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.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The History of the '33' Revealed!
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I have read that before as well. But I have also read that most of those 33 sponsors declined membership. Still, it would be a striking coincidence if there was no connection whatsoever.
Hello,
Oh yes, it would be a coincidence to say the least.
I would tend to believe Roger, he was very sure of their association and Disney's reasoning behind the title. I'll have to ask him when we speak again. It makes perfect sense however. We're searching for a photo of Roger which was actually published in the original Club 33 brochure.
Thanks for writing!!
While waiting to be seated last night (August 15, 2008), our hostess was talking about the history of the club and stated that the 33 sponsor story is an urban legend. She said the name for club came from the street address (33 Royal Street) and nothing more.
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