Disneyland Tragedy: Club 33 Manager Passes Away in Fatal Accident

Disneyland Staff Mourn Loss of Club 33 Administrator in Tragic Accident

The Disneyland community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Bonnye Lear, a beloved Club 33 administrator. Lear suffered a fatal accident when she fell from a moving golf cart in a backstage area of the Anaheim theme park.

Anaheim Police and Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to the incident on Wednesday, June 5, at 11:30 a.m. Sgt. Jonathan McClintock, a spokesperson, confirmed that the collision occurred in a backstage area of Disneyland.

According to McClintock, Lear, a Disneyland employee, fell from the cart and sustained a severe head injury. She was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition and sadly succumbed to her injuries.

Bonnye Mavis Lear, 60, of Fullerton, tragically passed away on Friday, June 7, as confirmed by Orange County Coroner spokesperson Sgt. Frank Gonzalez.

Anaheim police detectives have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the traffic collision.

The employees of Club 33 were deeply saddened upon learning of the passing of one of their own, using the term ‘cast member’ in Disneyland’s unique lexicon for its workforce. Bonnye Lear, who had been a dedicated member of Disneyland’s staff for 24 years, was primarily involved in providing support services for Club 33, the exclusive members-only enclave.

Dubbed as exclusive, world-class, and enshrouded in intrigue, Disneyland presents its private Club 33, nestled within the ambiance of New Orleans Square. The genesis of Club 33 traces back to Walt Disney’s encounters with VIP lounges during the 1964 New York World’s Fair, coinciding with the debut of iconic attractions like ‘It’s a Small World’ and ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.’ Following Disney’s passing in December 1966, the private Disneyland club officially opened its doors in May 1967.