Reddit Is In Shambles Over Disney World's Most Expensive Restaurant

If you or anyone you know has been to Disney World in the past few years, then you probably noticed a big change: The prices for entry to both Disney World and Disneyland have gone way up. Disneyland raises its prices at least once a year, according to the KTLA, and The Los Angeles Times reported in 2021 that the prices for some tickets went up by 8%. Ticket prices at Walt Disney World are going up, too, according to Ziggy Knows Disney, by as much as $3-$15 dollars per guest for simple base tickets.

But what some Disney fans really can't get over is the news that Disney's most expensive restaurant, Victoria & Albert's, has gotten pricier — allegedly more expensive than a meal at Disneyland's members-only Club 33 (via Today). The first thing that might tip diners off to the pricey nature of Victoria & Albert's restaurant, located at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, is that it's named after royalty. The restaurant was recently closed for renovation and has customers balking at the huge price increase now that it's reopening. Before Victoria & Albert's closed for renovation, a prix-fixe meal at the restaurant cost $185, but now, it will cost $295 (via Disney Tourist Blog). That $110 jump is pretty significant, and if diners opt for the wine pairing to go with their meal, that's a total of $445 per person for one dinner out. With prices like that, those Disney chefs must really be hard at work.

Many people on Reddit were upset to hear about the price increase at Victoria & Albert's at the Grand Floridian Resort. "I was excited to possibly do this for my [engagement] dinner in December, but $295 pre tax/tip and alcohol is just sadly too much for a young person on a somewhat budget," shared user Frank2442. "I like a tasting menu as much as anyone, but I hate when it's the only thing you can get," shared pbrooks19. Others turned up their noses at the non-alcoholic drink pairing option. "What could you possibly get for $110 in mocktails?" leafyrebecca asked. Seemingly in disbelief, tmoney34 claimed, "This is more expensive than a 4 course meal at Disneyland Club 33."

But not everyone was put off by the Disney restaurant's price increase. "My husband and I saved up for two year and went. It was INCREDIBLE," wrote satisfied diner prettyfacebasketcase. Ok_Calligrapher_8199 pointed out that the two Michelin-starred omakase restaurants in Orlando cost about $250 per person, which is comparable. However, user furryoso even said that the three meals they experienced at Victoria & Albert's were better than the one they had at a 3-Michelin star restaurant. Only time will tell if customers find the quality of the food and experience to be worth the price tag now that the restaurant has reopened.