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Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Gen Z Girls Get Restaurant Check—Realize Too Late What 'Mkt' Price Means
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When 20-year-old Aribella Menold and her family went for a meal at a North Carolina restaurant, they got a shock when they called for the check. In a video with 19 million views, the Gen Z girls shared how they had ordered from the menu without understanding the pricing structure, leading to a bill they weren't prepared for of $154.14. "POV: You didn't know what 'mkt' meant on the steak menu and now you're paying for it," the text overlay said. "We thought the price was going to be like $20-$30," Menold told Newsweek. In the video it is clear the girls were worried about the bill, with shocked faces throughout. Newsweek reached out to the restaurant via email for comment. Pictures from the video with 14 million views of the moment the girls were shocked by the bill. Pictures from the video with 14 million views of the moment the girls were shocked by the bill. @bellebelle_menold/Instagram What Does MKT Mean on a Menu? "MKT" is restaurant shorthand for "market price," often placed next to items like seafood or steak instead of a number. This means that the kitchen prices the item day-by-day according to the current wholesale cost of the item. Read more Server can't believe what Gen Z diners leave on check instead of tip Server can't believe what Gen Z diners leave on check instead of tip For example, prime steaks swing in cost with supply, season and grade, meaning that the cost can change by the day. Usually though, asking the server when ordering will give you an idea of the price. As the video gained more and more attention on Instagram, people were divided in the comments. Viewer @aidoniouss said: "$160 for three people? That's a pretty good deal lmoa." While @laetitiablt wrote: "People saying $50 a steak is normal... are you ok? In a very expensive restaurant sure, but no, it is NOT normal." Generally, menu prices for steaks vary depending on the location. Casual chains can charge as low as $13-18 for a steak, while fine-dining chains average closer to $54 for an 8-20 oz cut. "I first posted on Instagram and then on TikTok," Menold said. "I was definitely surprised how well the video did giving the fact that I filmed and posted the video with no effort, just for fun." In the end, the girls were lucky enough not to have to pay for the bill. "Our grandpa ended up paying for it which was so sweet of him," Menold explained. This isn't the first time someone was left stunned by a big restaurant bill. Earlier this year a dad shared online how he was stunned by a Disneyland breakfast bill. He agreed to take his kids for a "Princess Breakfast" but wasn't prepared for the bill at the Disneyland Resort in California. In the X post, he revealed the $937.65 bill, with the total including a $150 tip. Meanwhile another man was surprised when he looked at a restaurant receipt that caused quite a shock. When he looked at the bill, he was shocked by a $5 "bitching fee" had been added to the receipt. "Honestly, I thought it was hilarious. In fact, it was probably the funniest thing that happened that night. I passed the receipt around the table so everybody could get a good laugh," the man told Newsweek. At the time, he didn't think anything notable happened, except for the waitress mixing up his beer order, but when he asked for the correct beer it was clear the team had noted the request.
Irish Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dad left shocked after Disneyland breakfast bill over €800
One outraged dad was left almost 'spitting out his coffee' after he was landed with an €812 breakfast bill at Disneyland. A family of five headed to the famous California theme park booked the Princess Breakfast in a bid to make their trip all that more special, however, the dad was completely taken aback by the amount he had to pay, including a tip of over €100, The Mirror UK reports. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, to air his frustrations, the dad shared a photo of his receipt from the pricey breakfast, with a tip of $150 (€130) for a total of $937.65 (€813). He added the caption: "'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee." He added in the comment section: "I think if someone went to Disneyland and insisted on doing All The Things they could easily spend $3,000 per day. If I find that goddamn mouse I am going to mug him." The dad's post racked up almost 17 million views, as people were left shocked by the massive price of the breakfast. One wrote: "This is why my daughter continues to believe Disney is closed for Covid." A second penned: "For that much money you can get an after hours private tour of the Vatican." A third candidly asked: "How many princesses did you eat?!" while another penned: "I can see why you didn't spit out your coffee … it probably cost $45." Others applauded him with: "You're a great dad for doing this…better than I'll ever be." Another asked: "I'm going to assume there was no booze included in this?", and the dad replied: "One Bloody Mary." On the Disneyland website, it describes the 'Princess Breakfast' as an "unforgettable 3-course breakfast" with "enchanting encounters with some favourite Disney Princesses." It also states that it starts at $142 (€123).
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disneyland Guest 'Almost Spit Out His Coffee' Over Nearly $1K Breakfast Bill For Family of 5
A family of five spent $938 on Disneyland's Princess Breakfast Adventures, a three-course character dining experience at the California park The father shared the receipt and his surprise on X, where the post went viral with over 15.5 million views and sparked widespread discussion The poster admitted he hadn't checked the price before, but said the experience was worth it for his kids A family of five kicked off their morning at Disneyland with a nearly four-figure price tag. X user @jrockandrollt, aka John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien, took to the social media app on Monday, June 16, to share a photo of his receipt from his family's breakfast. The bill showed that he had spent $937.65, including a $150 tip. In the caption, he wrote, 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee." Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, which is held at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, is a dining experience at the Anaheim theme park where guests get to enjoy a three-course breakfast and activities with Disney princesses, like storytime with Belle, according to the park's website. The meal starts with a tiered tower of appetizers like lobster rolls, cornbread and beignets. For the main course, kids can choose between chicken and Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles and macaroni and cheese, while adults have options like braised short ribs, deviled eggs and truffle macaroni and cheese. For the final course, guests can taste cream puffs, sorbet and other desserts. The price starts at $142 for adults and children ages 3 to 9, per the site, and tip and tax are not included. The post quickly garnered X users attention and has been viewed over 15.5 million times as of Wednesday, June 18. The original poster waded through commenters' questions and explained that the bill was for two children and three adults and that one person ordered a Bloody Mary. He joked in the comments, 'If I find that goddamn mouse I am going to mug him.' He also wrote that he felt the pricey venture was worth it, despite his shock at the bill: 'Kids enjoyed it, so I think it was worth it. The kids definitely learned some new words when I opened the bill though.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A picture of his plate shows that he ate shrimp cocktail, macaroni and cheese, asparagus, deviled eggs and beef roast, and he wrote that the food was a 7/10. 'Service was attentive and enthusiastic, princesses were all trained pro actresses and spent a lot of time with the kids. I enjoyed it,' he commented. While many users praised the poster for being a 'great dad,' others couldn't get behind his shock. 'Bro they tell you the price when you book, if you're surprised that's on you,' one person wrote and the poster replied that he didn't book the meal nor look at the menu. Read the original article on People
National Post
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Dad shocked by eye-popping $1,000 Disneyland breakfast bill
Article content Disneyland may call itself the 'Happiest Place on Earth,' but one guest was very unhappy when he received the breakfast bill for his family of five. Article content John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien, who goes by @jrockandrollt on X, took to the social media platform to share a photo of his receipt at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures — which came up to $937.65. Article content Article content That included his $150 tip, which amounted to just over 20% of the meal cost. Article content ''Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids,' he captioned the post. 'Almost spit out my coffee.' Article content The dad admitted 'the breakfast was good,' alongside a photo of a plate holding what appears to be prime rib, jus, shrimp, asparagus and a devilled egg. Article content 'Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee — John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien (@jrockandrollt) June 16, 2025 Article content Commenters bombarded him with questions, from the amount he tipped to whether the experience was worth it overall. Article content 'It was fun, the food was probably 7/10, service was attentive and enthusiastic, princesses were all trained pro actresses and spent a lot of time with the kids. I enjoyed it,' he said. Article content Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, which take place at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, is a dining experience where guests get to enjoy a three-course breakfast priced at $142 for both adults and children, and includes 'one-of-a-kind Princess-themed activities,' according to the park's website. Article content Article content The meal begins with three-tier towers of appetizers like lobster rolls, beignets and cornbread. Article content For the main course, the kids can dine on items like waffles and macaroni and cheese, while the grown-up guests can choose items like short ribs, deviled eggs and scrambled eggs.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
'Our hotel went bust during our stay but then something peculiar happened'
Holidays are all about relaxation, staying in a welcoming hotel and spending days by the pool, but for one traveller their getaway was far from what they expected Many of us meticulously plan our summer holidays, tracking down the best flights and checking an endless list of hotel reviews to ensure we're getting the most for our money. But sometimes, even with careful preparation, our holiday can be ruined, and we're being told to pack our bags as staff tell us the hotel has gone bust, mid-stay! This happened to one unlucky holidaymaker in the middle of their trip to Turkey. They were asked to relocate the hotel or pay for their stay again, but this was just the start of the bizarre ordeal. The traveller took to Reddit to share their experience under a post asking for people's "worst holidays". The user shared earlier this month: "Went to Turkey years ago and bang in the middle of the holiday, our holiday company went bust. "The hotel called a meeting and told us all to pack our bags or else pay the bill again. We paid again, thinking that anything was better than being on the streets in a strange land. Our fellow holidaymakers objected, and the staff and guests all fell out. Things were getting heated, so we decided to bail out and return later on in the evening." READ MORE: Dad shares eye-watering bill after taking family for Disneyland 'Princess Breakfast' They continued: "Fast forward four hours, we landed back to a practically deserted hotel. We were personally welcomed by the manager, who was all over us like a rash from then on. He must have thought we were millionaires, because it turned out that we were the only guests to have paid again. "We also learned that some of the guests and staff had been arrested for throwing punches and were taken off the premises. The remaining guests were nowhere to be seen, but I read on TripAdvisor afterwards that they had left their luggage in the hotel temporarily until they managed to change their return flights. "Apparently, when they opened their luggage back at home, they found that it was full of Mars bars, wrappers removed, that had melted in through their clothes. Fun times." One user commented on the post with: "That was a wild ride." Others shared their own holiday from hell stories, including one who was accused of cheating while away with his wife. They revealed: "Husband and myself went to an all inclusive 3 star in Majorca (this was our big mistake). The hotel was like an episode of Benidorm. On the 1st night we went to the evening entertainment and an English lady asked if she could sit beside us. The place was packed! "Had a friendly chat for about 20 mins until her coked-up Brock Lesnar look-alike partner stormed in and accused my husband of having an affair with her. He smashed all the drinks off the table and started flipping chairs. Utter chaos! Security was called and some lad managed to calm this roided up psycho down with the offer of a joint. We avoided them like the plaque for the next 7 days although I doubt they remembered who we were!"
