? Tipping at Palo, Room Service or a special cast member

LovesTimone said:

I know that we will be charged at the end of the cruise for certain tips.

I think I over looked Palo, we are doing brunch and dinner, So how do we tip here? Cash is best ? or sign for tip?

Room service again Cash or sign for tip.

Also We have always come across a cast member that has added some much to our trip or went above and beyond what is Disney standard for something extra special. We have always just tipped in cash, this is still okay. Right?

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tinkerone said:

room service give cash. if you prefer to sign for it make sure to let them know when you phone in the order as more often than not there is no receipt to sign unless you have asked.
if you want to do something for childrens councillors i would suggest you bring on candy or magazines as they are not supposed to be taking money and can get into trouble by doing so. they do appreciate a treat of other forms though such as the candy or magazines i have mentioned.
palo is your choice however it is easier if you do sign for it and not give them cash. either way they will be happy.
enjoy your cruise.

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mmouse37 said:

We tip cash in Palo. I really do not think it makes a difference (IMO). I have heard so many different opinions of which is better to tip in cash or sign for tips. I can never keep it straight to I just tip in cash at Palo and room service. I've often heard that cash tips to Palo servers is better which is contradictory to above post so my guess is that whatever you do is fine.

I also always tip cash for room service deliveries.

MJ

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tinkerone said:

the only issue with cash tips is that all but the officers share cabins therefore they are encouraged not to keep large sums of money in their rooms. this means that they need to take the monies to the pursers office to be deposited into their account just as they would at a bank. with the minimum amount of off time they have it is an unnecessary stop, plus the purser is only open certain hours.
so yes, they will take it either way however you are doing them a favor by signing for it.
this information comes from my friend who was an employee of dcl. others may disagree. take from it what you will.

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tinkerone said:

the only issue with cash tips is that all but the officers share cabins therefore they are encouraged not to keep large sums of money in their rooms. this means that they need to take the monies to the pursers office to be deposited into their account just as they would at a bank. with the minimum amount of off time they have it is an unnecessary stop, plus the purser is only open certain hours.
so yes, they will take it either way however you are doing them a favor by signing for it.
this information comes from my friend who was an employee of dcl. others may disagree. take from it what you will.

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• Their not allowed to carry too much money, -could be accused of something.
• The charge system means they do not need to bank it in the ship.
• They sent the majority of it home anyway so direct from their wages.
• They are assessed on tips anyway so if any tax to be paid cash would still be assumed to have been paid in fact if its charged its clear how much the tips are, if the are stiffed, with low cash tips they could be liable for higher tax.
• Charge is recorded and cant be lost, like money.
• They only need small amounts to buy things in port, so say 5% in cash is handy but most things they can get.

Alexle2007 said:

For the end of cruise envelopes for stateroom host, server, etc, am I not supposed to put cash for the additional tip that I would like to leave? That is what we did on our 1st cruise and I was planning to do next week also.

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