dianeschlicht
<font color=blue>DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Hon
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Like a few others on this thread we do not tip for housekeeping. First of all...it isn't considered a tipped position by Disney or most hotel chains. In fact, some places specifically ask that you NOT tip housekeeping because it encourages them to pick up money that might be just laying out by mistake. DH's employer asks them not to tip housekeeping at hotels as well.
Now, the above facts aside, I see little reason to tip DVC housekeeping. When I arrive I usually do a quick clean up of things that need a little tweaking, and when we leave, I take out all the garbage, strip the beds, load and run the dishwasher and make sure all the towels are left in tub. I clean out the fridge and empty the ice bin(OKW only). If it hasn't been done when I arrive in the room, I empty it then too so I know we have fresh cubes. Since I am doing that much housekeeping during my vacation, I figure the housekeepers can do the rest for their pay. If Disney thought it should be a tipped position, they would let people know that.
Now, the above facts aside, I see little reason to tip DVC housekeeping. When I arrive I usually do a quick clean up of things that need a little tweaking, and when we leave, I take out all the garbage, strip the beds, load and run the dishwasher and make sure all the towels are left in tub. I clean out the fridge and empty the ice bin(OKW only). If it hasn't been done when I arrive in the room, I empty it then too so I know we have fresh cubes. Since I am doing that much housekeeping during my vacation, I figure the housekeepers can do the rest for their pay. If Disney thought it should be a tipped position, they would let people know that.