DDP Buffet - Tips....

[MindyMouse76]

We are considering doing three character meals - CRT, Chef Mickey, and Donald's Safari Breakfast. I can't find it - but I thought I read somewhere that some (or all) of the buffet's with the Dining Plan - that the tips are included. Is that true? Or is it just with the CRT (which will cost me 2 TS meals).

I understand that at non-buffets we are own our own for tipping.

Thanks!

[kakn7294]

The tip is never included on the DDP. You must always pay it separately. Disney will conveniently figure the amount as an 18% gratuity on the bill though, regardless of the type or quality of service.

[mreinventtt]

ok, so real quick...If I do Hoopty Doo. Is the gratuity already included on that? If I am on the dining plan do I have to leave a tip?
THANKS :mickey:

[gerald72]

Yes, tip is included at HDDR with the DDP.

[It'sWDW4me]

The tip is never included on the DDP. You must always pay it separately. Disney will conveniently figure the amount as an 18% gratuity on the bill though, regardless of the type or quality of service.

Hoop Dee Doo, CRT, and Spirit of Aloha - tips are included if you use the dining plan.

The 18% gratuity is automatically tacked on to the bill for parties of 6 or more, whether it's a buffet or not (TS only - not CS) and whether the service warrants it or not. For smaller parties, the amounts (18%, 20%, and one more but I can't remember the %) are listed at the bottom of the bill so that you don't have to whip out a calculator or do the math in your head but at least you get to chose how much and what method to tip.