I go to America knowing I have to pay tips for any sit down meals or drinks. That being said if the service is bad they don't get a tip from me! And I certainly won't be tipping when buying goods in a shop though, that's taking the biscuit
Another enjoyable vlog, was crying with laughter at Lydia winding Paul up at Longhorn steak house 😂. That’s definitely my vibe when abroad, sitting at a nice bar with a drink listening to some good live singers. Seemed a good night x
Hi Andrew,Laura mum&dad great vlog. I agree with you main thing have fun in Florida enjoy everything else comes with it. With your dad on steak I to like mine medium rare keep making fabulous memories thanks for sharing with us👍
@@TheKnightStrider You’re welcome. On tips ideally shouldn’t have to tip staff in shops restaurants etc probably our family give maybe 10% no more even though as you said in your vlog expect 18% but really good information shared with us much appreciated something we will watch out for hopefully when we get the chance go to Florida throughly enjoyed the vlog though snoop dog ride scares me a bit wish brave as you guys going on that look forward more fab vlogs of course love Tenerife No1 island in canaries👍
Loved this whole series, too bad it has to come to an end. Looking forward to your next trip out there and until then will be enjoying your older stuff. Thank you!
Always love your Dad's expressions! When the cart stopped and you kept winding him up!! That would have made me squirm. 😂 Looking forward to the next vlog on Tuesday. Now watching Tenerife vlogs ☘️🤗🍾🥂
Another great vlog .. I could listen to your dad all day talk about Disney history 🥰.. loved the look of Riviera, we love the skyliner too but I felt panic for you when you was left hanging for so long 🙈.. loved you went to longhorn that’s our fav place for steaks sorry you didn’t enjoy yours Andrew but you will burn it ! 😉 .. loving this whole series don’t get me wrong love watching you guys everytime but this series has just been extra special ❤ and loved all what you have shown and been up too and laugh along with 😂 .. as you would say “ its been boss” 🤩🇺🇸
My top tip would be to win the lottery before you go! I agree about the steak. It has to be well done. Dad's steak looked like a good vet would have been able to bring it back to life. Love all your vlogs though, especially the Laurel and Hardy music.
Don't agree with tipping in a shop ! We do tip, usually 20 dollars a couple for restaurants however you can get quick service and save on the tip 😂 only tried Bigfire at City Walk for steaks, excellent fillet 😊 another brilliant vlog guys Your Mam and Dad are nutters 😅 hilarious 😂
Love your Disney vlogs! They’re our absolute fave. We’ve just come back from our first ever trip there and vlogged it all. If you fancy watching, I’ve uploaded a couple videos already with lots more to come. In the meantime please keep the content coming. SO fun to watch 😊😊
This was one of my favourite ever US vlogs! I’ve been many many times but still find out so much from your vlogs and have great discussions with my husband while watching the vlogs!! Thank you all for the great content 👍🏻 We’ve now started watching your Tenerife vlogs as we are coming out next month 😎
Stayed at riviera last September, omg the one bedroom was amazing , we had an absolutely fabulous 3 nights ! Staying in September for 3 nights again ! My favourite breakfast was topolino , loved the crumb cake had a take out of them ! Grand Floridian rooms were really nice but walls are paper thin wouldn’t stay again after 3 nights of some one snoring next door so loud I thought he was in bed with me ! Love jambo house ! We have 4 nights at baylake it’s the only dvc resort we’ve never stayed at M roll on September , great vlog
We went to Long Horn on our way to airport as our last meal in Orlando and loved it. I had a fillet steak and I have mine well done as can’t stand any blood in the steak. Can’t wait to go there again when we go back to Orlando this year 👍
I have stayed in the Rivera it’s one of my home resorts, if you ever get the chance pls do stay there, it’s definitely worth it however abit limited for food, but can always walk to Caribbean beach it’s about 10 mins and the food there is amazing 😍
Definitely think the best tip would be to have an itinerary or some sort of plan, you don’t have to stick to it exactly but had so many times where we’ve gone round in circles where we going today/where we eating tonight etc.
Can a just say Andrew and Laura and family we love your chan second half are life watching it been watching for about 3/4 years now keep up the good work fantastic
The demand to tip for counter service is something that came up the last few years and is in my opinion completely ridiculous. In a sit down restaurant we now tip 18% on the subtotal (before tax)... As I've learned from American friends you should never tip on tax. Although opinions differ there as well. I tip more at breakfast places usually, as have a weakness for the sweet elderly ladies... still having to work, instead of being able to enjoy retirement. Breaks my heart really that side of the American system with little to no social security.
Loved it with Donald and micky minne did I see moths fly out your wallet mick 😂 breakfast looked amazing don't eat steak but that food looked looked lo.lovely omg Lydia is hilarious dad is grumpy brilliant great memories thanks Laura Andrew mum and dad for sharing ❤❤❤
Haha sat in the exact same seats in January…..The spicy chicken bite starters and the Idaho baked potatoes are the best in the world. Set rule for me… bad no tip, ok 10% good service 15% and that’s it . Don’t tip in shops or fast food . You spend enough as it is
Couple of things that I thought I'd share as an American. When dining out at a restaurant, we do typically tip 20-25 percent for very good service. However, if the service is lacking (waiter not staying on top of things, bad attitude, or indifferent), we do adjust for that. It's perfectly fine to tip less for lesser service. As for the shops like Andrew mentioned at the end, we rarely tip in those instances where they're literally just bagging up candy or donuts. Completely optional in those cases, although we will tip maybe 10 percent if they're actually making something for us like a shake or a sundae. Hope that helps clarify the tipping situation here in the US! PS - Medium rare is the way to go for a steak. 😋
I’m against the whole tipping thing. I tip when I feel it’s worth it, should not be pressured or expected. Also what annoyed me in the US was the price does not include tax. Everything whatever it states should be included.
Try Mannies Steakhouse on Highway 27 towards Haynes City for the best steak, and the best salad bowl ever. There is also a golf resort up there called Southern Dunes. You can go in there for a meal in the Clubhouse for breakfast, Sunday Brunch and lunchtime meals, just tell the guy on the gate house you are going there, they give you a piece of paper to put in your car to allow you in. Both cracking places to eat. There is also Egg City up there too next door to Mannies, they are both owned by the same people. Very good for breakfast. Put them all on your list to try when you are next there. Texas Roadhouse on 192 is the best too along with Panda Express nearby and on the same side of the road. Sickies is another good restaurant, chicken in a basket quite good. Somewhere to visit in the winter months is Back Porch, lovely different type of shopping and antiques place. You can have a meal there, it's brought to you in a basket. Really novel place to visit. It's at Lake Alfred, just off I4 on the way towards Lakeland.
Hi Andrew, we always tip 20% but it's becoming alot of money on top of already expensive food and holiday. I am totally against tipping counter service and shops though. Also I hate when people say well if you don't like it don't come to florida, it's just checky expecting such a high percentage
Another great vlog everyone. Love the skyliner agree with Laura it’s a shame it doesn’t go to magic kingdom. I understand that the tips is part of their wages but disagree when you don’t have great service. If they waited on 10 tables a night and everyone gave the 30 dollars that’s more than I earn in a week. Last time we went we went to Toothsome and the service was really poor never even got a refill on our drinks but paid him the tip anyway, it was about 10 cents short and he cheekily came and asked for it just told him no was shocked he had the nerve to ask lol
We went to a subway in davenport and all we got was 2 refill drinks and all they did was hand us a cup to use the machine and on the screen it came up how much did we want to tip we normally do but we draw the line at handing us a cup for us to fill our own drinks and then want a tip 🤷🏼♂️
Great video! Did you give your UK mobile number for the text to tell you that your table was ready at topolino’s? Or do you have a USA number? I didn’t think it would work for us UK people
The tipping system in USA drives us nuts. if we get good service and good food then we will leave a tip but we find it hard to take on the USA idea that it is expected. From chatting with some Florida friends it seems that it has got out of control there now. and they expect a tip for doing practically nothing. Oh well roll on December for our next visit LOL Greatrblog your Mum and Dad are so funny XX
You know how to ruin a fillet steak 😂 WELL DONE . we went to longhorn in October and I thought the ribeye was perfect done at medium but a couple in our group thought there was a touch too much seasoning can't keep everyone happy
Loved the vlog Andrew .2008 was when our family was last in Orlando and we did tip what was expected, although I can't remember what that was so it's almost doubled now. We go February next year. Will need to see, depends on the service.but I'd not tip someone for serving me sweets.
We’re from the UK and live in the US. The vast majority of people pay 15%. We do the same. More than that is reserved for great service only. Plus I never understood the reason for moving the norm up to like 20%. It’s a percentage, it rises with inflation without having to increase it.
Steak - R A R E ! ! ! There's no other way! :) In fact, I'm that convinced, the next time you find yasens in a steak restaurant, order ya steaks rare, or at least 'medium to rare' (To ease you into 'Rare World') If you don't like it, I will pay the bill, including all your drinks (except for Garvey's as I wouldn't be able to afford all of his) he he 😅 Len.
Love the vlogs! We always tip 20% but last time we were there there was comments that brits don’t tip well made to us by the servers in a restaurant and we found our service was really bad, like they didn’t want to waste their time with us as they thought we wouldn’t tip! Usually service is great and warrants the 20% though so don’t mind paying it usually!
Tipping is a touchy subject your basically paying the staffs wages for the owners it’s crazy but it’s an American thing so you have to abide by it we tipped 20% average with the odd 25% for top draw service
We always tip 20% it’s customary if we don’t want to tip we eat at counter service places to keep costs down. I don’t agree with tipping in a shop though!
I always tip but I noticed in November it was very much 18% minimum and I’ve seen waitresses kick off on people when they haven’t left a tip, I know a guy who got a $10 tip on a $300 cheque in Hard Rock and quit
Medium-rare for me. Longhorns is deffo the best steakhouse, we ate there in November. Tipping will always be a touchy subject we will always tip but now that Disney staff are on $18 ph is more than most here in the uk. Will the % be lower.
When it comes to tipping, I tip at a sit down restaurant , bar staff & taxis. That's it.... I don't tip quick service or shop staff as that is just rediculous .
Re tips , in a restaurant i would tip 20% if service is good , but if it’s poor 10% max , most servers know they have to provide a good service to get the tips , so I expect that level as a minimum. Re parks etc or counter service , no tips as like you say , the staff are normally paid better than the servers in restaurants or breakfasts etc.
Well, IMO fillet should be thicker, but as Garvey said, could be a completely different thing because of the type of cow 🤷🏽♀️ OMG, wetting myself 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Not gonna lie, I have a family of 5 and my brother is coming to Disney with us on our next trip making our party 6. That means that every time we have a table service, we will have AUTOMATIC GRATUITY of %18....so I'll be expected to pay between $40-$60 in tip. That's more than I make myself! I get that we're subsidizing servers' salaries here but I'm not hiring a lawyer here, I'm just eating with my family. I know tipping is a very touchy subject and a lot of people are quick to point fingers and say "if you can't afford the tip, you can't afford to eat out" but at the end of the day, it's businesses passing the buck to customers. Companies should be paying employees a fair wage but “The House Never Loses”
If the products you were buying were cheaper then tipping would be ok, but prices are consistently high in any tourist area which is maximising the retailers profit margins and they are then expecting the customer to pay their staff for them too.
we tip 10% - 15% unless we have amazing service, we have never really had great service anywhere other than miller's ale and we tipped well over. but in all honesty I HATE tipping it stresses me out feeling as though you have too when you are already spending so much over there as it is😱
Rump steak is the back cut of the cow, its tougher but far more flavourful than fillet. Fillet is often stated by chefs as being the most overrated cut of steak and imo is relatively bland unless heavily seasoned. When younger I would only eat med-well done steak, thankfully I grew out of that and can honestly say it zaps the flavour, med-rare is the only way I will eat it now.
I only pay 10 percent -the holiday is expensive itself . I’m a single mum although my son is 22 now we go every year … but it annoys me that Disney doesn’t pay the restaurant staff equal pay to the other’s.
I always tip no matter how much the bill is. But I always try pay in cash and another thing I always ask I'd the tip going to that one person or is it a group tip. If it's group tip I give little tip, if it's going to the 1 server who served you I'll give them a decent tip cause it's their lively wage.
I’m Scottish, living in Florida and have to agree with you on the steaks….my Dad always said the beef never tasted as good as the beef back home. Don’t think it had anything to do with how it’s cooked as much as what the cattle are fed. As for tipping, you should never feel obligated to tip for bad service. I understand there are busy times especially in Orlando and it’s not always possible to get 5 star service but then 20% or higher is not necessary. If you feel service was poor, reflect it in the tip.
Really depends on the service we have never not tipped as it is the culture, but if we dont receive good service why should we pay an exceptional tip? Depending on the place we would tip between 15% and 25%. We love the food in hooters but the last few times we have been there once you have made your initial order you cant get hold of your waitress to order any additional drinks etc and when you are ready to pay she reappeared with the bill drawing hearts and smiley faces just to get the extra tip. Defo dont tip in shops or quick serve. What we did find last time which was unusual was we would pay with revolut and then write the tip on the receipt but the tip wouldnt be taken from revolut for a few days. So we bring cash now to pay for tips etc
Try restaurants away from the park area, far better service and quality of food, we normally tip 15% if happy, if not and its been woeful we will not tip
Even as an american I see an increase in tips for takeout. Its our culture for food service and other personal services. I work for tips also but as a casino dealer. My wage is 5.00 an hour with 30 years of experience. I appreciate tips and I do tip everywhere its expected. Good service gets better tips from me, otherwise I leave a basic 10% tip
Tip is dependant on service. Good service, I’ll tip 20%. I paid $68 for three cocktails in Volcano Bay, and the guy asked for 20% tip for pre made drinks. Bars service gets $1 per drink
Tips are up to you, I had a bad experience of a restaurant in Universal studios, all the server done was bring the plates to the table and we had to serve ourselves from a buffet. When I offered a very small tip the server got the hump, he done nothing, we even had to get our own drinks. Tips are being added in at some locations as compulsory, I will tip against the level of service, tipping in shops and bars where you go to the counter/bar is taking it big time. Sod them you will never see them again as a lot of people visit Florida once or twice only. Unlike yourself and others, difficult I even had the police called as I did not tip as the service was crap and the server threatened me.
Just walk my fillet steak through a warm room and it’ll be perfectly cooked for me. Little fact- It’s not blood that leaks out of a steak, it’s Myoglobin, a protein found in muscle tissue.
I tip around 18% but round it up or down to a full dollar (I'm not tipping $12.64 as that is the exact percentage). Took me many years to increase from 15% and I've no intention of increasing it to 20, 25 or 30. Last trip i saw a waitress moaning to a colleague because the tip was low - when i worked it out it was 16.7% but the smallest notes i had were $10 and she didnt deserve over & above the rate for peferfectly fine, standard service. We're much more likely to just do a Wendys or Steak n Shake now because the table service places are so expensive with the tips and awkward due to attitudes. And tipping for shop service - NO WAY!!
I go to America knowing I have to pay tips for any sit down meals or drinks. That being said if the service is bad they don't get a tip from me!
And I certainly won't be tipping when buying goods in a shop though, that's taking the biscuit
Another enjoyable vlog, was crying with laughter at Lydia winding Paul up at Longhorn steak house 😂. That’s definitely my vibe when abroad, sitting at a nice bar with a drink listening to some good live singers. Seemed a good night x
She loves winding me up !! Just like Andrew !!😱😱😱
@@mickgarvey9480 I love watching you, hilarious 🤣
Omg Andrew your mum and dad are so funny I have tears rolling down my face watching this vlog when they was in longhorns .
Love your vlogs your mum and dad are great your videos are very entertaining im going next year got alot of information thanks to you guys xxx
Thank you 🤩
Hi Andrew,Laura mum&dad great vlog.
I agree with you main thing have fun in Florida enjoy everything else comes with it.
With your dad on steak I to like mine medium rare keep making fabulous memories thanks for sharing with us👍
Thanks for the tips!
@@TheKnightStrider You’re welcome.
On tips ideally shouldn’t have to tip staff in shops restaurants etc probably our family give maybe 10% no more even though as you said in your vlog expect 18% but really good information shared with us much appreciated something we will watch out for hopefully when we get the chance go to Florida throughly enjoyed the vlog though snoop dog ride scares me a bit wish brave as you guys going on that look forward more fab vlogs of course love Tenerife No1 island in canaries👍
Loved this whole series, too bad it has to come to an end. Looking forward to your next trip out there and until then will be enjoying your older stuff. Thank you!
Always love your Dad's expressions! When the cart stopped and you kept winding him up!!
That would have made me squirm. 😂
Looking forward to the next vlog on Tuesday.
Now watching Tenerife vlogs ☘️🤗🍾🥂
Loved these vlogs. Learned so much for upcoming trip. Your parents are so funny brilliant. Thank you. 🙏
Thank you Kay !! Very kind words !!!
Another great vlog, I love your vlogs, helping me with my plans for November, what a lovely family xx
Just been catching up with the florida blogs have loved every single one
Laurel and hardy is in everyone’s era, my lad is 12 and thinks there hysterical ❤👍
Another great vlog .. I could listen to your dad all day talk about Disney history 🥰.. loved the look of Riviera, we love the skyliner too but I felt panic for you when you was left hanging for so long 🙈.. loved you went to longhorn that’s our fav place for steaks sorry you didn’t enjoy yours Andrew but you will burn it ! 😉 .. loving this whole series don’t get me wrong love watching you guys everytime but this series has just been extra special ❤ and loved all what you have shown and been up too and laugh along with 😂 .. as you would say “ its been boss” 🤩🇺🇸
Loving your vlogs, helping us with plans for May. Your mum is so lovely 🥰 xx
My top tip would be to win the lottery before you go! I agree about the steak. It has to be well done. Dad's steak looked like a good vet would have been able to bring it back to life. Love all your vlogs though, especially the Laurel and Hardy music.
Don't agree with tipping in a shop ! We do tip, usually 20 dollars a couple for restaurants however you can get quick service and save on the tip 😂 only tried Bigfire at City Walk for steaks, excellent fillet 😊 another brilliant vlog guys
Your Mam and Dad are nutters 😅 hilarious 😂
Crazy to tip in a shop 😂
Love your Disney vlogs! They’re our absolute fave. We’ve just come back from our first ever trip there and vlogged it all. If you fancy watching, I’ve uploaded a couple videos already with lots more to come. In the meantime please keep the content coming. SO fun to watch 😊😊
Great tips knightriders, Andrew me and my husband bumped in to your dad on Sat in Maghull, what a lovely man.
It was lovely to meet you too !!!! Thank you for your kind comments and support of Andrew !! ❤
Fab. Donald Duck was funny. Another brilliant Florida vlog! 🥰☀️🥰xxx
This was one of my favourite ever US vlogs! I’ve been many many times but still find out so much from your vlogs and have great discussions with my husband while watching the vlogs!! Thank you all for the great content 👍🏻 We’ve now started watching your Tenerife vlogs as we are coming out next month 😎
Your Dad is fun he has rallied round and is having fun😂❤
I forgot all about Lydia mucking about at dinner 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️jeeze !!! I also forgot Andrew filmed it all 🙄🙄🙄
“Don’t mess with me…I’m full of honey mustard” 👕 😂😂😂 I’d definitely buy it.
Stayed at riviera last September, omg the one bedroom was amazing , we had an absolutely fabulous 3 nights ! Staying in September for 3 nights again ! My favourite breakfast was topolino , loved the crumb cake had a take out of them ! Grand Floridian rooms were really nice but walls are paper thin wouldn’t stay again after 3 nights of some one snoring next door so loud I thought he was in bed with me ! Love jambo house ! We have 4 nights at baylake it’s the only dvc resort we’ve never stayed at M roll on September , great vlog
Another great vlog, your mum and dad are hilarious 😂
They are! 😊
Our favourite is French qtr we are staying there in July for 3 weeks the boat to Disney springs is amazing enjoying all your flogs
We went to Long Horn on our way to airport as our last meal in Orlando and loved it. I had a fillet steak and I have mine well done as can’t stand any blood in the steak. Can’t wait to go there again when we go back to Orlando this year 👍
I have stayed in the Rivera it’s one of my home resorts, if you ever get the chance pls do stay there, it’s definitely worth it however abit limited for food, but can always walk to Caribbean beach it’s about 10 mins and the food there is amazing 😍
Definitely think the best tip would be to have an itinerary or some sort of plan, you don’t have to stick to it exactly but had so many times where we’ve gone round in circles where we going today/where we eating tonight etc.
Your dads hilarious, I stayed at contemporary last year , one night only , as it’s so expensive but it’s a lovely resort the rooms are beautiful.
😂😂😂 the meal...honey and mustard...😂😂😂😂 hilarious 😂
Can a just say Andrew and Laura and family we love your chan second half are life watching it been watching for about 3/4 years now keep up the good work fantastic
You need to ask for the butter they use for dipping the steak I. 😊
The demand to tip for counter service is something that came up the last few years and is in my opinion completely ridiculous. In a sit down restaurant we now tip 18% on the subtotal (before tax)... As I've learned from American friends you should never tip on tax. Although opinions differ there as well.
I tip more at breakfast places usually, as have a weakness for the sweet elderly ladies... still having to work, instead of being able to enjoy retirement. Breaks my heart really that side of the American system with little to no social security.
Loved it with Donald and micky minne did I see moths fly out your wallet mick 😂 breakfast looked amazing don't eat steak but that food looked looked lo.lovely omg Lydia is hilarious dad is grumpy brilliant great memories thanks Laura Andrew mum and dad for sharing ❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind comments Susan !!!
Margaritaville looks great surprised it’s so quiet 🤷🏻♂️ and those chocolate covered marshmallows looked lush 😋
Haha sat in the exact same seats in January…..The spicy chicken bite starters and the Idaho baked potatoes are the best in the world. Set rule for me… bad no tip, ok 10% good service 15% and that’s it . Don’t tip in shops or fast food . You spend enough as it is
great vlog again your dad must have PTSD after these last two days hahahaha.
It felt like that Jack !!!😱😱
Another great vlog 👍🏻
I don’t eat steak but my other half likes his well done too…. The whole ‘tipping’ system in the US is a minefield 🤪!
When we go next year we will definitely be trying that hotel for a character breakfast 👍🏻
Longhorn at Champions Gate is fantastic
Great Vlog again guys 👍🏻
Ordering a steak Medium-Well or higher should be a crime 😂😂😂
Agreed Oliver !!!!
Couple of things that I thought I'd share as an American. When dining out at a restaurant, we do typically tip 20-25 percent for very good service. However, if the service is lacking (waiter not staying on top of things, bad attitude, or indifferent), we do adjust for that. It's perfectly fine to tip less for lesser service.
As for the shops like Andrew mentioned at the end, we rarely tip in those instances where they're literally just bagging up candy or donuts. Completely optional in those cases, although we will tip maybe 10 percent if they're actually making something for us like a shake or a sundae.
Hope that helps clarify the tipping situation here in the US!
PS - Medium rare is the way to go for a steak. 😋
Great blog, really nice family, brilliant tips amazing entertainment !
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m against the whole tipping thing. I tip when I feel it’s worth it, should not be pressured or expected. Also what annoyed me in the US was the price does not include tax. Everything whatever it states should be included.
Try Mannies Steakhouse on Highway 27 towards Haynes City for the best steak, and the best salad bowl ever. There is also a golf resort up there called Southern Dunes. You can go in there for a meal in the Clubhouse for breakfast, Sunday Brunch and lunchtime meals, just tell the guy on the gate house you are going there, they give you a piece of paper to put in your car to allow you in. Both cracking places to eat. There is also Egg City up there too next door to Mannies, they are both owned by the same people. Very good for breakfast. Put them all on your list to try when you are next there. Texas Roadhouse on 192 is the best too along with Panda Express nearby and on the same side of the road. Sickies is another good restaurant, chicken in a basket quite good.
Somewhere to visit in the winter months is Back Porch, lovely different type of shopping and antiques place. You can have a meal there, it's brought to you in a basket. Really novel place to visit. It's at Lake Alfred, just off I4 on the way towards Lakeland.
Thanks for all the info, great comment!
Me and my family are staying in a villa on Southern Dunes this August. I’ll definitely try out those venues. 👍🏻.
Hi Andrew, we always tip 20% but it's becoming alot of money on top of already expensive food and holiday. I am totally against tipping counter service and shops though. Also I hate when people say well if you don't like it don't come to florida, it's just checky expecting such a high percentage
I always have medium cooked steaks, I agree with your dad
The only way !!!
When we go to that margaritaville strip ots always been busy . We usually go end August
I tip mostly in cash hopefully if good service they get 18-20% exceptional maybe more I don’t like being told how much
Another great vlog everyone. Love the skyliner agree with Laura it’s a shame it doesn’t go to magic kingdom. I understand that the tips is part of their wages but disagree when you don’t have great service. If they waited on 10 tables a night and everyone gave the 30 dollars that’s more than I earn in a week. Last time we went we went to Toothsome and the service was really poor never even got a refill on our drinks but paid him the tip anyway, it was about 10 cents short and he cheekily came and asked for it just told him no was shocked he had the nerve to ask lol
poor Garvey that moonshine hit the parts other drinks cannot reach lol
It certainly did Jackie !!!! 🤢
We went to a subway in davenport and all we got was 2 refill drinks and all they did was hand us a cup to use the machine and on the screen it came up how much did we want to tip we normally do but we draw the line at handing us a cup for us to fill our own drinks and then want a tip 🤷🏼♂️
Well done steak is the only way-YUMMY 😊❤
Great video! Did you give your UK mobile number for the text to tell you that your table was ready at topolino’s? Or do you have a USA number? I didn’t think it would work for us UK people
The tipping system in USA drives us nuts. if we get good service and good food then we will leave a tip but we find it hard to take on the USA idea that it is expected. From chatting with some Florida friends it seems that it has got out of control there now. and they expect a tip for doing practically nothing. Oh well roll on December for our next visit LOL Greatrblog your Mum and Dad are so funny XX
You know how to ruin a fillet steak 😂 WELL DONE .
we went to longhorn in October and I thought the ribeye was perfect done at medium but a couple in our group thought there was a touch too much seasoning can't keep everyone happy
Dad's right, you shouldn't be allowed near a steak ordering it well done 😂
Loved the vlog Andrew .2008 was when our family was last in Orlando and we did tip what was expected, although I can't remember what that was so it's almost doubled now. We go February next year. Will need to see, depends on the service.but I'd not tip someone for serving me sweets.
We’re from the UK and live in the US. The vast majority of people pay 15%. We do the same. More than that is reserved for great service only. Plus I never understood the reason for moving the norm up to like 20%. It’s a percentage, it rises with inflation without having to increase it.
Steak - R A R E ! ! ! There's no other way! :) In fact, I'm that convinced, the next time you find yasens in a steak restaurant, order ya steaks rare, or at least 'medium to rare' (To ease you into 'Rare World') If you don't like it, I will pay the bill, including all your drinks (except for Garvey's as I wouldn't be able to afford all of his) he he 😅
Len.
Medium is the way to go with streak.
Totally agree❤
Steak😂
Love the vlogs! We always tip 20% but last time we were there there was comments that brits don’t tip well made to us by the servers in a restaurant and we found our service was really bad, like they didn’t want to waste their time with us as they thought we wouldn’t tip! Usually service is great and warrants the 20% though so don’t mind paying it usually!
Tipping is a touchy subject your basically paying the staffs wages for the owners it’s crazy but it’s an American thing so you have to abide by it we tipped 20% average with the odd 25% for top draw service
We always tip 20% it’s customary if we don’t want to tip we eat at counter service places to keep costs down. I don’t agree with tipping in a shop though!
Charlie’s steak house celerbration is as good as it gets expensive but worth it 👍
I always tip but I noticed in November it was very much 18% minimum and I’ve seen waitresses kick off on people when they haven’t left a tip, I know a guy who got a $10 tip on a $300 cheque in Hard Rock and quit
Medium rare steaks for me!
All day long Romag
I didn’t think they were changing fast and furious (sadly) I thought it was just being closed early to be used for Halloween horror nights
Medium-rare for me. Longhorns is deffo the best steakhouse, we ate there in November. Tipping will always be a touchy subject we will always tip but now that Disney staff are on $18 ph is more than most here in the uk. Will the % be lower.
When it comes to tipping, I tip at a sit down restaurant , bar staff & taxis. That's it.... I don't tip quick service or shop staff as that is just rediculous .
Heck Andrew.. i didnt realise how tall you were 😅 can one be cheely enough to ask though?
Re tips , in a restaurant i would tip 20% if service is good , but if it’s poor 10% max , most servers know they have to provide a good service to get the tips , so I expect that level as a minimum. Re parks etc or counter service , no tips as like you say , the staff are normally paid better than the servers in restaurants or breakfasts etc.
Well, IMO fillet should be thicker, but as Garvey said, could be a completely different thing because of the type of cow 🤷🏽♀️ OMG, wetting myself 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Not gonna lie, I have a family of 5 and my brother is coming to Disney with us on our next trip making our party 6. That means that every time we have a table service, we will have AUTOMATIC GRATUITY of %18....so I'll be expected to pay between $40-$60 in tip. That's more than I make myself! I get that we're subsidizing servers' salaries here but I'm not hiring a lawyer here, I'm just eating with my family. I know tipping is a very touchy subject and a lot of people are quick to point fingers and say "if you can't afford the tip, you can't afford to eat out" but at the end of the day, it's businesses passing the buck to customers. Companies should be paying employees a fair wage but “The House Never Loses”
If the products you were buying were cheaper then tipping would be ok, but prices are consistently high in any tourist area which is maximising the retailers profit margins and they are then expecting the customer to pay their staff for them too.
I tip as the service deserves & the food i work in the hospitality industry for a very long time
Agree!
Good one
Mum was right the tune was from Laurel & Hardy... & well done Steak for us too..........
we tip 10% - 15% unless we have amazing service, we have never really had great service anywhere other than miller's ale and we tipped well over. but in all honesty I HATE tipping it stresses me out feeling as though you have too when you are already spending so much over there as it is😱
Hey Andrew Porterhouse is a much better cut than fillet, you get the flavour for the fat marbling 😋😋😋 medium/ medium rare😋😋😋😋
Rump steak is the back cut of the cow, its tougher but far more flavourful than fillet. Fillet is often stated by chefs as being the most overrated cut of steak and imo is relatively bland unless heavily seasoned. When younger I would only eat med-well done steak, thankfully I grew out of that and can honestly say it zaps the flavour, med-rare is the only way I will eat it now.
We tip 20 percent if we enjoyed the service.
If not, they can do one 😂
I only pay 10 percent -the holiday is expensive itself . I’m a single mum although my son is 22 now we go every year … but it annoys me that Disney doesn’t pay the restaurant staff equal pay to the other’s.
Disney staff now get $18phr which is more than some jobs her in the uk
I always tip no matter how much the bill is. But I always try pay in cash and another thing I always ask I'd the tip going to that one person or is it a group tip. If it's group tip I give little tip, if it's going to the 1 server who served you I'll give them a decent tip cause it's their lively wage.
I agree with you
I’m Scottish, living in Florida and have to agree with you on the steaks….my Dad always said the beef never tasted as good as the beef back home. Don’t think it had anything to do with how it’s cooked as much as what the cattle are fed. As for tipping, you should never feel obligated to tip for bad service. I understand there are busy times especially in Orlando and it’s not always possible to get 5 star service but then 20% or higher is not necessary. If you feel service was poor, reflect it in the tip.
Really depends on the service we have never not tipped as it is the culture, but if we dont receive good service why should we pay an exceptional tip? Depending on the place we would tip between 15% and 25%. We love the food in hooters but the last few times we have been there once you have made your initial order you cant get hold of your waitress to order any additional drinks etc and when you are ready to pay she reappeared with the bill drawing hearts and smiley faces just to get the extra tip. Defo dont tip in shops or quick serve. What we did find last time which was unusual was we would pay with revolut and then write the tip on the receipt but the tip wouldnt be taken from revolut for a few days. So we bring cash now to pay for tips etc
Try restaurants away from the park area, far better service and quality of food, we normally tip 15% if happy, if not and its been woeful we will not tip
Did you get the Columbia Top at Vinelands Andrew and how much was it
Nicee yes i did $45
I have worked as a barmaid,any tip was a bonus, I just think they should up the wages❤
Indeed !!! I agree !!
Even as an american I see an increase in tips for takeout. Its our culture for food service and other personal services. I work for tips also but as a casino dealer. My wage is 5.00 an hour with 30 years of experience. I appreciate tips and I do tip everywhere its expected. Good service gets better tips from me, otherwise I leave a basic 10% tip
Yes well done steak.
I only give 10% if the meal is brilliant otherwise no tip, allways pay on a prepaid cc.
you need to try Texas Roadhouse next time your out
We always tip even at home. Never want the servers in USA to think that people from UK are tight 🤦🏼♀️. You’re right not always good service.
Fair enough!
Tip is dependant on service. Good service, I’ll tip 20%. I paid $68 for three cocktails in Volcano Bay, and the guy asked for 20% tip for pre made drinks. Bars service gets $1 per drink
Tips are up to you, I had a bad experience of a restaurant in Universal studios, all the server done was bring the plates to the table and we had to serve ourselves from a buffet. When I offered a very small tip the server got the hump, he done nothing, we even had to get our own drinks. Tips are being added in at some locations as compulsory, I will tip against the level of service, tipping in shops and bars where you go to the counter/bar is taking it big time. Sod them you will never see them again as a lot of people visit Florida once or twice only. Unlike yourself and others, difficult I even had the police called as I did not tip as the service was crap and the server threatened me.
Just walk my fillet steak through a warm room and it’ll be perfectly cooked for me.
Little fact- It’s not blood that leaks out of a steak, it’s Myoglobin, a protein found in muscle tissue.
I tip around 18% but round it up or down to a full dollar (I'm not tipping $12.64 as that is the exact percentage). Took me many years to increase from 15% and I've no intention of increasing it to 20, 25 or 30. Last trip i saw a waitress moaning to a colleague because the tip was low - when i worked it out it was 16.7% but the smallest notes i had were $10 and she didnt deserve over & above the rate for peferfectly fine, standard service. We're much more likely to just do a Wendys or Steak n Shake now because the table service places are so expensive with the tips and awkward due to attitudes. And tipping for shop service - NO WAY!!
Tipping is a bit annoying but I just pay 10 per cent in restaurants. Tipping in hotel shop I normally give a dollar .
You forget how big Disney is , it’s actually a bigger foot print than greater Manchester