No matter how you look at it, a day at a Disney Park is expensive. There are ways to cut some of those costs down, but once you’re in the park, you don’t have much of a choice but to pay Disney’s prices for everything you’ll need for the day.
That’s why it’s infuriating that Disney quietly, in that there was no official announcement, raised prices at 70 different restaurants across Disneyland. On its website, Disney lists 136 dining options available; however, that includes carts and small eateries throughout the parks. These price increases will impact every sit-down and quick-service restaurant in the Disneyland Resort.
While Disney did not announce the price increases or explain why they were taking effect, there are two obvious reasons for them: inflation and tariffs. With inflation remaining steady just under three percent, restaurants nationwide are facing increasing pricing for produce and meat and passing that along to the customers. In this respect, Disneyland is no different.
With tariffs on produce from Mexico and Canada constantly changing, restaurants have to figure out how to budget and price without the certainty of prices. This has caused another increase in costs for customers nationwide.
At some of Disneyland’s quick-service restaurants, the pricing increases are subtle, ranging from $.25 to $1.50. In some cases, most customers won’t recognize a difference. However, on some foods, the increase is substantial, especially if you’re paying for a family.
For example, at Alien Pizza Planet, spaghetti and meatballs, Count Down Shrimp Fusilli, Chicken Sesame-Ginger Vegetable Noodles, Sesame-Ginger Vegetable Noodles, and Count Down Chicken Fusilli increased by $1, while the salad only increased by $.50.
Those price increases are pretty typical for quick-serve restaurants. However, at Disneyland’s sit-down restaurants, the increases are substantial.
At Blue Bayou, the prime rib, market fish, and roasted chicken increased by $4, while cocktails saw a $1 increase.
So, if you plan on eating at Disneyland in the future, be prepared for the new pricing. It’s only going to go higher from here on out.
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