We finally got our reservation, and were able to have lunch at Club 33 on August 11, 2007. My wife, Erica, her sister Monica, Monica's husband Eugene, and I were treated to a very pleasant experience, not to mention a top notch meal.
To start, we were instructed to check in at Guest Relations outside of California Adventure. We were each given a complimentary 1 day park hopper, a map to the club, and some notes on the club. Of course, we already knew where it was, so we went straight over and rang the bell. A moment later, the door opened and the hostess let us in. She told us our table would be ready in just a moment. We waited as the group ahead of us rode the elevator up to the second floor. Then we were allowed the elevator ourselves. A little cramped for 4 people, but quite fun and exciting at the same time.
The elevator door was opened by a host who escorted us through the club to our table. We passed through a hallway and were lead through the bridge over New Orleans Square. We were lead passed the bar and the famous harpsichord. Our table was in the far corner next to a window. All of the windows have curtains, but peaking through we could see the entrance to Blue Bayou just below. The dining room was decorated with many framed art works of concept art for the Pirates of the Caribbean (the ride).
The service was great, the food was fantastic, and the bill was large. We were told that as guests (non-members) our meals would at least be the cost of a 1 day 1 park pass, which they were. So, about $65 per person.
The club felt very old. In fact, they are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the club this year.
The music they played was not the same music we have on this site. It was much more jazzy. I inquired about purchasing the music and was told it was not available for purchase. Hopefully some day we'll come across this version of the background music. Maybe it's just the lunch music?
Regardless, we were able to get some souvenirs: a polo shirt($65) and a tote bag ($20).
I have posted pictures of most everything here: http://picasaweb.google.com/jefferysturges/Club33
These are all of the pictures from my camera. I'll add to it when I get a copy of Eugene's pictures.
Please feel free to ask any questions. I'll try my best to answer them.
Jeff
