An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more. An automatic gratuity charge may also be added to your bill for certain items you order that are not included in the Disney Dining Plan.
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The 18% gratuity calculation is normally included on the bottom of the receipt for ease of determining the appropriate tip based on the service. For Bar and Lounge locations, it is customary to leave a tip of about $1 – $2 per drink. The typical 18-20% gratuity should be applied if you order food at a bar or lounge.
The main difference between a gratuity and a tip is that a gratuity is a required charge added to the bill that must be paid while a tip is not required and is provided by a customer voluntarily. Suggested tip amounts printed on bills can sometimes be confused for an automatic gratuity, but this is not the case.
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.
On booking there might be an option not to pre-pay gratuities before you sail. However, if you opt out at this stage, most cruise lines will add the gratuity to your onboard account daily. You can choose to either amend the amount or remove altogether by visiting guest services in most cases.
Tipping is not legally enforceable in the United States, as it is considered a voluntary act of showing appreciation for the service provided by a worker. This means it is up to each customer to decide whether to tip, as well as how much to leave as a gratuity.