I know there are a lot of opinions on the amounts people tip and I apologise in advance for another discussion on the topic but…
We’ve been on 7 Disney cruises usually around 7 nights each time, but only ever see or speak with the head server on the first evening (when it’s just a greeting) and the last night. I know they’re there to deal with issues and make sure that everything runs smoothly but if I’m honest giving them a tip always frustrates me. I have longer conversations with staff in the gift shop but don’t tip them. And there are so many positions on board needed to make the ship run who are not tipped. There are many services onboard which we choose not to use, we pay a high cost to cruise with Disney and part of the reason is the range of services on offer, so we’re happy to pay for services even if we choose not to use them. I just really struggle with the idea of paying a specific additional amount for a service which we don’t use.
Sorry for the rant but I don’t understand why it’s right that Disney/the industry believe that because someone has the title of server in their job description it requires tipping, in my opinion they should be providing me with a direct service or be included in the operating costs.
I know we can reduce/remove the automatic amounts and I should probably state that we do always leave the recommended gratuity regardless but it does frustrate us.
Curious if I’m on my own with this opinion or if there are others who agree?
We’ve been on 7 Disney cruises usually around 7 nights each time, but only ever see or speak with the head server on the first evening (when it’s just a greeting) and the last night. I know they’re there to deal with issues and make sure that everything runs smoothly but if I’m honest giving them a tip always frustrates me. I have longer conversations with staff in the gift shop but don’t tip them. And there are so many positions on board needed to make the ship run who are not tipped. There are many services onboard which we choose not to use, we pay a high cost to cruise with Disney and part of the reason is the range of services on offer, so we’re happy to pay for services even if we choose not to use them. I just really struggle with the idea of paying a specific additional amount for a service which we don’t use.
Sorry for the rant but I don’t understand why it’s right that Disney/the industry believe that because someone has the title of server in their job description it requires tipping, in my opinion they should be providing me with a direct service or be included in the operating costs.
I know we can reduce/remove the automatic amounts and I should probably state that we do always leave the recommended gratuity regardless but it does frustrate us.
Curious if I’m on my own with this opinion or if there are others who agree?