Nate
The chokehold Disney has on parents is honestly impressive. Moms and dads are out here jumping through flaming hoops, emotionally and financially, just to take their kids to Disneyland. And the kids? Half the time they’re crying in line for a ride that broke down in 2009.
Maybe I’m just bitter because my parents never did anything like that. But to be fair… they couldn’t afford it. And that was 30 years ago, when Disney tickets didn’t cost the same as a used Honda.
These days, every few months, some poor parent goes viral for discovering that, yes, the House of Mouse charges luxury resort prices for theme park pancakes. The latest example? A dad on Twitter, @jrockandrollt, who treated his daughter to a “Princess Breakfast” only to nearly spit out his coffee when the bill came. The damage? $937.65. For breakfast.
The receipt is now circulating online, and the reactions are a hilarious mix of outrage, disbelief, and “well, you did go to Disney.” Because at this point, sticker shock at Disneyland is kind of like getting mad that the sun is hot.
1. It All Started With a Princess Breakfast at Disneyland
John “Rock & Roll” Tolkier wanted to give his kids a magical memory. So he booked the famous “Princess Breakfast” at Disneyland. A fairytale meal where characters visit your table and sprinkle pixie dust over pancakes. Sounds cute, right? Until the bill arrived.
2. Turns Out, That Breakfast Was Just the Beginning
After the initial sticker shock wore off, Tolkier followed up with a realization that hit a little too close to home for anyone who’s ever planned a Disney trip: if you try to “do it all,” you might as well remortgage your house.
He joked that someone trying to experience everything at Disneyland could easily spend $3,000 a day and that might be a conservative estimate.
3. At Some Point, Mickey Had to Be Held Accountable
As the tweets kept rolling in, Tolkier’s tone shifted from shock to jokes and Mickey Mouse found himself in the crosshairs.
After dropping nearly a grand on breakfast, the dad joked that he was ready to personally mug the iconic mouse.
It’s unclear if he meant it literally or emotionally, but honestly? Fair.
4. At Least the Food Looked Fancy… Right?
Tolkier followed up with a photo of the infamous $900 meal and to be fair, it wasn’t just dry toast and disappointment.
The plate had shrimp, prime rib, roasted asparagus, and some sauces that definitely came from a squeeze bottle worth more than your rent.
Still, he couldn’t help but ask the question we’re all thinking: “Good breakfast? Sure. Nine hundred dollars’ worth? Absolutely not.”
5. There Are Cheaper Ways to Feel Alive
After some reflection (and probably indigestion), Tolkier crunched the numbers and realized he could’ve had a gas station burrito, a sugar-free Red Bull, and still walked away with nearly a grand in his pocket.
It’s not quite a fairytale, but it is fiscally responsible.
6. When In Doubt, Justify It With Credit Card Points
In true millennial fashion, Tolkier found a silver lining: the sweet, sweet reward points.
By his logic, skipping the Princess Breakfast would’ve actually cost him money
7. People in the Replies Were Equal Parts Horrified and Entertained
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