyone that posts criticisms need to wait until they see the place. Mind-blowing is right! The real thing cannot be further from the speculations! Club 33 member

I will wait until I see the entire thing finished before passing complete judgment, and I do appreciate his thoughts....but this is all great for somebody on the inside. It's wonderful that it looks spectacular on the inside, and at the cost of membership, it should. It's more about how it looks on the outside to us common folks who very well may never get the privilege of stepping foot inside. It was said in this text - small concession on that it doesn't look right on the outside, since it's perfect on the inside. It may very well fit in when all is said and done. Although I'll never get over them taking away the Court of Angels

ETA: Since he says anybody with criticisms needs to wait to see it - is that an invitation? Just kidding. Sort of.

 

[goooof1]

....but this is all great for somebody on the inside. It's wonderful that it looks spectacular on the inside.... It's more about how it looks on the outside to us common folks who very well may never get the privilege of stepping foot inside. It was said in this text - small concession on that it doesn't look right on the outside, since it's perfect on the inside. It may very well fit in when all is said and done. Although i'll never get over them taking away the court of angels

eta: Since he says anybody with criticisms needs to wait to see it - is that an invitation? just kidding. Sort of.

like !

 

[peterpanandwendy]

yay! I'm so happy to hear that it is exceptional! That gives me hope that the exterior will be exceptional too! Of course they aren't going to 'skimp' out on the 'lay person'… It WILL be beautiful, and we will all be eating our words. I know it

 

[Ember]

I will wait until I see the entire thing finished before passing complete judgment, and I do appreciate his thoughts....but this is all great for somebody on the inside. It's wonderful that it looks spectacular on the inside, and at the cost of membership, it should. It's more about how it looks on the outside to us common folks who very well may never get the privilege of stepping foot inside. It was said in this text - small concession on that it doesn't look right on the outside, since it's perfect on the inside. It may very well fit in when all is said and done. Although I'll never get over them taking away the Court of Angels

ETA: Since he says anybody with criticisms needs to wait to see it - is that an invitation? Just kidding. Sort of.

Yeah, it's easy to not mind the changes when you're one of the few who get the benefit.

I am really happy for the privileged who still get to enjoy such a special Disney space, so how about some sympathy for the rest of the unwashed masses who had it taken away.

 

[Gisele]

I will wait until I see the entire thing finished before passing complete judgment, and I do appreciate his thoughts....but this is all great for somebody on the inside. It's wonderful that it looks spectacular on the inside, and at the cost of membership, it should. It's more about how it looks on the outside to us common folks who very well may never get the privilege of stepping foot inside. It was said in this text - small concession on that it doesn't look right on the outside, since it's perfect on the inside. It may very well fit in when all is said and done. Although I'll never get over them taking away the Court of Angels

ETA: Since he says anybody with criticisms needs to wait to see it - is that an invitation? Just kidding. Sort of.

That's just it. The majority of park visitors will not have an opportunity to visit Club 33.
Not to sound repetitive, but I will always resent the Court of Angels being closed off.
Even if it hadn't been, the ambiance has been greatly disturbed by that eyesore of an elevator. I could not tell from what images I have seen so far, but It appears that the water fountain was removed too. That is sad as well, if that did occur.
Club 33 is for the very wealthy, for they are the only ones that easily can afford the membership and annual fee. The majority of the populace in this country is not a part of that level of wealth. Matter of fact, in every new economic report that I learn, the gap between the economic classes is like our universe, ever expanding and that the so called middle class is disappearing.
If someone needs to dine at an exclusive club in order to feel somehow special, that's sad.
I for one as much as it would be nice to dine at Club 33, it is fine if I never do, because my park experience is not going to be diminished.

 

[Gisele]

Yeah, it's easy to not mind the changes when you're one of the few who get the benefit.

I am really happy for the privileged who still get to enjoy such a special Disney space, so how about some sympathy for the rest of the unwashed masses who had it taken away.

Apparently, we are riff raff.