Walt Disney envisioned it as a VIP lounge for corporate sponsors during the 1964 World's Fair. After Walt's death, Disney execs reimagined it as a members-only club.
The official story is that it was named for it’s original address: 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square. Others speculate that there were 33 original members — and others think that it comes from "mm" for Mickey Mouse flipped around.
There are only 500 members at any time and you must be invited by a current member or inherit membership through family. Famous members include Tom Hanks, Christina Aguilera and Johnny Depp!
IF you are accepted, you will need to pay an initial membership fee ($30K at Disneyland and $33K at Disney World) plus an annual fee ($12K/year at Disneyland and $15K/year at Disney World).
— Passholder Status in Disneyland and Disney World.
— Admission to Disneyland and Disney World every day of the year.
— Free parking.
— Access to all Club 33 lounges.
Just to name a few!