Disneyland's ‘Secret’ Club 33 listing sparks concern among visitors: Here's why

Disneyland is now inviting membership inquiries for its exclusive Club 33, which has never been publicly advertised

Published on: Apr 9, 2025, 23:11:41 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Disneyland is now inviting membership inquiries for its exclusive Club 33, which has never been publicly advertised. The theme park added an information page to its official application, as reported by Daily Mail. However, visitors are concerned. Some speculated the change was a sign that Disney is looking to ‘boost revenue ahead of a possible recession’, the report added.

Disneyland is reportedly advertising for its secret Club 33 (AP)

“Learn about the legendary private Membership club founded by Walt Disney at the Disneyland Resort," the information page read. “Members enjoy special access and exceptional service at Club 33 locations within the Disneyland Resort.”

What is Disneyland's ‘secret’ Club 33?

Club 33 is the theme park's elite private dining club. It was founded by Walt Disney in 1967 and reportedly has several high-profile members, including Elton John, Tom Hanks, Katy Perry, and Tiger Woods. However, none of them have confirmed their membership yet.

How much does Club 33's membership cost?

As per Daily Mail and WDW Magazine, the secret club's initiation fees is rumored to be between $30,000 to $100,000 depending on the membership level. The reports add that the annual membership is from $15,000 to $30,000.

Several social media users first shared screenshots of the alleged Club 33 advertisements on the Disneyland app. Some of them said that Disney is preparing for a revenue fall after President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs.

Since the 78-year-old's announcement, Disney's stock tanked over 14%. As of April 9, the stock was down over 22% month-to-month date and 26% year-to-date.

Disney issues statement

A Disneyland spokesperson, according to SF Gate, said it is not soliciting membership for Club 33. “The claim that Disneyland Resort needs to solicit membership interest is false. And even if guests fill out a membership interest form, there continues to be a robust interest list for consideration,” the spokesperson wrote in an email.

They added that the frequently asked questions page and inquiry link was created because ‘we continually receive membership questions about Club 33’.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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