Florida dad who paid $1,400 for Disney World day trip recommends these more budget-friendly theme parks instead

Give the House of Mouse a miss.That’s the advice from a Florida father of three who went viral after spending $1,400 on one day at Walt Disney World.Craig Stowell sparked a huge discussion about price hikes at Disney parks for the short video he shared on his TikTok account.

He told The Post that there are much better choices for budget-conscious families — especially if you’re going on short notice.The mad Disney dad was said he felt like he was being punished when he and some family friends decided to go to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for a last-minute trip.“Disney really wants you to be a Disney vacationer.So they want you not to leave the park,” he said.

“You are there on the property the whole time and that is your vacation.Those one-day trips that I used to do as a kid, that’s not really what they want anymore.”Forking out half a monthly mortgage payment for just one day in the park — without evening staying in a hotel overnight — led to some tough conversations for Craig with his children.“We spent just under $1,400 in one day, which to me is nuts,” he said.

“My oldest son’s 15, and he’s starting to save for a car.That’s how I put it in perspective and put a value on that dollar amount is, ‘hey bud, this if your first car.

We spent as much as you would have saved for your first car on this one day at Disney.'”With many Americans having to tighten their belts, taking the family to Disney is in danger of becoming out-of-reach for middle-class families, Stowell warned.Single-day passes at Disney World start at $119, the most expensive of the major parks.As a result, he recommends that families choose other parks around central Florida for their next trip, if they’re not looking to spend a mint.Cheaper options include SeaWorld Orlando’s Four Parks: Unlimited Visits passes.

For $62, families can go to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island, with free parking inclu...