Imagine spending $400,000 just to regain access to a secret club in the Disney parks. That’s exactly what two extremely dedicated Disney fans tried to do.
Some people love Disney – others live for Disney. And then there are Disney mega-crazy superfans who are willing to do absolutely anything to live their magical dream. Two such superfans recently made headlines for spending $400,000 just to regain access to the exclusive “Club 33”. Yes, you heard right – $400,000! But what exactly is behind this story? Here is the full story.
The magical “Club 33”: An exclusive Disney secret
Club 33 is the secret luxury area of Disney theme parks. Founded in 1967 by Walt Disney, this exclusive club has offered its members a luxurious experience hidden from ordinary visitors. Members have access to exclusive areas, private restaurants and special events. The annual membership fee is around $31,500, while the initiation fee can run into the hundreds of thousands. Scott and Diana Anderson, a couple in their 60s, had been on the waiting list for more than a decade before being inducted in 2012. During their membership, they spent an estimated $125,000 annually on visits to the park.
The $400,000 campaign: A costly attempt to return to the Disney Club
Scott and Diana Anderson were already club members when their Disney magic ended abruptly in 2017. On September 3, 2017, Scott Anderson was caught drunk by security guards – his breath is said to have smelled strongly of alcohol. This resulted in a permanent ban, which followed a previous suspension of Diana Anderson, who had been warned for using vulgar language in the club’s lounge. Despite the high annual cost and the lavish membership, they lost their access. Determined to regain their place, the Andersons have invested an incredible $400,000 in lawsuits and negotiations to regain membership. The two probably don’t know yet, these 11 Disney quotes that are worth gold for your own life.
The return failed – but the attempt was worth it
Despite their massive investment, their attempt to regain access to “Club 33” failed. If that isn’t almost as much of a fail as these 15 Disney design fails, then I don’t know what is. The failed attempt to return certainly caused amusing reactions in the Disney community and became a topic of conversation among Disney fans.
What do we learn from this?
The Andersons’ saga shows that the magic of Disney extends far beyond the parks and lives on in the passionate stories of people willing to do almost anything to live their dream, no matter the cost. Perhaps we also learn that some things are better left untouched – like the secret “Club 33”. Sometimes it’s better to settle for the general magic of Disney and not try to achieve the impossible.
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