Club 33 pricing announced-open to Golden Oaks residents first

[RRB]

Who did you express an interest to? I emailed DSS but was told they didn’t have information on how to get an invite. Thanks!

wdwclub33@disneyworld.com

 

[GoldenRudy]

wdwclub33@disneyworld.com

Do you mind if I ask if you wrote a long, thought-out expression of interest? I’m beginning to wonder if I kept my email too short and sweet thinking it was only going to an automated list and wouldn’t matter

 

[RRB]

Do you mind if I ask if you wrote a long, thought-out expression of interest? I’m beginning to wonder if I kept my email too short and sweet thinking it was only going to an automated list and wouldn’t matter

It's been a while but I don't remember writing anything but a short email regarding my interest. It took them a long time to reply

 

[The Expert]

Though I know I expressed interest officially at least twice before, my husband sent another email from his work address a few days ago. We immediately got an automated "thanks for your interest" response, but just today he received an email with the application with 14 days to respond. We actually leave for WDW on Saturday and will be there through the Dark Side races next weekend, so the timing is perfect if they decide to do an in-person meeting like @RRB is doing. Fingers crossed!

 

[RRB]

Though I know I expressed interest officially at least twice before, my husband sent another email from his work address a few days ago. We immediately got an automated "thanks for your interest" response, but just today he received an email with the application with 14 days to respond. We actually leave for WDW on Saturday and will be there through the Dark Side races next weekend, so the timing is perfect if they decide to do an in-person meeting like @RRB is doing. Fingers crossed!

Good luck. Our interview is on 5/2 at 10:30

 

[rteetz]

Good luck. Our interview is on 5/2 at 10:30

From what I have heard those who have been interviews/accepted they have had to sign an NDA so you may not be able to tell us much after it.

 

[The Expert]

Good luck. Our interview is on 5/2 at 10:30

Good luck to you, too! We may end up with an interview before yours if they get us in while we're there next week.

 

[RRB]

Good luck to you, too! We may end up with an interview before yours if they get us in while we're there next week.

Let us know how it goes!

 

[GoldenRudy]

Though I know I expressed interest officially at least twice before, my husband sent another email from his work address a few days ago. We immediately got an automated "thanks for your interest" response, but just today he received an email with the application with 14 days to respond. We actually leave for WDW on Saturday and will be there through the Dark Side races next weekend, so the timing is perfect if they decide to do an in-person meeting like @RRB is doing. Fingers crossed!

This is interesting! Good luck to you! I’m just confused as to how to “impress” them or at least get their attention through this email now knowing your experience of emailing a couple times and getting nothing, and then your husband getting a response within days. It seems random, but I’d be surprised if there’s not more to it...

 

[FireflyTrance]

It's too bad about the NDA. It seems like you should be able to find out the basics without having to go in person to be interviewed and sign an NDA.

 

[rteetz]

It's too bad about the NDA. It seems like you should be able to find out the basics without having to go in person to be interviewed and sign an NDA.

Most of the basics such as costs and perks are already out in the open. Some perks and club exclusivities are always kept secret though.

 

[anomamatt]

Do you mind if I ask if you wrote a long, thought-out expression of interest? I’m beginning to wonder if I kept my email too short and sweet thinking it was only going to an automated list and wouldn’t matter

I wrote a short email saying I wanted to apply or be put on the waitlist. I got an immediate auto response and have not heard anything since. It said: “Should a membership opportunity become available, Club 33 will contact you.” So either I’m on the wait list or deemed not worthy.

 

[RRB]

I wrote a short email saying I wanted to apply or be put on the waitlist. I got an immediate auto response and have not heard anything since. It said: “Should a membership opportunity become available, Club 33 will contact you.” So either I’m on the wait list or deemed not worthy.

I think it is a timing thing. Those who sent an email early were contacted early.

 

[GoldenRudy]

I think it is a timing thing. Those who sent an email early were contacted early.

I sent an email on the “announcement” day last year, which was April 13, so I haven’t heard for a whole year And then someone just posted above that they sent an email within the last week and got a response to fill out the form in two days, so I don’t think it is first come, first served. I’m just wondering how they are determining “worthiness” from just an email address ‍

 

[The Expert]

I sent an email on the “announcement” day last year, which was April 13, so I haven’t heard for a whole year And then someone just posted above that they sent an email within the last week and got a response to fill out the form in two days, so I don’t think it is first come, first served. I’m just wondering how they are determining “worthiness” from just an email address ‍

To be clear, I also sent an email on announcement day, and another about six months later, then a third this past week. They all included our names and city, but weren't from the same email address.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Wonder if it has something to do with your history and the amount of money (or as they call it in the alumni world, your “level of engagement”) you spend with Disney? I have to assume they pop the name in the computer and they have access to a lot of info. Parks, cruises, ABD, etc.

 

[rteetz]

Wonder if it has something to do with your history and the amount of money (or as they call it in the alumni world, your “level of engagement”) you spend with Disney? I have to assume they pop the name in the computer and they have access to a lot of info. Parks, cruises, ABD, etc.

Very well could be part of it. They went after Golden Oak owners first.

 

[anomamatt]

I think it is a timing thing. Those who sent an email early were contacted early.

Yeah, I was late to the game for sure. I wasn't all that interested until I read what the perks are (assuming the perks listed here and other sites are correct, it's a great deal). Hopefully the waiting list isn't crazy long already.

 

[FastPasser.]

assuming the perks listed here and other sites are correct, it's a great deal

Not that I'm anywhere near considering it, but I must not be understanding something.

 

[rteetz]

Not that I'm anywhere near considering it, but I must not be understanding something.

If you bought all of those things outside of Club 33 you’d be roughly looking at around $30000 but that wouldn’t include yearly fees and the perk of being able to use the spaces in the park. I still wouldn’t consider it a great deal though.