Trying to figure out Gratuities and a dining plan question

[tjbaggott]

We have the Disney dining plan for our upcoming trip. I've calculated roughly what we would end up spending in each restaurant we have ADR's in, in order to make a budget for gratuities. Two questions.
1. Are gratuity amounts (18%), calculated before or after tax.
2. Does the disney dining plan cover taxes?

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

The Disney Dining Plan does include tax. Typically the tip is 15-18% of the total bill. Our family rewards great service with great tips and fair service with fair tips. You don't have to tip 18%; that is a guideline.

 

[tjbaggott]

Great, and how much is the tax?

 

[wtrmlnlabs]

Unless you have 6 or more in your party, then it's automatically added whether you like it or not. We had some terrible service and had no choice but to give an 18% tip!

 

[janets]

I want to say that tax is 6% or 6.5%.

The bill will come with suggested tip amounts already calculated for you, so you can see tip options.

I often get an average of what we think we'll eat and then calculate an average tip. You can tip in cash or on your room key (or credit card).

Have a great trip.