Tipping is customary for some services at your Resort Hotel, like housekeeping and bell services, but there's no agreed-upon amount and it's up to your discretion what you'd like to give.
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An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more. An automatic gratuity charge may also be added to your bill for certain items you order that are not included in the Disney Dining Plan.
Some experts recommend that you bring a total of $150 to $200 USD for tips for a 1-week stay. This equates to around $20 to $25 USD per day for all staff members who might help you throughout the day.
Disney's housekeeping service, also known as Mousekeeping, now has an option in My Disney Experience to decline cleaning services for your room in exchange for a Disney gift card. The program is called Magic Your Way.
Inappropriate AttireDisney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests.
Some guests leave a lump-sum tip on the last day of their stay, but a better practice is doling out incremental tips daily, as hotel housekeepers might have different day-to-day room assignments. A daily tip more closely ensures your gratitude goes to the specific worker who services the room each day.
From the My Reservations page, Guests can select Add Pre-Paid Gratuities to view more information about gratuities and elect to pay for these gratuities prior to their voyage if they wish! Talk about one less thing to worry about!
Too few Walt Disney World fans know about the Kiss Goodnight at Magic Kingdom. If you just thought, “what's that?” you're not alone. The Kiss Goodnight is a little over 2-minutes long, and it is WDW's way of saying “goodbye” (or “go home!” depending upon your perspective) to guests at the end of a long day in the park.
I'm very happy to report that you're more than welcome to use your smartphone or personal camera to take pictures with the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, I do it all the time!
If all else fails, definitely ask the people behind you if they would mind if you stepped away from your place for just a few minutes. You can use your My Disney Experience app to find the restroom located nearest the attraction, and that will help cut down on the time you step away.
Magic Key No-Show PolicyThe 30-day period begins the day after the third no-show, and will continue even if the pass is upgraded to another pass type or renewed during that time. A Magic Key holder who enters the designated park any time before closing on the day of the reservation is not considered a no-show.
Disney said the job cuts were part of a plan to save $5.5 billion companywide. Reducing the company's workforce is part of a strategic realignment of the company, including important cost-saving measures necessary for creating a more effective, coordinated and streamlined approach to our business, Iger said.