How Disney Hid A Private Club Inside Of Disneyland

The North side hideaway was a private lounge which became the Goodyear Lounge in 1967. Goodyear sponsored the PeopleMover. When I worked in the Plaza Inn Complex (81 and 82) Goodyear was no longer using it. In fact, I was in a meeting with one of the supervisors in the lounge. The wet bar cabinetry was still there, but any bar-related appliances had been removed. and the access to the restroom next door had been closed up. After my time there, the private restroom was incorporated into the public ones on the north side, during a remodel. I remember seeing an after-hours photo of Walt and Lillian dining with Emil Kuri on the outside patio of the Plaza Inn.

This channel has been/is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Happiest Place on Earth. I hope it grows and stays around for a long, long time. Thanks for all your hard work!

Another classic from Hey Brickey!

That was such a great video Brickey. I was a little girl in the early sixties and I can remember those spots so well. Disneyland was a bit slower in the time. Just as you say, a lot of the day was used on Main Street. We had those ticket books and there were always A and B offerings there. I even remember the Indian Village and riding the old train into the desert. Your love comes through in all you do. Thanks from me, and the small me.

That patio next to Walt’s apartment…🤯 never noticed that! It’s so fun to think of how it must have felt to sit up there and look upon his amazing creation. Thanks for bringing the quality content Brickey!

when you think you know it all, Brickey brings a few more secrets and tips. This was brilliant

Your talking about the person going around the world buying antiques reminded me that when New Orleans Square opened they had a shop called The One Of A Kind Shop where you could buy antiques from around the world. One of the little touches that made Disneyland a special place.

Omg this one is everything! Years ago I got to go in and we watched Fantasmic from the balcony absolutely magical.

That Astro Orbiter is DISASTROUS to that area of the Hub

Wow!… Have never heard/ read this information/ history before!!…Went on a tour of Walt’s apartment In the fire station and Main Street, but the host made no mention of what you are explaining… Awesome research!! ..👏💫

My favorite private Club is Club 1313 ❤

In Walt’s room inside Club 33, there are bird animatronics and microphones inside the lamps. They used to turn the birds on for us…pretty cool little room with a bunch of nice antiques. Being able to play the harpsichord was pretty iconic as well.

Dude! I love how stoked you look when the horse drawn carriage goes by behind you in front of the Plaza Inn! I was stoked for you how that shot turned out!

This video, like the entire Hey Brickey! channel, makes me feel like a VIP. Amazing storytelling served up with gorgeous cinematography. Thank you! (I’d prefer the view of Sleeping Beauty castle.)

Aloha Brickey I worked in the park in the 70's. I worked a couple shifts in Club 33 and it was pretty special in my heart. Walter Knott's family had a membership to Club 33. I do not know if it was bought by them or given to them by Disney. I believe the North location is the one because it had a view of the Castle Also, the huge Hobart dish washing machine is on the side by First aide..that and all the plumbing for it would have been a huge and un-necessary expense to move. Just my thoughts on this and a big thank you for this. Could you sometime do a video on the Green Water system of the park because I do not believe most people know that the water in the Jungle Cruise comes from somewhere in front of the Matterhorn! Thanks again

This was such a good one Brickey!

Thank you for such amazing historical content!

Love the discovery history lessons.

From all that I have read over the years, my understanding is that Walt's private dining room was located on the south side of the building. But I find your reasoning of a castle view on the north side compelling. This video is the first I've seen exploring this little-known bit of history. An interest for me has been reading period menus from famous hotels, restaurants, and railroad dining cars. They reveal changing times and tastes. Period menus from The Red Wagon Inn suggest simpler times and Walt's pallet. Roy loved the chicken...

Brickey, When Walt was in the park driving a Disneyland Train on Sunday's. Sometimes Lillian and their daughter's were in the park also. Shopping on Main St., the China Closet was Lillians favorite store. But also the 3 ladies would do a lot of Christmas gift shopping on the street. The whole family would regather on the patio of the Fire Station for an English Afternoon Tea around 3 p.m. to listen to the Disneyland Band in Town Square. Cheers, Chris Perry.