food IS a theme park
Disneyland has lost its culinary director.
Napa Rose
The Orange County Register has confirmed with Disneyland officials that Andrew Sutton, culinary director of signature dining for the Disneyland Resort, has left the company. Those officials have not given a reason for Sutton’s departure.
Disneyland is celebrating something HUGE this year: its 70th anniversary! Now, the big party has already kicked off and will run through summer 2026, bringing with it some fun celebratory decor to the parks, new food, along with returning entertainment (Paint The Night is BACK), a fun MagicBand+ activity, ride additions, and more.
Main Street U.S.A!
However, one citizen of Disneyland is also getting some recognition during the big celebration. That would be Patrick Begorra, The Little Man of Disneyland. It turns out that he’s got his very own menu at the EXCLUSIVE Club 33 in New Orleans Square. Go, Patrick!
If you’re ever lucky enough to experience Disneyland’s Club 33, there are some rules you need to be aware of…
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Located in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square above Pirates of the Caribbean, Club 33 is a private dining club that first opened inside Disneyland in 1967. Elegant, filled with hidden Disney treasures, and a hotspot for celebrities and Disney fans alike, this exclusive club is THE PLACE to visit at Disneyland — no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Known for its ridiculously delicious offerings and discreet dining experience, visiting Club 33 is special — and a privilege that comes with its own set of rules and regulations.
Only true Disney Adults know of Disney’s famous and most secretive club.
Walt & Mickey
This secret club was founded by Walt Disney and has most of us banging at the door wanting to be let in — but is Club 33 becoming less of a secret?
Club 33 is one of the most exclusive clubs at Disney. Not only is there a huge waitlist to join, but once you are invited to join membership costs THOUSANDS of dollars each year.
Club 33 Disneyland
While you get some pretty sweet perks for being a part of the Club, we have always been curious about how much a Club 33 membership actually costs. Well, we have some insight into how much you will need to shell out to join this exclusive club and the source might surprise you.
If you’re obsessed with the Haunted Mansion, this is the BEST time of year to find Haunted Mansion collectibles.
Haunted Mansion in Disneyland
Halloween season means Disney drops a ton of new Haunted Mansion souvenirs (and snacks!), and we’ll admit that we usually want to buy ALL the spooky merchandise. However, Disney just dropped a Haunted Mansion souvenir that most of us regular Disney adults will never be able to see — but we’re sharing it with you anyway because it’s EPIC.
Nearly two weeks after Disneyland employee Bonnye Lear died due to injuries sustained in an accident at the park, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to aid her family.
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Lear, an administrator at the park’s exclusive Club 33, fell from a golf cart in a backstage area on June 5th. She suffered massive trauma, and succumbed to her injuries on June 7th.
Disney has several exclusive clubs and memberships that you can be part of that come with special perks.
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You can be a member of Disney Vacation Club, D23, be an Annual Passholder, Magic Key holder, or even be part of Club 33. Club 33 is the private club that has roots in Disneyland. You must have a membership to the club (which is very exclusive) or be invited to visit the location near Pirates of the Caribbean at New Orleans Square. According to D23 and The Walt Disney Archives, the club gets its name from its address — 33 Royal Street. There’s a lot of mystery and allure surrounding Club 33, and it seems Disney plans to use that concept for its next movie!
As Disney fans, you likely use multiple online Disney sources for entertainment, news, shopping, and more.
Cinderella Castle
If you’re like us, you probably have several accounts across multiple Disney services. This could include the Disney World app, the Disneyland app, Disney+, D23, ESPN, ABC, and many more. It can be challenging to keep track of all those accounts and passwords. Plus, sometimes there’s a benefit, such as discounts, if you have those accounts linked. Up until now, it wasn’t an incredibly seamless system. But now Disney has just launched a new “unified login experience” to help you enjoy everything together!
Some Disney World restaurants are one-and-done because the experience is cool but the food is…underwhelming. But that’s not the case with the three restaurants we’re talking about today.
Victoria & Albert’s
When it comes to dining at Disney World, there are options for just about every preference: character meals, themed restaurants, budget-friendly spots, and LUXURIOUS experiences. Some of the MOST luxurious restaurants in Disney World are incredible, with a beautiful atmosphere and even better food. But the prices at these places mean they’re once-in-a-lifetime experiences for most of us!
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