When staying at a disney resort how many of you tip your housekeepers

[DznyCrzy11]

We had the EXACT same thing on our last trip to Disney. The only difference was the employee at Disney was slighly more tactful about it. We flew SW to Disney for the first time and was the first time we've ever flown an airline that had curbside check-in. When the guy got done he very rudely informed us, "You are supposed to tip me!" Um, excuse me? He then followed up with, "This is a convenience...blah, blah, blah." I just said, "Thanks. I'll remember that for next time." We don't carry cash with us typcially and we only had a $20 bill. I was not about to tip this guy $20 when he was getting paid to take care of our luggage to start out with. I just couldn't believe how rude it was for him to DEMAND a tip.

I would have reported them, after I gave them a few choice words. They are not suppose to ask for a tip!

 

[Missytara]

We had the EXACT same thing on our last trip to Disney. The only difference was the employee at Disney was slighly more tactful about it. We flew SW to Disney for the first time and was the first time we've ever flown an airline that had curbside check-in. When the guy got done he very rudely informed us, "You are supposed to tip me!" Um, excuse me? He then followed up with, "This is a convenience...blah, blah, blah." I just said, "Thanks. I'll remember that for next time." We don't carry cash with us typcially and we only had a $20 bill. I was not about to tip this guy $20 when he was getting paid to take care of our luggage to start out with. I just couldn't believe how rude it was for him to DEMAND a tip.

Actually, RAC does not work for Disney; they work for BAGS and are considered curbside check-in, it just happens to be 30 miles from the airport. It is a convenience, because you did not have to drag your bags onto the bus,tipping the ME driver, and then arriving at MCO, having a porter take your baggage over to the airline desk to check bags, and they also deserve a tip. They get to bypass the regular line and check you in quickly. Have you ever seen the airline check-in desk at MCO on a weekend afternoon?

Curbside check-in is considered a service of convenience and should be tipped.

 

[DznyCrzy11]

I would have reported them, after I gave them a few choice words. They are not suppose to ask for a tip!

Also, to add to that, I would have asked for a manager. You can give them a tip if you want, just like any other "service" job, but they are not suppose to ask for a tip!

 

[DznyCrzy11]

Actually, RAC does not work for Disney; they work for BAGS and are considered curbside check-in, it just happens to be 30 miles from the airport. It is a convenience, because you did not have to drag your bags onto the bus,tipping the ME driver, and then arriving at MCO, having a porter take your baggage over to the airline desk to check bags, and they also deserve a tip. They get to bypass the regular line and check you in quickly. Have you ever seen the airline check-in desk at MCO on a weekend afternoon?

Curbside check-in is considered a service of convenience and should be tipped.

Right, but they are not allowed to ask for a tip! We do always tip but never would I tip if they demanded it!

 

[disneychick62]

We always tip. I love the little extras we get when we do....And they are so grateful and nice!!

 

[ols386]

Actually, RAC does not work for Disney; they work for BAGS and are considered curbside check-in, it just happens to be 30 miles from the airport. It is a convenience, because you did not have to drag your bags onto the bus,tipping the ME driver, and then arriving at MCO, having a porter take your baggage over to the airline desk to check bags, and they also deserve a tip. They get to bypass the regular line and check you in quickly. Have you ever seen the airline check-in desk at MCO on a weekend afternoon?

Curbside check-in is considered a service of convenience and should be tipped.

That's a matter of opinion.

But they should NOT be asking or demanding to be tipped.

 

[Missytara]

Right, but they are not allowed to ask for a tip! We do always tip but never would I tip if they demanded it!

Absolutely, I just wanted to make people realized they were not Disney employees - that is a common misconception.

I have tipped each time and about 50% of the time, I have been told to take back my money.

I have been on many cruises, mostly RC, Disney and Norwegian, that have transfers similar to the ME process. All the tips are included. To me, it is an expense not having to worry about the little things.

One year, my mom's boss, after she raved about our Disney cruise. He booked us on Carnival. The bus ride to the port, the transfer of our luggage to the parking lot in order to get it on the ship, we were met with hostility every stop we made. As a PP stated, it was if you expect to see your bags again you better cough it up and a couple of george's was not going to get it. They expected minimum of $5.00 to start.

God love my mom. At 65, she grabbed our rolling bags and started heading for the ship..... I can still picture her to this day.....

 

[AngelStitch]

We usually tip $2 a day. That is a way to thank them.

 

[longrf01]

They get paid a whole lot less than I do. It costs me very little and whether it is a smile to resort employee as I walk by with a cheerful hello, a tip to a maid, or a word in the ear of a supervisor for a service done well, I feel better knowing that I made someone else's life a little happier just by being nice.

Personally, I think there are a lot of people that tip out of guilt. They feel bad that they can afford to go on vacation and the housekeeper is barely getting by.

My guilt is expiated at a rate of $5 per day whether it's solo, couple, or family of 4 (Version 5 is downloading now, 20% complete, 32 weeks remaining).

 

[ChadsGirl]

Is bell services a tipping position? that's where I never know when is appropriate to tip.
We may call down and have them pick up our bags to transfer them when we do a split stay - usually give $4-5 for that (usually 5 bags we have).

BUT... what about when they are holding our luggage before our DME and we go to pick it up - tip then ALSO?
What about when we go out front there and they call for a cab for us - tip for that ALSO?

Yes, yes, and yes.

The link below might be helpful for those questioning who and when to tip. Now, of course you won't be arrested or anything if you don't do it. But if you're wondering what's considered "proper," Emily Post is the etiquette queen.

http://www.emilypost.com/out-and-about/tipping/89-general-tipping-guidelines

I travel frequently on business and I always tip housekeeping everywhere I go.

 

[mhconley]

I always tip $1 per $100 of the room rate rounded up whether it's my family of three or just me on business. So for rooms under $100 per night I leave $1, for WL on our upcoming trip at $350 per night I'll leave $4 per day.

For those who say they've never heard of tipping hotel maids may I suggest some reading? This is an excellent resource on tipping in the US: http://www.itipping.com/tipping-guide.htm

Martin

 

[kifuller4]

I tip $1 per person per room... With that being said its much easier to round and just give mousekeeping $5 a day as we are a family of 4.