September 10-13 2009 Trip Report - Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 (club33), Day 4 (last day)

[wallyb]

It's really cool. The water fans block the dragon rising, so he appears out of nowhere when the fans are shut off. He has trouble spewing fire once in a while, but overall, the effect is amazing. The crowd goes nuts when Murphy shows up. The new aligator that follows the Pirate Ship and the eels from Little Mermaid that slither around (jetski's) is really cool too.

I so have to go to DL once they get that new water show together.
...But LA yuck.

 

[rosiep]

I so have to go to DL once they get that new water show together.
...But LA yuck.

Me too! I had really thought that the three visits I had to DL would be enough....but who wouldn't want to see all the new cool stuff???

 

[zeitzeuge]

I so have to go to DL once they get that new water show together.
...But LA yuck.

Honey, it's why you fly into SNA (John Wayne) and avoid LAX like the plague. It's a 15 minute shuttle ride to the parks/hotels. No dealing with traffic or the LAX airport craziness. The preview we saw of the water show blew us away.

Me too! I had really thought that the three visits I had to DL would be enough....but who wouldn't want to see all the new cool stuff???

I think after 2012 when the entire DCA has been updated, you all should go. Just like we need to get to WDW next year if we can. Too bad it's going to take until 2013 for WDW's new Fantasyland to be completed.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

One of these days I'll make it out to DL. Maybe even a pair of Disneydorks will help show me around.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Awww.... I your pictures.... especially the one with the red hats in front of the castle!

 

[zeitzeuge]

One of these days I'll make it out to DL. Maybe even a pair of Disneydorks will help show me around.

We love taking people around. We felt like tour guides all weekend, pointing out hidden mickeys, special areas some don't know about, "secrets" of the park, etc.

Awww.... I your pictures.... especially the one with the red hats in front of the castle!

Thanks. That's our favorite too.

 

[mikelan6]

Wonderful TR and pictures! Thanks so much for sharing them.

This is the first time I've seen a photo of the Disney Dream cruise ship model. It looks awesome.

Did you happen to get a photo of the Olszewski WDW miniature layout?

 

[zeitzeuge]

Wonderful TR and pictures! Thanks so much for sharing them.

This is the first time I've seen a photo of the Disney Dream cruise ship model. It looks awesome.

Did you happen to get a photo of the Olszewski WDW miniature layout?

I'm not sure if there was one, but I did see certain pieces from WDW, but didn't notice a layout of the park.

 

[mikelan6]

I'm not sure if there was one, but I did see certain pieces from WDW, but didn't notice a layout of the park.

Yup ... it was right next to the Disneyland one.

 

[zeitzeuge]

Day 3 - Club 33

We had good intentions of going to Magic Mornings. We didn't get to bed until midnight the night before, then we forgot to set our alarm, so we woke up at 7am and missed it. So we ended up making it to the park by 8am, had our coffee and cinnamon role and started our morning ritual. The girls decided to sleep in so again, we it was just the two of us for most of the morning.

Again the parks weren't busy, so we rode all the dark rides again, then hit Splash Mountain, POTC, Pooh, Big Thunder Mountain, IASW and Nemo Subs, all before noon. Every day we were reminded how disappointed we are that Casey Jr and Storybook Land were closed. As well as HM and SM. Oh well, next trip.

The girls called us and said they were at DCA. My partners mother's friend's daughter (got that?) arrived and she wanted to ride a few attractions there, so we met them for TOT, California Screaming and some shopping, before heading back to the hotel to relax (our feet and backs were killing us by this 3rd day). We just can't seem to stay out of the parks from 8am to midnight. After getting cleaned up and dressed up, we walked through DTD for dinner at Club 33.

Let me first say that I had been nervous all day. We were given the opportunity by a wonderful person, to experience the club. I was fine until that day, when I suddenly became nervous about it. Not sure why.

We arrived at the front door of Club 33 in NOS and took pictures of course. I was given the the golden opportunity to buzz us in. Within a few minutes, a woman answered the door and asked for our name. We walked into a very small voyer, with a grand staircase and old French elevator, that only holds 3 people at the most. It's so tiny!. The walls were rich red, dark cherry wood, gold and black on the staircase. We were told to make sure we took the elevator, so the five of us went up in stages. LOL

At the top, we were greeted very warmly by the staff. Off to the right is a small dining room, which has the infamous microphoned chandelier and animatronic Vulture in the corner. To the right is a hallway with a curio cabinet full of things to buy, wonderful artwork and places to sit. Then to the right you go into another seating area with ornate couches, then the beautiful bar, small dining area, which leads into the largest dining area with probably 12 tables. The entire place was very ornate, with dark wood, royal blue and cream colors. We took time to take in every detail and look at all of the artwork on the walls.

One odd thing that I didn't realize, is that half of Club 33 is over Blue Bayou, the hall way actually goes over NOS street, then the remaining restaurant is actually over Cafe' Orleans.

First thing we noticed was the beautiful table, with a gift on our plate that was given to us by our benefactor. A Club 33 keychain sitting on our plates. Such a sweet thing to do! We ordered wine and looked over the menu for appetizers and main courses. We opted for this rather then the 5 course meal. Our waitress was very professional, sweet and personable. We loved her!

Soon, she brought out an Amuse Bouche, a one bite appetizer compliments of the chef. SO tasty! It was some sort of asparagus puree (with crab?) on toast with sun dried tomatoes. After our amuse bouche, we got our appetizers (rather then salads). They all had the crab cakes served with a side of fresh crab legs and asparagus and I had a Chicken Confit Ravioli.

For dinner, I ordered the Monk Fish with Caviar and fresh greens and mashed potatoes. Steven and his mom had the same. Other dishes at our table were free range chicken with melon risotto and fingerling sweet potatoes, and another had the Short Ribs with um....something. I forget. The food was amazing and filled us up so much, none of us could finish all of it.

One thing we noticed was the table next to us. Two Disney executives sat down with 3 people from Japan and their interpreter. They talked a lot about the parks, what they had to offer, etc. We tried to hear more, but it was difficult. Yes, we're nosey!

During dinner, we took a couple breaks to walk around and take pictures. They encourage it, so we took advantage of it.

Then a surprise birthday dessert showed up. My birthday isn't until the 21st, but that didn't stop someone at our table from telling the waitress. It was a very nice surprise. After dinner was complete, we ordered Bailey's and coffee. A couple of them in fact. Then headed out to the balcony for pictures and to enjoy NOS from a completely different perspective. We were hoping to watch Fantasmic! from this vantage point, but it didn't start for quite a while, so we opted to go back in to buy a few things for ourselves, soak up any last minute things we could from Club 33, then headed downstairs, taking one last look.

It was an experience none of us will ever forget.

We immediately headed to the Hub to see Magical. The girls hadn't seen it yet. Somehow, we got lucky and found an empty spot close to the castle. I tell you, it was the perfect night. After fireworks, we went ornament shopping for our Disney Christmas tree. We headed back to the hotel around 11pm so we wouldn't miss our last chance at Magical Mornings on Sunday.

Other then night time at Disneyland during Christmas, this was one of the best nights we've experienced there.

Here's a few pics:

Foyer:

Hallway:

First diningroom on your right as you enter

A look outside:

Entering the 2nd seating area and bar:

Large dining area:

Food Porn!

From the Balcony:

 

[OrlandoMike]

Let me first say that I had been nervous all day. We were given the opportunity by a wonderful person, to experience the club. I was fine until that day, when I suddenly became nervous about it. Not sure why.

I dont think anyone can ever describe how one feels the 8 hours before you get to press the buzzer....knowing your name is on the list! It's just something that has to be experienced! The night before my visit I tossed and turned all night!

 

[zeitzeuge]

I dont think anyone can ever describe how one feels the 8 hours before you get to press the buzzer....knowing your name is on the list! It's just something that has to be experienced! The night before my visit I tossed and turned all night!

It was strange. After I hit the buzzer, I expected them to say something over the speaker. No....we just stood there for about 2 minutes, then she opened the door and asked for our name, checked us out to see that we were dressed appropriately, then had them get our table ready.

Once inside, all nervousness left.

 

[wallyb]

Not that I'm complaining -
but I'm kinda surprised they allow Jeans.

And where is the dessert porn? WHERE?!
Do NOT tell me you did not get dessert!

 

[zeitzeuge]

Yeah jeans as long as there are no holes. But no shorts, flip flops, tank tops. Shirts must have collars. That sort of thing.

We did have dessert. Well they did. I had my birthday thing which was some sort of really rich chocolate, um...something. But it was good! The rest had creme brulee with berries. I forgot the dessert food porn!

 

[rpmdfw]

I forgot the dessert food porn!

You know we're going to have to spank you for that!

Unless you'd rather dance around in your underwear for our enjoyment.


We'll let you choose!


Seriously, though. Thanks for telling us about Club 33 and all the photos. It's a nice little glimpse into something most of us will never get to do.

 

[zeitzeuge]

You know we're going to have to spank you for that!

Unless you'd rather dance around in your underwear for our enjoyment.


We'll let you choose!


Seriously, though. Thanks for telling us about Club 33 and all the photos. It's a nice little glimpse into something most of us will never get to do.

I know you all are about the food porn. It's the only reason we took photo's of our dishes. I'm one of those people who honestly, doesn't enjoy food. I enjoy the experience of dining, not necessarily the food. Sure, there are foods I enjoy eating, but I'm definitely not a foodie.

Oh and what if I don't wear underwear?

 

[rpmdfw]

Oh and what if I don't wear underwear?

EVEN BETTER!

Start dancing!

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

I know you all are about the food porn. It's the only reason we took photo's of our dishes. I'm one of those people who honestly, doesn't enjoy food. I enjoy the experience of dining, not necessarily the food. Sure, there are foods I enjoy eating, but I'm definitely not a foodie.

Oh and what if I don't wear underwear?

All I saw in that post was porn and no underwear

Yeah It has been awhile.

 

[zeitzeuge]

Sounds like you BOTH need to get some.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll have the last day's trip report. We close on our house this afternoon and we're goin' drinkin' afterwards.

 

[Gypsybear]

Oh and what if I don't wear underwear?

Where will we put the tips??