How Club 33 Really Got Its Name It Is Not What You Think
Dateline: October 6, 2023
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The official version of the Club 33 origin story has a new twist involving 33 corporate sponsors that helped build Disneyland thanks to a 300-page history of the Anaheim theme park that delves into the legend and lore of the exclusive private club in New Orleans Square.
A new history of Disneyland written by the Historic Resources Group for the
New Alcoholic Beverages At Popular Restaurants
Dateline: September 12, 2023
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Tuesday marks the first day Disneyland guests can purchase beer, wine, specialty cocktails and new food items from select restaurants at the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
The Disney Parks Blog revealed which new food and beverage items will be available at the River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café and Café Orleans at Disneyland.
Disney officials
We Got An Early Taste Of Tianas Palace And It Is A Dining Gamechanger Here Is What To Expect
Dateline: August 23, 2023
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"The Princess and the Frog" makeover of Splash Mountain won't be completed until 2024, but if you're headed to Disneyland Park in a few weeks and want a taste of the 2009 animated hit, Tiana's Palace (inspired by the restaurant in the film) is sure to satisfy. The fast-casual eatery, which replaces New Orleans Square stalwart French Market, officially opens
Disneyland Expanding Alcohol Options Bringing Beer Wine And Cocktails To New Restaurants
Dateline: July 26, 2023
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Visitors to Disneyland will soon have the ability to purchase beer, wine and specialty cocktails from several mainstay restaurants as the park continues to evolve and provide new services.
On Wednesday, Disney announced new menu changes were coming to the popular River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café and Café Orleans, which included the fresh arrival of
Why A Dining Package Is A No Brain Way To See The Parks Shows
Dateline: April 7, 2023
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Disneyland visitors are often overwhelmed with entertainment choices, and the planning involved to secure a spot for these spectacular shows. To make matters worse, the number of Disneyland Resort guests has grown exponentially in recent years and crowds seem willing to wait hours for prime viewing. Between the two all-new nighttime spectaculars, the classic
Pulling Back The Veil On 21 Royal Experience
Dateline: March 10, 2023
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Last weekend, I spent an evening above New Orleans Square at a destination known to few. While many visitors may be familiar with the members-only establishment named Club 33, most guests are unaware of the neighboring dining space known as 21 Royal and its significance. I 've seen a handful of articles and videos that approach the subject, but I believe I 'm the
7 Unusual Things You Did Not Know About Disneyland At The Holidays
Dateline: November 17, 2022
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If Disneyland uncovers your inner child during the summer months, you've got to see the resort when the holiday season rolls around. From icicles draping the spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle to hand-pulled candy canes, the entire Disneyland Resort is a remarkably festive place to celebrate the winter holidays.
With this year's celebrations running from
10 Most Expensive Items In Auction Featuring 1500 Theme Park Collectibles
Dateline: May 18, 2022
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Source: Orange County Register
An upcoming auction featuring hundreds of Disneyland items expected to fetch as much as $600,000 apiece will give Disneyana enthusiasts a chance to add a bit of the Anaheim theme park 's history to their personal memorabilia collections.
Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills will hold the Disneyland Signature Auction: The Rummell Collection on Saturday, May
Disneyland Adds Sparkle And Shine During Club 33 Refurbishment
Dateline: April 6, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland 's secret and private Club 33 is undergoing a monthlong refurbishment that will add “sparkle and shine” to the New Orleans Square hangout for the rich and famous ahead of the 55th anniversary of the members-only club steeped in mystique.
The Club 33 refurbishment will keep Salon Nouveau closed through April 15 - with the cocktail lounge reopening
History Of Blue Bayou Disneyland Most Popular And Perennially Booked Restaurant
Dateline: January 17, 2022
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You decide you want to have a meal at Blue Bayou, the restaurant in Disneyland 's New Orleans Square inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. But you can 't just eat there whenever you want. You need a reservation. So you pick up your phone and open the Disneyland app to book a spot, only to find there 's no availability - not for a single table on a single day at any
Walt Disney Is Your Tour Guide In This New Book
Dateline: November 16, 2021
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Author Marcy Carriker Smothers had a continuing internal dialogue with the late Walt Disney as she wrote her new book about taking a walking tour of Disneyland from the park founder 's distinct and well-informed point of view.
“I can 't write about Walt or read about Walt without his voice in my head,” Carriker Smothers said during an online video interview.
Is A New Gumbo Shop Coming To New Orleans Square
Dateline: June 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: parksavers.com
Ever since Disneyland reopened in April, we 've been scouring the entire resort looking for all the changes, refurbishments and new offerings that were produced during its COVID closure. Some things have been very obvious like the new queue lines for Peter Pan 's Flight and Storybook Canal Boats.
Others, like the refurb of Snow White and the addition of
Employee Previews Offer First Look Inside Soon To Reopen Park
Dateline: April 28, 2021
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Source: Orange County Register
It only seems appropriate that the first visitors to step foot inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure after the coronavirus closures that shuttered the Anaheim theme parks for more than a year would be some of its 15,000 cast members, Disney parlance for employees.
“It was honestly so great to spend a full day back at Disneyland after well over a
Disneyland Adding A Second Place To Buy Alcohol In The Park
Dateline: March 31, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland knows we all need a tall, cool drink after a year of coronavirus closures and the Blue Bayou will joyously break with the long-standing prohibition on alcohol in the Anaheim theme park by offering beer, wine and cocktails when the restaurant reopens.
The Blue Bayou will serve beer, sparkling wine and Hurricane cocktails when the New Orleans Square
How Disneyland Stayed Dry For Almost 65 Years
Dateline: August 15, 2020
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
In 2019 Disneyland made headline news around the world with one simple change: For the first time in the Southern California park 's 64-year history, it would serve alcoholic beverages to the general public.
Disneyland 's prohibition was part of the original design, a mandate by none other than its creator, Walt Disney. A year following the park 's opening,
Coronavirus Closure Ends One Mans 2995 Day Streak
Dateline: March 17, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Jeff Reitz won 't resume his 2,995 consecutive day streak of visiting Disneyland when the Anaheim theme park reopens after an extended coronavirus closure.
“The streak 's been ended,” Reitz said at Disneyland on the last day before the closure.
Disneyland closed on Friday, March 13 and won 't reopen for the rest of the month due to the COVID-19
45 Surprising Secrets About Disneyland
Dateline: January 15, 2020
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It's been 45 years since Disney Parks first took intrepid thrill seekers into the darkest corners of outer space.
We're talking, of course, about Space Mountain.
And while it's true that the iconic indoor roller coaster opened first at Walt Disney World in Florida on January 15, 1975, did you know that it was first dreamed up, at the
9 Amazing Secrets To Look For During Your Next Visit
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Dateline: November 28, 2019
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As Disney lovers, we 're always looking for ways to visit the parks and TBH, we 've already binged well over half of our favorite childhood classics on Disney Plus. For those of you planning out your dream Disneyland visit, we 've got some news you 'll love to hear. You can go on a magical adventure to find Disneyland secrets. The park is full of them. All you have to do
Church Official Embezzled Millions To Buy A Membership At Club 33
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Dateline: September 18, 2019
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There's been a lot of talk, especially recently, about just how expensive Disneyland is. Hotels are expensive, theme park tickets are expensive, food is expensive. Serious Disneyland fans save their money to make sure they have the cash for that all important annual passport every year, but for some with bigger bank accounts, there's a goal out there with a
What Is Club 33 Really Like
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Dateline: August 20, 2019
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Learn All About Club 33: Past, Present and Future
We 've been asked countless times by our readers about Club 33 and that we should do an “insider article” on what it 's like inside this infamous club at Disneyland. We 'll, here you go! We finally put something together after gathering countless interviews from current and former members (all who will remain
20 Surprising Things You Can And Can Not See Do And Taste At Your Next Visit
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Dateline: August 13, 2019
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Blue milk. Human ashes. Feral cats.
Disneyland may be 85 acres of carefully curated mirth, but even after nearly 65 years of operation in Anaheim, Calif., the vacation destination can still surprise -- as park-goers who 've encountered the blue milk, human ashes and, yes, feral cats can attest.
Before you next pass through the turnstile en route
15 Absolute Best Restaurants In Disneyland
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Dateline: May 22, 2019
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From corn dogs to ultra-exclusive luxury dining, there's a place for everyone to eat at Disneyland. Here's a list of just some of the best in alphabetical order (it's too hard to rank them otherwise!). Hit 'em all on your next visit.
Blue Bayou
Right in the middle of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, this sit-down restaurant excels
A Brighter Sleeping Beauty Castle Is Just One Way Kim Irvine Keeps The Magic In Disneyland
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Dateline: May 16, 2019
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Here 's how deep Kim Irvine 's connections are to Disneyland: About three years before she started working for Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative arm of the company responsible for theme park experiences, the then-15-year-old simply wanted her mother to stop embarrassing her.
“Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween,” Irvine says today, mimicking her
Your Star Wars Galaxys Edge Questions Answered
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Dateline: March 13, 2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland's most anticipated new addition ever, will soon welcome guests ready to travel to a galaxy far far away.
Here's what we know so far about the Star Wars-themed land.
What is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge?
The 14-acre parcel behind Frontierland is Disneyland's largest single-themed addition in its history. The area includes
25 Things Walt Disney Never Wanted Visitors To Know
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Dateline: January 27, 2019
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Walt Disney himself lived a legendary and highly mysterious life. A man of many secrets, he worked hard to incorporate hidden features through all of his work. Up to this day, there are dozens of special Easter eggs hidden throughout the park. The Imagineer's that designed Disneyland in California have thought through every detail to make the parks as magical as
Fans Happy That The Park Is Cracking Down On Resellers
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Dateline: December 10, 2018
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Most Disney fans seemed pleased Monday that Disneyland is taking action to limit the ability of people to buy merchandise inside the parks and then sell it at a markup.
So-called personal shoppers and flippers, who buy special limited-edition merchandise that's only sold inside the parks and then resell it immediately, frustrate other Disney fans who complain they
24 Surprising Things About Disneyland We Did Not Know But Should
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Dateline: December 2, 2018
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Disneyland is said to be the "Happiest Place on Earth." For one day (or several depending on your trip schedule) people of all ages from toddlers to seniors can have fun, let loose and become a kid again. It's a place filled with magic, music, your favourite characters and rides to fit whatever you're in the mood for.
It opened its doors on July 17, 1955, and was the
A Secret Dining Experience Fit For Royalty
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Dateline: October 12, 2018
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Disneyland aficionados already know about the exclusivity of Club 33. But for a taste of that Disney high life, non-members can enjoy an exclusive dining experience at the park.
While it's not cheap, it certainly fits the price tag.
Just upstairs from the park's Pirates of the Caribbean ride sits 21 Royal, sporting a name and setting fit for a Disney princess.
An Early Designer Won Over Walt Disney With His Rebel Reputation Now He Laments The Park Is Gone
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Dateline: September 7, 2018
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Try as he might - and he's tried countless times - Rolly Crump just can't quit Disney. But his latest attempt may be the closest he's come.
Earlier this year Crump had artifacts from nearly all of his life's work auctioned off, a sale decades in the making that brought in more than $600,000. No surprise the items were in demand. In addition to having a hand as an
Tipsyland Ten Reasons To Visit Star Wars Cantina Next Summer
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Dateline: September 4, 2018
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It only took 63 years, but Disneyland will soon host the Happiest Hour on Earth.
At least it could, if it takes full advantage of its decision to (finally) serve alcohol in the park, a change that required a galaxy far far away.
Disney recently announced cocktails will be served at the cantina when the new Star Wars land opens next summer.
Until then, there
Disneyland To Sell Alcohol Publicly In 2019 When Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Opens
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Dateline: August 30, 2018
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What's a round of Sabacc without a drink?
For Disneyland guests mingling with the intergalactic barflies at the new cantina coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in 2019, a conversation could be accompanied by a cocktail - a menu item the park has never before offered publicly.
Since Disneyland opened in Anaheim more than 60 years ago, only one location - the
How To Splurge On The Most Extra Disneyland Trip Ever
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Dateline: August 19, 2018
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If you recently won the lottery, happen to be an heiress, are a super-successful entrepreneur, or merely want to treat yo'self for reals the next time you go to Disneyland, we've lined up the dream vacay for you. This is no stay at an off-part motel, smuggling in your own PB&Js and getting lost in a maze of lines. These nine tips are golden ways you can do Disneyland in
Disneyland Fan Ousted From Exclusive Club 33 Will Not Be Returning
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Dateline: July 6, 2018
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A man who was such a Disney fan that he wrote a book about Walt Disney has quietly settled his lawsuit against the company after he was ousted from Disneyland's exclusive Club 33, accused of breaking its rules.
For four decades, according to court documents and interviews, Joseph Cosgrove of Lake Forest considered himself a self-proclaimed ambassador to the park's
No One Can Die At Disneyland And Other Insane Conspiracy Theories About The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: March 8, 2018
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Disneyland and Disney World aren't all laughter and magic all the time. In fact, there are many dark - not to mention insane - secrets behind the happiest place on Earth. That said, not all of these so-called "secrets" are true, including one Disney conspiracy theory about not being allowed to die at Disney parks.
Curious to know more? Keep reading for some of the
12 Fun Things You May Not Know About Disneyland
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Dateline: December 26, 2017
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Test your Disney trivia mojo here. How many of these items do you already know?
1. King Arthur Carousel. The lead horse on the iconic Fantasyland carousel is named Jingles. Walt Disney wanted all horses on the carousel, and he wanted them all to be leaping, so when a classic carousel was purchased, it was supplemented with other horses and those that had straight
Couple Sues After They Were Kicked Out Of Club 33
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Dateline: December 14, 2017
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A Los Angeles couple who said they were banned from Disneyland's pricey and private Club 33 have sued the park, contending they were retaliated against for criticizing sexual harassment and other problems that arose as a result of new management.
"There is a waiting list to become a Club 33 member. It's our belief that new management has been told to force the older
This Is What It Is Like To Eat At The Secret Club In Disneyland That Has A 14-Year Waiting List
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Dateline: August 24, 2017
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Right in the middle of New Orleans Square in Disneyland, located across from La Mascarade d'Orleans, is the inconspicuous entrance to one of the most-whispered-about spots in Disney parks across the globe: Club 33.
Club 33 is a secret five-star restaurant that the regular public cannot access. There are only two ways to get into Club 33: being an exclusive member, or
How Trader Sam Enchanted Tiki Bar Makes Magic By Bringing Disney Tiki Culture And Booze Together
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Dateline: October 7, 2016
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I first visited Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room when I was 6 years old. The catchy songs, the magical, leaping fountains, the singing flowers, the drumming idols, the bursts of fire; one visit was all it took to have me hooked. The tiki room was a must-visit for every trip. I had to wait a significant amount of time to taste my first Mai Tai, and a few years later to
There Is A Secret Menu Just For Disneyland High Rollers
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Dateline: June 15, 2016
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When Disneyland first opened in 1955, an admission ticket cost one dollar. Today, it is nearly 100 times that amount, and it's easy to spend a lot more. For those truly committed to luxury, for whom price is no object, there is a secret menu just for Disneyland high rollers.
The masterminds behind the park have set up separate offices that keep celebrity visits under
Want To Skipper A Jungle Cruise Boat Now You Can For A Price
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Dateline: November 30, 2015
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Sailing aboard the Jungle Cruise, Brian Alters picks up the microphone and delivers a timeworn comedic spiel amid the lush vegetation of the Nile River.
"I'd like to point out some of the rare plants we have here," says Alters, randomly pointing at foliage along the river banks. "There's some, there's some and there's some. They're all the same genus of species:
Disneyland 60 Things You Might Not Know About The Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: July 17, 2015
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TV show named "Gunsmoke" made its debut, and another named "Make Room for Daddy" won two Emmys. Elvis Presley and Pat Boone had young hearts all shook up, and for the first time, they could listen to those crooners and others on a new gadget called a pocket transistor radio. A new car cost $1,900, gasoline was 23 cents a gallon and rents averaged $87 a month..
It was
Disneyland The Exhibit Takes A Ride Through 60 Years Of History
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Dateline: May 12, 2015
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Here's a challenge: Try to condense 60 years of Disneyland history into a single museum-like exhibit.
That's the test facing Becky Cline, Walt Disney Archives director. She's putting the finishing touches on "Walt Disney Archives Presents - Disneyland: The Exhibit," which in August will attempt to encompass the theme park's past six decades for D23 Expo, Disney's
15 Financial Facts You Never Knew About Disney
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Dateline: March 12, 2015
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1. The theme park reportedly took an initial investment of $17 million to get up and running.
That was in 1955 - today those numbers would be closer to $148 million!
2. The first Disneyland ticket reportedly cost $1.
It was purchased by Walt Disney's older brother, Roy O. Disney.
3. 11,000 tickets were sold on the park's opening day.
However,
Ultimate List Of Hacks To Prepare For Your Upcoming Disneyland Trip
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Dateline: March 6, 2015
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*If you don't want to pay for parking and are going to park hop, you can use the Downtown Disney 3 Hour lot for free (for three hours) and either go in and out every three hours, or buy something and validate the ticket for more time.
*Use the Grand Californian Hotel entrance/exit from DCA to sneak out for mojitos. Constantly.
*Fastpasses aren't really a hack,
Disney Alters Perks For Club 33 Members
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Dateline: December 12, 2014
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Some of Mickey Mouse's high-roller friends have their tails in a twist..
For access to what is billed as "the most exclusive address in all of Disneyland" - Club 33 - many members pay $11,000 a year. Now some of those fans are piqued over what they say is a roll-back of their platinum-plated perks. Some are even contemplating canceling a membership so coveted that
Club 33 Could Very Well Be Disneyland Best Attraction
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Dateline: October 17, 2014
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Disneyland is known as "The Happiest Place on Earth." But nestled within the Southern California amusement park is a restaurant and bar that could easily be called "The Most Exclusive Place on Earth." It's Club 33, and for a rumored initiation fee of $40,000, and annual dues of $11,000, you too can be a member, provided you get off the waiting list that lasts 10 years or
Secretive Club 33 Sheds Much Of Its Past In Major Renovation
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Dateline: July 1, 2014
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Disneyland's secretive Club 33 is getting a massive - and somewhat controversial - makeover that will eliminate nostalgic touches when the swanky upgrades are unveiled July 18.
The top-to-bottom rehab includes the addition of a full-service lounge overlooking New Orleans Square and a menu overhaul by award-winning Napa Rose chef Andrew Sutton, according to club
Disneyland Top Man Michael Colglazier Literally Walks In Walt's Footsteps
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Dateline: April 19, 2014
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The parks' CEO will need a little magic to preserve what Walt Disney created while ushering in necessary growth and change. It's a challenge he relishes. 'It truly is the greatest job in the world. A lot of people may say that, but I truly can say that.'
Michael Colglazier treats the immense concrete sprawl of Disneyland as if it's a living room carpet. Never mind
Unlocking The Secrets Of Disneyland The Magic Is In The Details
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Dateline: January 30, 2014
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Have you ever wondered why you get that warm and fuzzy feelings just as you walk into Disneyland? We caught up with Katie, a Disneyland VIP tour guide who says the magic is hidden in the details.
You can find them all over the park.
It starts at the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, where vents work overtime to pump out the sweet smell of yummy goodness being
Lunch With Disney Legend Marty Sklar In Disneyland's Club 33
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Dateline: December 23, 2013
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I have to admit, I was getting a little nervous.
It was 1:20 in the afternoon of Nov. 22. I was standing -- actually, pacing back and forth - near the steps of City Hall in Town Square at Disneyland.
Rain was falling pretty steadily, as it had been since daybreak, and it was downright chilly, a far cry from the "warm California sun" we've been hearing about for
Utah Couple Secretly Weds On Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
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Dateline: October 18, 2013
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Pirates and cannons may not be typical wedding features, but they were the perfect setting for a Utah couple recently married on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland.
Tory Elegante had always dreamed of getting married at Disneyland, so when his bride-to-be said a Disney wedding would be OK, he got to planning. He surprised her with packets containing
Disneylands Super Exclusive Club 33 To Undergo Renovations
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Dateline: September 13, 2013
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Disneyland's super-exclusive Club 33, where it costs $25,000 to join and membership fees are $10,000 a year, is reportedly undergoing a major renovation.
According to the unofficial Disney blog, Inside the Magic, the famous restaurant in the Anaheim theme park will get a new layout, including a makeover of the entrance, lounge and kitchen, as well as a whole new
Dreams Come True On Blue Bayou
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Dateline: April 25, 2013
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Much has been written about dining at Disneyland, and frankly, quite a bit of it was written by me. I'm like that-from kid meals to churros, no giant turkey leg has been left unturned (rotisserie?). We work up an appetite.
Over the years we have dined at Disneyland as omnivores, vegetarians, gluten-free, and at various levels of healthily snacking. I am fairly
Best Places To Eat At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 27, 2013
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Disneyland may be where all childhood dreams come true, but Disneyland is also quickly becoming a foodie mecca as well. With a wide array of culinary pleasures to choose between, from carts to fine dining, here are our picks for best Disneyland eats.
On The Go
For a quick bite on the go without the muss and fuss of sitting to eat because you've got places to
Behind Closed Doors At Disney's 10 000 Dollar A Year Private Members Club
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Dateline: January 27, 2013
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Secretive club opened since 1967 has been visited by dozens of celebrities and dignitaries enjoying the only place in Disneyland to serve alcohol
Over the years it has boasted a membership of presidents, world leaders and celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks and offers fine dining in decadent surroundings at the heart of Disneyland - at a
Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps Tour
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Dateline: January 22, 2013
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It is hard not to be impressed when your tour guide is so passionate about their subject matter that they break down in tears. This was not a scripted gesture. Rather this was the result of a deep seeded and sincere love for the subject matter. In this particular tour the subject was the one and only Walt Disney. I'll get to what brought on the water works later. For now,
Tour Visits Walt Disney Apartment
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Dateline: September 10, 2012
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Disneyland Park has revamped its "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour with new attractions and a new price.
The new tour is called "Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps" and it began on Sunday, according to park employees. The Disney Parks blog announced the change in August without providing details.
But booking agents I talked to both at the park and on the phone
12 Unique And Magical Memories To Be Made At Disneyland
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Dateline: August 8, 2012
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When visiting Disney, many families head straight for the E-ticket rides, from Space Mountain to the Matterhorn to Dumbo. But in doing so they not only spend a whole lot of time in long lines, but they miss out on so many magical moments and memories that can be made at the "happiest place on earth.' Though these attractions are less popular, they are just as special and
Insiders Guide To Disneyland
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Dateline: August 3, 2012
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If I could live anywhere, I would live in The Haunted Mansion, like all year long," director Guillermo del Toro said last year at Comic-Con while discussing his upcoming film featuring Disneyland's iconic haunted house. And he's not alone.
Hollywood is full of filmmakers and talent who are addicted to Disneyland, which opened in 1955 and now averages 40,000 visitors
Disneyland Opens Secret Club 33 Restaurant For A Price
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Dateline: May 4, 2012
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For the first time in a decade, Disneyland is opening up new memberships to its exclusive Club 33 the famous, secretive restaurant tucked inside the park.
Disney also is adding a private lounge for club members at Disney California Adventure.
Starting today, Disney will begin sending embossed invitations to the first 100 people on its 800-name waiting list,
California vs. Paris: Adventureland
Dateline: March 29, 2012
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This month, I shall be comparing the Adventurelands found in the two Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris).
Standing in front of the castle, with your back to Main Street, U.S.A./World Bazaar, the first land you encounter clockwise in four of the five Magic Kingdoms is Adventureland. Internet rumors abound that in Shanghai, Adventureland will
Disneyland Names Honoree For Main Street Window
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Dateline: March 20, 2012
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland plans to give its highest honor a Main Street U.S.A. window to costume designer Alice Davis, Disney announced Monday.
Davis is best known for designing park costumes, including the supervision of about 150 dolls in "it's a small world" ride and animatronic characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
Davis was married to the late Marc
Dining At Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad And The Shopping
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Dateline: January 6, 2012
Status: Archive
Source: Orange County Weekly
There is a special population obsessed enamored with all things Disney, and a completely unrelated group that wants to be a part of all things exclusive. Rarely do these two collide, except when discussing a certain door adjacent to the Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square, its only marker being their address, the buzzer behind a discreet panel your only way in. Happiest
Five Things Disneyland Has Over Disney World
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Dateline: November 10, 2011
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Source: Orange County Weekly
When Walt Disney World opened its gates in Florida in 1971, Disneyland started taking the proverbial backseat to its younger (and much larger) sibling.
Disneyland was just a theme park. Disney World was a destination.
Of course, since then Disneyland has made great strides in making its resort a vacation destination as well, but Disney World has also continued
Disneyland Tour Follows Walt Disney's Journey
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Dateline: July 25, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
A tour of Disneyland from the perspective of Walt Disney ends with the guide quoting a newspaper article describing Disney's success as a "product of luck."
The 180-minute tour, titled "A Walk in Walt's Footsteps," shows that Disney's rise from a struggling animator to Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator of the most famous theme park in the world had little
Macaroon At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 18, 2011
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Source: Orange County Weekly
The best-kept secret at Disneyland has nothing to do with Walt lore, secret VIP tunnels, or Club 33. The best-kept secret at Disneyland is that their bakeries turn out the best macaroons in Orange County.
These are not macarons (one O)--not the French sandwich cookie. No, these are macaroons with two O's, the Passover treat that's essentially coconut mashed together
Disneyland's VIPs: Five Things You Didn't Know About Disney's Star Treatment
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Dateline: July 14, 2011
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Source: Orange County Weekly
Celebrities get the star treatment everywhere they go and Disneyland is no exception. For years now, Disney has offered VIP guides (usually seen walking throughout the parks donning their red and blue plaid vests) to the families of film, television and sports stars.
But one might be surprised by how unglamorous the star treatment can be at the Happiest Place on
8 Secrets About Disneyland
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Dateline: July 7, 2011
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Source: mentalfloss.com
From how to score a cocktail to where to scatter grandma's ashes, this is your ticket to the real Magic Kingdom.
1. There are dead bodies in the Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland is one of the scariest places in the park, but not for the reasons you'd expect. In his 1994 book "Mouse Tales," former Disney employee David Koenig tells the
Disney Imagineer Collin Campbell Passes Away, Leaves Legacy
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Dateline: April 10, 2011
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Source: Examiner
Disney Imagineer Collin Campbell passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011.
Campbell, an employee of WED Enterprises, the division of the Walt Disney Company directly responsible for creating the iconic Disney theme park attractions, was involved in many aspects of the design of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the international Disney theme parks. Campbell's
Ultimate Guide To Disneyland Theme Parks
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Dateline: February 24, 2011
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Source: justluxe.com
A recent visit to the Disneyland Hotel with my children inevitably led me to the adjacent world-famous Disleyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, which now offer a plethora of perks for the luxe-minded family vacationer.
When even an extraordinary day at Disneyland just won't do, consider these elite experience options:
Disneyland
VIP Tour
Graveyards At Disneyland Weird Finds At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: December 7, 2010
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Source: AOL News
You may be distracted by the holiday lights and decorations at Disneyland this time of year, but if you look closely, lots of weird secrets are waiting to be discovered all over the iconic amusement park.
Strodder told AOL News that one of his weirdest discoveries while researching Disneyland was finding out just how many graveyards are actually scattered throughout the
Inside Disneyland's Exclusive Club 33
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Dateline: November 21, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
You know a restaurant is exclusive when you not only have to ring a doorbell, but are made to stand outside as they verify your identity.
Club 33 at Disneyland is that exclusive spot, and I don't mind the screening one bit, given the near-impossibility of scoring an invite. It also helps that there's no special treatment for celebs my friend Holly and I see actor
Swank Club 33 Is Only For Those In The Know
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Dateline: May 15, 2010
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Source: Oregonian
I slipped through the sweaty crowd like a cipher. Locating my unmarked rendezvous point, I discreetly flipped up a nondescript panel, pushed a button and spoke a few words into a small speaker. A nearly inaudible buzzer sounded, and a door clicked open just slightly. I ducked inside as stealthily as a secret agent. Safely inside, I was greeted by the local operative:
At Disneyland Even Grown-Ups Have Fun
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Dateline: March 19, 2010
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Source: Contra Costa Times
It happens every time we set our eyes on the iconic visage of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle: Swelling up inside us is a fierce urge to plunge through the crowd and make a mad dash toward Space Mountain.
At least that's the way it goes when we have children in tow. A parent's gut says pick up the pace and get to as many rides as possible. All the better to keep
There's A Secret Members-Only Club At Disneyland Let Me In
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Dateline: January 7, 2010
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Source: USA Today
First, a word about my relationship with Disney theme parks: I don't have one. When I was a kid, my parents took my brother and I to Grandma's house for summer vacation. So while many of my friends were vomiting on the Teacups and seeing Captain EO, I was (kid you not) catching lightning bugs in Mountain City, Tenn.
Because I still haven't visited Disney World or
Disneyland's Hidden Treats
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Dateline: November 30, 2009
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Source: digitalcity.com
Since 1955, Disneyland has entertained guests of all ages with a mixture of rides, attractions and performances... but some of the most fun aspects of the park aren't necessarily well-known or easily seen by everyone (unless you're an avid visitor, hardcore fanatic, or trivia buff.)
There are countless little in-jokes, fun facts and visual hide-and-seeks around the
Cinematical Uncovers The Secret Side Of Disneyland
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Dateline: November 2, 2009
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Source: cinematical.com
In spite of what some internet pundits and self-righteous types would have you believe, being a film critic and entertainment journalist does not mean you're handed the keys to Hollywood along with your W-9. Attending screenings and junkets, transcribing interviews, and spending the vast majority of every single day (all day) sitting in front of a computer is far more
Film Goes To Disneyland, Club 33 And The Disney Animation Research Library
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Dateline: October 21, 2009
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Source: SlashFilm
A couple weeks ago I traveled down to Los Angeles for a very unusual press day for Disney Animation Studio's new film The Princess and the Frog. Disney is really hoping to promote the return to hand drawn animation with an old school Disney look and feel, and took a group of online journalists on a day trip to Disneyland where we went behind the scenes, back to the Walt
5 Disneyland Secrets That Nobody Knows
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Dateline: June 30, 2009
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Source: Examiner
If you're heading to Disneyland this summer, you can increase your knowledge and impress your traveling companions by sharing these 5 little-known secrets from the park. So without further ado:
1. The Disneyland "Test Bricks"
If you are heading down Main Street toward Sleeping Beauty Castle, take a quick right toward the locker rentals. There, just to the right
Disneyland For Haters
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Dateline: June 25, 2009
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Source: Las Vegas Weekly
Think you're too cynical, sophisticated, debauched or underfunded to visit the Happiest Place on Earth? This one's for you.
I am of Disneyland. My love for Walt Disney's 54-year-old theme park can move (space!) mountains. In fact, my love for Disneyland is so perfect and so complete that I don't really mind if you hate it.
Somehow I've managed to acquire a
Club 33 The Best Place To Enjoy A Mint Julep At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 24, 2009
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Source: Examiner
One of Disneyland's worst-kept secrets is the existence of a private club located in the heart of New Orleans Square. Named Club 33, this exclusive restaurant is located behind a small door adjacent to the Blue Bayou Restaurant, not far from the exit of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Even though Disneyland's New Orleans Square recently spruced up its popular mint
Disneyland A Magical Kingdom, Even For Grown-Ups
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Dateline: May 14, 2009
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Source: Contra Costa Times
It happens every time we set our eyes on the iconic visage of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle: Swelling up inside us is a fierce urge to plunge through the crowd and make a mad dash toward Space Mountain.
At least that's the way it goes when we have children in tow. A parent's gut says pick up the pace and get to as many rides as possible. All the better to keep
The $2.29 Disneyland Secret
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Dateline: April 3, 2009
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Source: Examiner
The economy is rough, but at least I have more than Sports Chalet's price-per-share in my pocket
I don't often go to the park on a Thursday morning, but I had some time to kill before I had to go back to work, so I decided why not pop over to the park and see what's crackin'. I hopped onto the new and sweet Monorail Mark VII, which I've never been on
Ratting Out The Mouse Is Disneyland A Haven For Rodents?
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Dateline: October 4, 2002
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Source: Orange County Weekly
The Disney Resort is teeming with rats, according to current and former Disneyland employees reacting to media reports of rodent problems inside the Goofy's Kitchen restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel.
Longtime complaints by Goofy's Kitchen workers about rats, rat feces and mold at the cafeteria-style restaurant were recently chronicled in the Weekly (""Rats and Rat
Club 33 Wines Make Disneyland Debut
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Dateline: December 18, 1996
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Source: Orange County Register
Mickey Mouse has developed a taste for alcohol: Get ready for Disneyland wine. Club 33, a private, exclusive restaurant at the Anaheim theme park, has commissioned its own private labels of chardonnay and cabernet from Creston Vineyards of San Luis Obispo County.
Located above New Orleans Square near the Blue Bayou restaurant, Club 33 is the only place where alcohol
