The Disney Tipping Info Thread *Updated 9.1.09*

[hopeandtink]

Is gratuity included in room service at the beach club? Thanks.

 

[Pumbaa_]

when you check the menus for room service, there will usually be a delivery charge and a gratuity attached.

If you are using DDP credits for your room service, it will be included in the DDP credits, no additional charge

 

[Pumbaa_]

server salaries are not an appropriate topic
thanks!

 

[copperbrick]

Do any of the premium dining plans currently available include tips -- much like the Grand Plan once did?

 

[Alesia]

Do any of the premium dining plans currently available include tips -- much like the Grand Plan once did?

No, they don't.

 

[Jeanieblue114]

This is not about tipping per se.....just about the method.

This is our first time on the Dining Plan so we will be having more TS meals than we normally would.

I thought it would be fun for the family to put out our tips for the servers in Disney Dollars.

I know that they are accepted everywhere at Disney, but they are limited to being spent at Disney. Do you think the servers would be upset by receiving tips in the form of Disney Dollars?

I just think it would be more fun to play with 'funny money' on the trip....just don't want to upset anyone.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I am very nervous about tipping for some reason. We have DDP and I am planning on paying tips with cash but I have a feeling we will have charging on our KTTW. I know if I just right cash they are not supposed to charge the tip but I am super nervous that they will and it will be a mess to clear up. Should I just give up and charge tips?

All your dining credits are on every KttW for your room. Don't put charging privileges on your kids' cards, and use one of those to "pay" for your meals. Since you're using a card that doesn't have charging on it, there's no way for the server to charge the tips to your room.

 

[minster22]

I work as a server and my feeling would be that I pay my mortgage etc with real money not Disney dollars. I am sure they can cash them in but it just makes one more unnecessary step for them.

 

[Pumbaa_]

You may absolutely use Disney dollars for payment. They are accepted at all Disney resorts and restaurants

Have a great time

 

[coltink]

I am sure this has been asked but I just didn't have the time to read through 1500+ replies.

What is the standard tipping procedure on buffets? Is it still the 15-20%?

 

[Tricia1972]

New tipping thread policy​

<snip>

5. No personal tipping habits are to be discussed. Generally speaking, what you tip at Disney is entirely up to you. To figure out what your meal will run, check out the menus here on the DIS at (insert link here). This will give you an idea of the meal cost. Disney does provide 18% and 20% calculations on the dining receipt. What you actually tip, is up to you with the exceptions below.

The exceptions to this are those using the Tables in Wonderland (TiW) Discount Card and parties of 6 or more. If you are in either one of these categories, you will have an auto gratuity of 18% added to your bill. Adjustments to this would need to be discussed with a manager.

Parties of 6 include everyone at the table, including children under 3 and infants. If you are dining with another group and paying separate, you are still subject to the 18% gratuity added to the bill. Each group at the table can get their own bill with their portion of the gratuity split out.

Please note – Disney does not differentiate between types of Table Service – buffets, all you care to eat and menu ordering locations are all treated equal and subject to the same guidelines by Disney.

There is always concern expressed about a set gratuity and service. Your option is to talk to the manager at the time of the incident. The only adjustment possible is done by the restaurant manager. Better to speak to the manager early on and receive improved service than to complain at the end to request redeuced gratuity

I am sure this has been asked but I just didn't have the time to read through 1500+ replies.

What is the standard tipping procedure on buffets? Is it still the 15-20%?

I totally understand not wanting to read all of the replies! That's why we put a tipping FAQ on the very first post. I copied the answer to your question from that post. (Bolding is mine) Hope this helps!

 

[coltink]

I totally understand not wanting to read all of the replies! That's why we put a tipping FAQ on the very first post. I copied the answer to your question from that post. (Bolding is mine) Hope this helps!

Thanks! I read it but must have skipped over that entire part. Thanks again for all your help!

 

[bicker]

I work as a server and my feeling would be that I pay my mortgage etc with real money not Disney dollars. I am sure they can cash them in but it just makes one more unnecessary step for them.

It is simply part of the job, like handling tips on credit cards.

 

[JoanneNC]

Does any of the following still include Tips and/or taxes

CRT - lunch
Aloha Show
Hoop Dee Doo show
Candlelight Procession.

Thanks in advance

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

I can't speak for the other ones you mentioned, but the amount you pre-pay for CRT includes the tax and tip.

 

[mareejen]

I was just wondering if it would be acceptable to leave my tip for Victoria and Albert's in those cute little tip envelopes. I'm not sure if it would be to, "cutesy" or if the tip is actually added on automatically since it is such a signature dining place. There are only 2 of in the party, but I still wasn't sure if they added it automatically for all parties? I am going to make up my envelopes soon, so I need to know if I can/should make one for V&A!?

 

[Alesia]

I was just wondering if it would be acceptable to leave my tip for Victoria and Albert's in those cute little tip envelopes. I'm not sure if it would be to, "cutesy" or if the tip is actually added on automatically since it is such a signature dining place. There are only 2 of in the party, but I still wasn't sure if they added it automatically for all parties? I am going to make up my envelopes soon, so I need to know if I can/should make one for V&A!?

Honestly, I've never understood the idea of giving a server a tip in an envelope. It really just makes it fairly likely that the server will accidentally throw it away. They have enough paper to deal with. Why not just hand them the cash when you pay the bill?

 

[Pumbaa_]

I was just wondering if it would be acceptable to leave my tip for Victoria and Albert's in those cute little tip envelopes. I'm not sure if it would be to, "cutesy" or if the tip is actually added on automatically since it is such a signature dining place. There are only 2 of in the party, but I still wasn't sure if they added it automatically for all parties? I am going to make up my envelopes soon, so I need to know if I can/should make one for V&A!?

V&A is a 5 star restaurant with impeccable service. For me, and again, just my opinion, envelopes don't work for me

YMMV

 

[wigdoutdismom]

V&A is a 5 star restaurant with impeccable service. For me, and again, just my opinion, envelopes don't work for me

YMMV

In total agreement. No tip envelope...

 

[aim]

We will be going to HDDR with 2 table service tickets on DDP. I think I read that the tip IS included with the DDP. Could someone please clarify this for me as I want to be sure. Thanks!