US EditionGoing to Disney World unplanned? One dad pays price, goes viral after spending $1,400
- Craig Stowell, a YouTuber from West Palm Beach, Florida, went viral after sharing costs of his unplanned April Disney World visit during Easter weekend.
- The family’s visit incurred higher costs because ticket prices increased as a result of additional fees applied during the busy holiday weekend and the last-minute nature of their planning.
- Stowell spent $974 on park tickets for his family of five, including one child under 10, plus $345.91 on parking, food, and drinks, totaling $1,391.91.
- Tickets start at $159 during holiday weekends, and Stowell advised planning trips during off-seasons, avoiding holiday surcharges, and skipping alcohol purchases to save money.
- The viral video highlights rising Disney costs, with Disney leadership emphasizing varied pricing options to accommodate budgets amid inflation and maintain family access.
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Detroit Free PressGoing to Disney World unplanned? One dad goes viral after spending $1,400 on family trip
A Florida man went viral after he spent a total of $1,400 on tickets, food, and parking on a one day trip to Disney with his family.
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A father of five revealed that it cost hundreds of dollars to take his family to Disney world for just one day, appearing on Fox and Friends to weigh in on the experience after his video about the trip got millions of views on X and proved to be extremely relatable for American families everywhere. For context, in an interview with Fox and Friends on May 7, 2025, Craig Stowell and his daughter Kendall expressed their resentment after dropping ar…
Florida Dad Who Paid $1,400 for Family of 5’s Day Trip at Disney World Says He Felt ‘Punished’ by Park - News Addicts
A father-of-three who went viral for his posts about how much Walt Disney World costs says the $1,400 he spent for one day was not worth it. In TikTok that has been viewed by millions, Craig Stowell said a trip to the famed Orlando theme park with his wife and three kids blew up his […] The post Florida Dad Who Paid $1,400 for Family of 5’s Day Trip at Disney World Says He Felt ‘Punished’ by Park appeared first on News Addicts.
“Isn’t Really Worth It”: Dad Sparks Debate Over Price Of One-Day Family Trip To Disney World
The magic of Disney World completely faded for one Florida father. Craig Stowell went viral on social media after giving a breakdown of his one-day visit to the amusement park with his family of five. “Here’s how much 1 day at disney for a family of 5 cost,” he wrote in the caption. Craig Stowell gave a rundown of how much he spent for his family’s one-day trip to Disney World Image credits: Fox Business In the video that quickly caught fire onl…
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