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A MOUSE
CLUBHOUSE EXCLUSIVE
CLUB 33
part 2
by Scott and Shani Wolf
Click here for Part 1 of this feature
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Jeannie Villareal,
Manager of
Disneyland Resort's exclusive
Club 33 gave us an informative tour,
pointing out some of the interesting
things around the club. |
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When you enter Club 33, you are whisked off
to the second floor via a French-style lift. When Walt & Lillian were
staying in Paris they stayed at a hotel that had a French-style lift.
Walt fell in love with it and wanted to purchase it. He made an offer to
the hotel owner who graciously declined so Walt sent a team of his
Imagineers to Paris. They stayed in the hotel, took several sketches and
wood shavings, came back and created their own French style lift. |
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This elaborate oak phone booth was adapted
from the one used in the Disney film, "The Happiest Millionaire," the
last live action film Walt Disney supervised before his death. |
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This table was seen in the film "Mary Poppins" and
a photo of this prop in the film now sits atop it. |
One of my favorite
pieces is this harpsichord with a hand painted scene of
New Orleans Harbor in the 19th century.
Below you can see the gorgeous detail in the artwork. |
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Although Club 33 is
somewhat secluded from the Disneyland that the general
public is familiar with, you get some beautiful unique
views of New Orleans Square from above such as this
balcony that overlooks Royal Street. |
Club 33's Chef de Cuisine Marcel St. Pierre
creates dishes as elegant as the artwork and decor.
Marcel told me that working at the club keeps a smile on his face each
day.
He started working in restaurants at only the age of 13 or 14 when his
mother owned a restaurant.
I was curious as to his favorite thing to cook was when he's at home.
His answer? "I like to light up the grill!" |
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Here's Club 33's main
dining room which along with elegant artwork and art by
classic Disney artists includes conceptual artwork from
the "Pirates of the Caribbean" attraction. |
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This is the Disney
room, formerly known as the Trophy Room, the room with the famed
vulture. This room is filled with Disney-related photos and
artwork.
The butterflies on the wall are from Lillian Disney's personal
butterfly collection in the 1960s. (For those that don't know,
Lillian was Walt's wife.)
The rifle is autographed by Fess Parker who portrayed Davy
Crockett on television.
The artwork (in the center of the photo) is a painting of Walt
Disney dining in the main dining room of Club 33.Although he did
not live to see the completion of the club, it is a fitting
tribute. |
NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by
the participants in the interviews are solely those of the interviewee
and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mouse Clubhouse. Mouse
Clubhouse accepts no legal liability or responsibility for any claims
made or opinions expressed within.
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