Do you tip at Disney buffets?

Buffet Service Dining: Servers at Disney's buffets work just as hard, if not harder, than those at traditional table service restaurants. There's a lot more clearing and refilling than at other meals. The norm is to tip buffet server staff the same as traditional table service staff.



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The only dining locations where guests should tip at Walt Disney World are table service restaurants, bars, and lounges.

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For good service, you should leave 15% of the total bill. If you are using a coupon or other discount, the tip should be based on the full bill, not the discounted amount. If the service was outstanding, 20% is a great way to show it. Alternately, if the service was below par 10% or lower sends the same message.

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If you're a family of five, this means a five dollar tip for your housekeeper each day. You're supposed to leave the tip separately each day, rather than at the end of your stay, because there likely will be different people cleaning your room over the course of your visit.

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But there are also many Disney service people that do not require tipping. In general, cast members working in the theme parks, with the exceptions of dining and personal care staff mentioned above, doing their regular job in the parks are not allowed to accept tips/bribes/grift/etc.

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Food Safety and Buffet Etiquette
  • Place the serving utensil on a plate or spoon holder rather than in back in the food. ...
  • Don't use your hands to serve food. ...
  • Do not eat in the buffet line. ...
  • Most buffets have a glass or plastic sneeze guard that comes down over the food.


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