What exactly is TIW ?

[lovesdumbo]

Tip is not added at counter service places that accept it. You also save the tax on the discounted 20%.

I love TiW. It works so much better for me than DDP for me. I can eat what ever I want rather than what's covered on DDP.

TiW members also get offer special events. They are pricey but sound so cool. I've never had the chance to attend any. They've had one at The Great Movie Ride that sounds so fun!
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/06/24/guest-review-tables-in-wonderland-great-movie-ride-dinner/

 

[Luvchefmic]

Are UK wait staff paid a base wage higher than average US wait staff are paid? If so, then less of their income would necessarily have to come from tips.

I was wondering the same thing I know what wait staff gets paid here and thats why ALWAYS tip well

 

[Luvchefmic]

Tip is not added at counter service places that accept it. You also save the tax on the discounted 20%.

I love TiW. It works so much better for me than DDP for me. I can eat what ever I want rather than what's covered on DDP.

TiW members also get offer special events. They are pricey but sound so cool. I've never had the chance to attend any. They've had one at The Great Movie Ride that sounds so fun!
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/06/24/guest-review-tables-in-wonderland-great-movie-ride-dinner/

Now this is the kind of answer that helps my decision, I had no idea about any of this ! Do you get some kind of mailing to tell you of upcoming events like Mickey Monitor with AP or do you just keep checking somewhere?

 

[Dan Murphy]

TiW emails.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Here is email from earlier in the month..........

La Nouba
Cirque du Soleil
Written and directed by Franco Dragone

Tables in Wonderland Members to receive a discount at Cirque du Soleil

Through June 21, 2013
Performances on Tuesdays – Saturdays, 6:00pm & 9:00pm

25% Discount for Category 2 Tickets:
Adult: $69.75 plus tax
Child: $55.50 plus tax

35% Discount for Category 3 Tickets:
Adult: $48.75 plus tax
Child: $39.00 plus tax

35% Discount for Category 4 Tickets:
Adult: $39.65 plus tax
Child: $31.85 plus tax

 

[Luvchefmic]

Sounding better and better How nice when fellow Dissers pass on knowledge

 

[Phil Dunphy]

I guess pointing out the mathematical benefit is not helpful. I'll go back under my rock.

 

[Dan Murphy]

And one from May......

Tables in Wonderland Special Event
Fantasmic! Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®

Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Price: $68.72 per person – tax and gratuity included.


Experience the fun, fancy and fears of everybody’s favorite heroic mouse as he battles forces that turn his vibrant dreams into a vivid nightmare. Mickey faces off against Disney villains in a lavish spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers, fireworks, and surprises! You are invited to a private Tables in Wonderland Dessert Party! Come enjoy VIP seating at the premier nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios , Fantasmic!, while you sample platters of exquisitely prepared delectable desserts.

Offerings include:

Savory Station
Artisan Cheeses, Dried Fruits, Nuts, and Sliced Baguettes
Sampler Station
Mickey Ear Brownie Bon Bons
Balsamic Macerated Strawberries, Mascarpone and Lemon Biscotti Crumbles
Lemon Pound Cake with Raspberries and Country Cream
Butter Cupcake with Maple Butter Cream and Bacon Brittle
Mickey Peanut Butter Tarts

Action Station
Warm Peach Crumble served in Mason Jar topped with Liquid Nitrogen Infused Limoncello Moonshine

Basil Lemonade, Coffees and Teas

Beer, Wine, and Cordials

 

[Luvchefmic]

I guess pointing out the mathematical benefit is not helpful. I'll go back under my rock.

don't want you to go under a rock..just maybe think a little bit before saying something go back to some of your other posts and say Hmmm how does this come across ? because honestly IMHO ...sometimes...

 

[Luvchefmic]

And one from May......

Now THIS kind of thing and the previous posts to ME is worth every penny of the cost of the TIW, new & different experiences I can't believe how many things I have missed not asking about this sooner crazy thing is I have seen this set up at Fantasmic! & they do a beautiful job but always thought a private party like a company or something

so where do you buy the TIW ? any guest relation window ? thanks for all the help

 

[HopperFan]

Also Parking and Valet Benefits -

http://tablesinwonderland.com/

 

[Luvchefmic]

Also Parking and Valet Benefits -

http://tablesinwonderland.com/

and everything else that I wanted to know too Thank you

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The TiW can be purchased by Florida Residents, DVC Members, and Annual Passholders. It gives a 20% discount on food and beverages (including alcoholic) at most tables service and some quick services location on WDW for up to ten people at a time. When you purchase it, the card is valid for the remainder of the current month plus 13 full months.

Here is a working example, using $100.00 as the original bill to make the math show up easily. Note this is for Table Service. At Counter Service there is no gratuity added.

100.00 - Original Menu Amount
*20.00 - Discount
*80.00 - Subtotal
*18.00 - Gratuity Added based on $100
**5.20 - Sales Tax on $80
103.20 - Final amount charged, takes into consideration discount, gratuity and tax.

Without TiW Discount (and still figuring 18% Gratuity)

100.00 - Original Menu Amount
*18.00 - Gratuity
**6.50 - Sales Tax on $100
124.50 - Total

$21.30 - Savings using TiW Card.

(Note - At Victoria and Albert's the added gratuity is 20% instead of 18%.)
* Ignore the asterisks; they are there only so the columns/numbers line up properly.

For the complete list of locations and the rules, go to www.tablesinwonderland.com which is the Official Disney site.

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.

 

[Luvchefmic]

PERFECT ! Thank you

 

[HopperFan]

Also it is for up to 10 guests so if you ever anticipate a group going it helps. Took a group of 8 before a cruise for an awesome dinner and in the same "year" traveled there for a week with a group of 10. That alone we broke even.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Also it is for up to 10 guests so if you ever anticipate a group going it helps. Took a group of 8 before a cruise for an awesome dinner and in the same "year" traveled there for a week with a group of 10. That alone we broke even.

Oh believe me ever since all the helpful posts I am planning/calculating like a fiend not even counting the extra parties & experiences to look forward to but right now between July & Dec we already had 7 TS ADRs booked all if not most on the list So glad I asked

 

[bumbershoot]

Are UK wait staff paid a base wage higher than average US wait staff are paid?

Yep.

And so people know, servers in WA don't have a "server minimum" either. Just normal minimum. When I was a server the tips weren't AS big a deal because we were making a normal wage anyway.




We get the TIW card at AP or DVC rate, and despite having just 3 people, we make the discount "back" inside of one trip. That's 3 vegetarians, one of whom is a lighter eater (now), another who is a lighter eater but more than the other one, and one of whom is a growing, active, HUNGRY boy who needs constant refills of food. Maybe one TS per day. Very infrequent alcohol purchases. And still, we make it to the pure discount level inside one trip.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Thanks Molly more great reviews from a person a kind of know
just can't believe I never looked into this.....me..such a self-proclaimed WDW "expert" Love The Dis thats for sure !

Ruthie...

and good night all or afternoon or moning to the rest of the world

 

[Hopefully]

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

It goes back to the age old saying "When in Rome do as the Romans do". Holds true here too

 

[ilovemk76]

WHOSE comment you're quoting me but you didn't read everything I said you know what forget it

Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed?