The Herrera Show (@herrerashow) is a variety TikTok channel that mostly revolves around comedic reviews of a lot of things. The highlight of this channel is the flamboyantly cheeky reviews of various foods that folks can get in Disney amusement parks.

Now, to be fair, if you want proper food, going to anything other than a restaurant is already flawed decision-making. IKEA was once criticized for the whole horse meat scandal. But they are a furniture store—they do furniture, not food, mind the difference.

But, in the case of Disney, it seems to knock it up a notch and delivers food that raises so many questions and provides very little answers. Some of it is extremely overpriced, some of it is very disappointing to look at and then there’s the very, very plain ol’ ugly kind. This is where @herrerashow jumps in with their commentary.

“Don’t ask me why, but I love watching Disney adults get disappointed by the food at the theme parks. Maybe it feels like it’s a proper punishment for being a Disney adult,” the TikToker kicks off their now-most-successful Disney food fails video.

The video features everything from weirdly colored snacks to overpriced (significantly) dishes to meals whose presentation seems like it was never really discussed in any part of the theme park idea… chain… process… thing.

The hot-dog bun is reminiscent of a gas puddle reflecting the sun, the chocolate cake doughnut holes look more like meat (or meat-based life form byproducts), and then there’s the scoop of guacamole with a single chip in it for $14, which some are skeptical about, but it’s $14 dollars.

Google search will tell you that much of it is very nice, so staying skeptical with this content is the sensible thing to do. Remember, this is comedy, and should be treated as such.

So, disclaimers aside, there is something to be said about the pricing and weird aesthetics. First off, the tl;dr explanation to pricing is simple: it’s business. Lance Cothern of Money Manifesto explains that, ultimately, if you pay for it, then it works and they can get away with it. And why you pay that much is up to circumstance: you’re likely going to be unprepared with your own food, if it’s allowed in the first place, so the only option you’re left with is the food the theme park offers. And you will succumb to that price—you gotta eat, right?

Besides that, keep in mind that Walt Disney World Resort is the largest theme park brand in the world. The brand itself carries weight when it comes to finances, allowing them to put whatever price tag for the unique experience they provide.

But where is the line drawn?

As for the food, all the weird foods available at Disney are more or less the product of their intellectual properties and the sheer power of human imagination. The Disney Food Blog lists bizarre food options available, hinting at how it differs from franchise to franchise.

The weird food comes from its respective universes because, of course, folks in the Star Wars universe won’t have mutton readily available for consumption on, say, Tatooine. Probably. Don’t quote me on it. Hence, the themed restaurants will offer something that is more appropriate for their immediate surroundings. It’s called immersion, and the weird colors and flavors make it happen.

As for things like poop, confectionery treats that look like tiny bunny turds straight out of Wonderland. Why? Consider this: I remember, during Children’s Lit in college, we read an article about a children’s book author who visited friends for dinner. Their two kids were there to help serve the table and to make sure the guest was comfy. Seeing that the kids were borderline bored with all of this, when asked if they could get the guest some water, he instead said “Can you take this cup and spit in it all the way up to the brim?” The parents were shocked, sure, but this was an amazing way to engage with kids: make it wildly fun. Same with poop. Kids can take simplicity any day of the week for some fun. And Disney is there for the kids, first and foremost.

So, what are your thoughts on all of this? Ever ate a gas hotdog at Disney World and not regretted it? Let us know in the comment section below!