You will need to tip your server with actual money (cash, credit/debit cards, Disney gift cards, and other payment methods all work for this). If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, your bill will include a notation about how much you would have paid had you been paying cash. Tip based on that amount.

Tipping etiquette at Disney (specifically Walt Disney World and Disneyland) in 2026 is divided by the type of service you receive. At Table-Service restaurants (where a server brings your food), tipping 18% to 20% is the standard expectation, just as it is elsewhere in the U.S. This also applies to buffets and "character dining" experiences. However, you do not tip "Front-line" Cast Members at Counter-Service (fast food) locations, at attractions (rides), or in gift shops; in fact, these employees are generally prohibited from accepting cash tips and may have to turn them over to a charity fund. Other positions where tipping is expected include Bell Services ($2–$3 per bag), Valet Parking ($2–$5 when your car is returned), and Mousekeeping (housekeeping, usually $1–$2 per person per day). For "Minnie Van" drivers (via the Lyft app), tipping is optional but encouraged. In 2026, the best way to "tip" a non-tipped Cast Member who provides exceptional service is to leave a "Cast Compliment" via the My Disney Experience app, which goes directly into their professional record.