DELETE
Last edited:
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
DELETE
- Thread starter SamandplanningUK
- Start date
- Status
Ooo a second tipping thread in less than 24 hrs.
What's the odds on another before the weekend ?
What's the odds on another before the weekend ?
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
They should really remove the "trophy points" from anyone that starts a tipping thread like this.
No points for you!
No points for you!
Weather_Lady
Well-Known Member
If you can't afford the standard tip for good service, you can't afford the restaurant.
Please adjust your plans accordingly by choosing less expensive restaurants, foregoing the drinks you feel you need to order, or ordering less expensive entrees that bring your meal+tip within your budget. While it's regrettable that Disney keeps increasing its prices in a manner that outpaces inflation, your desire to live above your means, Disney-style, is no reason to cheat a server out of a well-earned tip. Here, a tip isn't just a reward for the quality of service: it's an essential component of a server's compensation, without which they cannot make a living wage.
Please adjust your plans accordingly by choosing less expensive restaurants, foregoing the drinks you feel you need to order, or ordering less expensive entrees that bring your meal+tip within your budget. While it's regrettable that Disney keeps increasing its prices in a manner that outpaces inflation, your desire to live above your means, Disney-style, is no reason to cheat a server out of a well-earned tip. Here, a tip isn't just a reward for the quality of service: it's an essential component of a server's compensation, without which they cannot make a living wage.
Last edited:
Think Tink
Premium Member
- In the Parks
- No
Yeah, in the US a flat 10 would be pretty insulting depending on the bill. When I am planning my trips, I try and take into account the tipping in the budget so I’m not surprised by the amount later on.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
They should really remove the "trophy points" from anyone that starts a tipping thread like this.
No points for you!
What's wrong with that? OP asked a question about a trip to WDW, and even asked it in the correct category. What is it you think this forum is for?
unmitigated disaster
Well-Known Member
Switch to quick service, where you don't tip. If you can't afford the tip, you can't afford the meal.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
There’s no way to get out of fair tipping with your head held high, nor should there be.
My suggestion would be to switch out some of those meals for quick service meals where there is no tipping, and then tip appropriately at your sit down meals.
DisneyDreamer08
Well-Known Member
Disney does a great job with their quick service options. There are a lot of really unique and delicious quick service spots- especially in Epcot and Animal Kingdom. A lot of people think of places like McDonald’s when they hear ‘quick service’ but, you never have to eat just burgers and fries (unless you want to of course).
We actually prefer QS as it is one less thing to set a definite time to each day. My suggestion would be to swap most of your table service for quick service
We actually prefer QS as it is one less thing to set a definite time to each day. My suggestion would be to swap most of your table service for quick service
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
That is a good idea. We always consider the tip just a portion of the overall cost of the meal.
I also think if my budget was so tight that meals and tipping were an issue, I might be reconsidering the whole trip.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
Disney does a great job with their quick service options. There are a lot of really unique and delicious quick service spots- especially in Epcot and Animal Kingdom. A lot of people think of places like McDonald’s when they hear ‘quick service’ but, you never have to eat just burgers and fries (unless you want to of course).
We actually prefer QS as it is one less thing to set a definite time to each day. My suggestion would be to swap most of your table service for quick service
Yep, lots of options.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
OMG no worries!! My response was snarky so it deserved snark
OP did ask in the right forum and maybe they have an honest question here. One can hope.
Either way, there are some really great responses on the thread so far about tipping. I'm used to seeing these go sideways.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
OMG no worries!! My response was snarky so it deserved snark
OP did ask in the right forum and maybe they have an honest question here. One can hope.
Either way, there are some really great responses on the thread so far about tipping. I'm used to seeing these go sideways.
BuddyThomas
Well-Known Member
Eat at quick service restaurants only.
Here is a study guide for you. You’re welcome.
Low Wages, Sexual Harassment and Unreliable Tips. This Is Life in America’s Booming Service Industry
There is an entirely separate federal minimum wage for those who live on tips: from as low as $2.13
G00fyDad
Well-Known Member
I have a spreadsheet that I use for each trip that lists EVERYTHING we do and ALL money spent. I input what my family believes they will order at each restaurant each day and next to it (if it is a TS dining location) it has a spot that automatically calculates my tips for me at 18%. If I don't like the total we adjust our meal choices or choose another place to eat. I also take a little extra money I call the "Oh, (blank)!" money. It is usually around $150 that we can use if my planned amount for a meal goes over or if we need something small during the trip. Make yourself a spreadsheet that does all of this and you will not be sorry.
It looks a little like this:
Last edited:
mdcpr
Well-Known Member
Are you outside of the US? If yes, tipping is always expected, and you should plan this into your budget. Minimum service is 15%, but 18% is the average. Waiters and waitress are not that well compensated, and tipping really make a difference in their income.
If you do live in the US, you know better than that. The CM's that offer the service you are expecting are also expecting a tip for that service. This is not a dilemma you are facing, you are making a decision about wanting a service you cannot afford and affecting the income of the CMs. It is indeed insulting to tip a flat rate of $10. It is actually unheard of.
Are you trolling... Yes, that would be a complete insult and a garabage move...If you can't afford to tip, you should not be going
mdcpr
Well-Known Member
If the person is not from the US, it is a valid question.They should really remove the "trophy points" from anyone that starts a tipping thread like this.
No points for you!
mdcpr
Well-Known Member
The alias of the OP includes 'UK', maybe they are not in the US. This is valid question if they don't know the low wages of waiters/waitresses and our tipping practices.
- Status