Gratuities can be a somewhat contentious topic regarding the expectations surrounding them. In recent years, it has become increasingly common to leave a gratuity for services that may not have historically warranted one. Many establishments now provide prompts for tipping even when customers are ordering, paying for, and picking up their own food. This shift reflects changing norms and practices in the service industry.
Today, we want to know if you tip housekeepers (Mousekeeping) at your Disney resort hotel during your Disney vacations. We see discussion threads about tipping on DISboards where posters discuss the various ways people tip Mousekeeping. Some individuals leave cash daily to account for different staff members who may be cleaning their room, while others provide a tip for the entire duration of their stay at the time of checkout. People have even reported leaving a thank-you note with a gift card to a local coffee shop.
Then there’s the question of how much to tip. Do you leave a certain dollar amount per person in your room? Do you leave a flat rate each day for the whole group? Or do you not tip at all?
This topic raises the question of whether housekeeping is a tipped position, meaning the salary is lower because tips are expected, as is the case for servers at restaurants. Mousekeepers provide a service to you and your family, and sometimes they go above and beyond what is expected of them. Do you reward them with a tip, or do you consider that part of the service you’re paying for to stay at a Disney hotel?
There are numerous factors to consider regarding gratuity, and we’re eager to know your opinions on this topic, so feel free to share them in the comments below!
