I tried to tip mousekeeping...

[beachgrl001]

When we go we usually leave a tip on the last day we are there. I usually will leave around $50. Maybe thats too much or not, but I've worked for tips before and I guess because of that I'm a habitual over-tipper.

My cousin is the same way(hairdersser) and she always over tips.

 

[kxmeeh]

deej696, i know this is completly off subject, but when i saw the monorail in your signature it made me lol. i only rode he monorail twice, but both times it said, please stand clear of the door, then the doors closed and it said stand clear of the doors in spanish....after they had already closed. sorry, to not even mention tipping in this, but it's interesting how just seeing an image will bring back a memory.

 

[bicker]

Housekeepers Work Hard!! It would be strange if they are not allowed to take tips. In my way of thinking, they work much harder then a waitress.

The difference is that the housekeepers get paid a full wage, while many servers get less than minimum wage. Also, keep in mind that the janitors that clean up poo in the hot and sticky rest rooms of the theme parks also work hard -- harder than housekeepers IMHO -- and the pay is basically the same.

 

[DW mouser]

The difference is that the housekeepers get paid a full wage, while many servers get less than minimum wage. Also, keep in mind that the janitors that clean up poo in the hot and sticky rest rooms of the theme parks also work hard -- harder than housekeepers IMHO -- and the pay is basically the same.

According to what my friend told me, I think housekeepers get to clean up their share of that too! There are some real slobs out there, I can even tell horror stories of the hospital and some of the patients and their crude behavior. One was a bankers wife, and she always threw her used sanitary pads under the bed!!! There are some strange people out there and some that look down on service people and they just don't care what they do!

 

[RJD]

That's weird. And no $3 for 2 adults is definitely not an insult. Mousekeeping isn't supposed to accept tips? If I remember right, our last stay at Sports, there was an envelope for tipping? I know for sure there was a card with the mousekeeper's name on it.

 

[sarah_n_brian2006]

I work for Publix as a parttime cashier on nights and weekends. When I was in High School, I was a bagger. At Publix, unlike Winn-Dixie, baggers (or Front Service Clerks, as their appropriate title) are not allowed to accept tips. They are paid more (not much more) than min. wage so that they are to be considered as complimentary.
On that note, they can be fired for taking tips. Now, no manager will stand outside and see if they do, as they have more to think about. But when customers make a scene offering tips at the register or near the doors, they can get in trouble. Granted, I have never seen or heard of anyone getting fired over it, but it does fray the rope.
I'm not sure how much Disney enforces their no tipping policy, but I do know that part of your rate is for housekeeping especially. I don't know how much, but when I went to the YC for our 3-day weekend, my husband inquired at the desk, and the front desk lady told us that part of our room night price is specifically for housekeeping and no tipping is necessary.
Just my 2cents

 

[Mouseaholic!!!]

I work for Publix as a parttime cashier on nights and weekends. When I was in High School, I was a bagger. At Publix, unlike Winn-Dixie, baggers (or Front Service Clerks, as their appropriate title) are not allowed to accept tips. They are paid more (not much more) than min. wage so that they are to be considered as complimentary.
On that note, they can be fired for taking tips. Now, no manager will stand outside and see if they do, as they have more to think about. But when customers make a scene offering tips at the register or near the doors, they can get in trouble. Granted, I have never seen or heard of anyone getting fired over it, but it does fray the rope.
I'm not sure how much Disney enforces their no tipping policy, but I do know that part of your rate is for housekeeping especially. I don't know how much, but when I went to the YC for our 3-day weekend, my husband inquired at the desk, and the front desk lady told us that part of our room night price is specifically for housekeeping and no tipping is necessary.
Just my 2cents

No tipping is necessary is not the same as no tipping is allowed.

When I spoke with the Housekeeping Manager at the Boardwalk about our fabulous Mousekeeper I made it very clear that she was receiving daily tips - and we were being generous because her service was so good. The Manager thanked me for being so thoughtful and never said they were not allowed.

Disney wages generally do not exceed the competition in the service sector - that's why many eventually leave for employment elsewhere - according to the Beach Club Manager (who we also make a point of meeting to compliment another superb mousekeeper on another trip.) One of the reason some stay at WDW is the tips can be more generous - at least that was the Beach Club Manager's theory.

 

[loser1824]

I just got back from an 8 day stay at Pop Century. After our first night, before heading out to the parks, I left $3.00 in an envelope marked "Mousekeeping, thanks for everything you do!"

I know $3.00 isn't a huge amount, but I had an envelope for each day and there were only two adults in the room and we're pretty neat. Anyway, we get back that night and there's the envelope, opened, with the money laid out on top. They obviously saw and opened the envelope, but didn't take it. Odd, I thought.

The next day, same thing. Opened envelope, money on top. After that I felt funny about leaving the rest of the envelopes and didn't tip at all.

Did I do something wrong? Is $3.00 a day an insulting tip?

We stayed at POP last May and we read about tipping. The general rule according to the PassPorter books is $1.00 per person per day. We had three in our party so we tipped $3.00 each morning. Everytime we put it out they took it. My son would draw them a picture and we would put the money on the picture.

The last morning as we were leaving the hotel the mousekeeper thanked him and said she put all of his art work on her fridge at home. It was neat that she really liked and appreciated the effort that he put into that for her.

 

[GrumpyFan]

Several web-sites seem to recommend tipping hotel staff -

Howstuffworks says:

Tips are not usually necessary for desk clerks, unless they do something out of the ordinary for you.

- Bellhops - At least one dollar for each bag they carry (more if the bags are especially large, heavy or awkward to carry), and more if they go above and beyond the call of duty.
- Maid service - One to $10 per night. This, of course, depends on the mess you make, the price of the room and the extra services you request.
- Concierge - Five to $10, depending on how helpful he or she is. If the concierge suggested and made reservations for you at a great restaurant or arranged for your entertainment, then you might tip $20 to $25.
- Doorman - Should a doorman call or a hail a taxi for you, then a $1 gratuity is appropriate.

The original tipping page recommends:

- chambermaid $5 a night minimum. More if long stays (over a week) Consider $7 to $9 a night.
- room service waiter 15% of bill
- bellhop $10 for bringing you to your room with luggage; $5 dollars for opening and showing the room
- lobby attendant none for opening door or calling taxi from stand; $1 dollar or more for help with luggage or finding a taxi on the street
- desk clerk none unless special service is given during long stay then, $5- concierge $5-$10 Average. More for special services or favors

I believe that these are generally intended for higher end, more expensive hotels, not necessarily a value/budget like Pop or All Stars, but, the way I figure it, these people work really hard, and I want them to know I appreciate their work, so a tip is just my way of saying "Thank You".