6 Things Disney World Restaurant Cast Members Want To Tell You But Won't Because They're Too Nice

We’re giving you an exclusive look inside the mind of Disney Cast Members!

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Many of us on the DFB team are former Disney World Cast Members and we’re constantly pulling back the curtain to give you insight into what it’s like to work behind the Disney scenes. For this peek, we’re going over some situations where Cast Members aptly did their job and delivered great restaurant service…and what they actually wanted to say instead. Buckle up, we’re getting real!

Reel Your Kids In

It goes without saying, but allowing bad behavior from kids at Disney restaurants creates issues for multiple people.

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From kids throwing food, to climbing on tables and chairs, to disturbing other guests, we’ve seen it all. Bad behavior at the table causes trouble for everyone in proximity, but when parents can control the situation, life just becomes easier for everyone.

Yelling at Us Won’t Speed Up Service

Believe it or not, screaming at your server never yields anything productive.

Cast Members Preparing Orders

Berating Cast Members or any guest should never be tolerated. Remember — treat people how you would like to be treated. In fact, by treating folks with respect, you up your chances of getting great service.

Please Don’t Forget to Tip

We know you’re spending your life savings, but please don’t forget to tip. Cast Members at Disney World work especially hard to bring you that patented Disney quality service, so — while tipping isn’t required — it’s certainly encouraged.

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Tipping may be a foreign concept to non-Americans, so use this point as a reminder for the next time you visit the U.S. and Disney World.

Re-Read the Menu

This may seem like a silly complaint, but you’d be surprised by how many people don’t actually know what they’re ordering!

The menu!

Read the menu to make sure you’re not ordering anything with ingredients you might not actually want. Remember, servers and cooks cannot read your mind, so re-read the menu just in case so that the kitchen team can make your order exactly to your liking!

Don’t Bank on Free Booze

Sorry, we can’t fill your flask with top-shelf liquor and mark it as a use of the beverage portion of your Disney Dining Plan credits.

Dining room

While alcohol may be included in your Disney Dining Plan if you’re 21 years of age or older, it is to be consumed AT the restaurant in a cup or glass provided by the restaurant.

Understand What You’re Getting with the Disney Dining Plan

Speaking of the Disney Dining Plan, it’s super important to know what your plan includes, and arguing with Cast Members won’t magically make your food free.

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The Disney Dining Plan includes:

1 Quick-Service Meal Per Night of Stay
1 Table-Service Meal Per Night of Stay
1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay
1 Resort-Refillable Mug

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We’ll continue to give you all kinds of Cast Member insight as well as all the latest Disney World news, so stay tuned right here at DFB to stay in the know!

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