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Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Dad shocked by eye-popping $1,000 Disneyland breakfast bill
Disneyland may call itself the 'Happiest Place on Earth,' but one guest was very unhappy when he received the breakfast bill for his family of five. John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien, who goes by @jrockandrollt on X, took to the social media platform to share a photo of his receipt at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures — which came up to $937.65. That included his $150 tip, which amounted to just over 20% of the meal cost. ''Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids,' he captioned the post. 'Almost spit out my coffee.' The post, which has been viewed more than 17 million times, has received thousands of comments from stupefied users. 'Please tell me you have 35 kids,' one person wrote, to which he replied, 'There were only five of us!' The dad admitted 'the breakfast was good,' alongside a photo of a plate holding what appears to be prime rib, jus, shrimp, asparagus and a devilled egg. However, he added: 'Still — nine hundred f***ing American dollars?' 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee Commenters bombarded him with questions, from the amount he tipped to whether the experience was worth it overall. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'It was fun, the food was probably 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 said. Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, which take place at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, is a dining experience where guests get to enjoy a three-course breakfast priced at $142 for both adults and children, and includes 'one-of-a-kind Princess-themed activities,' according to the park's website . The meal begins with three-tier towers of appetizers like lobster rolls, beignets and cornbread. For the main course, the kids can dine on items like waffles and macaroni and cheese, while the grown-up guests can choose items like short ribs, deviled eggs and scrambled eggs. For dessert, cake pops, sorbet and cream puffs are options, the website notes. The dad revealed that before receiving the bill, he 'thought it would be about half' of the amount. 'I think if someone went to Disneyland and insisted on doing all the things they could easily spend $3,000 per day,' he noted. He then joked: 'If I find that goddamn mouse I am going to mug him.'
Daily Mirror
2 days 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."
New York Post
3 days 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.
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
The Walt Disney Company Launches Inaugural, Company-Wide 'Disney Week of Wishes' Campaign to Celebrate World Wish Day With Make-A-Wish
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) kicks off a weeklong company-wide campaign to celebrate its 45-year relationship with Make-A-Wish ® by launching the first ever 'Disney Week of Wishes.' During this unprecedented week, Disney is honoring World Wish Day on April 29 by sharing unique wishes selected by Make-A-Wish kids that only Disney can make come true. This includes a wish-granting moment on American Idol, a Princess-themed ball for nearly 50 families at Disney World, and making one girl's wish of meeting a star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe come true. The unique power of Disney to grant more than 170 signature wishes this week is made possible by harnessing the breadth of the company's businesses to deliver on the core promise that has guided Disney for over a century: to create happiness for kids and families around the world. 'We're enormously proud of Disney's relationship with Make-A-Wish, which dates back nearly 45 years to the first official wish at Disneyland,' said Disney CEO Bob Iger. 'It's a privilege to use the power of Disney's stories and characters to lift children's spirits when they need it most, and we're honored to work with Make-A-Wish to grant a Disney wish every hour of every day.' 'Disney has supported Make-A-Wish from the very beginning, and now 45 years later, we are making a greater impact together than ever before in honor of World Wish Day on April 29,' said Leslie Motter, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish America. 'Disney Week of Wishes is a testament to the company's steadfast commitment to delivering hope and joy when it's needed most to wish kids and their families around the world." ABC News' Good Morning America kicked off the week by highlighting the company's longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish, taking viewers back to where the first official wish was granted: Disneyland. Now, 45 years later, six-year-old Justice from Washington State traveled to Disneyland where her wish to be a princess came true. Throughout Disney Week of Wishes, Disney will spotlight several different wishes taking place across the company. Some of the wishes include: Meeting Luke Bryan of ABC's American Idol Meeting Sebastian Stan of Marvel's Thunderbolts* Announcing a draft pick for the NFL, broadcast on ESPN Having the ultimate Disney Princess experience at Once Upon A Wish Party, a storybook event at Walt Disney World for about 50 Make-A-Wish kids and their families Visiting Disneyland Resort, which is hosting nine wish kids and their families for a princess celebration Sailing on Disney Cruise Line, which granted the wish of three kids who set sail aboard the fittingly named Disney Wish A Disney Store shopping spree and princess makeovers for two sisters, arranged by Disney Consumer Products Global Disney teams are also bringing happiness to wish kids around the world. A few examples include: Disneyland Paris, which hosted 78 Make-A-Wish families for a special wish weekend Disney's Latin America office, which created the first ever Princess wish event in Argentina for six wish kids and their families Disney teams across Asia are working with Make-A-Wish to grant wishes, inviting wish alumni to franchise-themed experiences, and hosting activations at Shanghai Disney Store and Parks sites across the region All week, the company's largest social handles will share wish stories in the U.S. and around the world for fans to follow along. To join Disney and become a WishMaker with Make-A-Wish visit Disney is the world's largest wish granter for Make-A-Wish, granting a wish every hour of every day. Disney has helped grant more than 165,000 life-changing wishes since the first official wish was granted at Disneyland Resort in 1981. These Disney wishes are transformative. They have the power to renew hope, uplift spirits, and unite families in life-changing experiences. About The Walt Disney Company For more than 100 years, Disney has been committed to bringing happiness to kids and families around the world. Learn more about Disney's commitment to delivering happiness and joy when it's needed most at Join Disney and become a WishMaker with Make-A-Wish at About Make-A-Wish® Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 20,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 615,000 wishes worldwide; more than 390,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit
