TiW gratuity on buffets?

[Verstehen]

I was planning on using TiW for our breakfast ADR at Crystal Palace. I know they add 18% gratuity for all TS meals, and that's fine, since it's what I would have tipped anyway, but it seems excessive for a buffet. I was always told it's ok to tip less than the normal amount at buffets. It's been awhile since I've done a Disney buffet, but is 18% really warranted there? Do the servers do something besides refill drinks and take away plates? If I ask to get it lowered, when should I do so and will I look like a jerk?

Thank you!

 

[vicki_c]

All tipping questions must be in the tipping sticky @ the top of the board. Yes, 18% is added to your bill at a buffet. They're not going to agree to lower it just because you think it's too high - that's part of your agreement with using the TiW card.

 

[Nadjalu]

All tipping questions must be in the tipping sticky @ the top of the board. Yes, 18% is added to your bill at a buffet. They're not going to agree to lower it just because you think it's too high - that's part of your agreement with using the TiW card.

Exactly.

 

[dismichael]

It is definitely high but at least its not 20 which is more the standard today and we are getting the discount

 

[Verstehen]

Oops, sorry, didn't see the sticky. I'd been told that I could ask a manager to lower the tip if the service was awful or something, but I guess not. NBD. Thanks.

 

[rachel09985]

Actually servers who work at a buffet sometimes do more work. Clearing multiple plates from the table is sometimes more work than entering in an order and clearing one plate from the table.

 

[JennyDrake]

If you want to tip less you can ask to see a manager or (no flames please) pay and tip in cash. I have done so twice for terrible service.

 

[TDC Nala]

You CAN ask a manager to lower the tip if you have lousy service. But they won't do it just because you think it is too much to pay for a buffet.

Closing this now as a referral has been made to the tipping thread.