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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$1,000 Disneyland Breakfast Sparks Outrage: Dad Says He 'Almost Spit Out My Coffee'
A father's post revealing a hefty Disneyland breakfast bill of $937.65 has caused widespread disbelief and criticism. What Happened: The father, known on social media as John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien or @jrockandrollt, shared his family's breakfast bill from the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Disneyland Resort in California. The bill, which included a $150 tip, was for a family of five and totaled just under $1,000. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — The post, featuring a snapshot of the bill, has garnered nearly 17 million views. The comment section is rife with reactions of shock and criticism, with many arguing that the father must have been aware of the high prices at the venue. The breakfast took place at the Napa Rose Restaurant, located inside Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, a 4-star hotel situated within the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, has been contacted by Newsweek for a response to the incident. This incident has sparked a conversation about the high costs associated with visiting theme parks like Disneyland. Critics argue that these prices can make such experiences inaccessible for many families. The father's post serves as a stark reminder of the financial implications that can come with a day out at such venues. It remains to be seen how Disneyland will respond to this controversy and whether it will lead to any changes in their pricing policies. Read Next: Invest early in CancerVax's breakthrough tech aiming to disrupt a $231B market. Back a bold new approach to cancer treatment with high-growth potential. These five entrepreneurs are worth $223 billion – they all believe in one platform that offers a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends Image: Shutterstock/Shutterstock AI Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article $1,000 Disneyland Breakfast Sparks Outrage: Dad Says He 'Almost Spit Out My Coffee' originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- 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
NDTV
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
US Man Pays Rs 80,000 For Disneyland "Princess Breakfast", Internet Stunned
A man recently shared his utter shock over the exorbitant bill he received after attending Disneyland's Princess Breakfast Adventures in California, US. Taking to X, John Tolkien shared a photo of his receipt from his family's breakfast. The bill showed an eye-watering sum of $937.65 (approximately Rs 80,000), which included a $150 tip. "Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee," he captioned the post. Elsewhere in the thread, he clarified that the breakfast was for five people. He also claimed that he hadn't looked at the $142 (around Rs 12,000) price tag per person before booking. "Before seeing the bill I thought it would be about half this," Mr Tolkien wrote, noting that the total included the five members of his family, plus a single alcoholic beverage. 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee — John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien (@jrockandrollt) June 16, 2025 According to The Independent, the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, which is held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, features three courses, including an appetiser tower of mini lobster rolls and various breads, an array of main courses for adults to choose from, and princess-inspired desserts. Children can also choose chicken and Mickey waffles, or macaroni and cheese with bacon for their main course. The price of the meal starts at $142 for adults and children ages 3 to 9, per the site, and top and tax is not included. Sharing his experience, Mr Tolkien said, "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 also shared a photo of his plate, admitting that the "breakfast was good". "Kids enjoyed it, so I think it was worth it. The kids definitely learned some new words when I opened the bill though.," he continued. Mr Tolkien's post quickly caught the internet's attention, with social media users sharing various reactions. Several users believed that the outrage was misplaced, as the prices are disclosed during bookings. Others took issue with the $150 tip, saying that the tipping norms have become excessive. "They are pretty clear at the Grand California about the cost of that per guest and it takes months to get a reservation," wrote one user. "Bro they tell you the price when you book, if you're surprised that's on you," commented another. "I got a 155 dollar tip on Sunday and I still think tips should scale down slightly as the bill gets higher. At some point you're paying too much money for the service when the service isn't any different than if you had a 300 dollar meal," wrote a third user. "Would've been less had you not tipped 21ish percent. Especially since those people aren't normal wiaters and waitresses I can assume they aren't making minimum wage at a Disney restaurant," said another.
National Post
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Dad shocked by eye-popping $1,000 Disneyland breakfast bill
Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content Article content That included his $150 tip, which amounted to just over 20% of the meal cost. Article content ''Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids,' he captioned the post. 'Almost spit out my coffee.' Article content 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. Article content 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee — John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien (@jrockandrollt) June 16, 2025 Article content Commenters bombarded him with questions, from the amount he tipped to whether the experience was worth it overall. Article content '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. Article content 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. Article content Article content The meal begins with three-tier towers of appetizers like lobster rolls, beignets and cornbread. Article content 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.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- 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."
