Cake Bake Shop Opens $200 'Dinner With Santa' Reservations
Journalists say mandatory prepayment with 24% gratuity plus Florida sales tax push the true cost far above the menu price, signaling a wider shift toward premium paid holiday experiences.
Overview
- The Cake Bake Shop on Disney’s BoardWalk began taking reservations Monday for a limited 'Dinner with Santa' on November 24 and December 1, 8 and 15, 2026.
- The ticketed evening includes a three-course holiday dinner with up to three adult beverages, a private meet-and-greet with Santa, a Disney PhotoPass family photo download, and a take-home gift.
- Base prices are $200 per adult and $150 per child, and the restaurant requires full, non-refundable payment at booking with an automatic 24% gratuity and applicable Florida sales tax.
- Journalists’ calculations show those mandatory add-ons raise the out-of-pocket cost to about $269 per adult and roughly $900–$950 for a typical family of four, far above the advertised menu rates.
- Coverage places the event within a broader trend of paid, premium holiday experiences on Disney property while noting that lower-cost or free Santa meet-and-greet options remain available at Disney Springs, EPCOT and daytime park appearances.