Wow... about the tipping. I have taken just about every tour, which again, is run by the same department, and tips are always refused. I even took the day long tour to 3 parks and no one even tried to tip them.
I wonder if this wasn't a fishing expedition for $$$$.
I do have to agree this is a great way for 1st timers to get a good sense of what is available and not have to worry too much about dealing with obscenely long lines and crowds. So many people don't even understand the fastpass system.