Originally Posted By wookieecantina After speaking with a number of cast members and Club 33 members, we've noticed a significant change in the member base. Whereas the club was originally designed for business motivated clients, those wishing to have a place to entertain guests and associates, it appears as though more and more applicants are dedicated Disney fans, craving the club experience for themselves and friends. While new members and applicants are, how to put this discreetly, financially sound, sharing the club seems to be a motivating factor. I'm curious to see what others have to say about this simply observation. Thanks!
Originally Posted By ncnike7 We have a friend who got a membership years ago for business purposes but has since sold his business. He maintains his membership now, I think, just to let his firends (us included) take advantage of it. He and his wife hardly ever go to Disneyland let alone Club 33 anymore, but I'm sure glad he is a member!
Originally Posted By cstephens Why does it matter if it's fan-based instead of business? If they only wanted it as a corporate location, they should only be offering corporate memberships and not individual memberships. /cs
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Sharing the club is exactly what the corporate clients do! My dad's company was a corporate member when I was growing up. They shared the club with associates, clients, etc. who were fans as well as having their Executive Christmas Luncheon in the club. If you have no love of Disney, what's the use of the company maintaining a membership and why would your clients care if they dined there? They certainly wouldn't be any more impressed than they would be by any number of exclusive restaurants in the surrounding area.
Originally Posted By smeeeko ^I don't know if they're taking any new memberships I had heard but it's several thousand a year (not sure what the exact number is, but it's a lot). While I'm glad I've gotten the chance to have dinner there the one time, I don't think it's any better an experience than we had at Napa Rose or many of the finer dining places at WDW. It kind or reminds me of a particularly dusty New Orleans old line eatery that bases it's clientele on name recognition rather than actual good food and service (However, the service at Club 33 is usually pretty ok to good). I really liked eating there with friends but that's about it. The mystique has definitely worn off for me. Luckily there's many other folks who will still dine there and be fascinated. I'd rather go to one of the Patina Group or Napa Rose, or Hook's (even the wine bar is a sure bet!). You want a good burger though, go to White Water Snacks.. I swear it's way better than the kids menu at Club 33 (and cheaper too) or so it would seem. =)
Originally Posted By SuzieQ The last time I had lunch there was Dec. '06. It was supurb. The food was incredible, as was the service. Exactly what I expected from Club 33, and remember from the 70's (last time I had dined there). Their large group experiences (like 70 people), leave a lot to be desired, and IMHO should not be allowed. They really aren't set up to serve groups like that and the experience is no where near the typical Club 33 atmosphere and experience. They are not currently taking any more names for the waiting list.
Originally Posted By jonvn I have been in there. There was absolutely nothing special about it whatsoever, other than simply being there.
Originally Posted By jonvn Shrug! I've been to nice restaurants. It was interesting being there. The food was nothing special. The service matched that. It's fun to go see it once, otherwise, not much to reccomend it.
Originally Posted By cstephens I'm kinda wondering what the point of the original post was or where the poster was trying to go. /cs
Originally Posted By wookieecantina The motive of the post was simply to obtain feedback from guests of the club, members and soon to be members/applicants in regards to how they felt about the increase of private member applicants and how such may impact the club versus more business oriented guests, there for a day of entertainment. Would the club perhaps increase the number of behind the scenes special events, more meet the artist dinners, and so forth. Nothing to draconian, just a fusing of minds as to possible changes. Personally, I feel more private memberships could prove interesting as these heavily involved Disney fans may request unique experiences, such as the gardening event, perhaps a monorail garage and train roundhouse dinner, possibilities are endless! Fun to be sure!
Originally Posted By avromark Not to detract from your original post, but I wonder how many members club 33 has?
Originally Posted By wookieecantina Hello Originally they maintained 400 members, but an employee told us they increased it to 450. Thanks
