Funny thing about room service - The DIS Discussion Forums

sharen24 · 11-24-2009, 10:04 PM

I just got off the 11/14 Magic and ordered coffee from room service every morning. I wake up early (5:30 - 6:00am) so I would quietly pick up the phone and place my order. When they delivered it, I would meet them at the door and be really careful not to wake my husband who is NOT an early riser. About 30 minutes later our phone would ring (and wake up my now unhappy husband). It was room service calling to see if my order was perfect. At first I thought it was an isolated incident, but it happened every morning. I thought it was hilarious (my husband - not so much!). Has this happened to anyone else? Is there such a thing as too much customer service?

dizzi · 11-24-2009, 10:23 PM

Thats hilarious, and frustrating all at the same time.

One tip for next time, Which i have not personally tried but will this time around........
'
You can order the coffee at night and it will still be hot in the morning.

kiddisney · 11-24-2009, 10:47 PM

that is funny -

and thanks for clueing us in on the calls -

but for the next trip - can anyone tell us if you can place the order the night before for the next morning - i thought that you could do that - but maybe someone can tell us so that we won't have to make that call

thanks

mainegal · 11-24-2009, 11:21 PM

Oh, I am so sorry this happened to your husband!
Hope you enjoyed your coffee.

inkkognito · 11-24-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiddisney

but for the next trip - can anyone tell us if you can place the order the night before for the next morning - i thought that you could do that - but maybe someone can tell us so that we won't have to make that call

thanks

Yes, there is a door hanger that you fill out and put on your door. You mark what you want and the time you want it delivered. They are very good about being on time.

Jillpie · 11-25-2009, 12:08 AM

I'm curious, after the first time and second, why didn't you just request for them not to call you back as it was waking your husband?

justmestace · 11-25-2009, 12:48 AM

They always call to check and see if your meal (even just coffee) was satisfactory.
Even if you use the door hang the night before, they'll either call to let you know that your order is on its way, or call afterward, and often times, they will do both.

You could maybe request that they NOT call, but there may not always be the same person making those calls, and it might be hard for them to make note of.

Probably the best solution, if you don't want the phone ringing, is to go up and get some coffee at the drink station.

HappyGilmore · 11-25-2009, 01:05 AM

.....or take the phone off the hook.

joksten2000 · 11-25-2009, 04:55 AM

I'm an early riser (5am) I leave my clothes and a book near the door get up, dressed and out the cabin quietly. Up to deck nine and get coffee and read till my wife comes. very quiet and peaceful. Maybe you don't feel safe alone?

orlandothebeagle · 11-25-2009, 05:17 AM

We never got that, you must have tipped well.

WDWLVR · 11-25-2009, 07:40 AM

On the September DVC Member Cruise we had a group of early risers of which I was one. We'd meet up on deck 9 near the drink island. Some are coffee drinkers, some (like me) drink tea, and we even had a woman who brought her own Pepsi! Some came solo (while our spouses continued to sleep) and others came as couples. We'd sit and chat and share our adventures from the day/night before. It truly was one of the highlights of the cruise for me. Great people and a great way to spend an early morning. One member of the group even made buttons for everyone. We'd get together when it was still dark out and chat until the sun came up and breakfast was open!

dizzi · 11-25-2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDWLVR

On the September DVC Member Cruise we had a group of early risers of which I was one. We'd meet up on deck 9 near the drink island. Some are coffee drinkers, some (like me) drink tea, and we even had a woman who brought her own Pepsi! Some came solo (while our spouses continued to sleep) and others came as couples. We'd sit and chat and share our adventures from the day/night before. It truly was one of the highlights of the cruise for me. Great people and a great way to spend an early morning. One member of the group even made buttons for everyone. We'd get together when it was still dark out and chat until the sun came up and breakfast was open!

That sounds like alot of fun!
Although sleeping in does too.......I might have had to of done a little of both.

Tneah · 11-25-2009, 09:41 AM

One time I placed my order for breakfast the night before. The next morning the phone rang to tell us that it was on the way. Oh, BTW, my kids had the connecting room next door to us and their breakfast arrived 1/2 hour before we even got a call.
So, anyway I figured that my DH would just grab the tray and bring it into the room. I was still in bed but awake, but not fully dressed for guests.

Room service came into the room to place the tray on the table. Boy, I didn't expect that at all. I was blushing and I

couldn't wait for him to get out!

Mickey4me! · 11-25-2009, 09:44 AM

I never ordered room service in the AM, but we always got a call after they delivered it at other times. We even got a thank-you note from RS on the last night! DH said it must have been because we were frequent users LOL!

DisneyDuo · 11-25-2009, 07:11 PM

Okay, I have a stupid question about room service - how much do you tip?
Is it the normal 15-20% like in a restaurant, or something different.

(Can you tell I'm a peasant - not used to such service)

Lin

11-24-2009, 10:04 PM	#1
sharen24 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 939	Funny thing about room service I just got off the 11/14 Magic and ordered coffee from room service every morning. I wake up early (5:30 - 6:00am) so I would quietly pick up the phone and place my order. When they delivered it, I would meet them at the door and be really careful not to wake my husband who is NOT an early riser. About 30 minutes later our phone would ring (and wake up my now unhappy husband). It was room service calling to see if my order was perfect. At first I thought it was an isolated incident, but it happened every morning. I thought it was hilarious (my husband - not so much!). Has this happened to anyone else? Is there such a thing as too much customer service?

11-24-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
dizzi DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale FL Posts: 5,161	Thats hilarious, and frustrating all at the same time. One tip for next time, Which i have not personally tried but will this time around........ ' You can order the coffee at night and it will still be hot in the morning. __________________ LYNN

11-24-2009, 10:47 PM	#3
kiddisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: new jersey Posts: 529	this is funny that is funny - and thanks for clueing us in on the calls - but for the next trip - can anyone tell us if you can place the order the night before for the next morning - i thought that you could do that - but maybe someone can tell us so that we won't have to make that call thanks __________________ a dream is a wish your heart makes wdw: '83,'85-'86,'88-'89,'91-'93,'95,'97-'99,'02-'03, '05-'06, '08 -'09'09 ....'10 dl: '82,'87,'95 dcl: '98,'99,'00,'02,'03,'04 ... '10-'11

11-24-2009, 11:21 PM	#4
mainegal DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Maine Posts: 3,108	Oh, I am so sorry this happened to your husband! Hope you enjoyed your coffee. __________________

11-25-2009, 12:08 AM	#6
Jillpie Can you package some Main St. music and send it to me? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ma., BCV Posts: 6,727	I'm curious, after the first time and second, why didn't you just request for them not to call you back as it was waking your husband? __________________ My happy place!

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11-25-2009, 12:48 AM	#7
justmestace Thinks California needs Disney cruise ships! Has snorkeled all over the Bahamas and the Caribbean Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cave Creek, Arizona Posts: 20,784	They always call to check and see if your meal (even just coffee) was satisfactory. Even if you use the door hang the night before, they'll either call to let you know that your order is on its way, or call afterward, and often times, they will do both. You could maybe request that they NOT call, but there may not always be the same person making those calls, and it might be hard for them to make note of. Probably the best solution, if you don't want the phone ringing, is to go up and get some coffee at the drink station. __________________ Whales, glaciers and bears, oh my!

11-25-2009, 01:05 AM	#8
HappyGilmore It is never to late to have a happy childhood!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 352	.....or take the phone off the hook. __________________ HappyGilmore DCL Voyages: Magic 9/4/98 Magic 6/9/00 Magic 9/2/00 Wonder 10/11/01 Wonder 9/1/02 Wonder 2/13/03 Wonder 9/1/05 Wonder 9/25/08 Dream 6/12/2011

11-25-2009, 04:55 AM	#9
joksten2000 Cruiser For Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Paulsboro New Jersey Posts: 1,034	Odd I'm an early riser (5am) I leave my clothes and a book near the door get up, dressed and out the cabin quietly. Up to deck nine and get coffee and read till my wife comes. very quiet and peaceful. Maybe you don't feel safe alone? __________________ DVC Member 2000 (500 WLV, 250 BCV, 250 SSR)Platinum 2000 7 Day DCL Xmas Cruise (Family)(8) 2001 7 Day DCL Eastern (Family)(8) 2003 7 Day DCL Western (Family)(8) 2004 7 Day Cancun All Inclusive(Family)(DD Wedding) 2005 7 Day WLV (Family)(JULY 12-19) 2005 7 Day DCL Mexican Riviera (DH & DW 08/06) 2006 21 Day DCL (DH&DW 04/15)&(9/30 &10/07) B2B 2006 7 Day HAL Alaska 7/01 (Family(8)DVC points) 2007 14 Day DCL (DH & DW 2/03 & 2/10)B2B 2007 9 Day Crown Princess 8/19 (Family(9!!)) 2008 24 Day RCL Exp of the Seas 2/24,11/09 DH&DW 2008 15 Day DCL EB Repro 8/17 (Family(9)) 2009 12 Day RCCL Exp of the Seas 11/29 DH&DW 2011 9 Day DCL Dream B2B 7/29 & 8/02(Family(9))

11-25-2009, 05:17 AM	#10
orlandothebeagle DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Land of Bagpipes,Whisky and SNP Posts: 3,846	We never got that, you must have tipped well. __________________

11-25-2009, 07:40 AM	#11
WDWLVR DVC @ The Boardwalk Have veranda will cruise We cruised under a DVC flag - how cool is that?!? Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chicagoland for work; Disney for fun! Posts: 30,014	On the September DVC Member Cruise we had a group of early risers of which I was one. We'd meet up on deck 9 near the drink island. Some are coffee drinkers, some (like me) drink tea, and we even had a woman who brought her own Pepsi! Some came solo (while our spouses continued to sleep) and others came as couples. We'd sit and chat and share our adventures from the day/night before. It truly was one of the highlights of the cruise for me. Great people and a great way to spend an early morning. One member of the group even made buttons for everyone. We'd get together when it was still dark out and chat until the sun came up and breakfast was open! __________________ Mary PDFG and all our friends who need it! Member of the Crazy DIS 10 Day Holiday Cruisers and the 5/27/06 Double Scoop Blabbermouths and the 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 DVC Member Cruises! My first visits: WDW '76 DL '79 DCL '99 DVC '00

11-25-2009, 09:41 AM	#13
Tneah Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northeast, Pa Posts: 339	One time I placed my order for breakfast the night before. The next morning the phone rang to tell us that it was on the way. Oh, BTW, my kids had the connecting room next door to us and their breakfast arrived 1/2 hour before we even got a call. So, anyway I figured that my DH would just grab the tray and bring it into the room. I was still in bed but awake, but not fully dressed for guests. Room service came into the room to place the tray on the table. Boy, I didn't expect that at all. I was blushing and I couldn't wait for him to get out!

11-25-2009, 09:44 AM	#14
Mickey4me! Lost my screen name so I'm starting from scratch! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Goochland, VA Posts: 259	I never ordered room service in the AM, but we always got a call after they delivered it at other times. We even got a thank-you note from RS on the last night! DH said it must have been because we were frequent users LOL! __________________ CBR - Dec 95, BW/DCL - Oct 98,HHI - June 99,OKW - Dec 00, DCL/Vero - July 02, BWV - Jan 03, OKW - Nov 03, YC - Oct 04, WLV - Nov 04, BWV - Nov 05, BCV - Jan 06, SS - Nov 06, OKW - Nov 07, HHI - Jan 09 DCL - Oct 09 DCL - Dec 10 Our Magical 10.17 Trip Report

11-25-2009, 07:11 PM	#15
DisneyDuo DVC Member - BCV Join Date: May 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 431	Okay, I have a stupid question about room service - how much do you tip? Is it the normal 15-20% like in a restaurant, or something different. (Can you tell I'm a peasant - not used to such service) Lin __________________ Andy & Lin - DisneyWorld fans since 1981 Next Trip - Maiden Voyage of the Disney Dream 1-26-2011 with visit to DVC Vero Beach and DVC Beach Club

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