Tipping Info Thread for Disney Dining

[Alesia]

I don't use regular envelopes -- its basically a 3"x7" piece of paper folded in half (looks like a little tent sitting on the table). The restaurant logo or Disney picture is on the front & you are usually able to see the money when its sitting on the table. Most of the DISigns I use say something like "Thanks for the great service" or "Tips for Mousekeeping" things like that.

Should I not bother with these? Do you think they just get thrown away even if the server can see the money sticking out the side?

Honestly, I wouldn't. People leave a lot of scrap paper on tables. Sometimes we are in a hurry and just grab things without looking closely. I don't work in WDW, so I can't say specifically how things work there, but I would imagine that it's similar.

I have had people leave me handwritten notes with the tip before. They've always been under the money, though.

 

[smidgy]

I don't use regular envelopes -- its basically a 3"x7" piece of paper folded in half (looks like a little tent sitting on the table). The restaurant logo or Disney picture is on the front & you are usually able to see the money when its sitting on the table. Most of the DISigns I use say something like "Thanks for the great service" or "Tips for Mousekeeping" things like that.

Should I not bother with these? Do you think they just get thrown away even if the server can see the money sticking out the side?

I wouldn't bother with these. if the server can see the money sticking out, so can the 13 year old, or 19 year old, at the next table. or, for that matter anyone walking by.

while leaving a tip on the table may be protocal at a breakfast place (such as Denny's).. there is a reason for the booklet we hand you at finer restaurants. everything stays in there. the entire transaction, from start to finish.

now if you want to put the tip in an envelope in the booklet, that would be fine. (just make sure it isn't sticking out so it isn't easy to grab.)

you don't think people steal tips? believe me, they do. Iv'e even had wives take part of the tip a husband leaves.

it's best to do the classy thing, and just leave everything in the book. then it is obvious to everyone around if someone is opening the book.

 

[Sandi12404]

It wasn'y my intention to leave the tip in the envelope, just to keep it organized until I got there.

 

[jenseib]

I don't use regular envelopes -- its basically a 3"x7" piece of paper folded in half (looks like a little tent sitting on the table). The restaurant logo or Disney picture is on the front & you are usually able to see the money when its sitting on the table. Most of the DISigns I use say something like "Thanks for the great service" or "Tips for Mousekeeping" things like that.

Should I not bother with these? Do you think they just get thrown away even if the server can see the money sticking out the side?

I wouldn't either unless you plan to directly hand the tip to the server.

 

[chellt]

Does any one know if tip is included in the WISHES dessert party price?

 

[jenseib]

Does any one know if tip is included in the WISHES dessert party price?

I don't think that is a tipping event

 

[Tricia1972]

Does any one know if tip is included in the WISHES dessert party price?

The last word that we have is that they do not accept tips at the dessert party. The first poster who confirmed this for us is quoted in the FAQ in the first post, however, I have also read since then that it's not tipped.

 

[Mama2Matthew]

I read through most of the thread and don't think this has been asked... Since the CRT price includes gratuity, how does the TIW discount work?

Thanks!
Jaime

 

[kaytieeldr]

Like any other TiW purchase: tip is calculated on the full bill, then the discount for the food is deducted, then the tax is calculated on the final food bill.

 

[Sehsun]

I have a possibly dumb question - hope I am allowed to ask it here?

I do not purchase the DDP when I visit WDW.

The past two times I have eaten at a TS restaurant, the 18% gratuity has been added to my check (the first time there was a party of five; the second time it was a party of one).

The above picture is a portion of my most recent receipt at a TS restaurant. I just wanted to confirm that since the tip was included in my total amount, I do not have to write in an additional tip on the receipt unless I choose to do so? By having the tip automatically added, I am still "leaving" a tip, right?

It just feels strange not writing in a tip at the bottom - just wanted to make sure I was doing this right, since I plan on visiting more TS restaurants in the future.

 

[jenseib]

Disney only automatically adds gratuity for parties of 6 or more

 

[minnie56]

Do you have TIW? They do automatically add the grats with that discount card?

 

[Sehsun]

Do you have TIW? They do automatically add the grats with that discount card?

I don't have TIW. I wonder if this is something they do for Guests not on the DDP?

 

[jenseib]

I don't have TIW. I wonder if this is something they do for Guests not on the DDP?

They give you a suggested amount but don't automatically add the tip.

 

[jenseib]

I don't have TIW. I wonder if this is something they do for Guests not on the DDP?

They give you a suggested amount but don't automatically add the tip.

 

[minnie56]

No-they don't add grats for those not on the DDP...but they do for TIW and other discount programs for dining. Not sure why it would be added to yours??

 

[Alesia]

I don't have TIW. I wonder if this is something they do for Guests not on the DDP?

No, although they do include the gratuity at some restaurants - CRT is one of them. Where were you eating?

 

[Sehsun]

No, although they do include the gratuity at some restaurants - CRT is one of them. Where were you eating?

I was at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater (and Boma for the one prior to that).

No-they don't add grats for those not on the DDP...but they do for TIW and other discount programs for dining. Not sure why it would be added to yours??

Hmm....would being a cast member matter? I received cast member discounts on those meals.

 

[minnie56]

I was at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater (and Boma for the one prior to that).



Hmm....would being a cast member matter? I received cast member discounts on those meals.

BINGO!!!
You automatically got a 20% discount hence the auto gratuity!

 

[Sehsun]

BINGO!!!
You automatically got a 20% discount hence the auto gratuity!

Whew, that explains it - thank you!