If this is the wrong forum, please move it. I saw a thread about reservations at Club 33 from 2007 in this forum so went with it also.
I have the rare opportunity to join Club 33 but am undecided and looking for thoughts from others.
For those of you who don't know, Club 33 is supposedly the second most exclusive club in the USA behind Augusta National.
As a club member you get access to Club 33 and 1901 lounge at DCA and the abiity to "guest" groups 20 times per year unaccompanied. In addition to passes and unlimited club access for me and my wife and accompanied guests, we would also get 4 Premier passes good for 365 day access to all LA and Florida Disney parks (value $1099 each) along with various discounts and room upgrades:
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/pas...mier-passport/
I would also get 50 park hopper tickets (value $139 each or $6950 total) and invites to special member only events and a few VIP tours which are normally $300/hour with a minimum of 6 hours.
Although it seems like a no-brainer, I am hesitating because I don't live in the USA (although I do go a few times a year) and in addition to the $12,500 annual fee, there is a one-time initiation fee of $20,000. That means $32,500 is payable upon signup.
The total value of the tickets, annual passes and tours is more than the annual fee but of course I wouldn't be the one using all of them--they will be gifted to friends and family
According to people at Club 33, the waiting list is over 20 years long so I probably won't get another chance to join. I want to do it but my better half is hesitating.
I hope someone can provide some solid reasoning to help me convince her!
The kicker: I need to decide in a few days.