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Vancouver Sun
20-06-2025
- 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.'
Toronto Sun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Dad shocked by eye-popping $1,000 Disneyland breakfast bill
Breakfast main entree at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures in Disneyland. Photo by @jrockandrollt / X 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 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?' 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. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Commenters bombarded him with questions, from the amount he tipped to whether the experience was worth it overall. '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. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The meal begins with three-tier towers of appetizers like lobster rolls, beignets and cornbread. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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. Read More 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.' World Columnists MMA World Hockey
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dad Left Stunned by Disneyland Breakfast Bill: 'Almost Spit Out My Coffee'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A parent has sparked outrage online after revealing how much his family of five's breakfast at Disneyland cost. The parent, who goes by John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien or @jrockandrollt on X, formerly Twitter, had posted that the morning meal cost $937.65. He had shared in his post that the bill was for breakfast at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Disneyland Resort in California, and that the meal was for just two kids and three adults. The total included a $150 tip. "Princess Breakfast" at Disneyland with my kids," John "Rock & Roll" Tolkien (@jrockandrollt) wrote in the X post from June 17. "Almost spit out my coffee." He added in the comments section: "I think if someone went to Disneyland and insisted on doing All The Things they could easily spend $3,000 per day." Accompanying the text was an image of the bill the family had received after eating at the Disneyland venue. To date, the post has been viewed almost 17 million times by viewers on X. Many have shared their astonishment at the expensive outing in the comments section of the post, while others wrote that the parent must have been aware of the location's high price tag in advance. 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee — John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien (@jrockandrollt) June 16, 2025 "Please tell me you have 35 kids," one viewer said, while another added: "High bill should not be higher tip. This server 100 percent did not have to put in any more effort than an ihop server would just for the same amount of people. Just because the food is absurdly overpriced doesn't mean it was more work for the server." "You're a great dad for doing this … Better than I'll ever be," a third commented. "If I ever find your house I'm robbing you," one commenter said. "You almost spit out your coffee when you saw a price that you already saw when you made the reservation," another added, referring to the fact that the venue's website notes that prices start at over $100 per person. Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures is an immersive three-course breakfast experience available at Napa Rose Restaurant inside Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, a 4-star hotel located at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Disneyland in Anaheim, California was opened 16 years before Walt Disney World was developed in Florida, near Orlando. In 2023, Disneyland Resort in California welcomed more than 17 million visitors in total. Newsweek reached out to Disneyland for comment via email. File photo: A woman dressed as Mary Poppins smiles at a young child in front of Cinderella's castle at Disneyland in California, August 10, 2016. File photo: A woman dressed as Mary Poppins smiles at a young child in front of Cinderella's castle at Disneyland in California, August 10, 2016. Getty Images Do you have a monetary dilemma? Let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
New York Post
19-06-2025
- 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.
