Cindy's - You prepay for meal (tax, tip & all) now?

[crusoe2]

I just booked and paid for breakfast at Cindy's for 3 adults and 1 child for a morning in June. I didn't know that I would be charged at the time of booking so I was caught off guard by that. I was also in a rush when I booked and didn't take time to figure out if the amount was right. So now I'm wondering if it was correct. The amount was $172 and change which included the tax and tip. I expected the tax to be added on but the addition of the tip for a party of 4 kind of surprised me. Anyone know if that is standard now? And how much of a tip do they add on? TIA

 

[TDC Nala]

Prepayment in full for CRT has been the standard since 2006. And yes, your payment includes tax and tip.

Don't know the amount of tip they charge but 18% seems to be the WDW standard.

 

[LovinPooh]

I dont know if its a holiday or peak issues. But I paid $155 for 3 adults and 1 child.

 

[TDC Nala]

I dont know if its a holiday or peak issues. But I paid $155 for 3 adults and 1 child.

This is probably it - peak time or "holiday" surcharges for buffets and fixed-price meals are in effect in June.

 

[mbanks21]

If youre not on the DDP you pay up front for tax and 18% tip. If your service is horrible you can always talk to a manager and see about changing the tip amount

 

[cigar95]

And how much of a tip do they add on? TIA

From all appearances, the tip appears to be 18% of the food portion of the meal. Part of the charge is allocated for the photo, and that portion is not considered when they calculate the tip.