Last I heard WDW didn’t have a waitlist yet.For DL or WDW? I didn’t think it works quite that way.
Last I heard WDW didn’t have a waitlist yet.For DL or WDW? I didn’t think it works quite that way.
Truthfully, we LOVE Disney... WDW in particular. But we’re also practical people and want to get a sense as to whether we will derive value beyond the intangible. We definitely have an open mind and are looking forward to hearing more...For World, not going to pretend I know how that works, just what I was told from an Epcot executive. I had just assumed it more of an estimate than a hard time for people just starting the process.
Also it's way better than we thought it would be in there, so be sure to think beyond the leaked benefits list.
i heaerd initiantion is 33K for the first year
Yes and 15K every year after.
33+15 I believe. I could be wrong but I was under the impression that it was both.A question, based on wording I’ve read in different places that makes this unclear to me now: Is it $33K first year and $15K each subsequent year, or a $33K fee to join, plus $15K annual membership dues (I.e. $48K in first year)?
That's what I thought thanks!33 is the initiation, you also pay the annual fee of 15 as well as taxes. So it's really about $51k.
A question, based on wording I’ve read in different places that makes this unclear to me now: Is it $33K first year and $15K each subsequent year, or a $33K fee to join, plus $15K annual membership dues (I.e. $48K in first year)?
Yes, *about* $48K before taxes. But there is more to it overall. It can be explained at your meeting.Thank you both. That's what we were assuming. Not insane if you compare to initiation fees for many golf clubs, but some of those are equity clubs; I believe that this is not. And since WDW is not in our backyard, that's another difference... I'm just going to stop thinking about it until we hear more in Aug.![]()
So does anyone else think that they just made up the initiation fee of $33,000 because it's Club 33? Thank goodness it's not Club 55!33 is the initiation, you also pay the annual fee of 15 as well as taxes. So it's really about $51k.
Well. We’ve made a command decision.We likely have some disposable income available this year. Enough to do this? Probably.
But at this price point, there are certainly other “disposable income” options that easily come into play.
1. Trip to Europe.
2. Pair of Season Tix to Astros (with playoff/hopefully WS repeat rights).
3. Extensive kitchen remodel.
4. Decent used RV camper (ala 5th wheel).
5. New truck for daddy.
Etc. Etc.
Although. If your MB always turned every FP terminal green, Club 33 would definitely be in the running.
Point is, this isn’t your everyday opportunity cost of say, a trip to WDW.
That’s enough money to take opportunity cost to another level.
Yeah... I wouldn't use the word "investment" either -- this isn't a thing that grows in value over time or can be sold for a profit at some point. It looks as though -- just from the public info -- if you used everything included each year you could get your money's worth. But I doubt that's why most who join do so. Just a guess.It’s dwfinitely not a “good investment”. Just a way to expand park experiences and enjoy the history and culture of wdw. To each their own but the value is there for us!
I think there’s value there, too. And we would strongly consider it. Except. There are opportunity costs to everything and we’ve decided, this year, with the Astros current record, and an offer of 2018 and 2019 post season guarantee, season tickets are a better value.It’s dwfinitely not a “good investment”. Just a way to expand park experiences and enjoy the history and culture of wdw. To each their own but the value is there for us!
I think there’s value there, too. And we would strongly consider it. Except. There are opportunity costs to everything and we’ve decided, this year, with the Astros current record, and an offer of 2018 and 2019 post season guarantee, season tickets are a better value.
View attachment 333504
Seats we’re looking at. These would be amazing playoff seats.
Plus you could easily make some money back if you can't make a game. Astros tickets sell fast.
Who are the Cosgroves?It would seem capacity would be somewhat dependent if the Cosgroves participate or not.