Restaurant Tipping

[TCARON]

Although I had read that Disney had begun automatically adding 18% to the retaurant bills I forgot about it on my last trip and added about $40.00 in extra tips without looking at the bill. I finally remembered and just signed charge slip when 18% was added.

It was my own fault but I feel like I should have been alerted by the waiter?

In restaurants where teh tip is added automatically, like large groups, they tell you beforehand.

Anyone else get caught with this?

 

[gibsontrio]

no , but i've heard this... do they not write 18 percent added on the bill??

 

[mom2my3kids]

Yeah people need to make sure to check, but they should have it in bold that its already added.

 

[trjme]

I almost fell for that a few years back. It actually made me mad that they took 18 percent automatically because the server didnt deserve a dime. Dont get me wrong, I have no problem with a good percentage tip but when you go to a restaraunt and pick-up your own food, the server brings you one drink and is never seen again do they really deserve 18 percent?

 

[TDC Nala]

they only add 18% automatically if: You are using the Disney Dining Experience, or: Your party consists of 6 or more people. 18% is not automatically added otherwise. Dining Plan bills are printed with suggested tip amounts, one of which is 18%.