Disney's most expensive experiences revealed… and some will cost visitors MILLIONS

Daily Mail​

16 hours ago

If you thought a regular day at Disney World or Disneyland was expensive, then brace yourself for the price of the extra experiences that Mickey and his friends have to offer.
With single day tickets to the parks continuously rising, and families forking over hundreds more on food and hotels - it's easy to spend a pretty penny at the famous parks.
A ticket to enter Disneyland in Anaheim, California, when it first opened in 1955 would have cost an adult just $1, which would be $11.53 today if adjusted for inflation, while children's tickets cost a mere 50 cents.
At the time of opening, however, guests had to additional fees for each ride. But these cost just 10 cents for kids and 23 cents for adults - the equivalent of $1.15 and $2.65 in today's dollars.
Now, it'll cost you anywhere from $103 to $206 for a day at Disneyland and a minimum of $119 for Disney World, depending on when you go and the type of ticket you buy.
And if you think that's bad, some added perks can actually cost more than a house.
TikTok user known as Disney Magic Daily recently went viral on the app after they curated a list of the most expensive experiences that customers can partake in at Disney's parks.
From a private VIP tour to sleeping inside the castle itself, here are the most expensive experiences offered at the Happiest Place on Earth... and how much they would cost you.
Victoria and Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
If you think eating out at one of the Disney parks is expensive, just wait until you find out how much it costs to dine at Victoria and Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.
It's more than just a meal - it's a fine dining experience available only for guests over 10 years old.
Described as an 'exquisite and intimate upscale dining experience' and the 'culinary crown jewel of Walt Disney World Resort,' the restaurant has a strict semi-formal dress code and a $100 cancellation free if you cancel within five days of your reservation.
'From the moment you arrive, you'll be immersed in the splendor of a bygone era,' reads a description.
'Victoria & Albert's is home to sophisticated dining spaces that feature shimmering chandelier crystals, Victorian-inspired murals, delicate embroidery, intricate lace details and other stylish touches at every turn.'
As per the website, the prix-fixe menu begins at $295 per guest with an optional wine pairings starting at $155 per guest. Non-alcoholic pairings start at $115 per guest.
Private VIP Tour
Next on the list was the Private VIP tour of the parks, where a private tour guide takes customers wherever they want to go around the park.
The tour guide escorts the guests every step of the way, teaching them about the parks, giving them secret backstage access, and allowing them to skip the main lines on rides and instead use the faster Lightning Lane entrance.
Prices range from $450 to $900 per hour, with a minimum of seven hours and a maximum of 10 hours.
Valid theme park admission is required for each theme park visited on the tour and is not included in the price of the tour, bringing the cost up even further.
The private tour includes pre-arrival planning, a flexible start time dictated by the guest, visits to multiple theme parks, and the ability to enjoy some of your favorite attractions efficiently during your visit.
Club 33
The famous and ultra-exclusive Club 33 is next, which is Disney's secret members-only club located at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
The initiation fee for Club 33 costs tens of thousands of dollars alone, with the annual fees costing another $32,000, according to a couple who made headlines last year after they were banned from the club.
The LA Times reported it can cost as much as $50,000 for the initiation fee to the club, and it will guarantee Disney-lovers countless perks in the park, fine dining, and a lounge where they can mingle.
Club 33 is tucked away in plain sight in the middle of Disneyland's New Orleans Square.
The restaurant and club is recognized only by its '33' plaque hanging above the door, with a rumored 500 members and a further 800 on the waiting list.
To become a member, you have to fill out an online form, where prospective members are asked to provide their name, address, phone number, and email address.
However, submitting a form doesn't mean you'll automatically become a member, with the site noting: 'If the opportunity presents itself, Club 33 may contact you.'
How the club decides who to offer membership to is up to their 'sole discretion.'
Golden Oak
Golden Oak is Disney's private residential community in Florida where you can live on property full time.
The cluster of homes opened in 2011 with mansions ranging from the low millions to tens of millions.
Homeowners get VIP perks, concierge services, and live next door to the park, with houses starting at a whopping $4 million and some even reaching $20 million.
In 2023, the Daily Mail reported that one home within the community sold for nearly $10 million after 50 showings.
In addition, on average, residents pay up to $30,000 a year in HOA dues.
Homeowners get VIP perks, concierge services and live next door to the park, with houses starting at a whopping $4 million and have even reached $20 million
Golden Oak is only a five-minute short drive to the Magic Kingdom - so close that residents can see the theme park's fireworks from their homes - and a seven-minute drive to EPCOT.
Disney also handles the community's day-to-day operations and provide the residents with transportation to the parks and even gives them early access to new rides.
Disney's animators and actors also come to the community's clubhouse to host seminars and the community has several restaurants.
Cinderella's Castle Suite
Staying in the suite in Cinderella's Castle is many Disney-lover's dream.
The elusive room is hidden in Cinderella's Castle and is Disney World's most exclusive spot - no one can book it and those who stay there have to win a contest or be invited.
Originally, it was intended to be an apartment for Walt Disney and his family when they stayed in Florida.
Sadly Walt died in 1966 prior to park opening and so it was left unfinished for almost 30 years.
In 2005 the suite was finally completed and upholstered as a 'royal bedchamber,' which can sleep up to six people.
The suite consists of a salon, bedchamber, and bathroom off of a private marble-floored foyer.
An exclusive elevator opens to the foyer, where on display is Cinderella's glass slipper, her coronation crown and scepter, and several pumpkins from her collection.
The bedchamber isn't large, but finds room for two queen sized beds and a pull-out sofa in the adjacent parlor.
Both the bedchamber and salon are furnished in the style of the era of 'the Louies,' the French rulers of the period that inspired the castle and Cinderella's story.
The deco is rich in detail including nooks showcasing clocks, porcelain and accessories befitting the period. Doors are richly detailed; the walls are covered with wood panels and intricate wall coverings.