myhappyplace
Crazy Cat Lady
I factor in the worth of getting to go into the park before opening as being worth it. We are going to try it to see how we ultimately feel, but yea...you don't have to book it if it's not for you...
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Breakfast at Bells Castle $20.00 + tax and gratuity!!!!!! pp
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NYwdwfan
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Is it confirmed to be a character meal?
Dubman
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Shouldn't have put that wording in there. Hopefully they will add them in the future. It was somewhat of an assumption on my part.. Sorry.
Chef Mickey
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Threads like these just make me LOL.
You can't compare a breakfast inside the Magic Kingdom to "normal" or "reasonable" prices elsewhere for a completely different experience. It's apples and oranges.
These prices essentially come down to economics, real estate, supply and demand. You're eating at the Magic Kingdom, prime real estate at a top vacation destination in the entire world. This isn't IHOP on 6th street in Oklahoma. Many people want to eat here. If you don't pay, someone else will. There is exclusivity to it. There are more memories to be made at a special breakfast in the castle than a regular greasy spoon in a boring town of middle America.
Is it "worth" it? Well, that's up to you, but they can certainly get the prices they charge and most will gladly pay.
This is the reality folks and it's not just Disney. Almost ALL companies, public and private, are in this business for money. Disney charges what some perceive as too much for experiences like these, but that's what they are, experiences. You do get something in return.
If you're not willing to pony up, stay home and cook your own breakfast. The rest of us will gladly pay for the magic, the memories, and the experience we get once in a while....you're not paying these prices every day nor are you forced to eat there!
You can't compare a breakfast inside the Magic Kingdom to "normal" or "reasonable" prices elsewhere for a completely different experience. It's apples and oranges.
These prices essentially come down to economics, real estate, supply and demand. You're eating at the Magic Kingdom, prime real estate at a top vacation destination in the entire world. This isn't IHOP on 6th street in Oklahoma. Many people want to eat here. If you don't pay, someone else will. There is exclusivity to it. There are more memories to be made at a special breakfast in the castle than a regular greasy spoon in a boring town of middle America.
Is it "worth" it? Well, that's up to you, but they can certainly get the prices they charge and most will gladly pay.
This is the reality folks and it's not just Disney. Almost ALL companies, public and private, are in this business for money. Disney charges what some perceive as too much for experiences like these, but that's what they are, experiences. You do get something in return.
If you're not willing to pony up, stay home and cook your own breakfast. The rest of us will gladly pay for the magic, the memories, and the experience we get once in a while....you're not paying these prices every day nor are you forced to eat there!
NYwdwfan
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Oh no problem - just thought I missed something.
As to the price - I'd be curious to see the breakdown of how many people actually pay out of pocket and how many use a dining plan QS credit. I know we will probably never see that information- but if I had to guess - it would seem reasonable that a great majority of the people that go will be burning a QS credit to do so.
Monkee Girl
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Well, call me crazy but I just booked a reservation. 8am April 5th. I wasn't going to do it and I figured that the system would be down or the slots would be filled up. But I said to myself 'if there are no slots, you still get a nice Polynesian Breakfast! If you get a slot, you get to try a 'new' meal.'
I had already tried the lunch reservations with no luck weeks ago. I really wasn't feeling the whole QS reservation thing; still not. I am perfectly fine standing in line. But it IS nice knowing I don't have to do that. I still don't like the idea of having to put a credit card down for a Quick Service. It sounds so weird! lol
Only sad thing is the rest of my party won't be with me. They won't get up at 6 or 7 on Easter Sunday. I can be an early bird and love the parks in the morning. My idea is to go have an early breakfast and then go check out some other Easter happenings around. Go home to take a nap and then we are off to dinner at the Yhatsman. I really can't wait for my trip. I think we are 17 days out.
Anyway, sorry for the ramble. Basically, I booked; it was easy; nothing went down and I got the first slot I asked for.
I had already tried the lunch reservations with no luck weeks ago. I really wasn't feeling the whole QS reservation thing; still not. I am perfectly fine standing in line. But it IS nice knowing I don't have to do that. I still don't like the idea of having to put a credit card down for a Quick Service. It sounds so weird! lol
Only sad thing is the rest of my party won't be with me. They won't get up at 6 or 7 on Easter Sunday. I can be an early bird and love the parks in the morning. My idea is to go have an early breakfast and then go check out some other Easter happenings around. Go home to take a nap and then we are off to dinner at the Yhatsman. I really can't wait for my trip. I think we are 17 days out.
Anyway, sorry for the ramble. Basically, I booked; it was easy; nothing went down and I got the first slot I asked for.
jakeman
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I was with you up until the last sentence. You don't speak for the rest of us.
I don't begrudge or mock those who want to purchase this, but I probably won't. One, my family's not a breakfast family and two there seems to be better breakfast options at WDW.
Chef Mickey
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My point is, there are two camps. The camp that is willing to pay and the camp that isn't. I speak for the camp that's willing to pay.I was with you up until the last sentence. You don't speak for the rest of us.
I don't begrudge or mock those who want to purchase this, but I probably won't. One, my family's not a breakfast family and two there seems to be better breakfast options at WDW.
jlthomas81
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Agreed. Here are my reasons for booking our 8:05 am ressie.
1. Get into the park before it opens.
2. It's a better use of my CS credits then at the POR Food Court
3. The last time we were in WDW was September 2012, right before it opened. So we cannot wait to see inside!
J_Carioca
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It's the Beast's castle, by the way.
I will play devil's advocate and argue that just because some people are willing to overpay for something doesn't mean it's okay, or good, to charge it. Walt's whole idea for the park was a place that families could have fun together. Exorbitant prices mean that the park is getting to be a place where wealthy families can have fun together. I know it's a money-making enterprise, but there's a happy medium where the company is still making profits (hand over fist, I might add) but regular people can still afford to go. I just don't agree with the principle that just because some people can/will pay, it's okay to charge a crazy amount for something.
Having said all that, in this particular case $20 for breakfast is about what you'd pay for the same type of meal served at a nice hotel, or room service, or at an expensive restaurant. I had dinner at BOG and the food, presentation and service were all very nice, so $20 plus tax and tip strikes me as pricy for breakfast, but not completely insane.
I will play devil's advocate and argue that just because some people are willing to overpay for something doesn't mean it's okay, or good, to charge it. Walt's whole idea for the park was a place that families could have fun together. Exorbitant prices mean that the park is getting to be a place where wealthy families can have fun together. I know it's a money-making enterprise, but there's a happy medium where the company is still making profits (hand over fist, I might add) but regular people can still afford to go. I just don't agree with the principle that just because some people can/will pay, it's okay to charge a crazy amount for something.
Having said all that, in this particular case $20 for breakfast is about what you'd pay for the same type of meal served at a nice hotel, or room service, or at an expensive restaurant. I had dinner at BOG and the food, presentation and service were all very nice, so $20 plus tax and tip strikes me as pricy for breakfast, but not completely insane.
jakeman
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Was there an election?
Chef Mickey
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LOL, you're just being argumentative. I'm just saying the people that pay for the breakfast without thinking prices are exorbitant obviously understand you don't pay IHOP prices at Disney.
The entrees look like the type of entrees that are $10-$14 at the resorts. Add in the pastries and the drink, plus the much better atmosphere, and I can see $20 easy. Doesn't seem any more overpriced than the hotel CS breakfasts, although at least at the resorts, there are cheaper options available for those who don't want the big breakfast.
The title of the thread says "and gratuity", but if this is treated as counter-service, like BoG lunch, is a gratuity actually expected?
The title of the thread says "and gratuity", but if this is treated as counter-service, like BoG lunch, is a gratuity actually expected?
Weather_Lady
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The breakfast alone is not worth $20 apiece. However, being in a position to make an early ADR, pound a few pastries, chug a cup of coffee and get to 7DMT before the rope drop crowd can get there... that might be worth the price!
Sans Souci
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Poached eggs, brie and bacon on the sandwich? They say there is a fine line between genius and madness, but I am not sure which side this sandwich falls on.
Also, I LOL so hard at the Chicago economists who never fail to amuse me on these threads. Thank goodness there is always someone on hand to explain supply and demand.
Also, I LOL so hard at the Chicago economists who never fail to amuse me on these threads. Thank goodness there is always someone on hand to explain supply and demand.
anchorman314
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On the surface, the price *seems* a bit high to me. However, we won't be able to get a true sense of the value until the first breakfast service happens and we see the actual dishes. And whether the pastry basket is bottomless. 
ToTBellHop
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Wait a minute....plus gratuity? Who tips at a counter service? I have never tipped at BoG lunch and wouldn't expect to at breakfast. I have to get my own drink. Bringing bread and meal to the table is no fancier than Ghirardelli bringing me my sundae, and I don't tip for that either.