If there was a Club 33 at WDW...

[saturday97]

...Would you join?

Since many folks are closer to WDW, would you join Club 33 if it was at the Magic Kingdom?

Expensive, sure, but I chatted with a couple who said if they had to choose between Club 33 and DVC, they'd go for Club 33 if it was at WDW (closer to where they live).

 

[Cap.Steamboat Willie]

Would Cost TOOOO Much.

 

[sayhello]

I'd love to, but it would REALLY depend on how much it cost. It would likely be WAY out of my price range!

Sayhello

 

[mouselike-harrier]

Yes, yes, and yes!!!! I'd find some way to pay it even if it meant selling the kids..... I'd even put my name on the waiting list at DL if it was open

 

[WaltD4Me]

I don't know. Most of the appeal of Club 33 to me is the history and the "Walt" factor. Doesn't seem like it would be/could be the same at WDW. Plus it's so unique, I think maybe it should just stay at DL exclusively.

 

[dansyr2514]

I don't know. Part of the appeal of Club 33 to me is the history and the "Walt" factor. Doesn't seem like it would be/could be the same at WDW. Plus it's so unique, I think maybe it should just stay at DL exclusively.

I agree!

 

[M4travels]

I don't know. Part of the appeal of Club 33 to me is the history and the "Walt" factor. Doesn't seem like it would be/could be the same at WDW. Plus it's so unique, I think maybe it should just stay at DL exclusively.

Well, it can't be at DL exclusively because it is also at Tokyo Disney.

That being said, I do like that we have it at DL. We get there as often as we can.

Michael

 

[rchristiansen]

I don't know. Most of the appeal of Club 33 to me is the history and the "Walt" factor. Doesn't seem like it would be/could be the same at WDW. Plus it's so unique, I think maybe it should just stay at DL exclusively.

Yeah, that is what I was thinking.

Also, I think if you can afford to join Club 33, then the cost to get to Club 33 because you live farther away probably isn't a factor

 

[kaligal]

I never heard of it before the DIS and still don't know why people are all gaga over it.

Other than the fact that it is expensive and that it is "hard to get into", what is it people like so much about it?

And, of course, how much the club?

 

[topolino]

I never heard of it before the DIS and still don't know why people are all gaga over it.

Other than the fact that it is expensive and that it is "hard to get into", what is it people like so much about it?

And, of course, how much the club?

It costs something like $10,000 to join, with annual dues of roughly $7,000. But enrollment is closed and they haven't taken new members in years.

 

[kaligal]

It costs something like $10,000 to join, with annual dues of roughly $7,000. But enrollment is closed and they haven't taken new members in years.

Thanks. Now I know how much it is.

But why do I want to buy it?

 

[M4travels]

It costs something like $10,000 to join, with annual dues of roughly $7,000. But enrollment is closed and they haven't taken new members in years.

Actually, the initiation fee for Gold membership, which most people would be joining under, is currently $12,550. The dues for that membership are $3,475 for 2011.

New members are added every year. Yes, the waitlist is currently closed but members are added yearly depending on how many do not renew their membership for whatever reason.

Michael

 

[kaligal]

Actually, the initiation fee for Gold membership, which most people would be joining under, is currently $12,550. The dues for that membership are $3,475 for 2011.

New members are added every year. Yes, the waitlist is currently closed but members are added yearly depending on how many do not renew their membership for whatever reason.

Michael

But what do they get for their $10 or $13K sign-up and the $3-7K dues?

Why do people like this place so much?

 

[topolino]

"I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member". Groucho Marx

 

[Cherinva]

It's not something that interests me at all. But, I am curious as to what you get for that kind of money.

 

[M4travels]

But what do they get for their $10 or $13K sign-up and the $3-7K dues?

Why do people like this place so much?

For some it is bragging rights that they belong to a club that is quite exclusive. For others it's about being able to get behind the green door and escape from reality once again (after escaping the first time when walking under the train station as you enter the park). Others enjoy the special events that are held for club members only during the year (yes, you pay additionally for those).

What do you get for your cash outlay? Most people who read this will say that you'd get the chance to spend more money at Disney. You receive entry into the parks at D'land/DCA 365 days a year for the member and spouse/domestic partner. You are able to make reservations for lunch or dinner where you will spend more money for your food and drink. You can invite guests to join you for these events or you can make reservations for your guests to go by themselves. They receive a complimentary parkhopper for the day (currently valued at $91). Their meal will cost the equivalent of a one-day one-park ticket (currently $76 pp) plus tax and tip.

There are also corporate memberships where those corporations will gift a meal for employees and/or friends for retirements, etc.

It is exclusive. While many here on the board know of it, many more do not. You could go through life and be very happy not even knowing it existed. It's not for everyone. If looked at in terms of dollars and cents and "value," most will say that it's silly. Value others have for it will be different.

I enjoy going. It gets me out of the maddening crush of the crowds below in New Orleans Square. When I was younger it was the "ooooooo.....I could get a drink up there" mentality. Now, it's a "ooooooooooooo......I can escape from reality up there for the next 3 hours."

Many members enjoy sharing their love of Club 33 with others, but not all others enjoy Club 33.

Michael

 

[kaligal]

For some it is bragging rights that they belong to a club that is quite exclusive. For others it's about being able to get behind the green door and escape from reality once again (after escaping the first time when walking under the train station as you enter the park). Others enjoy the special events that are held for club members only during the year (yes, you pay additionally for those).

What do you get for your cash outlay? Most people who read this will say that you'd get the chance to spend more money at Disney. You receive entry into the parks at D'land/DCA 365 days a year for the member and spouse/domestic partner. You are able to make reservations for lunch or dinner where you will spend more money for your food and drink. You can invite guests to join you for these events or you can make reservations for your guests to go by themselves. They receive a complimentary parkhopper for the day (currently valued at $91). Their meal will cost the equivalent of a one-day one-park ticket (currently $76 pp) plus tax and tip.

There are also corporate memberships where those corporations will gift a meal for employees and/or friends for retirements, etc.

It is exclusive. While many here on the board know of it, many more do not. You could go through life and be very happy not even knowing it existed. It's not for everyone. If looked at in terms of dollars and cents and "value," most will say that it's silly. Value others have for it will be different.

I enjoy going. It gets me out of the maddening crush of the crowds below in New Orleans Square. When I was younger it was the "ooooooo.....I could get a drink up there" mentality. Now, it's a "ooooooooooooo......I can escape from reality up there for the next 3 hours."

Many members enjoy sharing their love of Club 33 with others, but not all others enjoy Club 33.

Michael

I'm starting to get this.

One more question, though. When you say "exclusive", do you mean it is actually exclusive or did you maybe mean that it is expensive and membership is limited? Exclusivity has rather fallen out of favor in the last 50 years or so and nobody really wants that label. Even clubs/groups that are exclusive will generally pretend that they aren't. They even go so far as to admit a member or two of the group they wish to exclude, so that they can state they are NOT exclusive.

I can't really imagine Disney running anything exclusive.

 

[M4travels]

I'm starting to get this.

One more question, though. When you say "exclusive", do you mean it is actually exclusive or did you maybe mean that it is expensive and membership is limited? Exclusivity has rather fallen out of favor in the last 50 years or so and nobody really wants that label. Even clubs/groups that are exclusive will generally pretend that they aren't. They even go so far as to admit a member or two of the group they wish to exclude, so that they can state they are NOT exclusive.

I can't really imagine Disney running anything exclusive.

Well, exclusive in that to be a member you are paying a membership fee to belong. Joe-on-the-street is not going to be admitted without an invitation from the member.

I believe at one point they actually did do a credit check on members before allowing membership. That no longer occurs, so I guess, yes, exculsion as a member would be for those who cannot afford it - or those who show up in flip flops and are denied entry until they get different shoes!