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.
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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.
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That included his $150 tip, which amounted to just over 20% of the meal cost.
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''Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids,' he captioned the post. 'Almost spit out my coffee.'
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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.
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'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee pic.twitter.com/05iO8AeCJ2
— John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien (@jrockandrollt) June 16, 2025
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Commenters bombarded him with questions, from the amount he tipped to whether the experience was worth it overall.
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'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.
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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.
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The meal begins with three-tier towers of appetizers like lobster rolls, beignets and cornbread.
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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.
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