Tipping?~cheap family of 5...

[lynninpa]

Party's of 6 or more have a 18% Automatically included.

That's true, mom2my3kids. I didn't think of that as I was posting as I was just trying to point out that when it comes to tipping, people need to also look at how they were as patrons.

 

[VacationDad]

You are a bit confused in your definition, LTT, Ohana, etc are NOT buffets

That may be, but I got the definition here:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=87

NOTE: * Indicates buffet item and cost represents total cost of buffet.
Menu is subject to change.

Some people might interpret that to mean it is a buffet and not leave a regular tip.

 

[caroline1851]

How much do you tip outside of Disney? Dh and I usually tip 15% (rounding up to the nearest dollar) for average service. If you get "average" (meaning nothing special, just ... average) service at WDW, why be compelled to tip more?

We're taking cash for tips and will be ignoring the suggested amounts on the bill and tip with how we feel the service merits. Outstanding will garner 20% (that's what we do elsewhere), average will get the server 15%, and terrible service will grant the server less. I don't think it's being cheap; it's just what we tip here at home, and I don't see why I should feel forced to tip based on Disney's recommendations.

Exactly my thoughts...just worded better.

 

[Pumbaa_]

That may be, but I got the definition here:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=87

NOTE: * Indicates buffet item and cost represents total cost of buffet.
Menu is subject to change.

Some people might interpret that to mean it is a buffet and not leave a regular tip.

The starred note is on every menu on the DIS. You have to read the menu to determine if it is a buffet or not.

LTT and 'Ohana is considered family style, all you care to eat. The food is brought to your table by the server. Additional servings are available upon request.

Hope that helps,

 

[VacationDad]

The starred note is on every menu on the DIS. You have to read the menu to determine if it is a buffet or not.

LTT and 'Ohana is considered family style, all you care to eat. The food is brought to your table by the server. Additional servings are available upon request.

Hope that helps,

Yes thanks, that was my point:

Dinner (Updated: 10/06)
Entree/Main Course

Goofy's Liberate Your Appetite Adult Character Dinner - Guests ages 10 & over - Declaration Salad: tossed mixed greens, served with strawberry vinaigrette dressing. Patriot's Platter: roasted turkey breast, carved beef, and smoked pork loin, with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, herb bread stuffing, and Stouffer's macaroni & cheese. Dessert: Freshly prepared from the kitchen. Beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Birch Beer, Hi-C Lemonade, Coffee, Milk (whole, 1%, low-fat or chocolate), Carnation hot cocoa, hot tea, and Nestea iced tea. - $27.99 *

 

[Califgirl]

I don't think it's being cheap; it's just what we tip here at home, and I don't see why I should feel forced to tip based on Disney's recommendations.

Disney is putting out guidelines because tipping is different in different areas of the country, and very different overseas. Resort areas, and metropolitan areas like NY and L.A. often have a higher customary tipping amount. Usually 20 -25%. Many rural or non resort areas have a lower amount perhaps 10 -15% as evidenced by some posts on this board. So Disney is trying to let their patrons know that the customary tip for their resort area is 18%. I see nothing wrong with that, It just helps you be an informed and polite visitor.
Now, if someone wants to say "Oh, who cares, I'll never see them again, I'm tipping 10% like I do at home." Then, so be it. But I could never do that.

 

[VacationDad]

Resort areas, and metropolitan areas like NY and L.A. often have a higher customary tipping amount. Usually 20 -25%. Many rural or non resort areas have a lower amount perhaps 10 -15% as evidenced by some posts on this board.

Well, at the danger of getting another tipping thread closed, that's baloney. I've eaten in plenty of city restaurants and 20-25% is not "usual". I've eaten in plenty of rural restaurants and 10% is not "usual". 15% has been the norm everywhere I have ever eaten. Most resort and city restaurants are overpriced to begin with so a 15% tip there will be higher than a 15% tip in a less expensive restaurant.

Like I said, 20%+ is reserved for exceptional service, or cute blonde waitresses.

 

[lynninpa]

Like I said, 20%+ is reserved for exceptional service, or cute blonde waitresses.

 

[DiszyDean]

Just putting this out there. I realize that tipping is a sensitive subject for some reason but tipping should always be a percentage of the total bill (minus tax). The government will automatically tax the servers based on the assumption that they made at least 10% tip on their total food sales.

A few think that leaving a "flat tip" is ok, not considering the total amount of the bill. For example, on a $300 bill, leaving $20 is ok. Afterall, its $20 for about an hours worth of work. However, they do not take into account that the government is going to tax the server as if they had made $30 worth of tips.

Also, I am not sure why a suggested or customary tip is so offensive to some people. If you want to just leave 10%, do it. No one is forcing a certain percentage of tip on you. Disney is just doing the math for you as the majority of guests will leave the customary 18% tip.

Also, even where the tip is included in the check due to party size or using your DDE, you can always have the tip removed/reduced by speaking to the manager. They basically cannot make you pay it. But you would need to speak directly to the manager to negotiate this. If you felt the service was legitimately lacking, I have never seen a case where the tip was not removed/reduced.

 

[DiszyDean]

Well, at the danger of getting another tipping thread closed, that's baloney. I've eaten in plenty of city restaurants and 20-25% is not "usual". I've eaten in plenty of rural restaurants and 10% is not "usual". 15% has been the norm everywhere I have ever eaten. Most resort and city restaurants are overpriced to begin with so a 15% tip there will be higher than a 15% tip in a less expensive restaurant.

Like I said, 20%+ is reserved for exceptional service, or cute blonde waitresses.

Actually, it is not baloney necessarily but it depends on where you are eating too. Typically, the higher-end establishments where the service should be expected to be great, the expected tip in a city like NY or LA is 20 - 25%.

If you are eating in a greasy spoon in New York, a 15% tip is probably sufficient.

 

[angelmav]

Actually, it is not baloney necessarily but it depends on where you are eating too. Typically, the higher-end establishments where the service should be expected to be great, the expected tip in a city like NY or LA is 20 - 25%.

If you are eating in a greasy spoon in New York, a 15% tip is probably sufficient.

Disney is putting it out there because it is a way to appease the Union who gave up the autograt from the dining plan. There not doing it to make it easier than doing the math. Still has nothing to do with the percentage, and BTW, the IRS taxes servers at 8%

 

[VacationDad]

Actually, it is not baloney necessarily but it depends on where you are eating too. Typically, the higher-end establishments where the service should be expected to be great, the expected tip in a city like NY or LA is 20 - 25%.

If you are eating in a greasy spoon in New York, a 15% tip is probably sufficient.

*sigh*

http://www.theinsider.com/nyc/survive/016tipp.htm

Waiter/Waitress - 15-20% of bill

 

[DiszyDean]

*sigh*

http://www.theinsider.com/nyc/survive/016tipp.htm

Waiter/Waitress - 15-20% of bill

As I said, that is probably correct for your average NYC eating establishment. I am talking about the higher-end places. No reason for the condescending *sigh*.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Threads discussing tipping tend to get closed because posters get heated on the topic and sometimes get a tad passionate on the topic

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[Elmo888]

How much do you tip outside of Disney? Dh and I usually tip 15% (rounding up to the nearest dollar) for average service. If you get "average" (meaning nothing special, just ... average) service at WDW, why be compelled to tip more?

We're taking cash for tips and will be ignoring the suggested amounts on the bill and tip with how we feel the service merits. Outstanding will garner 20% (that's what we do elsewhere), average will get the server 15%, and terrible service will grant the server less. I don't think it's being cheap; it's just what we tip here at home, and I don't see why I should feel forced to tip based on Disney's recommendations.

Amen, sista...we tip 15 - 20 percent based on service at home, and we will do the same at Disney.

 

[LSchrow]

Disney is putting out guidelines because tipping is different in different areas of the country, and very different overseas. Resort areas, and metropolitan areas like NY and L.A. often have a higher customary tipping amount. Usually 20 -25%. Many rural or non resort areas have a lower amount perhaps 10 -15% as evidenced by some posts on this board. So Disney is trying to let their patrons know that the customary tip for their resort area is 18%. I see nothing wrong with that, It just helps you be an informed and polite visitor.
Now, if someone wants to say "Oh, who cares, I'll never see them again, I'm tipping 10% like I do at home." Then, so be it. But I could never do that.

& personally, i would rather forego an extra snack, etc & tip appropriately (added benefit is that my kids will retain how to be the forementioned "informed and polite vistor" long after they've forgotten that extra snack )

 

[Annabelleasb]

OH MY.........Quite a discussion I've started~why do people get so heated about tipping??? (small story)~~My husband has delivered pizza 1 day every other week for a close friends business (started out as a "favor"..11 yrs. later...) he usually gets an average of $3-4/delivery, nothing great, but hey he just delivers pizza's~some people will tip him $8-10 for the same service & he is shocked that he's tipped that much--he's just doing his job!!!--why do servers get offended when their not tipped "good" & why do some get offended when others only want to tip minimum? my point...their doing their job, if they expect more $$, working in the food industry is not the way to go--Anyway, thanks for all the tipping advice. My tip: be nice or this threads going to get closed

 

[VacationDad]

Amen, sista...we tip 15 - 20 percent based on service at home, and we will do the same at Disney.

I think that is what most people will follow, regardless of the few on here that try to convince you that anything less than 20% is what lower class folks tip.

 

[jenseib]

Ok, Question... So if you are on the dining plan, do they automatically add the tip and charge it to your room? Or can you chose to add what you want, or just pay cash?

 

[Tricia1972]

Ok, Question... So if you are on the dining plan, do they automatically add the tip and charge it to your room? Or can you chose to add what you want, or just pay cash?

Those that are charged an automatic gratuity of 18% are:

DDE Discount Card Users - Anyone using the DDE card will be charged an automatic 18% gratuity.

Parties of 6 or more. It does not matter how young that 6th member of your party is - 6 bodies = automatic gratuity.

All others are not charged an automatic gratuity. Your bill will show what an 18% tip would be and what a 20% tip would be, but it's up to you to leave what you feel is appropriate.