Tipping At Crystal Palace Buffet?

[momof1princess]

my DD8 wants to eat lunch at the Crystal Palace w/ Pooh & friends, and i'm aware it's a buffet, so my question is...will we have a waitress and if not, will we need to leave a tip? TIA!

 

[stahshee]

yes it is not like Pondersoa. The times that I went the server was excellent bringing our drinks ect....

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I always tip at buffets.

I think it's the right thing to do, especially now that the waitresses not only escort you to your table, bring drinks, etc. but also bus their own tables.

I tipped 20 %, slightly more actually, but that was because our server was very kind, sprinkled our table with confetti, gave DBF a Bday card signed by all the characters, and brought him a Bday cupcake, as well as due to the fact that she had the family from Hades at the table next to us! ( I was convinced the mom was drunk and the kids were demon spawn. I assume the father/boyfriend had learned to tune it all out.)

Use your best judgment.

 

[eeyoreiscool]

We always tip at the buffets because the servers are generally working harder than they would if it wasn't. They are always bringing us drinks and clearing plates off quickly.

 

[momof1princess]

thank you all! i'm new to character dining and had no idea how a WDW buffet meal would work.

 

[jwfla422]

This particular buffet is usually very busy and even though, we've almost always had good service. The servers we've had here have been really good about bringing and refilling drinks and bringing any extras you may not have been able to get at the buffet. I always tip 20% for "good" service anywhere, buffet or not.

All of the WDW buffets have servers as opposed to cafeteria style eating.