Craig Stowell recently took his family on a day trip to Disney World, expecting a magical experience. However, after spending $1,400, he was left feeling extremely disappointed and frustrated.
Stowell expressed his dissatisfaction with the high cost of tickets, food, and tickets at the theme park. He felt that the prices were exorbitant and did not justify the overall experience.
In a brutal review, Stowell criticized Disney World for its lack of value for money and questioned whether the high cost was truly worth it for a day of mediocre entertainment.
“I don’t want to say it this way, but if you do the average cost per ride, it probably isn’t really worth it,” Stowell said of his experience at the happiest place on Earth.
The frustrated dad said he spent $974 for five single-day tickets, and that’s with the Florida resident discount.
“It started with the ticket purchase, and then it ran right into the parking ($30), and then it just was like a cash cow for the rest of the day,” Stowell told “FOX & Friends.”
He claimed that if he opted for the Lightning Passes to help skip some of the lines, he would’ve been down another $400.
As Disney offers discounts and better pricing for multi-day stays, Stowell said it was apparent the company is favoring long-term guests over local families and day-trippers.
“Unfortunately, I don’t think those day-trippers are what Disney wants,” he said. “They want you to never leave the park. They want you there for five days, and they want you to drop 10 grand. So, I think that one-day trip I’m actually being punished for it.”
Stowell said he was glad his video went viral to demonstrate the struggle families are going through when trying to create memories together, but he was still taken aback by just how much support he received online.
“I kind of had a feeling it would go viral,” he said. “It’s very relatable. It’s family-friendly. Disney’s always a hot topic and we’re all trying to pinch pennies.
“So, I kind of had an idea that people would be able to relate to it, just maybe not so much.”
Craig Stowell’s experience at Disney World left him dissatisfied, leading him to voice his frustrations on TikTok in hopes of warning others about the true cost of a day at the iconic destination.
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