What exactly is TIW ?

[Luvchefmic]

loving the sharing of info by MOST ignoring nonsensical posting by others

 

[Mrsjvb]

so you get 20 % off but then 18 % is added on I'm not seeing the benefit

it covers alcohol. Dining Plan does not. It also applies to restaurants that DO NOT participate in DP such as V&A.

since most people regularly tip about 15-18% anyway, that's a wash. or maybe you can justify that using TiW covers the tip.

if we are ever in a position to be eligible for TiW we are sooo getting it.

 

[Missyrose]

loving the sharing of info by MOST ignoring nonsensical posting by others

It seems a little nonsensical to ask questions and then, when you don't like the answers, get angry at the people who were just trying to help.

 

[Minniesgal]

so you get 20 % off but then 18 % is added on I'm not seeing the benefit

The 18 percent you would be paying anyway it is your tip. The TIW gets you a discount on the food and drink cost

 

[Luvchefmic]

thanks

 

[Minniesgal]

loving the sharing of info by MOST ignoring nonsensical posting by others

You are coming across as rather rude and aggressive in the way you talk to people who tried to reply to your questions.

 

[LaurenT]

In the UK it's unheard of to tip that high. It's not customary and is only given when service and food is both excellent and then no more than 10%TOPS I would say, I personally find it really odd to account for it as its not a cost we usually have here! Xx

In the US, waitstaff are paid below the minimum wage because the tip is assumed. We're probably the only ones who tip between 18 and 20 on average for that reason, but visitors from other countries might want to consider this fact when deciding on what to leave - provided someone explains it to them. Dan is especially generous!! I have tipped 25%, but only for truly exceptional service.

 

[BillyBuckner]

Based on the current pricing, the following is the break-even point for menu pricing (assuming you will routinely give an 18% tip):
AP Holder or DVC Member ($100) is $469.48
Resident (not AP holder) ($125) is $586.85
Both of the above take into consideration that the Sales Tax is also discounted.

If I am not mistaken, don't most of the TIW locations also give a 10% discount for DVC members? So doesn't that mean that when calculating the break even point for DVC member TIW card we should be comparing the "20% off price" to the "10% off price".

I'm new at this so I apologize if I got it wrong.

 

[Minniesgal]

There are only a few TIW locations that give DVC discount for dinner

 

[Cyrano]

Belongs on Dining board and moving accordingly

 

[LaurenT]

There are only a few TIW locations that give DVC discount for dinner

True. In fact, Yak and Yeti offers a 10% DVC discount (alcohol not included) but is not covered by TiW.
I love TIW though! I rarely eat at Y&Y because they don't take it, so I'd rather eat at Sanaa with my TIW than at Y&Y with my DVC.

 

[bumbershoot]

If I am not mistaken, don't most of the TIW locations also give a 10% discount for DVC members?

It's nowhere near "most". Worth checking though. there were something like two total restaurants we were going to on our last trip that were on both lists. Not worth using DVc. TIW was the winner.

 

[BillyBuckner]

It's nowhere near "most". Worth checking though. there were something like two total restaurants we were going to on our last trip that were on both lists. Not worth using DVc. TIW was the winner.

Thanks to this poster and several others for the clarification. I guess I need to go search for the DVC dining discount list.

 

[Minniesgal]

There is also the AP dining discounts which I think are a little better than DVC

 

[Kay1]

Some counter service restaurants off the 20% discount and there is no tip added. Important if you're staying at a hotel whose restaurant offer this.

 

[Minerva Mouse]

TiW emails.

Hi Dan, Where did you sign up for the emails?

 

[Luvchefmic]

Hi Dan, Where did you sign up for the emails?

I'm thinking when you become a member they will come regularly into your email address provided at the time

How Do I Become a Member?
To order the Tables in Wonderland membership, call (407) 566-5858, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, allowing 3-4 weeks for delivery. To purchase a Tables in Wonderland membership once you arrive in Disney World, visit Guest Relations at Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Downtown Disney

 

[dayvewc]

Thanks to this poster and several others for the clarification. I guess I need to go search for the DVC dining discount list.

I have an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S4) and found a really nice app that shows which restaurants accept which discounts (TiW, DVC, AP, and Disney Visa). It's called MousePerks. Highly recommend it.

 

[bumbershoot]

In the US, waitstaff are paid below the minimum wage because the tip is assumed.

Not all states.

It's nowhere near "most". Worth checking though. there were something like two total restaurants we were going to on our last trip that were on both lists. Not worth using DVc. TIW was the winner.

I want to clarify, now that I'm not on my phone...if we had made different dining choices our choice wouldn't have been as clear. But our fave restaurants were on the TIW list and not on the DVC or AP lists, or not enough to make it worth it.

http://allears.net/pl/apass.htm#bene2013

Dining Locations* at Epcot Theme Park

Save 10% on regularly priced food and non-alcoholic beverages Monday through Friday during lunch hours** at participating Epcot Table-Service locations listed below.

Nine Dragons Restaurant®
Teppan Edo
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Via Napoli
Restaurant Marrakesh®
Tokyo Dining
San Angel Inn® restaurant

* Discount not available on the following dates: New Year's Day, January 1, 2013; Easter, March 31, 2013; Mother's Day, May 12, 2013, Independence Day, July 4, 2013; Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013; Christmas Day, December 25, 2013; and New Years Eve December 31, 2013. ** Lunch hours vary by location. Inquire at time of booking.

Dining Locations* at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park

At Hollywood & Vine, save 10% on regularly priced food and non-alcoholic beverages at breakfast.


* Special events excluded. Discount not available on the following dates: New Year's Day, January 1, 2013; Valentine's day, February 14, 2013; Easter, March 31, 2013; Mother's Day, May 12, 2013; Independence Day, July 4, 2013; Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013; Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013; Christmas Day, December 25, 2013 and New Years Eve, December 31, 2013.

Dining Locations at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Save 10% on the regularly priced lunch and dinner entrées at the following venues:

Yak & Yeti®*
Rainforest Café®


* Special events excluded. Discount not available on the following dates: New Year's Day, January 1, 2013; Valentine's day, February 14, 2013; Easter, March 31, 2013; Mother's Day, May 12, 2013; Independence Day, July 4, 2013; Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013; Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013; Christmas Day, December 25, 2013 and New Years Eve, December 31, 2013.

There does not seem to be a single restaurant at MK that offers an AP discount.

And then the link above gives the DTD and resort dining info as well.

The biggest issue for us was the timing. We ate at Via Napoli (yuck) but at dinner. So AP discount didn't apply.


Assuming this is accurate, it's allears' comparison chart for discounts. But you still have to watch for the timing of meals.

And remember that AP and DVC discounts don't discount alcohol, while TIW does.

Some counter service restaurants off the 20% discount and there is no tip added.

All value food courts including AOA.
Sassagoula Float Works at POFQ
Artist's Palette at SSR
Just about all quick service restaurants at Animal Kingdom PARK.

 

[bumbershoot]

I'm thinking when you become a member they will come regularly into your email address provided at the time

Sadly, they haven't for me. It's not really important to me because I can't drop things and fly x-country for an event. But if I cared I'd need to call or email them to make sure they have my email address.