Tipping in a Disney cruise

tinkerbelle24 · 09-07-2008

I read the passporter this weekend and it said to tip everyone at the end. Is that right?!?!?! How does that go for the servers? The book also said that we will have 3 servers.

tinkerbelle24 · 09-07-2008

Please note that the title should read "Tipping ON a Disney Cruise" My mind is scattered all over today

Amelia's Man · 09-07-2008

You will get these little envelopes and a sheet delivered to your stateroom, explaining the tipping process! They give you guidelines and all that! You put the money in the envelopes and hand them to your servers on your last evening meal! You can hand your maid the envelope, or just leave it out where he or she can see it!

We like to personally hand each envelope and thank each person individually, because they all reaal do become like family to you!!

tinkerbelle24 · 09-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Amelia's Man

You will get these little envelopes and a sheet delivered to your stateroom, explaining the tipping process! They give you guidelines and all that! You put the money in the envelopes and hand them to your servers on your last evening meal! You can hand your maid the envelope, or just leave it out where he or she can see it!

We like to personally hand each envelope and thank each person individually, because they all reaal do become like family to you!!

AWESOME!!! Thanks for the help. So on the first and second nights they know not to look for a tip on the table or should we leave one then too?

How many servers get the tips?

Amelia's Man · 09-07-2008

Oh, you don't tip on ANY night until the end of your cruise! If you order drinks at any of the bars or clubs on board, you can leave a small tip then, but you are not obligated to do so!

If I remember correctly, you get 4 envelopes:

Stateroom Host/Hostess

Dining Room Head Server

Dining Room Server

Dining Room Assistant Server (Drinks)

LittleMissMagic · 09-07-2008

Yeah, you don't have to tip until the end of the cruise, and gratuity is usually added up for you. It's really simple.

However, you can tip bartenders. It's not mandatory, but if you spend a good bit of time there, it's probably a good idea.

tinkerbelle24 · 09-07-2008

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Originally Posted by LittleMissMagic

Yeah, you don't have to tip until the end of the cruise, and gratuity is usually added up for you. It's really simple.

However, you can tip bartenders. It's not mandatory, but if you spend a good bit of time there, it's probably a good idea.

Im not a big drinker UNLESS the kids drive me nuts and I want to throw them overboard

ONLY KIDDING!! I really wont be drinking on this trip

BaaBeE9 · 09-07-2008

You can also pre-pay for your gratuities prior to leaving (one less thing to worry about) or pay with your onboard account by going to guest services on the ship - the cash free way!

tinkerbelle24 · 09-07-2008

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Originally Posted by BaaBeE9

You can also pre-pay for your gratuities prior to leaving (one less thing to worry about) or pay with your onboard account by going to guest services on the ship - the cash free way!

I did read that in the passporter. Im pretty sure I plan on doing the onbaord account thing with the tips. It gives me a budget

iluvwdw · 09-07-2008

Your servers follow you on your restaurant rotation, so only one set of servers to tip.

tinkerbelle24 · 09-08-2008

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

Your servers follow you on your restaurant rotation, so only one set of servers to tip.

Thats awesome. I guess you get to know the servers pretty well

rlcarmichael · 09-08-2008

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Thats awesome. I guess you get to know the servers pretty well

That's one of the things I really missed on NCL Alaska cruise last year. It works well.

woohoo · 09-08-2008

I think its something like $10 per person per day- you figure that into your budget and then what I do is pay it at the desk and they give you little ticket things to put in the envelopes. You have a main server, a beverage server and the one who is in charge of the entire room. Then you also have the room steward who if you are lucky will be your best ally on a great trip. Alcohol is always tipped seperate

tinkerbelle24 · 09-08-2008

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Originally Posted by woohoo

I think its something like $10 per person per day- you figure that into your budget and then what I do is pay it at the desk and they give you little ticket things to put in the envelopes. You have a main server, a beverage server and the one who is in charge of the entire room. Then you also have the room steward who if you are lucky will be your best ally on a great trip. Alcohol is always tipped seperate

Thanks for the info!! I bought the passporter book and it give some really good info. I guess I will just plan the tip thing into the daily expense. Thanks again.

zoey9797 · 09-10-2008

You have the option to tip as you see fit too :) They just give you guidelines on how much. Honestly, I thought their guidelines were a bit high but to each their own! I tipped more for the people that exceded my expectations - less for the lady that we had to wait 15 min and finally asked another server for drink refills (happened 2 nights) after she saw we had refills she stopped and asked if we needed anything LOL! Nope not now!Even though it is Disney, I think cm's should still earn a tip. Just being there and doing the very least necessary to keep your job doesn't cut it for me. I know the pay is not high but if you choose the job... do it well .... and you will be noticed.
imo....
Zoey
Zoey

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Tipping in a Disney cruise I read the passporter this weekend and it said to tip everyone at the end. Is that right?!?!?! How does that go for the servers? The book also said that we will have 3 servers. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party Last edited by tinkerbelle24; 09-07-2008 at 04:46 PM.

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise Please note that the title should read "Tipping ON a Disney Cruise" My mind is scattered all over today __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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Amelia's Man Hide the rum!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: R.L.S. Legacy, Space Posts: 2,414	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise You will get these little envelopes and a sheet delivered to your stateroom, explaining the tipping process! They give you guidelines and all that! You put the money in the envelopes and hand them to your servers on your last evening meal! You can hand your maid the envelope, or just leave it out where he or she can see it! We like to personally hand each envelope and thank each person individually, because they all reaal do become like family to you!! __________________ "Unorthodox..........but ludicrously effective" !! 2003 Contemporary Resort 2005 Polynesian Resort 2005 Disney Wonder 2006 Disney Magic 2007 Polynesian Resort 2007 Disney Wonder 2008 Disney Magic My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Goin' to the Caribbean on the Disney Magic!! Cruising with Mickey on the Magic!!

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Amelia's Man Hide the rum!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: R.L.S. Legacy, Space Posts: 2,414	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise Oh, you don't tip on ANY night until the end of your cruise! If you order drinks at any of the bars or clubs on board, you can leave a small tip then, but you are not obligated to do so! If I remember correctly, you get 4 envelopes: Stateroom Host/Hostess Dining Room Head Server Dining Room Server Dining Room Assistant Server (Drinks) __________________ "Unorthodox..........but ludicrously effective" !! 2003 Contemporary Resort 2005 Polynesian Resort 2005 Disney Wonder 2006 Disney Magic 2007 Polynesian Resort 2007 Disney Wonder 2008 Disney Magic My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Goin' to the Caribbean on the Disney Magic!! Cruising with Mickey on the Magic!!

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LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,496	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise Yeah, you don't have to tip until the end of the cruise, and gratuity is usually added up for you. It's really simple. However, you can tip bartenders. It's not mandatory, but if you spend a good bit of time there, it's probably a good idea. __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 80 days 18 hours 36 minutes

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BaaBeE9 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 550	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise You can also pre-pay for your gratuities prior to leaving (one less thing to worry about) or pay with your onboard account by going to guest services on the ship - the cash free way! __________________ WDW/DCL Cast Member

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise Your servers follow you on your restaurant rotation, so only one set of servers to tip. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 83 days 4 hours 6 minutes

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,752	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise I think its something like $10 per person per day- you figure that into your budget and then what I do is pay it at the desk and they give you little ticket things to put in the envelopes. You have a main server, a beverage server and the one who is in charge of the entire room. Then you also have the room steward who if you are lucky will be your best ally on a great trip. Alcohol is always tipped seperate __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Easter Basket Bonanza 126 days 22 hours 36 minutes

09-10-2008	#15 (permalink)
zoey9797 Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 545	Re: Tipping in a Disney cruise You have the option to tip as you see fit too :) They just give you guidelines on how much. Honestly, I thought their guidelines were a bit high but to each their own! I tipped more for the people that exceded my expectations - less for the lady that we had to wait 15 min and finally asked another server for drink refills (happened 2 nights) after she saw we had refills she stopped and asked if we needed anything LOL! Nope not now!Even though it is Disney, I think cm's should still earn a tip. Just being there and doing the very least necessary to keep your job doesn't cut it for me. I know the pay is not high but if you choose the job... do it well .... and you will be noticed. imo.... Zoey Zoey __________________ Visits to my HAPPY PLACE! Offsite- 1976~Offsite- 1996~ASMO- 2004~DL- 2005~ DL-2006~ASMO-2007~DCL/CBR-2008~ASMu-2008~SSR(Upgraded!)FD and MNSSHP- 2009 Foolish Mortals My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Um....Honey, I sorta booked this trip.....Um...again! 279 days 4 hours 37 minutes

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