The South Florida Price-o-Meter: Some of your favorite places forced to charge more
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The cost of inflation and what you can do about it
Prices are up for gas, groceries, house repairs and even those only-in-Miami treats like cinnamon rolls. What you should know about inflation and how to save a few bucks along the way.
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The high cost of everything isn’t a national-only woe. We have our own Only-in-Miami must-haves we’re going to enjoy no matter what — even if we have to grit our teeth as we pay.
A few samples of inflation on our Price-O-Meter:
Knaus Berry Farm
PRICE UP: In 2020, you stood in line for a dozen cinnamon rolls at Knaus Berry Farm and paid $13 cash. In 2021, until the popular attraction closes for the season in mid-April, you’re paying $14.50. Knaus is at 15980 SW 248th St., Homestead, and open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday (except Christmas and New Year’s Day). Info: 305-247-0668, KnausBerryFarm.com.
Robert Is Here
PRICE UP: In 2020, a regular milkshake at the 62-year-old landmark Homestead fruit stand was $7.25. In 2021, drink ‘em up for $8. Robert Is Here is at 19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, and open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Call 305-246-1592.
Santa’s Enchanted Forest
PRICE UP: Santa’s Enchanted Forest, with its iconic jingle, has returned in 2021 after a yearlong hiatus because of the pandemic. The holiday theme park is at a new location in Hialeah and admission costs more than it did in 2019.
Single day passes now cost $29.91 for kids and seniors, and $39.25 for adults, with season passes costing $57.94 and $67.29, respectively. In 2019, single day passes were $27.10 for kids and seniors, and $35.51 for adults, with season passes costing $50.47 and $60.75, respectively.
Manager Mike Brando said the attraction had to increase prices because costs have risen due to inflation and supply chain issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with fuel, transportation for rides, food costs and labor.
Santa’s Enchanted Forest is at Hialeah Park, 3100 East Fourth Ave., and is open daily through Jan. 2, 2022. For hours of operations and to purchase tickets, visit santasenchantedforest.com.
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour, Restaurant and Country Store
PRICE UP: Craving to eat Jaxson’s famous Kitchen Sink? You’ll have to pay a bit more in 2021 to enjoy a pound of ice cream topped with bananas, homemade whipped cream, mixed nuts and cherries, decorated with sparklers and American flags.
The Kitchen Sink this year costs $16.95 per person (minimum 4 people needed to order) compared to $14.95 per person in 2020.
Restaurants were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and the more than 60-year-old family restaurant was no exception. Jaxson owner Linda Zakheim said she was forced to raise the price of their classic Kitchen Sink this year when it became more expensive to order their high-quality ingredients. The quality and quantity of the homemade treat are still the same however, she said.
If you want to get into a food coma, Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour, Restaurant and Country Store is at 128 S. Federal Hwy. in Dania Beach. For hours of operations and to see their menu, visit jaxsonsicecream.com
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
PRICE UP: Vizcaya became cheaper in 2020, and for several months in 2021, than it was in 2019, but now costs a few dollars more.
Expect to pay $25 for people 13+ and $10 for kids 6-12. Kids under 5 and military veterans are free.
The discounted prices introduced in 2020 when Vizcaya reopened in late May — $18 for people 13+ and $8 for children 6-12 — at first were because people could only access the gardens, not the Main House due to COVID regulations. The discounted prices continued through June 2021, even though COVID restrictions had loosened, because of restoration projects around the estate.
In 2019, admission cost $22 for people 18+, $15 for teens 13-17 and $10 for children 6-12, with discounted rates for seniors and college students. For more information or to get tickets to visit the landmark at 3251 S Miami Ave, visit vizcaya.org.
Zoo Miami
UNCHANGED: No change since pre-pandemic, says Zoo Miami spokesman Ron Magill. The admission price at the 12400 SW 152nd St. attraction has remained the same over the last three years at Zoo Miami: $22.95 for adults and 18.95 for children ages 3-12.
NightGarden: A Magical Light Spectacular
PRICE UP: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s seasonal offering, NightGarden, at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, has returned after a one-year pandemic hiatus through Jan. 2 (closed Dec. 24, 2021; open Dec. 25). Tickets are free for children 5 and younger, for ages 10-6 tickets start at $24; $29 for adults. Discounts for Fairchild members and seniors. In 2019, admission was $20 for adults, $15 for kids. Information: fairchildgarden.org.
This story was originally published December 5, 2021 at 7:00 AM.
