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AVP
09-05-2013, 12:45 PM
In a letter dated September 2, 2013, Disneyland Resort President Michael Colglazier officially confirmed to Club 33 members that the historic private club will close on January 6 for a "much-anticipated expansion." The last day of service in the current dining room is January 5, 2014, and the club is expected to open sometime in Summer 2014, though a more definite date was not provided.

The brief letter states that Imagineer Kim Irvine will lead the renovation, "working from Walt's original vision for the Club, and building on the artistic foundations laid by such Disney Legends as Dorothea Redmond and Emile Kuri." Kim Irvine previously led the conversion of the Disney Gallery into the Dream Suite, also using designs from Redmond and Kuri.

Club members will have the opportunity to see some of the changes planned for the Club by visiting a members-only preview center which opens September 9. The Club is also hosting members-only events starting with an evening with Kim Irvine, who will explain some of the changes coming to the Club, and continuing with "design updated, tastings, menu concept presentations and other special events designed especially with you in mind."

The letter wraps up with some details about how Club 33 members will be accommodated during this expansion and the closure of the club itself. The Hollywood Room in the Carthay Circle Restaurant will become the Club 33 "home away from home" during the expansion, offering "unique touches to enhance Club 33 Members' culinary experiences." Not stated was whether the chefs or servers from Club 33 will relocate to Carthay Circle during the renovation, or if any of the Club's signature dishes or desserts will be available.

With the Club closed, Disney is offering alternate locations for private events members would normally host at the Club. I expect the private dining rooms at Napa Rose to see a lot of extra business during the renovation.

Club members can roll over their unused 2013 admission tickets and VIP tours (if applicable) for use before June 1, 2014.

There is no increase to the annual dues for 2014. This is interesting, as I've heard many Gold-level members expected Disney would reduce or even waive their dues 2014 since the Club would be closed.

So, there it is - that's all that Disney has officially announced. We've heard there are no photos allowed in the preview center, but I'm hoping some of our member MousePadders might share some information after they've toured.

Adrienne

corona
09-12-2013, 10:41 AM
Apparently, someone has been to a preview (http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/09/club-33-expansion-details-revealed-adding-new-entrance-lounge-new-menu-at-exclusive-disneyland-restaurant/) and confirms the rumors that the Court Of Angels will be closed to the public.

Blacksheep Uncle
09-12-2013, 06:19 PM
Really...is anybody the least bit surprised?

DaDuckFan1955
09-12-2013, 08:47 PM
Disneyland is just becoming more elitist and catering more and more to $$$, sad to lose a quiet spot to be able to go to (Court of Angels).