(15 percent to 20 percent), and specialized recreation like guided tours or boat rentals (15 percent).Īlso, while you’re at Disney World you may use non-Disney transportation (taxis, town cars, and rideshares like Uber and Lyft).
Some others include: housekeeping (generally a dollar a day per person in your party, for each day of your stay), Magical Express drivers (a couple of dollars, especially if they’ll be loading/unloading your bags), parking attendants (once again, usually a few dollars), concierge services (the amount of which varies based on the level you’re using, as well as the complexity of your requests), salon services including massages, haircuts, etc. There’s no need to tip Disney bus, monorail, or boat cast membersįood service isn’t the only area in Walt Disney World where tipping is appropriate, however. However, as usual, if you feel you received exemplary service, something extra is always a nice gesture. As far as room service deliveries, a service charge is built into the cost - you’ll see it noted on the room service menu. For example, a drink or two at a bar may only call for a gratuity of a few dollars, while a larger order or one including appetizers or other food deserves 18 percent to 20 percent like a normal meal. Of course, in any of these situations, you’re more than welcome to leave a larger amount if you feel that it’s deserved.įinally, for non-traditional meals, such as buffets or bars, you should still be tipping, though the amount may differ. Guests paying for their meal using Tables in Wonderland or using a cast member discount also will have the automatic 18 percent added on to their checks. Firstly, all parties of six or more will automatically have an 18 percent gratuity added to their bill, as will any guests attending prepaid restaurants like Cinderella’s Royal Table or dinner shows on property like the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. If you’re unsure of what the cash value of your meal would be off-plan, Disney provides a conversion with your DDP check.Īll that being said, there are some notable exceptions for food service tipping at Disney World. Servers at the 50’s Prime Time CafeĪn important note to remember here is that the Disney Dining Plan does not include gratuity, so you should still be leaving a tip even if you’re using dining credits to pay for your meal. While that may have been acceptable years ago, it simply doesn’t fly these days. Whatever you do, don’t leave less than 15 percent.
In a hectic, tourist-heavy environment like Walt Disney World, we’d advise going the full 20 percent (or more if your experience warrants it). Generally, for servers in sit-down restaurants, the appropriate tip is anywhere between 18 percent and 20 percent of the cost of your overall bill. Even if you are visiting from a country that doesn’t tip as a matter of course, you should tip while you’re at Walt Disney World.
That is just as true at Disney World as anywhere. I think just about everyone knows that servers at table service restaurants rely on customer tips.
We have you covered!įirst, let’s discuss tipping for food service. Which cast members should you tip? And when? And most importantly, how much? Bell Services at Disney’s Contemporaryįirst, let us say, “Congratulations!” At least you’re aware that on some occasions you DO need to leave a gratuity for services provided.Īs for the who, what, when, and how much questions, relax. Tipping at Walt Disney World can be tricky. Which Disney Cast Members Should You Tip?