The Disney Tipping Info Thread *Updated 9.1.09*

[TDC Nala]

Merged with the Tipping Information Thread. The policy of the restaurant boards is that all information and discussion about tipping should take place on that one thread.

 

[pixie2416]

The last time we used DDP, tips were still included on the plan. And I don't remember what information was included on the receipt.

So I'm wondering, when you get your receipt will it show the total amount of the food/drinks that you ordered so you can calculate the tip - or do you need to keep track of that yourself when you order, so you know how much to leave?

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

They will calculate the tip for you, and suggest either 18 or 20% or maybe it's 15 and 18%?

 

[catne]

18% and 20% amounts are printed across the bottom of the receipt as suggested tips, so you don't have to do the math unless you want to.

If your party is 6 or more people (including infants) they will add 18% automatically.

there is a tipping thread that this will undoubtedly get moved to, just an FYI

 

[TDC Nala]

Yep, all tipping questions and discussion on the restaurant board must take place on the Tipping Information Thread, with which this thread is being merged.

Please read the first post of the Tipping Information Thread for the guidelines as to why we do this.

 

[lnjryan6185]

The last time we used DDP, tips were still included on the plan. And I don't remember what information was included on the receipt.

Please check into this as I'm sure it has changed. My wife and I used the DDP for our last 3 trips and tips were NOT included. On the receipt there will be suggestions for 15%& 20% of the check amount, but tips were paid seperately and not on the plan.

 

[JuneBugFL]

Ok I got through about 20 pages before I gave up trying to find the answer to my questions.

1. What percentage would I tip the bartender at say Rose & Crown if I get a drink to go?

2. How much do I tip the bartender at the pool bars?

and 3 may be stupid...Do I have to tip the people at the drink stands in Epcot who just have to pull the lever for the frozen drinks? (ie GG vodka slushie)

 

[kaytieeldr]

The last time we used DDP, tips were still included on the plan. And I don't remember what information was included on the receipt.

So I'm wondering, when you get your receipt will it show the total amount of the food/drinks that you ordered so you can calculate the tip - or do you need to keep track of that yourself when you order, so you know how much to leave?

Yes, your receipt will show the menu-price total for the food you ordered. As stated above, provided your party consists of five or fewer people, it will also display suggested 18% and 20% gratuity calculations, for the diner's convenience. The actual amount or percent tip is up to the diner.

If you also order items not dining plan-eligible, you will get a separate receipt for those items.

 

[disney4us2002]

Yes, your receipt will show the menu-price total for the food you ordered. As stated above, provided your party consists of five or fewer people, it will also display suggested 18% and 20% gratuity calculations, for the diner's convenience. The actual amount or percent tip is up to the diner.

If you also order items not dining plan-eligible, you will get a separate receipt for those items.

In this scenario is there one receipt with the entire meal total? Did anyone ever actually photocopy a receipt and post it? I can't remember but it would be helpful to see an example.

 

[Tricia1972]

In this scenario is there one receipt with the entire meal total? Did anyone ever actually photocopy a receipt and post it? I can't remember but it would be helpful to see an example.

You get two receipts. One receipt with the DDP eligible order and the second receipt has the non-eligible DDP items.

Honestly, it sounds way more complicated than it is. We've gone with and without the plan and the main difference is that with the DDP there is more paperwork, but it's still simple to pay for your meal and your gratuities.

 

[jenseib]

The last time we used DDP, tips were still included on the plan. And I don't remember what information was included on the receipt.

So I'm wondering, when you get your receipt will it show the total amount of the food/drinks that you ordered so you can calculate the tip - or do you need to keep track of that yourself when you order, so you know how much to leave?

The first "bill" comes out wit hthe total and suggested tip amounts on it

Please check into this as I'm sure it has changed. My wife and I used the DDP for our last 3 trips and tips were NOT included. On the receipt there will be suggestions for 15%& 20% of the check amount, but tips were paid seperately and not on the plan.

It's 18 and 20%

In this scenario is there one receipt with the entire meal total? Did anyone ever actually photocopy a receipt and post it? I can't remember but it would be helpful to see an example.

Yes, one bill comes out with the total. All items even non
DDDp items are on the bill. (we jsut did this 2 weeks ago) We then gave our card and cash for the non plan items. Then they return with a receipt for us to sign with for the diningplan portion. Evertthing is turned to zeros and then then a cash reciept for the other items. You can also chose to have that "cash" portion put on your KTTW card as well as tips. We prefer just to pay for it then.

 

[TDC Nala]

I do not tip at drink kiosks, only at full service bars.

 

[Ladybugsy]

This is my first trip doing the dining plan when the gratuity is added. We will be with my brother and his friend, and there are 5 of us. So if we eat together, am I right in assuming we will be charged rather than given a suggested amount even if we have different bills? Technically we are 5 and 2, and want to eat together of course.

 

[bicker]

What matters is how many of you you are when you make the reservation. Even if you're 8 people and you say you want two tables of 4, you're still going to have the 18% applied to your table(s). They even count an infant as 1.

 

[CRDIS]

Hi all -

We are travelling with my parents and we are all on the dining plan. All together, we are a party of 6. How do they handle the automatic 18% gratuity? Do they charge it all to one card or do they split it up? In other words, if we each want to pay our portion of the gratuity by charging it to our room, can we?

Thanks!!

 

[smidgy]

am I right in assuming we will be charged rather than given a suggested amount even if we have different bills? Technically we are 5 and 2, and want to eat together of course.

you are right; you will be charged. technically, you are a table of 7. if 6 people sit together and have 6 sep. checks, they are still a table of 6.
automatic gratuity is added (not just at Disney) for tables of 6 or more because larger tables take more of the server's time, and more of the tables in her station.
actually, sep. checks at the same table take up even more of the server's time, since she has to make sure all the entrees, desserts, etc. are made and arrive aaaat the same time, even though they are on sep. checks.
but it will only be 18%, and 18%of your check only. the other party of 2 will be charged only 18% of their check.

 

[septbaby]

You pay a tip on the DP too, it has not been "included" since 2007. It is only included with DP credits at the dinner shows, CRT and room service.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Do they charge it all to one card or do they split it up? In other words, if we each want to pay our portion of the gratuity by charging it to our room, can we?

Nope. Just like if you were getting separate checks and paying by any other method, each check's recipient is responsible for only that check and its associated charges.

Example: If your check total is $100, and their check total is $50, your check will have $18 added to it (18% of $100) and their check will have $9 added to it (18% of $50). No check would have $27 added to it with the other check have $0 added.

Clear as mud?

 

[MelanieC]

I know the tip is added automatically - 18%. I'm trying to compare TiW versus DDP.

Is the 18% added before the 20% discount is taken off or before. I'd like to get as close as possible for comparison issues.

TIA,

 

[M5ward]

I'm pretty sure the tip is added before the discount. As far as I'm concerned, that's the way it should be.
We got the TiW card last year when it was $60.00. Our trip in October will be the third time in the World using that card.
We do a lot of TS meals, so it definitely is a savings for us. I don't think you can use it on CS meals or snacks, so it would depend on what your dining intentions are. Somebody on one of the sites calculated that you would have to spend $375 to break even on the card. We probably spend that in less than two days (depending which kid and family is with us) so it's worth it for us.