Tipping Question

[DisneyFr33k]

We are heading down to WDW Saturday and are wondering about the tips we now have to pay as part of the dining plan.
Do they automatically charge you 20% or can we tip what we want? We are family of 4, so no large group extras applies. I just want to be able to tip those great servers extra and do a 10-15% for those who aren't so attentive.

[r4kids]

You only have to have tip included for parties over 6 at an 18% rate. I believe you may tip according to your own choice if a party is less than 6.

[Strmchsr]

You tip what you want. To save you having to figure it out, they put what "18%" and "20%" would be on your receipt. It's really no big deal. Just tip what you like and follow normal guidelines.

[DisneyFr33k]

Don't worry, I'm a math teacher and figuring out the standard 15% won't be hard. Plus, it will be a good lesson for the kids!!

[1EeyoreFan]

We were just there last week on the dining plan and there were no tips added just recommendations for 18% and 20%.

[borisfam]

15% really isn't "standard" anymore. 18% is the minimum we tip... plus, it will be way more fun for a math teacher to figure out (if you don't cheat and look on the receipt!)

[DisneyFr33k]

So what would you tip a crummy server? I've always done 20% for great service and 10-15% for poor....

[borisfam]

I don't really use the tipping system as a way to punish people. If the service is satisfactory - no one cursing at me or spitting in my food - 20% is what I leave. If they are amazing and go above and beyond, I will leave more. If the service is horrible, I think a conversation should be had with the server or manager first, giving them a chance to make things right before passive-aggressively walking out and leaving a lousy tip for reasons they may not realize.