Food price increase? October 2023

[HauntedPirate]

(If this should be in the ‘Restaurants and Dining’ thread, forgive me and please relocate it there)

(Oct 5) Food prices have been reported to have gone up at some resorts (prices do not appear to be equal across all resorts as of this post, or reflected in the MDE menus), with similar price increases expected to hit the parks soon. Some examples:

Burgers: $1 increase
Pizza: $1 increase
Chicken strips/hot dogs/salads: $30-.50 increase
Snacks: $.30-.50 increase

Most nonalcoholic beverages: $.20-.30 increase, with a few up $.50
Alcoholic beverages: $.50-$1 increase

Mickey Ice Cream Bar and Ice Cream Sandwich: $.30 increase each
Cookies: $.50 increase

As of the time of this post, food prices had NOT increased in the parks according to Mobile Ordering in the My Disney Experience app.

 

[Ayla]

(If this should be in the ‘Restaurants and Dining’ thread, forgive me and please relocate it there)

(Oct 5) Food prices have been reported to have gone up at some resorts (prices do not appear to be equal across all resorts as of this post, or reflected in the MDE menus), with similar price increases expected to hit the parks soon. Some examples:

Burgers: $1 increase
Pizza: $1 increase
Chicken strips/hot dogs/salads: $30-.50 increase
Snacks: $.30-.50 increase

Most nonalcoholic beverages: $.20-.30 increase, with a few up $.50
Alcoholic beverages: $.50-$1 increase

Mickey Ice Cream Bar and Ice Cream Sandwich: $.30 increase each
Cookies: $.50 increase

As of the time of this post, food prices had NOT increased in the parks according to Mobile Ordering in the My Disney Experience app.

Not surprising, but irritating just the same.

 

[LSLS]

I can't even imagine paying $12 for a slice of that pizza or $15 for one of those burgers. Last visit I don't think I ever ate a quick service. Either food from sit downs (to go usually) or we had stuff we got from the grocery. It's crazy there now.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Shew good, I always felt like I was underpaying ‍

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Bobby needs a new Yacht.

 

[John park hopper]

In the post about Disney stock prices I stated stock was 79.32 --Bob it was time for an across the board price increase and look what we have. I was being sarcastic but I must be psychic.

 

[HauntedPirate]

In the post about Disney stock prices I stated stock was 79.32 --Bob it was time for an across the board price increase and look what we have. I was being sarcastic but I must be psychic.

This is typically around when they increase food/beverage prices. Make more money during the busier holiday period.

 

[Andrew25]

This is typically around when they increase food/beverage prices. Make more money during the busier holiday period.

...or its the start of their fiscal year

just so happens to be the same quarter as the holiday season lol

 

[Ricky Spanish]

Gotta pay for that 17 billion dollar investment somehow.

 

[Lilofan]

Gotta pay for that 17 billion dollar investment somehow.

And TWDC current debt of $47 billion dollars.

 

[V_L_Raptor]

I only just got to F&W the other day, and it did seem that prices were up more than a little at the kiosks.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and portions at WDW - especially at resort quick service restaurants. Port Orleans, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Polynesian, and Caribbean Beach.

Glad I got in before the price hikes but seems like the norm now. I’m sure tickets will follow soon. Tis the season and all.

 

[Andrew25]

I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and portions at WDW - especially at resort quick service restaurants. Port Orleans, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Polynesian, and Caribbean Beach.

Glad I got in before the price hikes but seems like the norm now. I’m sure tickets will follow soon. Tis the season and all.

WDW makes Universal look like cafeteria food. (Quick-service wise)

Universal has improved somewhat, but Disney's service/quality is unmatched.

 

[HauntedPirate]

A random check of menu prices in MDE confirm the food and beverage price increases and the price increases have hit the parks as well.

 

[RoadiJeff]

Did they raise the cost of a $5 overpriced 20oz bottle of Coke? It was that much when we were there last month. The same thing at Universal was $4.30.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Did they raise the cost of a $5 overpriced 20oz bottle of Coke? It was that much when we were there last month. The same thing at Universal was $4.30.

Still $5/bottle (plus tax), at least according to a few menus in MDE. I'm sure $5.50/bottle is coming soon, though, the last increase was I think November 2021 (when I noticed it while standing in a line for BTM).

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Still $5/bottle (plus tax), at least according to a few menus in MDE. I'm sure $5.50/bottle is coming soon, though, the last increase was I think November 2021 (when I noticed it while standing in a line for BTM).

I remember when they were $2.

Starbucks must have a deal where they can’t overcharge cause that’s the best deals at WDW parks for drinks. Trenta Passion Tea here I come! (After the long wait in line.)

 

[HauntedPirate]

I remember when they were $2.

Starbucks must have a deal where they can’t overcharge cause that’s the best deals at WDW parks for drinks. Trenta Passion Tea here I come! (After the long wait in line.)

I probably have a few receipts somewhere that have that price on them. And it wasn't 20 years ago, either.

 

[celluloid]

Did they raise the cost of a $5 overpriced 20oz bottle of Coke? It was that much when we were there last month. The same thing at Universal was $4.30.

As much as Freestyle is overrated and not kept up with for the money it brings in, at least it is an option at Uni.
I get wanting the typically better carbonation though.
I quit again. For health and budget as a bonus.

 

[Hakunamatata]

At least they didn’t announce per kernel pricing for popcorn.