A father who took his family to Orlando’s Walt Disney World resort has highlighted the eye-watering cost of souvenirs and gifts available at the park – sending social media into a frenzy.
The American man, who goes by @i_dad_so_hard on TikTok, visited the resort in July, where he showcased the ‘ridiculous’ prices of a range of items, from shoes to soft drinks to sparkly backpacks.
In a video posted to his page – accompanied by the the caption ‘Disney’s prices get worse the deeper you go’ – the father first pointed his camera at a sign displaying two thirst-quenching drinks.
One of the beverages, a Blueberry Vodka Lemonade, was priced at $15.50 (£11.50), while a Canadian Apply Slushy totalled $16.50 (£12.20).
Walking into a gift shop, he stumbled across a pair of Haunted Mansion Crocs priced at a cool $64.99 (£48), a pair of mini kids’ Lilo and Stitch Crocs priced at $54.99 (£40) and a pink Disney World pyjama set came in at $84.99 (£63).
The father later wandered into a convenience store selling drinks and snacks, where he accused the park of ‘monetising on thirst’ by slapping a $5.29 (£3.90) price tag on a 500ml bottle of Coca Cola.
As he exited the shop and made his way toward another souvenir display, he warned: ‘Whatever price you think it’s gonna be inflated to – add 50 per cent to that!’
The content creator decided to peruse the homeware section, where he picked up a candle costing $34.99 (£26), before venturing to a children’s gifts area also selling rainbow Mickey Mouse ears for $34.99 .
A father who took his family to Orlando’s Walt Disney World resort has highlighted the eye-watering cost of souvenirs and gifts available at the park – sending social media into a frenzy (stock image)
While showing light-up and bubble wands ranging from $21.99 (£16.40) to $34.99 depending on the colour and design, he revealed he nearly witnessed one child have a ‘meltdown’ over a red and silver sequin Minnie Mouse backpack priced at $100 (£74.50).
Visibly exasperated, the father concluded his tour, sarcastically adding: ‘Yeah, so the next time you see somebody with a Disney hat on… it’s basically Gucci.’
The video sparked debate about the overall cost of visiting Disney World, with over 3,400 comments pouring in from viewers expressing their disapproval.
One person wrote, ‘$55 for the tiny infant crocs is crazy work,’ while another said, ‘Make price-shaming mega corporations the norm.’
Another shared: ‘Everything is ridiculously high. I paid $60 [£44.70] for two 3-piece chicken dinners.’
A second recounted: ‘Recently went to Sea World and got caught in the rain completely unprepared. I spent $181 [£134.80] for a t-shirt, cotton shorts, and a beach towel. My husband said it’s the most expensive outfit I own.’
However, one person quipped, ‘Idiots keep paying it so why not,’ while another agreed, writing, ‘If one pays it, it’s their problem. I’ve never been there and don’t have any plans to.’
One viewer jokingly added: ‘Life hack: live in an ultra high cost of living area, so you never get sticker shock.’
The video sparked debate about the overall cost of visiting Disney World, with over 3400 comments pouring in from viewers expressing their disapproval
It comes as another parent broke down the total cost of his family’s outing to Orlando’s Walt Disney World.
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.