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Disney released so many price increases today! The latest affects several iconic character meals. Take a look and see how much you’ll pay.
Price Increases
Disney World is expensive, there is no sugar coating that. Just today, we have reported on price increases for the following:
- Star Wars souvenir
- Genie+
- Custom light sabers
- Variable pricing on Genie+ at Disney World
- Theme Park tickets
- Food and drinks
Clicking any of the above links will take you to that news story.
Character Dining
Many restaurants at Disney World theme parks and resorts offer some type of character meet and greet dining. Character meals are a great way to meet a handful of our favorite friends while eating. It eliminates time waiting around in line and offers a wonderful distraction to children while they waited for food.
Since reopening, Disney World changed the timeline for reserving restaurants from 180 days to 60 days. It’s one of the positive changes Disney made since reopening. 60 days is a lot closer to your trip, giving guests a better idea of where they want to dine.
Prepare to Spend More
Earlier today, we shared that Cape May dining increased their character dining experience HERE and Be Our Guest menu changes and price increase HERE. With about everything going up in price, it may not be too surprising that some of the most popular character locations are more expensive too.
First, Storybook Dining‘s dinner previously cost adults (age 10 and up) $60 per adult. Now, it will set you back $65 for each adult. Children’s pricing remains the same at $39 each.
Next, if you love the rotating Hollywood & Vine character costumes, prepare to pay more. Instead of the previous adult price of $55 each, now each adult pays $59.
Last, the popular Tusker House recently announced the buffet is returning HERE. However, Disney will recoup some of those buffet charges by costing $59 per adult instead of the previous price of $55. Children’s pricing also increased from $36 to $38 each.
Storybook Dining, Hollywood & Vine, and Tucker House dining will cost you more now!
These prices do not include tax or gratuity. While $4-$5 may not seem like much, it adds up the more people that are in your party.
What do you think of this price increase? Does it seem pretty fair for Disney to charge so much for character meals? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and on Facebook.
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