Tipping

[tractorm3]

Does every one that goes to WDW have a budget for tips?

I know there is kinda an unspoken code for people to tip certain people and i do but I cant really place a number on it. My friends and I are heading down in Jan and we are all in college so money is scarse and im trying to plan all my expenses so I dont run dry when we are there.

Everyone who works for Disney must feel better when they see a few extra bucks for them to pocket and prob give you better service but is this just my mind that thinks tips are a big part of a budget?

 

[Fade_to_Blah]

Kinda, we came up with a max we would have to tip at a restaurant (as in our most expensive restaurant, assuming service was excellent) and assumed we would be tipping that much every sit down we went to. Now, we might not be doing that but atleast we have it budgeted if we wanted to. Just the way we do it. Tipping is hard to budget for obviously as you dont really know ahead of time.

 

[Eljay]

20% for table service meals and bartenders, $2 per bag for bellman, $2 per person, per day for Mousekeeping, $2 for valet parking.
There are a few other occasions to tip, such as, fireworks cruise boat captain, fishing excursion boat captain.
Have a great trip.

 

[progroupie]

Take into account that there are a lot of Disney CM's that can't accept tips. Pretty much only the traditionally tipped positions like servers/bartenders and mousekeeping and bellmen can keep tips.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Tipping should be for excellent service as a way of expressing thanks and not be given as it is expected

 

[progroupie]

I don't think tipping should be reserved for "excellent" service, just good service in general. An excellent tip can be reserved for excellent service but as long as you're taken care of you should tip 15%, everyone knows that servers and what not make below minimum wage and rely on tips so it isn't so much that they're expecting a tip it's that the industry puts them in a position that they need to receive tips.

 

[Computer Magic]

Tipping should be for excellent service as a way of expressing thanks and not be given as it is expected

I agree. WDW expect 18% and I don't thing 18% should be expected for a party of two that need little attention. Refill our soft drinks/water and hand us our meal. I gave 15% at Yak and Yeti and felt guilty. A $10 tip should not make someone feel guilty. :shrug:

 

[Eljay]

I don't think tipping should be reserved for "excellent" service, just good service in general. An excellent tip can be reserved for excellent service but as long as you're taken care of you should tip 15%, everyone knows that servers and what not make below minimum wage and rely on tips so it isn't so much that they're expecting a tip it's that the industry puts them in a position that they need to receive tips.

I agree.

 

[Computer Magic]

I don't think tipping should be reserved for "excellent" service, just good service in general. An excellent tip can be reserved for excellent service but as long as you're taken care of you should tip 15%, everyone knows that servers and what not make below minimum wage and rely on tips so it isn't so much that they're expecting a tip it's that the industry puts them in a position that they need to receive tips.

The issue at hand is Disney expects a 18% for general service

 

[RiversideBunny]

Is cow tipping allowed?

:animwink:

 

[progroupie]

The issue at hand is Disney expects a 18% for general service

Disney only adds the 18% gratuity if it's a party of 6 or more or if it's a package of some sort. Most any restaurant will ask for a 17-18% tip on large parties, it isn't exclusive to Disney. I think Disney servers only expect such high tips because they're the norm for a Disney restaurant since the service is usually high quality and most people are compelled to tip well.

 

[Computer Magic]

Disney only adds the 18% gratuity if it's a party of 6 or more or if it's a package of some sort. Most any restaurant will ask for a 17-18% tip on large parties, it isn't exclusive to Disney. I think Disney servers only expect such high tips because they're the norm for a Disney restaurant since the service is usually high quality and most people are compelled to tip well.

I understand that. However, on the receipt they print or write 18% = $$ and 20% = $$$. They don't write 15% = $. Why, because they don't want you to leave 15%, They expect 18%. We are a party of 2 and I saw the same on every receipt handed to me all week. Yes for a party of less then 6 they can't demand what you leave, but they can try and guilt you into 18%

 

[phillyfan77]

Is cow tipping allowed?

:animwink:

Only if the cow gives excellent service! However, only give a 2% tip for 2% milk. :lol:

 

[progroupie]

Well obviously when they write out suggested tips they're going to aim high. I can't really picture them wanting to suggest a 10% tip! I think the tipping guidelines on the receipt are more for the benefit of international guests who aren't familar with the concept of tipping. Although now days it seems like it's the norm to tip above 15% anywhere.

 

[Computer Magic]

Well obviously when they write out suggested tips they're going to aim high. I can't really picture them wanting to suggest a 10% tip! I think the tipping guidelines on the receipt are more for the benefit of international guests who aren't familar with the concept of tipping. Although now days it seems like it's the norm to tip above 15% anywhere.

That is all I'm saying, 15% is a norm. The average bill is $100. So I would think a $10 tip woluld make the wait staff happy. :shrug:.

 

[westie]

I have no problem over tipping if the service is great like it was in China and Canada where the waiter kept our glasses full and was funny. Opposite that, I have no problem chopping a tip in half if say, they make you wait an hour for your check and you never see the same wait person twice. Rainforest Cafe! Just depends on their level of attention.

 

[Computer Magic]

I have no problem over tipping if the service is great like it was in China and Canada where the waiter kept our glasses full and was funny. Opposite that, I have no problem chopping a tip in half if say, they make you wait an hour for your check and you never see the same wait person twice. Rainforest Cafe! Just depends on their level of attention.

excatly. We tipped 20% for Artist Point and Yachtmans Steakhous.

 

[Boray]

I have no problem over tipping if the service is great like it was in China and Canada where the waiter kept our glasses full and was funny. Opposite that, I have no problem chopping a tip in half if say, they make you wait an hour for your check and you never see the same wait person twice. Rainforest Cafe! Just depends on their level of attention.

I couldn't agree more. I have been known to tip VERY low to make a point with a horrible wait person (not at Disney!) If you're expecting a tip, you'd better work to earn it!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I always try to help the little people.

 

[Mori Anne]

That is all I'm saying, 15% is a norm. The average bill is $100. So I would think a $10 tip woluld make the wait staff happy. :shrug:.

I agree.

FOr the all you can eat buffets I usually only tip 10 percent.... Unless it is like a super friendly entertaining wait person who is one top of our refills... than I will tip 15 - 20 percent. But normally only 10 percent for buffets... a min of 10.00.

For sit down where the waitperson brings us food, I will tip usually 15 - 20 percent depending on service.

(we are a family of four).