Big Changes Coming to Club 33

[innerSpaceman]

In all fairness, the "Trophy" room was kinda ratty and has been in need of refurbishment for years. I never knew exactly why they called it the Trophy Room - until I saw these photos of when big game trophies graced the room.

Apparently, they were all removed decades ago. Very politically incorrect, I suppose. But it makes the loss of the Trophy Room easier for me to swallow - since its essence was really lost before I ever set foot in the place (which was probably circa 1988).

[RStar]

I think a large part of this move was planned when they began altering the Club 33 membership when they added DCA's 1901. Expanding the number of members and limiting the free Disneyland gate media and parking perks irked a lot of the current members, most of which may not have even cared about the 1901 add-on.

So with the better kitchen facilities, extra seating for the expanded membership, and general freshening up of the facilities, it may make for a better experience. My one and only trip there was exciting because I finally got in, and I always wanted to go. (Walt's appartment and the Lily Belle are next on my bucket list- and easier now to aquire with the pricey Walk in Walt's footsteps tour).

The food was nice, but not as good as Napa Rose in my opinion, so hopefully it will get better and quicker with the new facilities, not to mention be able to handle a larger crowd. I saw the old kitchen before the slight expansion of a few extra feet when they built the Dream Suite, and it was pitifull! About the size of a small apartment kitchen!

But I am worried that the new entrance will take over the Court of Angels. If that happends, one more wonderfull detail of Disneyland will be forever lost to the elite VIP. Just like the Disney Gallery into the Dream Suite and the way Club 33 always has been. And I suppose the mysterious "Door 33" will be no more, and moved across the street.