Couple sues Disney after expulsion from secretive club 33, spills inside details

Scott and Diana Anderson have made headlines by suing Disney over their expulsion from the ultra-exclusive Club 33, a secretive VIP society at Disneyland. Since its founding in 1967, the club has served as a private retreat for high-rolling Disney enthusiasts, situated above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. For decades, Club 33 was the only place in Disneyland where members could enjoy alcohol, adding to its allure.

In 2012, Disney expanded the offering with a satellite location, the 1901 Lounge, located in California Adventure and accessible only to Club 33’s Platinum-tier members. The Andersons, longtime members of the club, were expelled after what they describe as a series of misunderstandings. They spent $400,000 in legal fees trying to regain membership, claiming that Club 33 is akin to a cult with Walt Disney himself revered as a messianic figure.

In their lawsuit and interviews, they shared intimate details from their time in the club, including anecdotes about celebrities like Tom Hanks having Thanksgiving dinner there and Rebel Wilson’s temporary suspension. Despite their legal battle, Club 33 remains firm in their decision to exclude the couple.

While they are now barred from the exclusive Disneyland sanctuary, Scott and Diana Anderson are not shy about spilling the tea on its inner workings, from using Walt Disney’s private bathroom to enjoying unique dining experiences like "waffles at 4 o'clock in the afternoon."

Their story sheds light on the elite, secretive world of Club 33, where Disneyland’s wealthiest guests enjoy special privileges and unprecedented access, and where membership, once lost, is nearly impossible to regain.