A portion of the price of each dinner is allocated as a tip no matter how you pay for it, including dining plan credits. If you want to tip over and above that, you can.
From https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disney-dining-plan/:i think she's referring to the fact that on the dining plan, tip is not included, and you are presented with a bill for the tip amount at the end of the meal. will this still happen at hoop de doo?
Gratuities
- Gratuities are not included except at Dinner Shows, Private In-Room Dining and Cinderella’s Royal Table.
- An additional form of payment is needed if you add gratuity and have not provided a credit card at check-in to charge incidentals and other expenses to your room.
- An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more.
- An automatic gratuity charge may also be added to your bill for certain items you order that are not included in the Disney Dining Plan.
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