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What's an appropriate tip if I'm using the ddp
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Pioneer Hall
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Universal tipping guidelines seem to be 15-20%. I usually go closer to the 20% side unless my service was really not up to par.
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sshindel
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They typically give a little "suggestions" on the bottom of your receipt, showing I think 18% and 20% (maybe it was 15/18%?) based on the total "bill" (what it would have cost without DDP), which I used as a guideline for making my tip. I tended to go a little over their suggestions, because I find their service tends to be great. It makes it a no brainer, because the tip dollars are "suggested" right there for you, you can just pick one.
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Alison1975
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as a former and soon to be again waitress I am a 20% or more..we will be on the DDP and there is 7 of us so I know they will include 18% but odds are our servers will get even more because I understand exactly what they go thru, and I have 3 "small" kids who make it more work ( even though they are very well behaved).
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Lisalyn
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I agree with everyone here also. Being on the DDP doesn't change "how" the server or service is...it just changes how it is paid for...I usually tip 18-20%....most times 20%. However, a certain server at the California Grill did such a wonderful job over Thanksgiving I gave her about 25% - she was exceptional!
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Thanks for the TIPS everyone 
So it seems 20% is good, but again even during christmas / new years eve?
What about:
-per morning in room cleaning services / maids
-transportation i.e. the bus from on site hotel to parks'
I also know I prepaid cinderella's royal table breakfast which I'm not using my DDP for but it was 100ish I don't remember if the tip was included as I roughly booked 180 days ago.
So it seems 20% is good, but again even during christmas / new years eve?
What about:
-per morning in room cleaning services / maids
-transportation i.e. the bus from on site hotel to parks'
I also know I prepaid cinderella's royal table breakfast which I'm not using my DDP for but it was 100ish I don't remember if the tip was included as I roughly booked 180 days ago.
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Alison1975
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never tipped the bus drives..not sure that's even ok..
as for mousekeeping we always did about $1 per person a night.. and we tipped every day not at the end as you may get a different mousekeeper ...
as for mousekeeping we always did about $1 per person a night.. and we tipped every day not at the end as you may get a different mousekeeper ...
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TRONorail10
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If you receive exceptional guest service from a cast member who doesn't work in a table service restaurant or housekeeping, keep in mind that those cast members go out of their way to make magical moments for guests and don't make anything extra. Whether it's front desk, in the gift shop, or on one of the attractions in the park, if somebody goes above and beyond for you, please be sure to let a manager or guest relations know. A lot of cast members have sacrificed everything they have, including their families and friends to work down here in Florida. Most of the time, their hard work goes un-noticed because our society hasn't adopted the notion of tipping people for their good deeds or extrordinary service outside of a restaurant or bar. So like I said, the least you can do is let a supervisor know of a cast member who provides exceptional service to you. They won't get a raise, or a prize, but it will get noted in their file. :wave:
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AJScooch
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I agree with what everyone has said. Just because you're on the DDP doesn't mean that you don't tip. I almost always tip 20% and sometimes more if the service is really exceptional.
Additionally, TRON is completely correct about not forgetting the other CM's that aren't in a position to take tips, or even ones that do. If you get one, get their name and go to guest relations. They have a little form that you can fill out and even write a small note to that person. We took our DD for the first time this past August when she was 16 months old. We had a fantastic waiter at Le Cellier that fussed over her during the entire meal. In addition, she wanted him to draw something with her crayons and he told her that couldn't draw so he got a waitress to come over and draw something for her. She drew a great picture of Goofy that we have now put in her album from the trip. At the end of the night, I stopped at Guest Relations and filled out this form of commendation for both of them and wrote a really nice note to both of them thanking them for their extra special attention to our DD. We obviously left a larger tip, but we wanted to have a supervisor take notice as well.
Additionally, TRON is completely correct about not forgetting the other CM's that aren't in a position to take tips, or even ones that do. If you get one, get their name and go to guest relations. They have a little form that you can fill out and even write a small note to that person. We took our DD for the first time this past August when she was 16 months old. We had a fantastic waiter at Le Cellier that fussed over her during the entire meal. In addition, she wanted him to draw something with her crayons and he told her that couldn't draw so he got a waitress to come over and draw something for her. She drew a great picture of Goofy that we have now put in her album from the trip. At the end of the night, I stopped at Guest Relations and filled out this form of commendation for both of them and wrote a really nice note to both of them thanking them for their extra special attention to our DD. We obviously left a larger tip, but we wanted to have a supervisor take notice as well.
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Disney_Belle
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I normally tip the 20%. If the service is better than most, I give a little extra.
For Mousekeeping, we usually do $2. It is just DH and I, so our room usually doesn't get very out of hand. However, we brought our 15 year old nephew last year, and the room got a little more untidy (not horrible) so I gave a bit extra. We usually get the room cleaned every other day.
For Mousekeeping, we usually do $2. It is just DH and I, so our room usually doesn't get very out of hand. However, we brought our 15 year old nephew last year, and the room got a little more untidy (not horrible) so I gave a bit extra. We usually get the room cleaned every other day.
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Computer Magic
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The receipt will show 18% and 20% of your bill. We tipped someone around there. The tip can get quite high $38 for 2 of us at some places. Those inflated Disney food prices can ring up a high tip.
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