Port Orleans Carriage Driver Tipping?

[kaycee7502]

I hope that this is in the right forum..

We are staying at POR and have booked a carriage ride for one of our nights. I'm trying to figure out how much money to allocate for tipping. How much is the typical amount to tip the carriage driver?

TIA

 

[Angieandsteve]

We did the carriage ride 2 weeks ago and there is actually a sign that says no tipping is allowed. It felt odd not tipping but there is a sign where you sit that says it.

 

[kaycee7502]

Thank you so much!

 

[bigmac5]

We did the carriage ride 2 weeks ago and there is actually a sign that says no tipping is allowed. It felt odd not tipping but there is a sign where you sit that says it.

Thank you for the info. I would have assumed there would be a tip. That is strange

 

[bigmac5]

I hope that this is in the right forum..

We are staying at POR and have booked a carriage ride for one of our nights. I'm trying to figure out how much money to allocate for tipping. How much is the typical amount to tip the carriage driver?

TIA

I would like to do this-it is our 25th anniversary. How far a head did you book? any probs booking?

 

[Sue M]

Good to know!

 

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

Thank you for the info. I would have assumed there would be a tip. That is strange

We did tip in April when we went. Can't remember how much but our driver was amazing. We did the POFQ route since we were staying at POR.

 

[shyjade]

We took a carriage ride there in 2008 and the driver refused....said they weren't allowed to accept tips. I persisted, and he said he could lose his job, as much as he wished he could've accepted it.

 

[That Mom]

I would like to do this-it is our 25th anniversary. How far a head did you book? any probs booking?

We were there in December and were able to walk right up without a reservation. I don't think you will have a problem booking for the date you want. Happy anniversary!
I also asked about tipping and was told it wasn't allowed.

 

[bigmac5]

We were there in December and were able to walk right up without a reservation. I don't think you will have a problem booking for the date you want. Happy anniversary!
I also asked about tipping and was told it wasn't allowed.

Thank you so much. I think I might hold off and see what we can get without a reservation. I hate being in a time crunch because I know we would do it after dinner. thanks about the tip thing--wouldn't want any of them to lose their job.

 

[coluk003]

Disney has the rule of three when it comes to gifts from a guest. They have to say no three times and then can except if they want to. Most guest never get past number one or two lol

 

[bigmac5]

Disney has the rule of three when it comes to gifts from a guest. They have to say no three times and then can except if they want to. Most guest never get past number one or two lol

who does this rule apply to?-not in restaurants or bellhops--tips are expected

 

[Cadyrose]

who does this rule apply to?-not in restaurants or bellhops--tips are expected

I have had heard of it when guests have tried to tip front desk CMs. I think the bigger place it happens is if you stay club level. Concierge helps guests so much that I've read when guests have tried to say thank you with a monetary gift, they have to say no 3 times. After that I guess they can take it but it goes into a jar for all the CMs...

 

[bigmac5]

I have had heard of it when guests have tried to tip front desk CMs. I think the bigger place it happens is if you stay club level. Concierge helps guests so much that I've read when guests have tried to say thank you with a monetary gift, they have to say no 3 times. After that I guess they can take it but it goes into a jar for all the CMs...

OK thank you. That makes sense. we have only stayed at value and this coming time POR

 

[sejeta]

I also saw the sign about no tipping and I felt really strange to not tip but I followed the rule and didn't. I did thank him a number times though! lol

I'm thinking about taking a carriage ride at the Wilderness campground.
Does anyone know about tipping then?

I didn't make a reservation the carriage was just sitting there so we rode one night after getting back from a park. It was a great way to end the night.

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Ditto on the no tipping sign. It surprised me as well. We made our reservation the night before and had our choice of times - I think we probably could've walked up without a ressie but I wanted to be sure. This was in April.

This was definitely a highlight of our stay at POR! So relaxing and picturesque. Highly recommend.

 

[Marsheliz]

How much are the rides? Can a family of four fit?

 

[Sleepy425]

When I did the college program in 2004 the rule of 3 applied - we were told we had to say no 3 times, if the guest persisted after that we could accept it. I was a custodian.

We did the carriage ride at Ft Wilderness in December. It was so great - my husband booked it as a romantic night for the two of us. It was great to leave the kids with my parents and get to see the decorations!

 

[2Tiggies]

I have had heard of it when guests have tried to tip front desk CMs. I think the bigger place it happens is if you stay club level. Concierge helps guests so much that I've read when guests have tried to say thank you with a monetary gift, they have to say no 3 times. After that I guess they can take it but it goes into a jar for all the CMs...

About 5 years ago when DD was really little she dropped her salad in Sunshine seasons just as we were getting condiments and was so upset. A CM who was clearing tables came rushing over, cleared it up and brought her another. It was Easter and the place was really busy, but she went and found a table for us and came back a few times to check on DD Such a lovely lady who went above and beyond. When we were leaving we tried to tip her and she had to refuse, saying they were not allowed to accept tips. I have since heard of the 3x 'rule' and wish I had known then. But I know now

 

[2Tiggies]

How much are the rides? Can a family of four fit?

Yes, a family of four will comfortably fit