2nd E-Mail from DDE: Clarification

[Granny]

Just received this e-mail from DDE as a follow up to the first one. Haven't seen it posted yet.

Many of you have expressed concern about the 18% gratuity that will be added to all Disney Dining Experience transactions. When using your Disney Dining Experience membership card the assessed gratuity will be added to all table service restaurant locations and lounges for all transactions regardless of party size. Gratuity will not be added to any counter service, food cart or quick service locations. In the past, gratuity was only implemented for larger parties of 8 or more for guests utilizing their Disney Dining Experience membership.

This adjustment to the program has been implemented in order to align the Disney Dining Experience Program with other dining experiences where gratuities are included. Effective January 1, 2008, when utilizing your Disney Dining Experience discount 18% gratuity will be added.


If you have any further questions or concerns we would ask that you send an e-mail to our Executive Offices at wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com.

Thank you,

The Disney Dining Experience Team
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Sounds like they got a lot of feedback already on this.

 

[CarolAnnC]

Please visit This Thread for discussion on the DDE mandatory gratuity. The Restaurant Board is the location where the discussion will be taking place. Thank you.