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Hope your bank account is magical enough for these experiences! Join us as we count down our picks for the most extravagant offerings at Disney parks worldwide. From gourmet dining experiences to crystal-covered collectibles and luxury accommodations that cost more than most houses, these Disney indulgences will make your wallet cry faster than watching the first ten minutes of "Up"!
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00:00There is a cave, boy. A cave of wonders, filled with treasures beyond your wildest dreams.
00:09Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:11And today, we're counting down our picks for the most pricey experiences,
00:14merchandise, accommodation, and more available at various Disney parks.
00:19We'll also have some honorable mentions featuring items that were once free, but now demand cash.
00:24All right, but just make sure you've got a really big checkbook, and it's open really, really wide.
00:28A checkbook funded by somebody who's rich.
00:32Number 10. The Chef's Table at Victoria and Albert's.
00:36And now, we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair, as the dining room proudly presents your dinner.
00:45Sitting within Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Walt Disney World Resort is the restaurant Victoria and Albert's.
00:51Opened in 1988, it's named after the UK's Queen Victoria and her husband Albert.
00:56Considering it's the first Disney restaurant and the first American theme park resort establishment to get a Michelin star,
01:03it's not going to be cheap.
01:05Its most expensive package is eating at the chef's table.
01:08At the beginning of the experience, the bites will be very small,
01:12and as the progression of the menu evolves, the ingredients will become more and more robust.
01:18The sweet courses that are going to be enjoyed by our guests are just so fabulous.
01:24Taking around 4 hours and up to 10 courses, the chef takes you on a journey as the dishes are prepared before your eyes.
01:31The price comes to $425 per person, with an additional $210 for wine pairing, or $145 for zero-proof pairings.
01:41As such, for two people with wine, you're looking at $1,270.
01:47Okay, right, thank you.
01:48Um, you know, can you just cancel my main dish and I'll just have the appetizer as the main?
01:52Of course, sir.
01:53Number 9. Private VIP Tour.
01:56Our theme parks are full of royalty.
01:58But you know what?
01:59You don't have to be royalty to receive royal treatment.
02:02Do you find Disney parks overwhelming and confusing?
02:05Or are you an avid House of Mouse fan who wants to absorb every morsel of the brand?
02:10Well, if either of those descriptions fits you, then a VIP tour sounds ideal.
02:15When looking at a guide map, there's a lot of stuff that you want to see and do, but might not know the exact way to do it.
02:20By having a Walt Disney World VIP tour guide, we'll kind of act as your walking, talking guide map to make sure that your family has a little deficient vacation, but mostly the most fun.
02:28A concierge collects you from your hotel and then escorts your party around, all while giving you facts.
02:33Depending on the season, the cost comes in between $450 and $900 per hour.
02:40Considering it's a minimum of 7 hours, on the high end, you're looking at $6,300.
02:46It also doesn't include admission tickets, hiking the price up even more.
02:50I don't have a pauper yet. Here, take it. I'll starve.
02:54You find me lying in the gutter with me feet sticking up in the air.
02:56You might think the count is a bit short.
02:58While seemingly not available anymore, Disney did offer a more prestigious World of Dreams tour, which was a whopping $12,000 for up to 12 hours.
03:08Is there a better way to maximize the magic of our theme parks?
03:12So what are you waiting for?
03:13The red carpet awaits.
03:15Number 8. An overwater bungalow at the Polynesian Village Resort.
03:19Lush vegetation, white sand beaches, and the laid-back spirit of the islands.
03:25Disney has some of the most varied accommodations around, one of which is the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows Resort at Walt Disney World.
03:33Yet, if you want to go even further with the enchanting experience, then getting a room at one of the overwater bungalows, which are held up by stilts, is ideal.
03:41Stepping out onto the partial wraparound deck, the views here will take any Disney lover's breath away.
03:47Sitting on Seven Seas Lagoon, the private over-the-water patio makes you feel like you're in a world of your own,
03:52with views of Cinderella Castle by day and the castle with fireworks lighting up the sky at night.
03:58As well as the stylish Polynesian-inspired interior and artwork, the bathroom mirror even doubles as a TV.
04:04The bungalows also have a plunge pool outside for a quick dip.
04:08Depending on the type of bungalow, costs range from $3,500 to over $5,500 per night.
04:15As such, it can quickly add up if you're staying multiple days.
04:19Oh, I mean, I wasn't...
04:21What?
04:22They're calling me, so I gotta...
04:24Bye!
04:267. A Bejeweled Dumbo Figurine
04:28In 1964, the Spanish glassblowing extraordinaires, the Arribas Brothers, were discovered by Walt Disney as they showcased their work at the New York World's Fair.
04:42Three years later, the brothers were invited to open a store at Disneyland, and appeared to have maintained a close relationship,
04:48as the Arribas have created stunning statues of the company's characters ever since.
04:52One of which is a Dumbo figurine covered in sparkling jewels.
04:57I can see it all now!
04:59Dumbo! The ninth wonder of the universe!
05:01With a limited edition of 188, each statue, which comes in at 8.5 inches tall and 7 inches wide,
05:09holds 31,000 high-quality crystal stones to give it that alluring shine.
05:14With all that luxurious care, the statue is currently being sold for $16,900.
05:19Aw, gee, Dumbo. I think your ears are beautiful.
05:25Sure! As a matter of fact, I think they're very decorative.
05:29Number 6. A Life-Sized R2-D2 Droid
05:32Uncle Owen?
05:33Yeah?
05:33What about that one?
05:34What about that blue one? We'll take that one.
05:36Mommy, I am so beautiful.
05:38I'm quite sure you'll be very pleased with that one, sir.
05:41He really is in first-class condition.
05:42Thanks to the modern age, all sorts of items and characters that were once stuck in the realm of science fiction have been recreated in the real world.
05:50Over in the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge attraction is the Droid Depot, where guests can create their own companion.
05:56However, they can also get their mitts on a life-sized R2-D2 to defend or conquer the galaxy with,
06:01as well as interacting with you and making the iconic beeps and boops.
06:05What's this?
06:06What is what? He asked you a question. What is that?
06:10R2 is remote-controlled, so you can wander the streets with it.
06:14You can even choose whether it comes shiny, factory-new, or in its more run-down appearance from the films.
06:19However, getting this sassy bot will set you back a startling $25,000.
06:29Number 5. The Royal Suite at the Four Seasons Orlando
06:32If you want a bit more luxury at your accommodation without massive Disney influence,
06:37then the Four Seasons Resort at Disney World might be for you.
06:40One of its most prestigious rooms is the Royal Suite.
06:42It's on the 16th floor. It can transform into a nine-bedroom residence with a thousand-square-foot terrace.
06:49Occupying 3,300 square feet, the suite features up to three living rooms,
06:54a media room, two gas fireplaces, a pantry kitchen,
06:58and a marble bathroom with a smaller powder room.
07:01Complimentary features also include 24-hour in-room dining,
07:05a daily newspaper, and a shoeshine service.
07:08When there's a shine on your shoes, there's a melody in your heart.
07:13What a wonderful way to start the day.
07:18Yet even better, the suite offers a great view of the Magic Kingdom Park's fireworks display.
07:23With this taste of the extravagant, so is the price of it,
07:26as it starts at $17,000 per night.
07:29Shut up!
07:33I beg your pardon. Shut up.
07:35Your Majesty, in America, it doesn't always mean be quiet.
07:38Here it could mean, wow, gee whiz, golly wallace.
07:41Oh, I understand. Thank you.
07:42Number 4. The Crystal Replica of Spaceship Earth.
07:45Since it first opened in 1982,
07:48the Spaceship Earth attraction at Walt Disney World's Epcot
07:50has been one of the company's most iconic sights.
07:53What makes this more impressive is that it doesn't feature any Disney cartoon characters.
07:57All right, then. Guess I'll just have to go all alone. That's all.
08:05Just sit in the boat all alone and talk to myself all alone.
08:13If you've been beguiled by the time machine ride and wanted to take a memory home,
08:17then you can.
08:19However, you're gonna need deep, deep pockets.
08:21Are we talking Mariana's Trench Deep or Dante's Ninth Circle Deep?
08:25Created by the Arribas Brothers,
08:27122,800 Austrian crystal stones were used to bejewel the limited edition statue,
08:33coming in at a price of $79,000.
08:37However, to celebrate the park's 40th anniversary,
08:39the Arribas created a 40 limited multicolor statue,
08:43taking 681 hours for each one to be hand-pressed with 155,300 crystals.
08:50These versions cost $99,000.
08:52This didn't make you nervous to be in the same room with thousands of dollars worth of diamonds
08:58and unable to touch them?
09:00No?
09:02Like an alcoholic outside of a bar on election day.
09:06Number three, marriage packages.
09:08If their vast filmography has proven anything over the decades,
09:12Disney loves love.
09:13Yet what seemingly grabs their attention more is making money from it.
09:17So don't sit there and tell me that marriage isn't an economic proposition because it is.
09:23It may not be for you, but it most certainly is for me.
09:27If you've wanted to tie the knot but desired a House of Mouse twist,
09:30there's Disney's Fairytale Weddings and Honeymoons program,
09:33which will help you magically tie the knot.
09:35Naptuals at Walt Disney World start from $15,000.
09:38However, with extra features, including having the marriage after park hours,
09:43the cost can quickly shoot up to $100,000,
09:46with the average cost reportedly between $30,000 and $40,000.
09:51Yet the price can go up further if you require a dress styled after a Disney princess,
09:55which varies from $1,200 to $9,500.
09:58Oh, it's a beautiful dress.
10:03Did you ever see such a beautiful dress?
10:06Number 2. A Bejeweled Cinderella's Castle Replica.
10:09A polish up real, a polish up real, nice.
10:17Whether you're at Florida's Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
10:20or Japan's Tokyo Disneyland at the Tokyo Disney Resort,
10:23one of the sights you'll be instantly drawn to is the stunning Cinderella Castle.
10:27But if you want to continue having the structure take your breath away at home,
10:31you can, for a massive monetary cost.
10:34I'm only a girl, not a princess.
10:38And I'm only a lizard, not a footman.
10:42Enjoy it while it lasts.
10:44Developed by the Arribas Brothers and unveiled in 2022,
10:47it took them nearly six months, around 3,835 hours,
10:52to make just one of the 50 available,
10:54as they placed 678,402 crystal stones by hand.
11:00As such, the price of the Glittery Castle was $250,000.
11:04However, guests have recently seen that price has increased once again
11:08to an eye-watering $285,000.
11:11Were you expecting that?
11:12For it to cost the same as a house?
11:13So worth it.
11:14Before we unveil our top pick,
11:16here are a few honorable mentions.
11:18Magic Bands.
11:19Changed to paid from free in 2021,
11:22the bands can be sold for as much as $65.
11:25My personal favorite, all the Star Wars right here.
11:27Oh, of course.
11:28And then we've got Dumbo right down here.
11:29And what I love is you can purchase these Magic Bands Plus in the resorts.
11:33You can get them here at the parks or at Disney Springs.
11:35No more complimentary transport.
11:37The free Magical Express airport bus was removed in 2021
11:41for over $16 per adult tickets.
11:43I know we're being taken for a ride.
11:46Well, if we are, let's enjoy the scenery.
11:49I'm scared.
11:50I want to go home.
11:51Not free fast passes.
11:522022 saw the free virtual queue service vanish for around $20 per day alternatives.
11:58Because, you know, it was such a deal to get in there anyways.
12:01The new service will be available this fall.
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12:21Number 1.
12:22The Royal Splendor Top Floor Package.
12:24Is this a dream?
12:25Somebody pinch me.
12:26Oh.
12:27This is way better than a tree.
12:29Oh, I just adore a penthouse view.
12:32If our previous entry about the Royal Suite at the Four Seasons Orlando
12:36sounded wonderful but not expensive enough,
12:38then this is just for you.
12:40The company offers guests with massive bank accounts the chance to hire the whole 16th floor.
12:45That includes the Royal Suite, the Presidential Suite, and several other bedrooms.
12:50People just like to have a little bit of a getaway.
12:53You know, I don't want to worry.
12:54Give me that luxury feel.
12:56Altogether, this allows up to 50 guests to stay within 21 bedrooms.
13:00As well as all the amenities that come with the suites,
13:03guests can also receive signature experiences, including VIP tours of the Disney parks.
13:08You can even have a butler for up to eight hours per day.
13:11For five nights enjoying the Royal Splendor Package,
13:14guests will have to fork out an astonishing $500,000.
13:18Everyone should experience first class at least once in their lives,
13:21and Annie shouldn't miss out just because she can't afford it.
13:23No, ma'am, I'm afraid that's not allowed.
13:25Help me, I'm poor.
13:26What's the most expensive Disney park item or experience that you splash the cash on?
13:30Let us know below.
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