The cost of gratuities is not included in the Disney Dining Plan. Although you are not paying cash for your meal, you should tip your server as if you were.
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I go for the overall experience. I love seeing my kids light up when interacting with characters, who take their time at each table. A lot of guests rush through long lists of to-dos at Disney World. For me, character dining is about slowing down and savoring that iconic Disney magic.
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.
Disney Character Dining is simply a table-service (sit-down) meal where Disney characters come directly to your table while you're eating. You can take pictures. You can get their autograph. You can even ask them those heart-burning questions you've long wondered about — like asking Snow White what's in Gooseberry Pie.
How long do character meals take? You'll want to budget about 90 minutes (plus travel time) for your meal. That gives you time to check in, be seated, and then time to eat and see all the characters without racing through anything.
How long do character meals take? You'll want to budget about 90 minutes (plus travel time) for your meal. That gives you time to check in, be seated, and then time to eat and see all the characters without racing through anything.
Transportation to early morning character meals at Disney World. The only time we ever recommend breakfast is if it's before the parks open (if you eat any later, you end up eating during prime park touring time), but it's confusing to understand how to get to the dining reservations.
Dining Reservations ? Frequently Asked QuestionsThe theme parks and Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort offer a variety of Character Dining opportunities. Character Dining is very popular, and we strongly recommend that you make reservations in advance.
I have a friend who is a server in character dining and he said that on an average day (as in not peak season or summertime) he averages out his tips to be about $35 per hour.
Seeing characters at the Disneyland Resort is such a magical part of visiting! I'm happy to say that you see and hug characters again! You can also have your photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer, depending on the location, and you can also get an autograph!
They want to make sure that you use the pass, and it is only you who continues using the pass. The numerical value created using your finger scan isn't unique, but it is statistically significant enough to ID you. This allows Disney to identify you with a string of numbers.