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- May 6, 2017
I didn’t know where to post this as it spans a few topics, so I’m putting it here. I hope it’s an ok place for it.
My BF and a friend of ours are staying at the Riviera for the first time and we LOVE it. It’s a splurgy celebratory trip for us, and we know how pricey it is to stay here, even for DVC members. However, upon arrival, we noticed that nobody getting off the Magical Express (except us) tipped the driver. There were large families with huge amounts of luggage being helped with their bags, and they were from different places in the US, so it wasn’t an issue of not knowing the customs here. We have stayed at many other resorts and noticed a similar pattern as well, and with different service people like Bell services, etc. I can only imagine that Mousekeeping gets regularly shafted, as well.
I mean, I know Disney is pricey, and this is a particularly pricey resort, and Disney makes every part of the experience so seamless you can check your brain at home, but come on. Tipping is common courtesy and demonstrates respect for your fellow working man. We kind of feel it’s something one should do ESPECIALLY in the case that we are so privileged as to be able to afford such an expensive vacation. So we tip anyone who touches our luggage, brings something to our room, we tip every day the room is serviced (including towel & garbage day), and of course every bartender and waiter or waitress. These people work hard for a living. And if you are unsure how much, there are online charts you can look up. It’s the classy thing to do.
My BF and a friend of ours are staying at the Riviera for the first time and we LOVE it. It’s a splurgy celebratory trip for us, and we know how pricey it is to stay here, even for DVC members. However, upon arrival, we noticed that nobody getting off the Magical Express (except us) tipped the driver. There were large families with huge amounts of luggage being helped with their bags, and they were from different places in the US, so it wasn’t an issue of not knowing the customs here. We have stayed at many other resorts and noticed a similar pattern as well, and with different service people like Bell services, etc. I can only imagine that Mousekeeping gets regularly shafted, as well.
I mean, I know Disney is pricey, and this is a particularly pricey resort, and Disney makes every part of the experience so seamless you can check your brain at home, but come on. Tipping is common courtesy and demonstrates respect for your fellow working man. We kind of feel it’s something one should do ESPECIALLY in the case that we are so privileged as to be able to afford such an expensive vacation. So we tip anyone who touches our luggage, brings something to our room, we tip every day the room is serviced (including towel & garbage day), and of course every bartender and waiter or waitress. These people work hard for a living. And if you are unsure how much, there are online charts you can look up. It’s the classy thing to do.