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Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dad shares eye-watering bill after taking family for breakfast at Disneyland
A dad could not believe the price he was charged for dining at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, earlier this month A dad "almost spat out" his coffee when he was handed an eye-watering bill after going out for breakfast with his family at Disneyland. John Tolkien shared a snap of the nearly $1,000 receipt on social media after his family's breakfast at Disneyland California. The Disneyland Princess Breakfast totalled $937.65 for three children and two adults, which included a $150 tip — just over 20% of the original amount. ''Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids,' John wrote on X. 'Almost spit out my coffee.' The post has been viewed more than 16 million times on the social media platform, with thousands of users expressing their horror at the cost. Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures is offered at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa.. Prices start at $142, with the Disneyland website stating: "Treat your child to an unforgettable 3-course breakfast and enchanting encounters with some favorite Disney Princesses." It adds: "Dreams come true in the Trillium Room inside Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where you'll be served a sumptuous three-course breakfast. Kids can let their imaginations soar during one-of-a-kind Princess-themed activities. "Upon arrival, Disney Princesses are waiting to greet you and share in your hopes and dreams prior to taking a photo on a beautiful private patio. You may take part in storytime with Belle or learn some fierce warrior poses with Mulan." Guests enjoy a three-course breakfast, with tiered appetizer towers including lobster rolls, beignets and cornbread. Children can enjoy mains like chicken and waffles and macaroni and cheese. Adults can choose from scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, deviled eggs and braised short ribs. The restaurant serves a selection of desserts, including cake pops, sorbet and macarons. Following John's post on social media about the breakfast, thousands of people shared their views on the pricing. 'Please tell me you have 35 kids,' one person commented. Another wrote: 'That's ridiculous. So torn about going to Disney — could literally go to Italy for a month for the same amount.' A third said: "This is one of those moments I'm not tipping a single penny, and you can all call me a monster for it." A fourth commented: "The restaurant saw you coming from a mile away, huh? Poorly plated food sold at premium prices. You could have eaten at a 3 star Michelin restaurant for cheaper." Appearing to see the funny side, John replied to his original post: "I'll just take a gas station burrito & sugar-free Red Bull and hang onto the remaining… $930." The dad later added: "Service was attentive and enthusiastic, princesses were all trained pro-actresses and spent a lot of time with the kids. I enjoyed it."
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disneyland Guest 'Almost Spit Out His Coffee' Over Nearly $1K Breakfast Bill For Family of 5
A family of five spent $938 on Disneyland's Princess Breakfast Adventures, a three-course character dining experience at the California park The father shared the receipt and his surprise on X, where the post went viral with over 15.5 million views and sparked widespread discussion The poster admitted he hadn't checked the price before, but said the experience was worth it for his kids A family of five kicked off their morning at Disneyland with a nearly four-figure price tag. X user @jrockandrollt, aka John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien, took to the social media app on Monday, June 16, to share a photo of his receipt from his family's breakfast. The bill showed that he had spent $937.65, including a $150 tip. In the caption, he wrote, 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee." Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, which is held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, is a dining experience at the Anaheim theme park where guests get to enjoy a three-course breakfast and activities with Disney princesses, like storytime with Belle, according to the park's website. The meal starts with a tiered tower of appetizers like lobster rolls, cornbread and beignets. For the main course, kids can choose between chicken and Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles and macaroni and cheese, while adults have options like braised short ribs, deviled eggs and truffle macaroni and cheese. For the final course, guests can taste cream puffs, sorbet and other desserts. The price starts at $142 for adults and children ages 3 to 9, per the site, and tip and tax are not included. The post quickly garnered X users attention and has been viewed over 15.5 million times as of Wednesday, June 18. The original poster waded through commenters' questions and explained that the bill was for two children and three adults and that one person ordered a Bloody Mary. He joked in the comments, 'If I find that goddamn mouse I am going to mug him.' He also wrote that he felt the pricey venture was worth it, despite his shock at the bill: 'Kids enjoyed it, so I think it was worth it. The kids definitely learned some new words when I opened the bill though.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A picture of his plate shows that he ate shrimp cocktail, macaroni and cheese, asparagus, deviled eggs and beef roast, and he wrote that the food was a 7/10. 'Service was attentive and enthusiastic, princesses were all trained pro actresses and spent a lot of time with the kids. I enjoyed it,' he commented. While many users praised the poster for being a 'great dad,' others couldn't get behind his shock. 'Bro they tell you the price when you book, if you're surprised that's on you,' one person wrote and the poster replied that he didn't book the meal nor look at the menu. Read the original article on People
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dad shares staggering bill after taking family for Disneyland ‘Princess Breakfast' & says ‘I nearly spat out my coffee'
A FAMILY breakfast at Disneyland has sparked widespread outrage after a dad shared a photo of his eye-watering receipt. John Tolkien said he "almost spat out" his coffee when he received his family's breakfast bill at Disneyland California. 2 2 The Disneyland Princess Breakfast totalled almost $1000 for three children and two adults - just over 20 per cent of the pre-tip cost. John's post left thousands in disbelief with many jumping online to share their shock. 'Please tell me you have 35 kids,' one person commented. Another wrote, 'That's ridiculous. So torn about going to Disney — could literally go to Italy for a month for the same amount.' The Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures costs $142 per person and is held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. Guests can enjoy a three-course meal while interacting with Disney Princesses and according to the Disneyland website, the experience also features tiered appetizer towers. Food options include lobster rolls, beignets, and cornbread. Children can enjoy mains like waffles and macaroni and cheese, while adults can choose from scrambled eggs, braised short ribs, and deviled eggs. Despite the hefty price tag, John admitted the overall experience was enjoyable, saying: "Service was attentive and enthusiastic." Disney World fan weighing 334lbs left 'permanently disfigured' on water slide "Princesses were all trained pro-actresses and spent a lot of time with the kids. I enjoyed it," he added. The Disneyland saga comes as the firm's granddaughter has slammed the entertainment giant for turning its legendary late founder into a 'robotic grandpa'. Disney is unveiling an animatronic Walt Disney to celebrate Disneyland California's 70th anniversary this July despite repeated pleas from his granddaughter Joanna Miller. Joanna Miller told the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday that her beloved grandfather, who died in 1966, would have hated being turned into a talking mechanical replica. 'I think I started crying,' she said, recalling the moment she first saw the figure. 'It didn't look like him to me.' Miller said she voiced her concerns early on, sending a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger when the idea was first proposed. She said she later met with Iger and the team responsible for creating the attraction, telling him: 'I strongly feel the last two minutes with the robot will do much more harm than good to Grandpa's legacy. "They will remember the robot - and not the man.' Despite Iger being 'very kind" and despite his promises to protect her grandfather's legacy, she said her request that they scrap the animatronic was ultimately ignored. Miller added it 'pains' her to call out the very company he created. The icon's granddaughter was speaking solely on behalf of her grandfather and mother, according to The LA Times.
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dad's jaw-dropping Disney ‘Princess Breakfast' bill for family of 5 leaves social media users stunned: ‘That's ridiculous'
A family of five's breakfast at Disneyland in California has gone viral after a father shared a photo on social media of the meal's pricey nearly $1,000 receipt. X user John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien, or @jrockandrollt, took to the social media platform on Monday to share his sticker shock after he received a $937.65 bill for breakfast at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures. The guest said that the meal was for two kids and three adults, with the total including a $150 tip — just over 20% of the original amount. ''Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids,' he wrote on X. 'Almost spit out my coffee.' The dad's post on X has garnered 16.5 million views and received thousands of comments over the course of just a few days. 'Please tell me you have 35 kids,' one X user commented. 'That's ridiculous,' another X user said. 'So torn about going to Disney, could literally go to Italy for a month for the same amount.' Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, located in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, offers a three-course breakfast priced at $142 for both adults and children. Guests can also interact with Disney Princesses and participate in 'one-of-a-kind Princess-themed activities,' as noted on the Disneyland website. The meal begins with three-tier towers of appetizers like lobster rolls, beignets and cornbread. Main courses for kids include waffles and macaroni and cheese, while adults can choose between a range of items including scrambled eggs, short ribs and deviled eggs. Guests can also choose between a selection of desserts like cake pops, cream puffs and sorbet, according to the Disneyland website. 3 John Tolkien shared the expensive breakfast he had with his family during a recent trip to Disneyland in California. @jrockandrollt/X 3 The father's meal included a slab of meat, a shrimp, asparagus and a drink. @jrockandrollt/X While the father said he expected the check would be half of what it was before it arrived at his table, he acknowledged the meal at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures was good and said it was a fun experience. 'Service was attentive and enthusiastic, princesses were all trained pro-actresses and spent a lot of time with the kids,' he said. 'I enjoyed it.' Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. 3 The Walt Disney statue at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. GC Images The company recently shared some details about its economic impact in the US, including that Disney parks coast-to-coast generate nearly $67 billion annually. Disney did not immediately respond to FOX Business' request for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disneyland Guest 'Almost Spit Out His Coffee' Over Nearly $1K Breakfast Bill For Family of 5
A family of five spent $938 on Disneyland's Princess Breakfast Adventures, a three-course character dining experience at the California park The father shared the receipt and his surprise on X, where the post went viral with over 15.5 million views and sparked widespread discussion The poster admitted he hadn't checked the price before, but said the experience was worth it for his kids A family of five kicked off their morning at Disneyland with a nearly four-figure price tag. X user @jrockandrollt, aka John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien, took to the social media app on Monday, June 16, to share a photo of his receipt from his family's breakfast. The bill showed that he had spent $937.65, including a $150 tip. In the caption, he wrote, 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee." Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, which is held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, is a dining experience at the Anaheim theme park where guests get to enjoy a three-course breakfast and activities with Disney princesses, like storytime with Belle, according to the park's website. The meal starts with a tiered tower of appetizers like lobster rolls, cornbread and beignets. For the main course, kids can choose between chicken and Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles and macaroni and cheese, while adults have options like braised short ribs, deviled eggs and truffle macaroni and cheese. For the final course, guests can taste cream puffs, sorbet and other desserts. The price starts at $142 for adults and children ages 3 to 9, per the site, and tip and tax are not included. The post quickly garnered X users attention and has been viewed over 15.5 million times as of Wednesday, June 18. The original poster waded through commenters' questions and explained that the bill was for two children and three adults and that one person ordered a Bloody Mary. He joked in the comments, 'If I find that goddamn mouse I am going to mug him.' He also wrote that he felt the pricey venture was worth it, despite his shock at the bill: 'Kids enjoyed it, so I think it was worth it. The kids definitely learned some new words when I opened the bill though.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A picture of his plate shows that he ate shrimp cocktail, macaroni and cheese, asparagus, deviled eggs and beef roast, and he wrote that the food was a 7/10. 'Service was attentive and enthusiastic, princesses were all trained pro actresses and spent a lot of time with the kids. I enjoyed it,' he commented. While many users praised the poster for being a 'great dad,' others couldn't get behind his shock. 'Bro they tell you the price when you book, if you're surprised that's on you,' one person wrote and the poster replied that he didn't book the meal nor look at the menu. Read the original article on People
