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But there are actually quite a few Disneyana clubs
scattered around the country. I belong to about 10 different
organizations, and -- through their various newsletters -- I have a
pretty good idea what's going on in each of the parks from month to
month.
For my money, the World Chapter of the National Fantasy
Fan Club is the best I've encountered so far. They're a truly friendly
bunch who know about all the nooks and crannies at WDW. Plus they've
got a super newsletter.
If you're interested in joining the World Chapter, write
to :
The World Chapter
N.F.F.C.
P.O. Box 22647
Lake Buena Vista, FLA. 32830
They'll send you a membership information packet. The
club's annual dues are $ 15 or $ 20, as I remember.
Likewise, if you'd like to hook up with the main office
of the organization, write to :
The National Fantasy Fan Club for
Disneyana Collectors and Enthusiasts
P.O. Box 19212
Irvine, CA. 92713
They'll also send you a membership information packet.
And their annual dues are $ 20, or so I remember.
Regards,
Robespierre
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However, if you live in the New England area and would
like to hook up with a local outfit, you might want to try the :
Mouse Club East
474 Main Street
Wilmington, MA. 01887
These folks just set up their club -- which is an off-shoot
of the National Mouse Club -- last year. They're not the most
professional bunch, but their hearts are in the right place. And --
surprise, surprise -- their annual dues are $ 20.
Just an advance warning, though. There is such a thing as
being *TOO* into a certain subject. I'm all of use know someone who's
obsessed with their hobby. Well, I have to tell you -- a lot of the
people I've met through these Disneyana organizations are more than a
little too much obsessed with things Disney. They're sweet people --
harmless, really -- but they really need to get out of the house more,
if you know what I mean.
But -- if you can be fairly tolerant of people who know
way too much about things that don't count -- you can learn a lot from
these Disneyana clubs, and have a lot of fun too. So -- what the hell
-- give it a shot, okay ?
If you've got any further questions, don't be afraid to
ask.
Regards,
Robespierre
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| From: [email protected] (snopes)
Subject: RE: Club 33
Date: 16 Jan 91 12:13:53 GMT
Organization: Society for Gumless Baseball Cards
This is what I received in response to my request for membership information
about Club 33 at Disneyland:
First of all, there was a letter typed on Club 33 letterhead:
Dear Mr. Mikkelson
Thank you for you interest in becoming a member of Club 33.
We are unable to offer you a Club 33 membership as we are at capacity.
However, we will place your name on our waiting list and will contact you
when an opening occurs. Enclosed is an informational brochure which
explains our policies and the benefits associated with membership.
Your interest in Club 33 is very much appreciated, and it is our sincere
hope that we will be in a position to offer you a membership soon.
Sincerely,
Tom Arthur
Manager
Next, there was the informational brochure, printed on thick paper with the
Club 33 logo at the top:
The colorful realism and the precise architectural detail of New Orleans
Square in DISNEYLAND captures the atmosphere of the nineteenth-century New
Orleans French Quarter. Glancing upwards to the second story balconies and
the ornate iron railings hung with flowers, one would hardly guess that they
surround the little-known but quite elegant Club 33.
Years ago, Walt Disney felt that a special place was needed where he could
entertain visiting dignitaries and others in a quiet, serene atmosphere
where superb cuisine and distinctive decor would complement one another.
He asked artist Dorothea Redmond to provide watercolor renderings of what
such a place might look like. Accompanied by renowned decorator Emil Kuri,
Walt and his wife traveled to New Orleans to select many of the beautiful
antiques that are on display. After years of planning, Club 33 became a
reality in May of 1967. Sadly enough, it was never seen by its creator
because of his untimely death five months earlier.
Club 33, so named after its address, 33 Royal Street, is comprised of two
dining rooms and several adjoining areas, all of which hold a wide array of
magnificent antiques and original works of art. After ascending in the
French lift to the second floor, guests enter into The Gallery. Here they
find interesting items such as an oak telephone booth with beveled leaded
glass panels adapted from the one used in the Disney motion picture "The
Happiest Millionaire" and a rare console table which was found in the French
Quarter of New Orleans. In The Gallery, as elsewhere in the Club, are many
original works by Disney artists and sketches done as design studies for New
Orleans Square and the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
The Gallery leads into Lounge Alley which serves as a vestibule and also the
buffet for the Main Dining Room and Trophy Room. One wall displays several
conceptual sketches of New Orleans Square, and directly across from these
sketches is a custom-designed harpsichord decorated with a hand-painted
scene depicting New Orleans harbor in the nineteenth century. The
furnishings are a combination of antique and reproduction pieces.
The Main Dining Room is decorated in First Empire, recalling the era of
Napoleon and the early nineteenth century. Three glimmering chandeliers
and wall sconces illuminate the entire room. Much of the framed artwork on
the walls is again, the work of Disney artists. Fresh flowers, parquet
floors, and antique bronzes create an atmosphere of serenity and warmth.
The Trophy Room is the second dining room and offers a more informal
atmosphere. The cypress-planked walls provide an excellent background for
sketches done as design studies for the Jungle Cruise and Tiki Room
attractions. The design of the room incorporates the use of microphones in
the center of each chandelier and a vulture with the ability to speak. Walt
Disney's intention for this concept was humorous in nature, as the vulture
was to converse with guests during dinner. The Trophy Room also contains a
number of antiques and it is usually sunlit from a long row of windows.
Today, Club 33 functions as an exclusive private club where members or their
guests may enjoy a gourmet meal complemented by the finest wines.
Tradition, accompanied by gracious hospitality, has been the hallmark of
Club 33 since its opening day . . . and will continue to be for many years
to come.
The last item was a leaflet detailing the membership costs:
High above the streets and courtyards of New Orleans Square, hidden from
public view and the bustle of a typical day at Disneyland, is a page of old
New Orleans that even the proud Creole society might have chosen and
cherished as its own.
Here French doors open onto balconies that overlook Disneyland's own muddy
Mississippi, the Rivers of America. Here in the tradition of the good host,
Walt Disney and his staff planned and executed Disneyland's most exclusive
setting -- part elegant dining room, part relaxed refreshment center, part
distinguished art gallery, part meeting room and part private showplace.
Here, away from the general public, adult beverages are available, including
the finest of wines to match the house food specialties.
This was Walt Disney's concept -- an elegant, exclusive club . . . a place
for conversation, and a conversation piece in its own right.
Corporate Membership
This membership is designed for organizations to make Club 33 available to a
number of their executives, and has a membership fee of $20,000. This
entitles the corporate member to designate up to nine associate members.
Dues for associate members are $1,800 per member per year. All memberships
are transferable to other executives in the corporation.
Members no longer in the employ of the corporate member's company must
surrender the membership cards to Club 33. The corporate members may then
designate another member of his company.
Limited Corporate Membership
This membership is designed for organizations wishing to make Club 33
available to one of their executives, and has a membership fee of $10,000.
This entitles the corporation to transfer the membership to another employee
whenever necessary. For individual members, credit is extended based upon
the membership fee initially paid if a transfer of membership is desired.
Dues are $1,800 per year.
Individual Membership
This particular membership is for individuals and is available at $5,000
membership fee and $1,800 annual dues. These memberships are
nontransferable.
Members will be billed monthly for all charges.
Information
All members must have a valid membership card to gain entrance to Club 33.
Additional utilization of the card is to spouse only, with reservations
accepted only from the cardholder, the spouse or the cardholder's secretary.
Use of the membership card is subject to the terms covering membership
agreed to by the member in the membership application.
The membership card entitles the member and a party of nine to free parking
and admission through the Main Entrance of DISNEYLAND (except when special
tickets are the only admission to a special event or private party). This
privilege is applicable when the members plan to dine at Club 33. If the
card is used for admission but the member does not dine at the Club the
member will be billed for the regular price of admission. If the member is
unable to accompany the guests, the Club will arrange admission for them at
no charge.
Members may purchase DISNEYLAND passports through Club 33 for pick-up at the
Guest Relations Booth. The membership card authorizes the member to receive
credit by signing special charge slips when presented at Club 33 and other
restaurants and merchandise locations owned and operated by DISNEYLAND park.
We reserve the right to approve or disapprove any membership to assure that
our high standards are maintained.
To remain a member in good standing, dues must be paid annually within
thirty (30) days following receipt of invoice.
Usage of Club 33 is by reservation only. It is advisable to call for
reservations well in advance.
Private parties utilizing the entire Club facilities are available upon
member's request with the required minimum number of guests.
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Here's even more info about Disneyland's mysterious, exclusive
restaurant, Club 33. The following is an excerpt from William
Poundstone's book, " Bigger Secrets " ( 1986 Houghton Mifflin Company )
It is reprinted here without permission :
Club 33 is Disneyland's secret club, the only place in the park
where alcoholic beverages are served. It is so secret that many
Disneyland employees don't know it's there, at 33 Rue Royale in New
Orleans Square, near the Pirates of the Caribbean and just to the right
of the Blue Bayou Restaurant. It is identified only by the number
" 33 " on an ornate oval plaque near the door.
To get in, you must be a member or a guest of a member. You talk
into an intercom, and a buzzer beckons you in instant-teller style. An
elevator takes you to the second floor club. Membership is expensive
( Said to be about $ 10,000 ); there is a long waiting list. My
informant says that membership is limited about a thousand -- few
indeed, considering how infrequently one would go to Disneyland. Club
33 is open even when Disneyland isn't. During the winter, members are
escorted from the park's front gate.
Beyond the door it is nothing like Disneyland, save in attention to
detail and obsessive cleanliness. The staff wears blue tuxedos with a
" 33 " logo. The menu has entrees such as Steak Diane for a fixed price
of about $ 25. Waiters put ice cubes in your glasses one by one. When
you get up from the table ( there is a good view of the fireworks ),
you return to find a napkin, freshly folded. There is a full wine list.
When my informant ordered Riesling, they took away the wine glasses
used with the entree and served it in proper Riesling glasses. At each
table is a matchbook engraved with the name of the guest. A trophy room
displays Mrs. Disney's butterfly collection. The women's room has
wicker toilets.
The story is that Disney had intended to live here and entertain
dignitaries, so an apartment was built on the third floor. But Disney
died better it was completed, and it was made into a private club. The
third floor is used for Disney organization offices.
Club 33 is wired for sound : Tiny microphones are hidden in the
chandeliers. My informant asked a waiter about this and was told that
Disney had planned to eavesdrop on diners' conversations. The waiter
also pointed out a china closet built to accomodate a hidden camera.
( Security is a big concern at Disneyland. The Magic Kingdom has its
own secret police, some of them dressed in cartoon character outfits. )
Yeah, you could say that Disney got a little quirky in his old
age. He apparently planned to talk to people through the moosehead in
the Trophy Room. It has a hidden speaker.
That's all that " Bigger Secrets " has to say about Club 33. In the
first part of the book's " Amusement Parks " chapter, Poundstone spends
several pages detailing how many of the effects in the Haunted Mansion
are accomplished. ( I'll try to get that info entered in this
conference's Disneyland film sometime in the next week or so ) All in
all, " Bigger Secrets " ( As well as Poundstone's earlier book, " Big
Secrets " ) is a fine read. If you'd like to know how David Copperfield
made the Statue of Libert disappear, find out what the secret
ingrediant is in White Castle's hamburgers, or what grisly images
Alfred Hitchcock subliminally slipped into " Psycho, " I suggest
you pick up this book.
JRH
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| I found out how to get information on this years Disneyana convention, and
thought I would post it here. You just need to call 407-560-7232 and they
will send you a brochure along with registration information. The brochure is
actually a magazine this year called The Disneyana Magazine. This one is for
Spring 1994. It's Vol. - 1 No. 1, so must be the first of it's kind. The
magazine has a picture of Sorcerer Mickey standing on top of a mountain
and streams of colorful stars. I think it's supposed to simulate one of
the scenes from Fantasia. It is a nice looking magazine. In addition
to the convention information there are some articles regarding various
collectors items and other Disney trivia. The section just before the
registration materials includes a two-page spread of photographs and
highlights of the first two Disneyana Conventions hosted by Disney. It
sure makes me wish I could be there...
Walt Disney World Resort
Disneyana Convention
September 8 - 11, 1994
The convention package includes:
o 3 nights accomodations at a Walt Disnet World Resort
o Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Passport (Sept 6-12)
o one lunch coupon good at a variety of restaurants (not listed here)
o 1994 Disneyana Auction and Limited Edition Catalogs
o All activities on the enclosed itinerary (to follow)
Itinerary:
Tuesday, September 6 (Conventioneers Only)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Early Convention Registration
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Disneyana Logo Preview
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Limited Edition Preview
Wednesday, September 7 (Conventioneers Only)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Early Convention Registration
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Disneyana Logo Preview
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Limited Edition Preview
Thursday, September 8 (Conventioneers Only)
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Convention Registration
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Disneyana Logo Store (Order Pick-up)
All Day Limited Edition Preview
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Auction Preview
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Friday, September 9 (Conventioneers Only)
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Disneyana Logo Store (Order Pick-up)
8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Auction Preview
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Featured Speakers
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Disneyana Fair
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Disney Business Groups
All Day Limited Edition Preview
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Disneyana Antiques & Collectibles Show
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Auction
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Bidders Lounge (For Successful Bidders)
Saturday, September 10 (Conventioneers Only)
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Limited Edition Event
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Disneyana Fair
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Disney Business Groups
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Disneyana Antiques & Collectibles Show
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Featured Speakers
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reception
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dinner Banquet
Sunday, September 11 (Public Day)
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Public Registration
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Disneyana Fair
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Disneyana Store
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Disneyana Antiques & Collectibles Show
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Limited Edition Sale
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Artists Break for Lunch
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinsey Business Groups
Package cost for the convention:
Contemporary Grand Wilderness All-Star
Wing Tower Floridian Lodge Resort
Single/Per Person $900 $985 $1170 $1035 $815
Double/Per Person $700 $745 $840 $800 $685
Triple/Per Person $635 $670 $730 $720 $640
Quad /Per Person $600 $630 $675 $680 $620
Children $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
Add'l Nights $132 $158 $220 $158 $87
(per room/double occ/including tax)
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