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Club 33

May 22, 2013 by Jensey 7 Comments

Before you begin reading, pretend that I posted this yesterday. ;)

I can’t believe one year ago today (*wink*) I crossed off a top ten bucket list dream of mine- Dining at the exclusive Club 33 in Disneyland. If you’ve never heard of Club 33, you may be asking yourself, “Why is some Disney restaurant on the top ten of her bucket list?” And I would have to explain to you the significance of this magical place:

(Summary borrowed from Wikipedia, where you can read more about the origin here!)

When Walt Disney was working with various corporate promoters for his attractions at the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, he noted the various “VIP Lounges” provided as an accommodation for the corporate elite. This gave him the idea that culminated in Club 33. When New Orleans Square was planned, this special area for corporate sponsors and VIPs was included. While originally intended for exclusive use by Disneyland’s Corporate sponsors and other industry VIPs, when Club 33 opened in May 1967—five months after Disney’s death—individual memberships were also offered. As of 2011, there is a 14 year waiting list for new memberships. The membership waiting list was re-opened in May 2012 after being closed for over a decade. Corporate members pay an initiation fee of $27,500, and individual members pay $10,000 in addition to annual dues, which are about $6,100 or $3,500, respectively. Initiation and dues may change annually.

When I first heard of Club 33 years ago, I dreamed of going but obviously didn’t have too many friends (or even a friend of a friend) with a membership. Enter the delightful Carrie and Patrick, who are not only two of the coolest people we know but friends with the coolest people I don’t know! (If you ever wanted to hear Carrie chatting with, oh, I don’t know- Dick Van Dyke about his wedding, for instance, you can listen to her podcast here!)

The entrance in New Orleans Square. <3 Carrie had to send her hair and blood samples through a secret box while giving secret knocks, clicks, and passwords to grant our access. (Or, you know, just buzzing the doorbell, but whatever!)

Disneyland's exclusive Club 33!

When the door opens, you’re greeted with a cozy lobby and a French lift (which I insisted we take, of course).

Disneyland's exclusive Club 33!

The menu *cue the Hallelujah chorus.*

Disneyland's exclusive Club 33!

Disneyland's exclusive Club 33!

The main dining room where we were seated at a window table like rockstars:

Disneyland's exclusive Club 33!

Disneyland's exclusive Club 33!

Instead of coffee after lunch, I asked for hot chocolate. :)

Disneyland's exclusive Club 33!

I thought I knew all about Club 33 going into the experience, but I had no idea how expansive the outside balcony was, which weaves all above New Orleans Square. I think the highlight of Nate’s life was hanging out up here watching the “peasants” below, and has resulted in fist shakes at anyone we’ve seen on “our” balcony since. :)

Disneyland  Club 33 patio view

Disneyland  Club 33 patio view

Thank you Patrick for this photo of us!!

Jensey + Nate Root

And I leave you with a photo of the ladies’ restroom, where I may or may not have stuffed my purse with those paper Club 33 napkins. Because that’s what all the classy ladies do, right? :) Carrie and Patrick, thank you for granting a decade-long wish!!

Disneyland Club 33 Bathrooms

Click here for more Carrie and Patrick blog love!

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Filed Under: Disney, Personal, Travels Tagged With: carriatrick, club 33, Disney, disneyland

Gina + Bob : Grand Floridian Wedding Preview

April 5, 2013 by Jensey 5 Comments

It’s our calm before the proverbial wedding storm. Nate and I are spending the next couple weeks getting caught up before our travel picks up again, and trying to tear through looming house projects before my family comes to visit for the first time. It’s that time of the year when I have to sit down and realistically see how packed our October, November, and December are, so I can plan out when to do my Christmas shopping and sewing by. This year? Ideally August, September if I’m behind schedule. Yoinks!

Before I begin stressing about whether or not I’ll be ready for Christmas in APRIL, let’s just take a breather and look at some pretty photos from Gina and Bob’s wedding day at Disney’s Grand Floridian, which began with a tornado warning on Disney property and ended with our lovely bride sliding across the dance floor like a slip-and-slide. No, seriously- Photo proof to come in their “real” blog later. (Love you, Gina!)

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Wedding

Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: Disney, disney's wedding pavilion, grand floridian

Kim + Mike : Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session

April 3, 2013 by Jensey 2 Comments

Remember that time we photographed a wedding at the Brevard Zoo? (You can click here for a refresher!) That was the wedding of the lovely Kim and her Mike, and when she contacted us this year for an anniversary session around Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk Inn, I was so excited.

As I’ve mentioned on the blog recently, anniversary sessions are my new favorite. We’re in Florida so frequently for weddings that we’re able to schedule portrait sessions during our trips, and there’s just something wonderful about photographing and catching up with past couples that make me love this job even more. I love when couples not only hire us to document their happiest day, but also invite us into their lives for years to come. :)

I think this first one’s my favorite!

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

We’ve shot at the Boardwalk Inn so many times, and I love when we come across new spots. :)

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Favorite. :)

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

Kim and Mike, thank you for letting us hang out again. Looking forward to seeing you for your second anniversary!! :)

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Anniversary Session Walt Disney World Photographers

More Kim and Mike blog love :

  • Engagement Session at Ohio State University
  • Wedding at the Brevard Zoo!

Filed Under: Engagements, Portraits Tagged With: anniversary session, Disney, disney's boardwalk inn

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