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[Eastern]

That 24% gratuity rubs me the wrong way.
I’d rather they charge $250 and include gratuity.

I'd rather they let people tip as they like, but I'm sure most would not be tipping at those levels. Maybe Santa gets a cut.

 

[Disneylover99]

I'd rather they let people tip as they like, but I'm sure most would not be tipping at those levels. Maybe Santa gets a cut.

Or I could see them adding on the standard 18% for everyone, like they do now for parties of 6.
But 24%?

 

[Eastern]

Or I could see them adding on the standard 18% for everyone, like they do now for parties of 6.
But 24%?

Yeah, how is it different? Especially since the base price is so high, they are automatically making more tip per table than a 'regular' meal, even signature.

 

[lowlight]

$150 chicken tendies. Eat your heart out US Open.

 

[Marrila]

$150 chicken tendies. Eat your heart out US Open.

It is laughable, but I'm sure some will eagerly pay it.

 

[focusondisney]

I guess if you’re going to have all 3 of the offered $20 cocktails, you might make out OK. For $200, I’ll take Monsieur Paul with 2 cocktails & and 5+ courses. And I can determine my own gratuity rate. I don’t need a picture with Santa. And the extra take home gift is 1 cookie decorating kit per party. You don’t even all get 1.

 

[Lewisc]

I guess if you’re going to have all 3 of the offered $20 cocktails, you might make out OK. For $200, I’ll take Monsieur Paul with 2 cocktails & and 5+ courses. And I can determine my own gratuity rate. I don’t need a picture with Santa. And the extra take home gift is 1 cookie decorating kit per party. You don’t even all get 1.

Monsieur Paul has a minimum age of 11. I suspect dinner with Santa appeals to famlies with children under 11. Completely different market.

I wouldn't take my grandkids to Monsieur Paul and I wouldn't go to dinner with Santa unless my Grandkids were coming.

I don't think I'll be going to dinner with Santa.

Do I want to pay $$$ for a Disney Dining kids oriented meal.(mediocre to bad food) or pay $$$$ for good food at a restaurant like CBS

 

[lowlight]

I guess if you’re going to have all 3 of the offered $20 cocktails, you might make out OK. For $200, I’ll take Monsieur Paul with 2 cocktails & and 5+ courses. And I can determine my own gratuity rate. I don’t need a picture with Santa. And the extra take home gift is 1 cookie decorating kit per party. You don’t even all get 1.

I just realized it is one decorating kit per family. Whoever thought that up clearly doesn’t have multiple children, because that would cause endless whining from my children who like to decorate things differently. It’s a cookie, FFS Gwendolyn.

 

[focusondisney]

Monsieur Paul has a minimum age of 11. I suspect dinner with Santa appeals to famlies with children under 11. Completely different market.

Probably. But $150 for a children’s dinner with Santa is even more absurd.

 

[Threehearts]

...but that wildly expensive children's meal has chopped up grilled cheese as an appetizer. Super special.

My understanding is that adult guests will have a choice of 3 inexpensive to purchase and prep, adult entrees- chicken or amped up beef stew, both with mashed potatoes or a veg choice macaroni product with leeks.
I am evaluating those as a chef who frequently serves similar items.

The one cookie per party parting gift is given so your kids will forget about seeing Santa at the restaurant and will instead leave focused on that popular family activity- kids arguing over who gets the one cookie. That activity will likely result in the final bedtime game of Cookie Crush as each child grabs from the other. Parents should definitely order and consume all 3 of the offered cocktails . They're going to need them!

Crazy!

 

[Lewisc]

Doesn't sound like posters in this thread will be booking this premium event. I don't think it will sell out fast.

Skipping this event will make booking overpriced Disney Dining stuff appear budget friendly.

 

[Eastern]

And the extra take home gift is 1 cookie decorating kit per party. You don’t even all get 1.

I didn't think of this but I agree it should be at least one per child.

I don't think any families of 5 or 6 are making this a priority but if they did, CBS should be falling over themselves offering cookie kits. I'm still baffled by this event and I hope to always remain so.

 

[Lewisc]

Does the cookie kit contain multiple cookies to decorate? Is the family decorating one cookie which will be left for Santa?

Call if the cookie kit issue is a deal breaker. Maybe you can buy extras.

You're essentially pay a $100 cover charge (venue charge). That covers Santa, pictures and a meal with low crowds. A pretty restaurant.

I won't be booking the event. It's good there are events designed for guests willing to spend

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I don’t know, I live in an area with a few of these “XYZ with Santa” type events and some with ‘outrageous’ waiting lists and price tags. With only four dates, I doubt they have any lack of demand here. There are always people willing to pay for these types of things (to be fair I’d put myself on that list).

 

[Willow Ufgood]

Does the price include tax or is that added in after the $200/$150 per person cost plus 24% gratuity? You're looking at darn near $1K for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (under 12). No discount for the 12-20 year old that can't drink alcohol.

My township does a $5 breakfast with Santa. Pancakes, juice, milk and coffee or tea. Each kid gets to talk to Santa, they take a digital picture and kids walk away with a candy cane and stickers. Money goes to the food pantry and everyone walks away happy. That's money well spent.

 

[focusondisney]

Does the price include tax or is that added in after the $200/$150 per person cost plus 24% gratuity? You're looking at darn near $1K for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (under 12). No discount for the 12-20 year old that can't drink alcohol.

From the Dis article. The nonrefundable also annoys me.

Event Details & Pricing​

• Dates: November 18, November 25, December 2, and December 9, 2025
• Pricing: $200 per adult | $150 per child (ages 12 and under)
• Tax and 24% gratuity are additional
• Full payment (non-refundable) is due at the time of reservation confirmation

 

[Lewisc]

Does the price include tax or is that added in after the $200/$150 per person cost plus 24% gratuity? You're looking at darn near $1K for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (under 12). No discount for the 12-20 year old that can't drink alcohol.

My township does a $5 breakfast with Santa. Pancakes, juice, milk and coffee or tea. Each kid gets to talk to Santa, they take a digital picture and kids walk away with a candy cane and stickers. Money goes to the food pantry and everyone walks away happy. That's money well spent.

A completely different experience. Is $5 enough to cover costs? I hope the food pantry isn't subsidizing the event.

Focus on Disney (auto correct) Santa is set up as an event, similar to afternoon tea. They want a head count 48 hours in advance. No sticker shock cancelations.

Prepaid nonrefundable is common for these kinds of experiences. The price is on the high side

 

[focusondisney]

Does the cookie kit contain multiple cookies to decorate?

Just 1 cookie.

“Before heading home, each family will also receive a Bubbles the Bear cookie decorating kit, complete with a handmade sugar cookie and all the festive fixings to decorate together.”

 

[Lewisc]

Just 1 cookie.

“Before heading home, each family will also receive a Bubbles the Bear cookie decorating kit, complete with a handmade sugar cookie and all the festive fixings to decorate together.”

Call and buy an extra cookie to decorate, assuming the price and payment policies work for you.

I have no idea the size of the cookie. Is it cake sized?

Posters, including me, won't pay the price. Size and number of cookies is a red herring.

GADAD is right. These kinds of events sell.

 

[Willow Ufgood]

A completely different experience. Is $5 enough to cover costs? I hope the food pantry isn't subsidizing the event.

Focus on Disney (auto correct) Santa is set up as an event, similar to afternoon tea. They want a head count 48 hours in advance. No sticker shock cancelations.

Prepaid nonrefundable is common for these kinds of experiences. The price is on the high side

Everything is donated, the food, decorations, the labor and Santa's time. Even the event room is donated. The food pantry does not organize this. They are just the beneficiary. It's a community event.

I acknowledge that the "experience " is different but when it comes to kids, seeing Santa in an upscale restaurant or in a firehall banquet hall is the same wow factor. They don't care about the food or the setting. They care about the jolly guy in the red suit.

Now if Disney characters in holiday attire made an appearance at this overpriced dinner, it might be worthwhile. But if I was weighing dinner at CBS or two nice dinners elsewhere and a meet up with Santa in Disney Springs, I would not be choosing a 3 course dinner with kids who just want to see Santa and probably won't eat their meal anyway.