Dress Code Question? Ask Your Member Contact!

Hello,
I have received quite a few e-mails regarding the dress code enforcement at Club 33. The information we have posted was taken directly from their written publication handed to guests as they check in at Guest Services.
If you are not quite sure as to your chosen attire, please be sure to ask the member who arranged your and don't take any chances. I have heard of large parties being turned away due to dress code issues and this makes for a very bad experience for all involved. The club is there to serve you and make your evening memorable. Follow their simple rules and you'll have a magical meal!

Dress Code Follow Up!

After speaking with a few members, it does appear the club is refusing entry to guests who are not in compliance with the dress code. If you are a guest of a member and have reservations, please be sure to keep an appropriate change of apparel within access. Perhaps a locker within the park.
This is important to your member, because failure to meet dress requirements will mean non-entrance, which for your member could be a substantial charge equal to the price of a park hopper ticket.
So, if you're not sure, check with your member contact regarding dress code. Your member contact will want you to enjoy the club and does not want to incur any penalties.
I was told of a party of six being refused entry due to dress code violations.

Dress Code Update! No Shorts At Dinner!

Just a quick note to let everyone know the club is no longer allowing shorts during evening meals. While certain styles of walking shorts may been tolerated, such is no longer the case. If you are enjoying the park during the day, please have appropriate attire available to meet the club's dress code requirements.
The club will turn away guests who fail to meet the dress code.
As for me, I'm behind the dress code 100%. I personally feel the club is a very special place and if dining in the evening, a suit and tie always looks best. The elevated atmosphere seems to hold a bit more grace and dignity when accompanied by suitable attire.

A fresh look for Club 33

For some time now the club has been closed, plastic taped over the windows and workman busy within, painting, wall papering, staining, and sewing.
Sharon and Jazan were nice enough to supply a wonderful series of photos from their recent trip, so we developed a small gallery to display their photos. Jazan is actually a quite famous artist. Looks as though they had a fun filled evening!
Notice the new wall paper and color changes to the wood. Also, you'll see new artwork and draperies.
Click here to visit Sharon and Jazan's gallery.
Due to my work schedule my family and I haven't yet visited re-freshened club, but we're hoping to drop in soon!
To Sharon and Jazan, 'thank you for the photos'.

Prototype 'Stitch' Pin Artwork

We were recently e-mailed a beautiful set of jpeg photos, containing prototype 'Stitch' pin variations. The artist/sendor did not mention his name or position within Disney and apparently the pin was never produced. I would certainly love to know more about the artwork, it's simply wonderful!

Movement on the list!

Well, things are looking up for those of us who have been patiently waiting these many years. We've received a few e-mails from new members who have stated they applied in 2000 and 2001. Not bad!! So, for those who applied around those dates, who knows, perhaps there are going to be openings. We'll keep our fingers crossed and please let us know if you hear anything.
Good luck to all!

Favorite Soup!

We've received a few e-mails regarding the club's variety of soup.
Seems as though the butternut squash bisque is one of the most popular and honestly, I must agree!! Extremely rich, very aromatic, smooth creamy texture, definitely a signature Fall and Winter dish.
What's your favorite soup? Join our forum and let us know!

The History of the '33' Revealed!

For years all of us have wondered exactly how Club 33 was named. So many rumors and myths, all of them making perfectly good sense but few knew the true answer.
Thanks to the former manager Mr. Roger Craig, we now have the answer!
We have updated our web site page, please have a look.
http://www.disneylandclub33.com/club_name.htm
For those short on time, we've posted the list in our blog!
Walt wanted a place to entertain VIP's and dignitaries, a place to negotiate contracts, bring family and friends, a quiet more formal venue away from the crowds. He wanted it next to his small apartment, so the current location in New Orleans Square was perfect. The park featured 33 original lessees who helped finance the park and were allowed to sponsor attractions, food services, and so on. If you review the list, you'll instantly recognize many of the names.
Since these sponsors were going to be the initial members of the club and allowed access, the name was chosen based upon their exact number, 33.

A Phone Call At 12:00AM!

Well, the internet has certainly made the world a smaller place. I was checking e-mails on 3-29-2008 and there was one that arrived at approx. 12:00 midnight asking me to call regarding the Club 33 Kennedy page and that now was OK.
Pretty strange, so of course, I called.
On the other end was a former manager of Club 33 who had actually worked there opening day of the club. Of course, we talked for quite some time and we'll be communicating soon to add more info to our site.
He wrote regarding Robert Kennedy as he was pleased to see him mentioned on the site.
His name was Roger C., he was working the night Kennedy had dinner with his family. He also stated that in the early years of the club a guest registrar was kept at the reception desk and while the records have probably been lost years ago, Kennedy did in fact sign in.
Wow! So, it is true! 2 days prior to his assassination Robert Kennedy enjoyed an elegant meal at Club 33.

Postcard from 6-3-1968

I located this item on ebay, previously sold however, where the writer mentions shaking hands with Robert Kennedy while aboard the Mark Twain! The date: 6-3-1968. Only one year after Club 33 opened!

Robert Kennedy at Disneyland 6-3-1968

An e-mail arrived in my box, addressed simply, 'Robert Kennedy-Club 33'. Well, this was certainly interesting, so I waisted no time in opening such. The e-mail was from an elderly gentleman who requested to remain anonymous and he explained how on 6-3-1968 Robert Kennedy was visiting Disneyland with his children and thusly enjoyed dinner at Club 33.
I wasted no time and proceeded to research the last days of Robert Kennedy, and sure enough, it appears this kind fellow was correct. While there is no mention of Club 33, I have no doubt Kennedy would have been allowed access for security reasons. If there is anyone who may have worked at the Club or the park during that period, your expertise, knowledge and input would be appreciated.

Below is clip from:

Robert Kennedy
His Life
By EVAN THOMAS
Simon & Schuster

http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/t/thomas-kennedy.html

"The overhyped debate was regarded as anticlimactic, "a mutually pedestrian performance," wrote David Halberstam. For Kennedy, a draw was a win: he had exceeded expectations. McCarthy "didn't do his homework," Kennedy said. The next day the absentee father took his kids (six of them had come out to California) to Disneyland, where they rode Pirates of the Caribbean. On Monday came the final, grueling push: Los Angeles to San Francisco, back to Long Beach and Watts, and down to San Diego, 1,200 miles and all three major California TV markets. On the plane back to Los Angeles, he recovered from his near collapse during his last speech in San Diego, but he was reaching the limit of his physical endurance."

It was 6-5-1968 that Robert Kennedy was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel, a tragic day for America. He passed on 6-6-1968 at approx. 1:44AM.

Consolation can be found in knowing that he was able to spend quality time with his family prior to the tragic event.

The Lilly Belle! Useful Links and Video

Well, since we're on the topic of the Lilly Belle, here are some wonderful links with useful information!

http://waltstoytrains.railfan.net/lilly.htm

http://davelandweb.com/lillybelle/

http://pcrailroad.blogspot.com/2007/11/ride-in-lilly-belle.html

This is www.youtube.com video of the interior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVFfAKyXl9Y

I hope you enjoy these links!

All Aboard The Lilly Belle!

Ever noticed the little red train car with the name plate "Lilly Belle"? Watch the trains next time your in the park, normally it's pulled behind the Holiday 5. Can't miss the private car, it's simply beautiful, decorated with red mohair interior, dark woods, stained glass, comfortable chairs, wow!
The train car was named after Walt's wife, Lillian and she helped to select much of the interior.
Recently restored, Club 33 members have access to the car to entertain guests, or, just hop on at Main Street Station and exit at New Orleans Square to dine at the club. Life is good!
There are a number of Disney train sites on line with a great deal of information regarding the various engines and history of the trains. Pretty fun reading if you have a little time to spend.

Snoop Dog In The Mouse House!

While this has absolutely nothing to do with Club 33, its funny so I thought what the heck, I'll blog it.
We popped in Disneyland on Easter night to enjoy dinner and while walking down Main Street I noticed a large group of people walking by all wearing matching black t-shirts. They were being assisted/escorted by several Disney cast members. I looked down and walking next to me was a little fellow who looked a bit familiar, then I realized, it was Snoop Dog. They must have been leaving the park after spending all day there, or perhaps they were working on a production. They all looked rather tired.
Anyways, sorry about this, not much to do with the club, I just thought it was interesting!
Thanks!

The History of Dr. Lee!

The following is from Dr. Lee. You can visit his blog by clicking the link on the right side of your screen or follow the link below.

http://drleeclub33.blogspot.com/

Hello Everyone,

A little history about me working at Disney, it all started the very first part of December 1981 when I went for an interview. I remember opening the mail, and looking at the letter stating that I was a new cast member, I was very happy. My first attraction that I worked on as a new cast member, was the Mark Twain and this was December 12, 1981. Everybody was surprised that I got to work the Mark Twain, because all new cast members always had to work the Jungle Cruise first. It was there on the Mark Twain, where I got most of my guest compliments. In 1982 I also worked the shooting gallery, next to the Jungle Cruise, and the tree house. It was in the middle of summer of 1982 I was finally trained on the Jungle Cruise. It was about this time at the end of summer, and with 9 guest compliments I transfered to Club 33. My first job at the Club was dishwasher which I did for about 6 months. My next job was bus boy which I did for about a year. I can remember when my manager, Tom asked me if I wanted to be a bartender, and I laughed, and said, "Yes ," because I don't drink. It was there Dr. Lee was born, a future bartender hall of fame.