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Sky News AU
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Dad in family of five reveals price tag for one day at Disney World — and haters are shocked: ‘Outrageous'
Their wallets were in a Disney World of hurt. A Florida father left online viewers speechless after revealing that he paid nearly $1,400 to take his family of five to Disney World for just one day. A video detailing the exorbitant price tag has amassed over 7.7 million views on X. 'Here's what a day at Disney cost me for a family of five,' explained the unnamed patriarch, who documented the price of tickets, parking, meals and snacks, along with items at the souvenir shops. Before even embarking on the money-hemorrhaging adventure, the dad reportedly shelled out $30 for all-day parking at the attraction, which is located 20 minutes southwest of Orlando by car. The total cost of tickets for the quintet, including a child under 10, clocked in at an eye-popping $974 — approximately the cost of a round-trip flight from New York to Rome. The dad said they would've paid more had they opted for the Lightning Lane pass, which allows guests to skip the regular line for up to three attractions for $35 per person. Snacks also took a big bite out of the fam's finances. After their first ride, they bought two water bottles and three ice creams, which set them back $29.50. Meanwhile, a pretzel for the kids and a beer for the dad cost another $19. The family also visited the souvenir store, where the father put the kibosh on his son's request for a $44.99 lightsaber. 'That was a hard no,' declared the dad, who said they also spent a pretty penny on lunch at Pizzerizzo. Each family member ordered a personal-sized pizza, a side and a small soft drink, costing them a total of $44.35. After lunch, the family visited the Star Wars: Galaxy Edge park, where they dropped an astronomical amount on various cash-in products. These included a 'Star Wars'-themed Coca-Cola ($6.50), a churro, margarita and water ($36), and some special blue milk ($10.29) that first appeared in 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,' bringing their snack expense total to a shocking $101.29. Just when the dad thought the spending spree was 'finally' over, the 'rest of the family' decided they wanted to go to dinner at Disney Springs, the resort's outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex. 'This place was my literal hell; it was shoulder-to-shoulder in every store and restaurant,' lamented the bedraggled dad. They settled on the Frontera Cocina — a Mexican restaurant by multiple James Beard award-winner Rick Bayless — where they ordered carnitas, carne asada, soft drinks, margaritas and more. Total cost: $245.27. He said the family then wanted to go shopping, but luckily, 'it was getting late' — and they decided to call it a day. The grand total for the day was $1,391.91, per the disbelieving dad, who asked viewers, 'Would you spend that much on a day at Disney?' Many commenters were flabbergasted over the price tag, with one calling it 'outrageous' and another incredulous writer posting, 'I stopped at the tickets being almost $1,000, no point in watching the rest. Walt Disney would be rolling in his grave.''Disney is unattainable for most families now, sadly,' rued another. Others pointed out that the trip would be a lot more if they'd flown there or booked a hotel, with one claiming it costs up to two times as much to stay at the resort. However, some critics ripped the family for spending so much money on food. 'Heaven forbid they're not constantly eating lol,' scoffed one naysayer. 'Could have eliminated most of those meals with intermittent fasting or just eating in the car on the way there.' Others claimed that the price actually seemed cheaper than they would've expected for a group that size. '$1,400 that's not bad for a family of 5 tho,' said one. 'Looks like they had a nice time tbh — I was thinking the total was about to be $3,500.' In February, Walt Disney Company officials who work in pricing for its theme parks admitted that the experience has become unattainable for many average Americans, blaming executives at the Happiest Place on Earth for getting 'addicted to price hikes,' per a startling report. Meanwhile, a report from 2024 found that food prices at Disney World soared by an average of 61% over the past decade — nearly twice the rate of inflation during that period. Originally published as Dad in family of five reveals price tag for one day at Disney World — and haters are shocked: 'Outrageous'
News.com.au
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Dad in family of 5 reveals price tag for 1 day at Disney World — and haters are shocked: ‘Outrageous'
A Florida father left online viewers speechless after revealing that he paid nearly AU$2165 to take his family of five to Disney World for just one day. A video detailing the exorbitant price tag has amassed over 7.7 million views on X. 'Here's what a day at Disney cost me for a family of five,' explained the unnamed man, who documented the price of tickets, parking, meals and snacks, along with items at the souvenir shops. Before even embarking on the money-haemorrhaging adventure, the dad reportedly shelled out AU$46 for all-day parking at the attraction, which is located 20 minutes southwest of Orlando by car. The total cost of tickets for the quintet, including a child under 10, clocked in at an eye-popping AU$1506. The dad said they would've paid more had they opted for the Lightning Lane pass, which allows guests to skip the regular line for up to three attractions for AU$55 per person. Snacks also took a big bite out of the family's finances. After their first ride, they bought two water bottles and three ice creams, which set them back AU$45.65. Meanwhile, a pretzel for the kids and a beer for the dad cost another AU$29.40. The family also visited the souvenir store, where the father put the kybosh on his son's request for a AU$70 lightsaber. 'That was a hard no,' declared the dad, who said they also spent a pretty penny on lunch at Pizzerizzo. Each family member ordered a personal-sized pizza, a side and a small soft drink, costing them a total of AU$68. After lunch, the family visited the Star Wars: Galaxy Edge park, where they dropped an astronomical amount on various cash-in products. These included a Star Wars-themed Coca-Cola (AU$10), a churro, margarita and water ($55.70), and some special blue milk ($16) that first appeared in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, bringing their snack expense total to a shocking AU$156.70. Just when the dad thought the spending spree was 'finally' over, the 'rest of the family' decided they wanted to go to dinner at Disney Springs, the resort's outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex. 'This place was my literal hell; it was shoulder-to-shoulder in every store and restaurant,' lamented the bedraggled dad. They settled on the Frontera Cocina — a Mexican restaurant by multiple James Beard award-winner Rick Bayless — where they ordered carnitas, carne asada, soft drinks, margaritas and more. Total cost: AU$379.50. He said the family then wanted to go shopping, but luckily, 'it was getting late' — and they decided to call it a day. The grand total for the day was AU$2153.40, per the disbelieving dad, who asked viewers, 'Would you spend that much on a day at Disney?' Many commenters were flabbergasted over the price tag, with one calling it 'outrageous' and another incredulous writer posting, 'I stopped at the tickets being almost US$1,000 (AU$1547), no point in watching the rest. Walt Disney would be rolling in his grave.' 'Disney is unattainable for most families now, sadly,' rued another. Others pointed out that the trip would be a lot more if they'd flown there or booked a hotel, with one claiming it costs up to two times as much to stay at the resort. However, some critics ripped the family for spending so much money on food. 'Heaven forbid they're not constantly eating lol,' scoffed one naysayer. 'Could have eliminated most of those meals with intermittent fasting or just eating in the car on the way there.' Others claimed that the price actually seemed cheaper than they would've expected for a group that size. 'US$1,400 (AU$2165) that's not bad for a family of 5 tho,' said one. 'Looks like they had a nice time tbh — I was thinking the total was about to be US$3,500 (AU$5415).' In February, Walt Disney Company officials who work in pricing for its theme parks admitted that the experience has become unattainable for many average Americans, blaming executives at the Happiest Place on Earth for getting 'addicted to price hikes,' per a startling report. Meanwhile, a report from 2024 found that food prices at Disney World soared by an average of 61 per cent over the past decade — nearly twice the rate of inflation during that period.
New York Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dad of 5 reveals price tag for 1 day at Disney World with his family — and haters are shocked: ‘Outrageous'
Their wallets were in a Disney World of hurt. A Florida father left online viewers speechless after revealing that he paid nearly $1,400 to take his family of five to Disney World for just one day. A video detailing the exorbitant price tag has amassed over 7.7 million views on X. 'Here's what a day at Disney cost me for a family of five,' explained the unnamed patriarch, who documented the price of tickets, parking, meals and snacks, along with items at the souvenir shops. Advertisement Before even embarking on the money-hemorrhaging adventure, the dad reportedly shelled out $30 for all-day parking at the attraction, which is located 20 minutes southwest of Orlando by car. The total cost of tickets for the quintet, including a child under 10, clocked in at an eye-popping $974 — approximately the cost of a round-trip flight from New York to Rome. 4 Thrillseekers ride the Tron Lightcycle rollercoaster at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World on May 31, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Getty Images The dad said they would've paid more had they opted for the Lightning Lane pass, which allows guests to skip the regular line for up to three attractions for $35 per person. Advertisement Snacks also took a big bite out of the fam's finances. After their first ride, they bought two water bottles and three ice creams, which set them back $29.50. Meanwhile, a pretzel for the kids and a beer for the dad cost another $19. The family also visited the souvenir store, where the father put the kibosh on his son's request for a $44.99 lightsaber. 4 The family at Disney World. X / @financedystop 'That was a hard no,' declared the dad, who said they also spent a pretty penny on lunch at Pizzerizzo. Advertisement Each family member ordered a personal-sized pizza, a side and a small soft drink, costing them a total of $44.35. After lunch, the family visited the Star Wars: Galaxy Edge park, where they dropped an astronomical amount on various cash-in products. These included a 'Star Wars'-themed Coca-Cola ($6.50), a churro, margarita and water ($36), and some special blue milk ($10.29) that first appeared in 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,' bringing their snack expense total to a shocking $101.29. 4 'Would you spend that much on a day at Disney?' inquired the dad (pictured). X / @financedystop Advertisement Just when the dad thought the spending spree was 'finally' over, the 'rest of the family' decided they wanted to go to dinner at Disney Springs, the resort's outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex. 'This place was my literal hell; it was shoulder-to-shoulder in every store and restaurant,' lamented the bedraggled dad. They settled on the Frontera Cocina — a Mexican restaurant by multi-time James Beard award-winner Rick Bayless — where they ordered carnitas, carne asada, soft drinks, margaritas and more. Total cost: $245.27. He said the family then wanted to go shopping, but luckily, 'it was getting late' — and they decided to call it a day. 4 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is seen at Walt Disney World Resort's Hollywood Studios on Aug. 7, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP The grand total for the day was $1,391.91, per the disbelieving dad, who asked viewers, 'Would you spend that much on a day at Disney?' Many commenters were flabbergasted over the price tag, with one calling it 'outrageous' and another incredulous writer posting, 'I stopped at the tickets being almost $1,000, no point in watching the rest. Walt Disney would be rolling in his grave.' Advertisement 'Disney is unattainable for most families now, sadly,' rued another. Others pointed out that the trip would be a lot more if they'd flown there or booked a hotel, with one claiming it costs up to two times as much to stay at the resort. However, some critics ripped the family for spending so much money on food. Advertisement 'Heaven forbid they're not constantly eating lol,' scoffed one naysayer. 'Could have eliminated most of those meals with intermittent fasting or just eating in the car on the way there.' Others claimed that the price actually seemed cheaper than they would've expected for a group that size. '$1,400 that's not bad for a family of 5 tho,' said one. 'Looks like they had a nice time tbh — I was thinking the total was about to be $3,500.' Advertisement In February, Walt Disney Company officials who work in pricing for its theme parks admitted that the experience has become unattainable for many average Americans, blaming executives at the Happiest Place on Earth for getting 'addicted to price hikes,' per a startling report. Meanwhile, a report from 2024 found that food prices at Disney World soared by an average of 61% over the past decade — nearly twice the rate of inflation during that period.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
People left horrified over how much a DAY at Disneyland really costs for a family of five
A father who took his family of five on a day-trip to Orlando's Walt Disney World resort revealed the eye-watering total cost of their outing. The man, from Florida, U.S., took to social media to break down the family's outgoings throughout the day, which later sparked a heated debate among viewers about the importance of budgeting. In a video, reposted by @financedystop on X, the father documented the price of the family's tickets, parking, meals and snacks, as well as the staggering cost of items in souvenir shops. Before the family entered the park, the father revealed he forked out $30/£22 for all-day parking. After heading inside, the man claimed that for a family of five, with one child under ten, they had paid a total of $974/£733 for tickets to enter the resort. He added: 'The lightning lane (fast track) was $35/£26 per person and would have given us speed access to three rides, so we opted out of that.' After their first ride, the family quenched their thirst with two bottles of water and three ice-creams, totalling $29.50/£22. Soon after, one of the father's sons asked to buy a pretzel, while he bought himself a beer, altogether costing $19/£14.30. They went on to explore some of the souvenir shops, where the father revealed the price of a Star Wars lightsaber - and at $44.99/£33.52, he explained that purchasing the item for his son was a 'hard no.' At lunchtime, the family stopped by Pizzerizzo at the park, where they each tucked into a personal-sized pizza, a side and a small soft drink, setting them back $44.35/£33.41. After their meal, they made their way to the Star Wars: Galaxy Edge park, and it wasn't long before the family were lured into sampling a $10.29/£7.75 'Blue Milk' drink, a notable beverage that first appeared in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, in 1977. The family spent some time jumping on rides and meeting their favourite characters, such as Kylo Ren, before stopping off to buy more drinks and snacks, including a $6.50/£4.90 Star Wars-themed Coca Cola, and a churro, margarita and water for $36/£27. As their day was coming to a close, the father revealed the family decided to have dinner at Frontera Cocina, a contemporary Mexican restaurant at Disney Springs. For a wallet-busting $245.27/£184, the group knocked back soft drinks and margheritas and tucked into dishes such as carne asada, carnitas, corn, quesadillas, and more. The family then decided to make their way home, but not before the father concluded: 'The grand total for our day was $1391.91 (£1,048.60). Would you spend that much on a day at Disney? The shocking total cost of the family's day out sparked thousands of mixed responses from viewers in the comments, with many criticising the father for spending an 'outrageous' amount of money on food. The shocking total cost of the family's day out sparked thousands of mixed responses from viewers in the comments on X One person wrote: 'Well the main issue is all y'all do is eat. Y'all bought enough food & drinks to feed a small village.' Another added, 'Heaven forbid they're not constantly eating lol. Could have eliminated most of those meals with intermittent fasting or just eating in the car on the way there.' A third commented: 'If this guy was trying to go to Disney cheap he did it horribly wrong. Yes food inside the park is outrageous. You can bring your own food.' Another chimed, 'This guy has no control over his family's consumption,' while a fellow viewer added, 'Waste of time and money. Go somewhere else….Puerto Vallarta is way better than this for a family.' One viewer suggested the family visit Universal Studios, as it's 'better and cheaper,' while another wrote: 'Actually that isn't as bad as I thought. I was expecting it to be a whole lot more.' Finally, a third warned: 'When you don't plan or take advantage of any of the packages and stay at their resorts, etc. then everything like this will be overpriced/ a la carte. For a bit more he could stay there for 4-5 days and actually budget plan.'
