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Tipping in Orlando
Florida
Tip 18–20% at table service — but at Disney and Universal, check the bill first: an 18% gratuity is added automatically for parties of six or more, including at buffets.
What to tip in Orlando
| Service | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 18–20% | Standard everywhere, on and off the parks. |
| Theme-park table service | 18–20% — check the bill | Disney adds an 18% gratuity automatically for parties of six or more at table-service and buffet restaurants, and children count toward the six. If it's on the bill, that is the tip. |
| Quick service & counters | Not required | Most in-park meals are counter service — no tip expected. |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–5/night | Leave it daily; at family resorts the rooms are big and the turnover is real. |
| Bell services | $1–2 per bag | Resort bell desks handle a lot of luggage — a family's worth is a real carry. |
| Taxis & rideshare | 15–20% | The airport run is long from the parks; the percentage adds up. |
| Airport shuttles | $1–2 per bag | If the driver loads the bags. |
What's different here
- •The single most useful thing to know: Disney's 18% automatic gratuity for parties of six or more counts every guest, including infants. A family of four plus grandparents is a party of six. Read the bill before adding anything on top.
- •Florida's minimum wage reaches $15.00 on 30 September 2026, with the tipped cash wage at $11.98 — among the higher rates outside the full-wage states.
- •Budget for tipping frequency, not size: a park-and-resort day touches housekeeping, bell services, table service and a shuttle — many small tips rather than one large one.