Family father spends $1,391 in one day at Disneyland - video goes viral

A father wanted to spend a fun day with his family at Disneyland in Florida . It turned out to be an expensive affair. The day trip cost the five people nearly $1,391 (€1,200). The high costs included both admission and food at the park, as the New York Post reports.

The entrance fee alone cost the family $974 (€865.51). The man, who calls himself "flyingwheels" on TikTok, broke down his expenses and documented them in a video.

The family paid another $115 (€102.19) for various snacks and drinks. Dinner at the restaurant cost $245.27 (€217.95). "When you compare price to value, what's left?" the father asks disappointedly. He continues: "Unfortunately, I don't think these day-trippers are what Disney wants. They want you to stay there for five days and spend 10 grand. So I guess I'm being penalized for this one day trip."

There are many incredulous comments under the video. "This is how much my 8-day trip to Pensacola costs," wrote one user. "You could travel to another country for this money," read another comment.

The Walt Disney Company has just announced plans to open a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the local leisure and tourism company Miral.

Exactly which special attractions are planned for the new Disney resort remain unknown. Disney CEO Bob Iger explains: "As our seventh theme park destination, it will emerge from this land in a striking way, blending contemporary architecture with innovative technology to provide guests with a unique and immersive entertainment experience."

A concrete opening date for the new theme park has not yet been set. According to the Daily Mail , D'Amaro explained that the planning phase could take about two years, followed by another four to six years for construction.

• Disneyland was opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California in 1955 and was the first theme park of its kind in the world.
• The park is divided into different "lands," including Fantasyland, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland, each offering unique attractions and themes.
• The iconic castle in Disneyland Park, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, is the first fairytale castle ever built in a Disney park.
• Millions of people visit Disneyland every year, making it one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world.
• Disneyland has several sister parks around the world, including Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris, each with its own unique attractions and characters.