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**It's UNOFFICIAL** The '13 Unofficial WDWMagic Girls Cruise!
- Thread starter sweetpee_1993
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We'll be there Saturday night. Dinner at 1900 PF @ 8:10.
Tiggerfanatic
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Going to the bank tomorrow to get my cash for the trip - how many $1.00 bills should I get for tipping and such?
Tiggerfanatic
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And drinks at the Poly at 7!We'll be there Saturday night. Dinner at 1900 PF @ 8:10.
You know, I'm thinking I may have crossed over the classification threshold from packing to moving. Sheesh!
You prob'ly wouldn't need more than 20. I have like 35 or 40 but I've got both cruises to cover. I think Guest Services can help with more if you need them.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
Don't forget, at the end of your cruise you will have the option to tip (either as a room charge or in cash) all your servers and your Room Steward.
They will automatically charge your room for tips for the amount Disney deems appropriate for each member of your service team (I don't know the math...so, can't help you there)
For a 7 night, I want to say that my Room Steward got around $60, as well as my assistant server. The mid level server and the head server got less...I think the head server was around $25. This was the default. I left $40 in cash for my Room Steward in addition (kiddo gave it to him as we left the ship).
For other tipping, you can do that everywhere on the ship when you charge to your room...so, if you get something from the cafe, you can tip. If you get a drink from the guy selling beer near the pools, you can leave at tip. Etc...
Anyhow, wasn't sure if you were aware.
Also, you may want to take loose cash for tipping when at port or off ship. Some of the ports had rickshaws, etc.
For the examples you cited above (café, pool service) did you mean you can add tip to your room charge, or should tip in cash on those occasions?
(total cruise newbie)
englanddg
One Little Spark...
You can add it to your room charge. Every purchase you charge to your room, you will be presented with a receipt that has a tip line, like a restaurant.
So, you can tip without having to carry around cash. Even the guy who was walking around offering drinks on a tray during the Sailing Away Deck party I was able to tip that way.
God, no!!! I still have to pack!! <swoon>
(I'm sorry your week has been stressful. I sympathize with you on that one.)
Tiggerfanatic
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Thanks @englanddg and @sweetpee_1993. I knew about the automatic tips being charged for the servers, and knew I could add to that at the end, I just wondered how much I needed for luggage guys and such. Looks like $20 in ones will get me started. Ooh, and I need to remember to put some envelopes in my suitcase.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
You won't see the luggage guys...your bags will magically appear and disappear...
So, unless you plan to leave the tip on the bag itself with a sign...you won't need to tip them.
Tiggerfanatic
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Tiggerfanatic
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englanddg
One Little Spark...
Are you driving (I assume you are)...
It isn't long at all. I'd give it 15 - 20 minutes, and that's giving it plenty of room to park and walk in.
Disneyfalcon
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Exactly! What Kelly said. Alaska, the Med and NYC all did well. Otherwise it would be more predictable!
Tiggerfanatic
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englanddg
One Little Spark...
Way too long. Cabs should be waiting in your parking lot for fares, or if you really want you can pre-book a pick up time with Mears.
But, then again, you are absolutely correct. Never too much time to walk around that beautiful resort! Plus, you may be able to get in some shopping (it's one of my favorite shops on property...even if I don't buy anything)...
One idea, maybe get a coconut post card to send home? The only places on property you can get them are at Poly and Caribbean Beach.