Top 10 Most Outrageously Expensive Things at Disney Parks

#10: The Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s

Sitting within Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Walt Disney World Resort is the restaurant Victoria and Albert’s. Opened in 1988, it’s named after the UK’s Queen Victoria and her husband, Albert. Considering it’s the first Disney restaurant and the first American theme park resort establishment to get a Michelin star, it’s not going to be cheap. Its most expensive package is eating at the Chef’s Table. Taking around 4 hours and up to 10 courses, the chef takes you on a journey as the dishes are prepared before your eyes. The price comes to $425 per person, with an additional $210 for wine pairing or $145 for zero-proof pairings. As such, for 2 people with wine, you’re looking at $1,270!

#9: Private V.I.P. Tour

Do you find Disney parks overwhelming and confusing? Or are you an avid House of Mouse fan who wants to absorb every morsel of the brand? Well, if either of those descriptions fits you, then a VIP Tour sounds ideal. A concierge collects you from your hotel and then escorts your party around, all while giving you facts. Depending on the season, the cost comes in between $450 and $900 per hour. Considering it’s a minimum of 7 hours, on the high end, you’re looking at $6,300. It also doesn’t include admission tickets, hiking the price up even more. While seemingly not available anymore, Disney did offer a more prestigious “World of Dreams” tour, which was a whopping $12,000 for up to 12 hours.

#8: An Overwater Bungalow at the Polynesian Village Resort

Disney has some of the most varied accommodations around. One of which is the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows Resort at Walt Disney World. Yet, if you want to go even further with the enchanting experience, then getting a room at one of the overwater bungalows, which are held up by stilts, is ideal. As well as the stylish Polynesian-inspired interior and artwork, the bathroom mirror even doubles as a TV! The bungalows also have a plunge pool outside for a quick dip. Depending on the type of bungalow, costs range from $3,500 to over $5,500 per night. As such, it can quickly add up if you’re staying multiple days.

#7: A Bejeweled Dumbo Figurine

In 1964, the Spanish glassblowing extraordinaries, the Arribas Brothers, were discovered by Walt Disney as they showcased their work at the New York World’s Fair. 3 years later, the brothers were invited to open a store at Disneyland, and appear to have maintained a close relationship, as the Arribas have created stunning statues of the company’s characters ever since. One of which is a Dumbo figurine covered in sparkling jewels. With a limited edition of 188, each statue, which comes in at 8.5 inches tall and 7 inches wide, holds 31,000 high-quality crystal stones to give it that alluring shine. With all that luxurious care, the statue is currently being sold for $16,900.

#6: A Life-Sized R2-D2 Droid

Thanks to the modern age, all sorts of items and characters that were once stuck in the realm of science fiction have been recreated in the real world. Over in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction is the Droid Depot, where guests can create their own companion. However, they can also get their mitts on a life-sized R2-D2 to defend or conquer the galaxy with. As well as interacting with you and making the iconic beeps and boops. R2 is remote-controlled, so you can wander the streets with it. You can even choose whether it comes shiny, factory new, or in its more run-down appearance from the films. However, getting this sassy bot will set you back a startling $25,000!

#5: The Royal Suite at the Four Seasons Orlando

If you want a bit more luxury at your accommodation without massive Disney influence, then the Four Seasons Resort at Disney World might be for you. One of its most prestigious rooms is the Royal Suite. Occupying 3,300 square feet, the suite features up to 3 living rooms, a media room, 2 gas fireplaces, a pantry kitchen, and a marble bathroom with a smaller powder room. Complementary features also include 24-hour in-room dining, a daily newspaper, and a shoeshine service. Yet even better, the suite offers a great view of the Magic Kingdom Park’s fireworks display. With this taste of the extravagant, so is the price of it, as it starts at $17,000 per night!

#4: The Crystal Replica of Spaceship Earth

Since it first opened in 1982, the Spaceship Earth attraction at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT has been one of the company’s most iconic sites. What makes this more impressive is that it doesn’t feature any Disney cartoon characters. If you’ve been beguiled by the time machine ride and wanted to take a memory home, then you can! However, you’re going to need deep, deep pockets. Created by the Arribas Brothers, 122,800 Austrian crystal stones were used to bejewel the limited-edition statue, coming in at a price of $79,000. However, to celebrate the park’s 40th anniversary, the Arribas created a 40-limited multi-color statue. Taking 681 hours for each one to be hand-pressed with 155,300 crystals, these versions cost $99,000!

#3: Marriage Packages

If their vast filmography has proven over the decades, Disney loves love. Yet what seemingly grabs their attention more is making money from it. If you’ve wanted to tie the knot but desired a House of Mouse twist, there's Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons program, which will help you magically tie the knot. Nuptials at Walt Disney World start from $15,000. However, with extra features, including having the marriage after park hours, the cost can quickly shoot up to $100,000, with the average cost reportedly between $30,000 and $40,000. Yet the price can go up further if you require a dress styled after a Disney Princess, which varies from $1,200 to $9,500.

#2: A Bejeweled Cinderella's Castle Replica

Whether you are at Florida’s Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World or Japan’s Tokyo Disneyland at the Tokyo Disney Resort, one of the sights you’ll be instantly drawn to is the stunning Cinderella Castle. But if you want to continue having the structure take your breath away at home, you can…for a massive monetary cost. Developed by the Arribas Brothers and unveiled in 2022, it took them nearly 6 months, around 3,835 hours, to make just one of the 50 available as they placed 678,402 crystal stones by hand. As such, the price of the glittery castle was $250,000! However, guests have recently seen that the price has increased once again to an eye-watering $285,000!

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

MagicBands

Changed to Paid From Free in 2021, the Bands Can Be Sold for as Much as $65

No More Complimentary Transport

The Free Magical Express Airport Bus Was Removed in 2021 for Over $16 per Adult Tickets

Not Free FastPasses

2022 Saw the Free Virtual Queue Service Vanish for Around $20 per Day Alternatives

#1: The Royal Splendor Top-Floor Package

If our previous entry about the Royal Suite at the Four Seasons Orlando sounded wonderful but not expensive enough, then this is just for you. The company offers guests with massive bank accounts the chance to hire the WHOLE 16th floor. That includes the Royal Suite, the Presidential Suite, and several other bedrooms. Altogether, this allows up to 50 guests to stay within 21 bedrooms! As well as all the amenities that come with the suites, guests can also receive signature experiences, including VIP Tours of the Disney parks. You can even have a butler for up to 8 hours per day! For 5 nights enjoying the Royal Splendor package, guests will have to fork out an astonishing $500,000.

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