HOW are you going to tip?

sue299 · 04-09-2008

Since tipping is not included on the dining plan this year, how are you tipping?

Cash, credit card, or charge it on your room key?

dznylvr · 04-09-2008

I think we may just bring cash. It just feels like less $$ that way. It would be terrible to get home to your credit card bill and having to pay it all off at once.
(Now that the entire world knows I am going to WDW with cash, please don't try to stalk or mug me!

)

**WishUponAStar** · 04-09-2008

I can't imagine not tipping with cash, it just seems so much easier. We already kinda estimated how much cash we're gonna need for tipping so that should make it faster.

sue299 · 04-09-2008

That's what I was thinking - cash would be easier.

(We don't take alot of cash. I use my disney visa card, but don't spend more than what I have to pay for it when I get home.)

leslieh · 04-09-2008

Definately cash!!

Goodegirl2007 · 04-09-2008

I figure we will be getting some extras at each TS meal (like wine or beer), so since I will be putting that on a room key, then I would probably just put the tip on there too. I sort of like the idea of having everything on my bill at the end of the trip so I can see exactly what I spent. I'm sure I will use cash once in a while too, and I'll be paying cash when I check out to settle my bill anyway.

alilmagical32 · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Goodegirl2007

I figure we will be getting some extras at each TS meal (like wine or beer), so since I will be putting that on a room key, then I would probably just put the tip on there too. I sort of like the idea of having everything on my bill at the end of the trip so I can see exactly what I spent. I'm sure I will use cash once in a while too, and I'll be paying cash when I check out to settle my bill anyway.

I would say this is what 90% of my guests do. Alot of people do not purchase other items and want to leave a tip on their credit card (usually a Disney Visa) however. When this happens we have to run a $.01 charge on the card so that they have something to tip on.

BuzzLightyear · 04-10-2008

We are going to use cash also.

sue299 · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by alilmagical32

I would say this is what 90% of my guests do. Alot of people do not purchase other items and want to leave a tip on their credit card (usually a Disney Visa) however. When this happens we have to run a $.01 charge on the card so that they have something to tip on.

This is interesting. If you put it on your room key, does the .01 charge also apply? Not that a penny would break me, but just curious.

mairinmaureen · 04-10-2008

I think I will tip in cash. I like the idea that the server doesn't have to deal with credit card fees and such. I heard that some credit card companies will take up to 5% of whatever is charged leaving the server with a slighter tip.

I will also be making sure that the tip has not been automatically added in. I read that some MB'ers were having issues with being charged the 18% gratuity, but ended up tipping again because they weren't told. I think that was on the dining discount card.

Although, I think that would be highly unlikely and quite noticeable with FD!

tinkerbelle24 · 04-10-2008

Im a cash girl! Unless they take Disney Dollars!

XQIXX · 04-10-2008

I am also going to use cash. I was looking at our ADR and trying to figure 20% for tipping. I figure I will spend about $200 on tips for the 4 of us.
I really miss the old DDP plan!

whitba · 04-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Goodegirl2007

... I will be putting that on a room key, ... I sort of like the idea of having everything on my bill at the end of the trip so I can see exactly what I spent.

It will be room key for us as well. We also prefer having all spending on on bill and a big point with us is to hit the parks with as little as possible to carry or manage. $25 or 50 in the pocket just in case, all else on the room key.

We give the boys charge privileges (have from 14 yrs old) so they don't have to carry cash if they want to buy something. They know their budget and knowing that we can and do check the charges, they've always been careful with their spending choices. DH's not a banker you want to be in debt to...

ssn · 04-10-2008

I'll be using my Disney Rewards Card for tips and drinks that aren't included - and then cash when that runs out!

bransworld · 04-10-2008

I think we will be using our room key. I hate to carry cash in the parks. I usually carry my room key and a credit card for just in case.

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sue299 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rural Valley, PA Posts: 1,297	HOW are you going to tip? Since tipping is not included on the dining plan this year, how are you tipping? Cash, credit card, or charge it on your room key? __________________ POFQ Nov 13-19, 2009 FREE DINING MVMCP wonderful trip POP Sept 19-27, 2008 Great trip - Free Dining -MNSSHP POP Nov 2007- It was WONDERFUL -MVMCP Nov 1996 AS Sports

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: HOW are you going to tip? I think we may just bring cash. It just feels like less $$ that way. It would be terrible to get home to your credit card bill and having to pay it all off at once. (Now that the entire world knows I am going to WDW with cash, please don't try to stalk or mug me! ) __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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sue299 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rural Valley, PA Posts: 1,297	Re: HOW are you going to tip? That's what I was thinking - cash would be easier. (We don't take alot of cash. I use my disney visa card, but don't spend more than what I have to pay for it when I get home.) __________________ POFQ Nov 13-19, 2009 FREE DINING MVMCP wonderful trip POP Sept 19-27, 2008 Great trip - Free Dining -MNSSHP POP Nov 2007- It was WONDERFUL -MVMCP Nov 1996 AS Sports

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Goodegirl2007 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey AND BWV Posts: 554	Re: HOW are you going to tip? I figure we will be getting some extras at each TS meal (like wine or beer), so since I will be putting that on a room key, then I would probably just put the tip on there too. I sort of like the idea of having everything on my bill at the end of the trip so I can see exactly what I spent. I'm sure I will use cash once in a while too, and I'll be paying cash when I check out to settle my bill anyway. __________________ Christina - DVC Member since October 2000 Next trip: Bay Lake Towers!!!!- May 13 - May 23 - 2010 (and a side trip to see Harry Potter)!! *Avatar:* My DS at Tusker House May 2008!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sping trip to WDW - Bay Lake Towers!!!! 172 days 3 hours 0 minutes

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mairinmaureen Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: America's Roller Coast Posts: 763	Re: HOW are you going to tip? I think I will tip in cash. I like the idea that the server doesn't have to deal with credit card fees and such. I heard that some credit card companies will take up to 5% of whatever is charged leaving the server with a slighter tip. I will also be making sure that the tip has not been automatically added in. I read that some MB'ers were having issues with being charged the 18% gratuity, but ended up tipping again because they weren't told. I think that was on the dining discount card. Although, I think that would be highly unlikely and quite noticeable with FD! __________________ Aug. '93 – 1 Day – Magic Kingdom – Offsite (Marriott's Cypress Harbour Resort – 7 Days) April-May '99 – 8 Days – WDW – Dixie Landings Resort (Magnolia Bend) Sept. '08 – 10 Days – WDW – Port Orleans Resort Riverside (Alligator Bayou) *Next Trip:* April-May '10 – 8 Days – WDW – Caribbean Beach Resort My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 154 days 15 hours 0 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: HOW are you going to tip? Im a cash girl! Unless they take Disney Dollars! __________________ 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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XQIXX Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 319	Re: HOW are you going to tip? I am also going to use cash. I was looking at our ADR and trying to figure 20% for tipping. I figure I will spend about $200 on tips for the 4 of us. I really miss the old DDP plan! __________________ XQIXX SSR DVC Member 2005 POP Century Oct 2005 SSR Feb 2006 AKL Feb 2006 SSR Oct 2006 OKW April 2007 AKV Nov 2007 BWV April 2008 BCV/VWL April 2010 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Long awaited return to the World! 145 days 0 hours 0 minutes

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