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At Kidani DVC last week. Day 4 = full clean. I taped an envelope with tip to Primary bathroom mirror, but it wasn't taken! Day 8 = Towels, etc. I left another tip envelope taped right to mirror & highlighted tip message. Again it was not taken! So odd.

8:12am on 4/24/26 by TeacherGrandma

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I put my tip last weekend on the sign in the bathroom denoting when housekeeping would come. Didn't have anything to leave a note with, so hoped that would do it! It worked. We've had them leave it before, though, even in a marked envelope.

8:25am on 4/24/26 by utang44

I saw on a FB group housekeeping is no longer a tipped position. When they negotiated their contract they agreed to starting wage of $23 an hour going up to $28 an hour and as such agreed to be non-tipped.

11:50am on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

Google says they go up to $35 an hour, $28 is the average.

11:51am on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

Good to know on the no tipping any more. I also wondered why ours wasn't taken all week. Now I know :)

12:27pm on 4/24/26 by cdlla

I am so over tipping for everything, especially at restaurant kiosks.

1:04pm on 4/24/26 by JackOfAll

I'll continue leaving a tip. If they take it, they take it; if not, oh well.

1:09pm on 4/24/26 by utang44

Interesting. We always make fun tip holders, guess we won't do that again (unless it changes again before our next trip).

1:33pm on 4/24/26 by WendyMarie

That's a great rate increase. Very happy for them!

2:45pm on 4/24/26 by lizshiv

We left a tip envelope for some fresh towels last week, Boardwalk Villas, and they took it. Also left tip at check out, so I will assume they will take it.

3:25pm on 4/24/26 by peterpan4ever

I will still try to tip them when they bring the extra towels and blankets and coffee to our room. I'll post here in a couple weeks if that was accepted :)

3:46pm on 4/24/26 by cdlla

Huh, so if you tip at checkout then what happens?

5:09pm on 4/24/26 by moondance07

I googled several questions to try and find this info but couldn't find anything. Was your envelope labeled? I'll be there in a couple weeks and will take my tip envelopes as per usual.

6:35pm on 4/24/26 by maurine08

If they really negotiated to be a non tipping position, isn't it managements job to tell us that?! We shouldn't have to rely on @popup reading it on FB. (Thanks tho @popup!).

6:38pm on 4/24/26 by evamarie320

I would love it if the company actually paid a living wage so they didn't rely on tips but I agree they should tell us!

6:47pm on 4/24/26 by VikeQueen

Here's the union agreement. It's 323 pages so I skimmed. I didn't see if housekeeping CAN accept tips just that it's nontipped. It addresses how many rooms they will need to clean, and how many of those can be checkouts. If they finish their assigned...

8:44pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

...rooms early they can leave up to 45 minutes early and still get paid that hour. If they want to take on extra rooms those come with extra money. DVC trash towels was $4. Regular room was $8. Checkout I think was $11. Also bell services was interesting

8:46pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

They get paid $11 an hour and also per delivery. $1 if they leave it Inside the door. $2 if you have them carry it in. $2.75 for groceries (of that $6 fee)

8:50pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

https://www.uniteherelocal362.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-2022-2027-WDW-STCU-FT-Final-Bolded-Contract-with-MOUs-and-Letters.pdf

8:50pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

8 weeks parental bonding, 1 week vacay after a year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5, 4 weeks after 17. There's a pension too. It discusses health insurance but not in detail so I couldn't really see how good that is. This is for full time employee

8:52pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

Is this for all Disney resorts or only DVC?

8:54pm on 4/24/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

All Disney world.

8:59pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

Disneyland apparently has their own contract.

8:59pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

Thanks for the deep dive @popup!

9:00pm on 4/24/26 by evamarie320

One more thing. Looks like current min for housekeeping is $23 and max is $24. Google told me max was $30-something and FB said $28. Pay goes up in October.

9:07pm on 4/24/26 by popupcamper

I always leave a tip on a cleaning day in an envelope marked for housekeeping and add on the envelope "please take". I have never had a tip refused doesn't matter if it's POP or YC.

9:18pm on 4/24/26 by Bubbakirby

Guess im one of the few that never tip housekeeping anywhere. To me that's odd.

6:29am on 4/25/26 by melodicwords

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This info is fascinating. I'm glad to hear that they've negotiated a living wage, vacation, and pension. I did label the envelope clearly, and the second time I highlighted the tip information. Other requests on envelope were attended to.

7:25am on 4/25/26 by TeacherGrandma

That's not the great wage you think: "A single adult in Orlando needs an estimated $25.16 per hour ($52,332 annually) to cover basic living expenses as of early 2026"

8:46am on 4/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

I don't really understand how to tip in the US (based in the UK) so I tend to tip everyone and pretty sure I over tip too. British awkwardness really comes out at these moments! I'll still tip cleaning staff. They do a great job.

27 min ago by Lizzriley@gmail.com

"What's cookin'?" My son and DIL are having an open house today for the beginning of the sale of their house. So we have them, the 3 grands and their golden doodle over for dinner tonight. I'm making homemade pizza 3 ways; traditional cheese, a pepperoni

4:36pm on 4/25/26 by TacMed

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Papa Murphy's. Salads garlic knots and pizza

8:26pm on 4/25/26 by jules_fletch

Spaghetti & meatballs from Olive Garden.

10:08pm on 4/25/26 by snowdiz

Bone Apple Tea @hodg!

10:10pm on 4/25/26 by Fatty McButterpants

Can anyone tell me where the picture is taken on haunted mansion?

4:44pm on 4/25/26 by molly99

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Thanks

7:08pm on 4/25/26 by molly99

I always thought it was at the end and I always had the worst double chin zoned out photo. Finally learned where it was so at least I can smile

8:20pm on 4/25/26 by Gusgus5

This information is life changing! My DW and I have been wondering about this! every time we see HM photo we are so disappointed about where we are looking and we often look like we are trying to be an additional happy haunt with a lost look on our face:)

10:08pm on 4/25/26 by IMarriedMyEllie

I can park at AoA if not staying there, right?

9:14pm on 4/25/26 by Flutegarden

It can be hard to park at skyliner resorts without being a hotel guest.

9:28pm on 4/25/26 by TumbleMonkeys

If you are visiting a guest staying there, then you can park otherwise they are pretty strict and will probably deny you.

9:44pm on 4/25/26 by vickiwaffles

If anyone unregistered could drive into SL lots, no one would pay to park at HS or Epcot.

9:58pm on 4/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

Favorite lunch food at epcot?

7:29am on 4/25/26 by stosh13

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If there's a Festival happening we like snacking around the food booths for lunch.

7:47am on 4/25/26 by pod4christ

Agree with the food booths! Les Halles is routinely one of the highest ranked QS locations anywhere in WDW. I also think Connections is pretty good, and we really enjoy La Cantina's cheese empanadas.

8:29am on 4/25/26 by JERancher

Booths

9:11am on 4/25/26 by WorldTraveler34

Early lunch, Les Halles. Late lunch, Yorkshire Fish.

9:24am on 4/25/26 by MOJoe

If no festival Regal Eagle brisket sandwich on garlic toast and Yorkshire Co

9:39am on 4/25/26 by ls2000

Les Halles.......

9:49am on 4/25/26 by jbreen25

Consistently good are La Cantina, Sommerfest, Regal Eagle, Les Halle & Yorkshire. Personal fav is sharing apps and iced mint tea @Spice Road Table.

11:48am on 4/25/26 by CinderNellie

Sunshine seasons or Connections

12:05pm on 4/25/26 by LaurenInWonderland

I'm from Austin, TX so brisket is sacred. And the brisket sandwich at Regal Eagle was surprisingly decent.

12:12pm on 4/25/26 by cobia

@cobia I cannot get over how cheap the brisket is in Texas!! In MO it's 3X more a pound. Even at Costco. I'm always tempted to bring some home when we visit family.

12:20pm on 4/25/26 by sunshinedaydream

This is kind of weird, but I really like the pizza at Connections Cafe.

12:21pm on 4/25/26 by JillyBelle

I don't think that's weird! That pizza is yummy.

12:30pm on 4/25/26 by utang44

We love sitting by the water at la cantina. Usually share nachos and churros.

12:42pm on 4/25/26 by sragne

We like grabbing food at La Cantina, and taking it inside to eat.

12:55pm on 4/25/26 by WendyMarie

APs don't forget summer lunch discount 40% Biergarten & Garden Grill

1:35pm on 4/25/26 by Ali Ababwa

The AP deals are a really good value.

3:58pm on 4/25/26 by JackOfAll

Sunshine Seasons

6:01pm on 4/25/26 by Flutegarden

Sunshine season kids menu!!! Healthy choices

8:21pm on 4/25/26 by Gusgus5

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I really like the asian chicken salad in connections

8:51pm on 4/25/26 by Totsypooh

Also spice road table inside the AC area!

8:52pm on 4/25/26 by Totsypooh

Good info!!

9:58pm on 4/25/26 by fcoffey

We're travelling over from the UK and will be here for the 4th July. Will there be any special events on at Disney? We're wondering if everything will be packed or empty.

7:17am on 4/25/26 by Lizzriley@gmail.com

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@world- tbh, I think that's a maybe. WDW has put out more insane summer discounts than they have in a decade or more (per Len on the Dish a week or two ago). As a TA, I can share that reservations look very soft for the summer. The 250th may...

3:44pm on 4/25/26 by JERancher

...actually mean the opposite, that folks spend the holiday elsewhere. All that said, it is on a weekend, so maybe you're right. Guess we'll see!

3:45pm on 4/25/26 by JERancher

We were just talking this weekend about what we want to do for the 250th and we concluded we are staying close to home to avoid crowds and traffic and parking lots. Fear of hassle outweighs fomo for us.

9:49pm on 4/25/26 by evamarie320

Favorite travel insurance companies

1:41pm on 4/25/26 by stosh13

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We have an annual Allianz policy that I have been happy with.

7:39pm on 4/25/26 by melcort10

Have consistently used allianz and twice needed to submit claim - both were pretty straightforward & received amount expected

9:33pm on 4/25/26 by 56arlene

I do have an annual policy thru Allianz. I had a hard time with a claim. It was impossible to get a human. Everything had to be processed online. Hard to understand what they wanted other than proof I had sent. I got some $ back and then gave up.

9:42pm on 4/25/26 by evamarie320

After 30 trips to WDW, we will be going to Disneyland for the first time. What are some unique or don't miss things to see and do there?

2:39pm on 4/19/26 by anneofcreek

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We went in February for the first time and thought Space Mountain was way better! Also really enjoyed lunch at Lamplight Lounge

3:55pm on 4/19/26 by RigbyC

Haven't been to DLR in years, but a special memory was having a mint julep with my DH in New Orleans square

3:56pm on 4/19/26 by disneymama3

DL is special. You can tell it's older. Pirates is so cool. Not sure when you are going, but they have great tours. They just do them so well out there. My favorite I've done was a Christmas tour. I like walking through downtown disney to parks.

4:11pm on 4/19/26 by momma4fun

I'm glad to hear the tours are special. We leave in three weeks for our Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland. There are several tours on the schedule, including Walt's apartment and meeting with an Imagineer. Free time too.

4:35pm on 4/19/26 by anneofcreek

I hope you have an amazing trip! Ride all the rides! Pirates is awesome and there are many Fantasyland rides that are not at WDW. Are you planning to go to California Adventure? Radiator Springs Racers is one of my all time favorites!

4:48pm on 4/19/26 by T07

Please report back on your trip!

5:17pm on 4/19/26 by momma4fun

Paint the night- so good And we've not seen WoC as it was broken when we went- hoping to see that this year. F! also very unique there- hadn't planned to go but loved it

6:39pm on 4/19/26 by hodg

And the guardians take on ToT is such fun

6:39pm on 4/19/26 by hodg

I really like the WOC dessert party but its $$$$

6:56pm on 4/19/26 by Totsypooh

The nighttime shows are great. We did each one once. WoC was my favorite. I don't know if they still do something special at It's a Small World at night, but we enjoyed that too because it was less crowded. So many fun rides & things to do - enjoy!

10:15pm on 4/19/26 by Ange425

Hi @totsy! I actually just booked that for our trip today, so glad to hear your recommendation!

10:49pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

Hi @anne- I'm in a similar boat (taking my whole family soon), but I've been once before. I had fun prioritizing the rides that DL has that aren't at WDW, and the rides that DL does differently (bec DL's are often better). For me, that list is:

10:52pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

DL: Indy, Big Thunder, HM (esp if holiday version), IASW, Matterhorn, Space Mt, all the dark rides in FL (minus PPF unless there's time), Storyland Canal Boats, Roger Rabbit, Finding Nemo, and Pirates. DCA: Incredicoaster, Soarin (if over CA), all of...

10:56pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

...Carsland, Grizzly River Run, Pixar Pal-Around, Webslingers and the shows in Avenger's Campus. When I was planning this trip, I asked a similar question over on the DL side of Lines, and they highly recommended Paint the Night, Wondrous Journeys, Wo...

10:58pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

....World of Color (which I've seen a diff version of, and it's awesome!), the 70th cavalcade, and Tapestry of Happiness on IaSW. A few also recommended the 70th tour. Hope this helps!

11:00pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

Oh, one more thought. I love Disney history, so I had fun looking for the little unique things at DL: the mismatched light bulb, the little man of DL, Wendy and Peter's initials in the tree, the brick wall, Jingles the horse... These things light me up!

11:06pm on 4/19/26 by JERancher

Just 7 days until my Disneyland trip. Join the Disneyland chat. They aren't as quick to respond as here. I got a lot of great advice. Since there's no real benefit to staying onsite I'm not. Going for the 70th and for Star Wars night :) so excited

11:29pm on 4/19/26 by WorldTraveler34

If you go to Pixar place hotel you can rent a car and return it lax for no extra charge. All but candy cane charge for parking. Eva and wallie meet in the lobby on Wednesdays in April for earth day

11:31pm on 4/19/26 by WorldTraveler34

^Agree with @world re: offsite hotels. I tend to stay at the Park Vue Inn, which is zero frills. But it's clean, across the street (closer to DCA than even the DL Hotel), and they don't charge for th parking either.

7:30am on 4/20/26 by JERancher

DL is a lot of fun. Much more manageable. Parks are right next to each other. Downtown area is fun - we did dinner there on our arrival day. The rides that are also at WDW are often better at DL but IMO DL doesn't have the likes of SDD, GotG, FoP, Tron.

2:09pm on 4/20/26 by ma14

I don't love the LL system without letting you book beforehand. But they have very regular LL drops which helped us a ton.

2:10pm on 4/20/26 by ma14

Agree with all of the above. We stay at grand legacy. Quick and safe walk.

2:29pm on 4/20/26 by matterhorn55

I'm doing best western I'll report back on the 3rd when it's over

11:31am on 4/21/26 by WorldTraveler34

Please report, @WT34! I'm considering taking a week out there next winter instead of the Pop stay that I have on the books.

3:11pm on 4/21/26 by Ali Ababwa

Indiana Jones, Carsland, and Mr Toad!

5:15pm on 4/21/26 by moondance07

SFL. We're hoping to go next year. My mum said forget DL and stick with WDW, but we want to visit DL!

6:01pm on 4/21/26 by ejhnstn

We always have to eat at the Blue Bayou since it's inside POTC

6:58pm on 4/21/26 by AgentCarter

Indy, pirates, and Mr. Toads for sure!

7:25pm on 4/21/26 by cobia

Pirates has always been my favorite. I grew up at DL

7:34pm on 4/21/26 by cobia

I'm going this summer- first time. Great lists!

9:00pm on 4/21/26 by Figment20

Mr Toad! Do the castle walk through with the story of Sleeping Beauty. Also look closely & up for the window that the Evil Queen is watching from.

9:31pm on 4/21/26 by el_1102

I loved the canal boats and the canoes! The Spider-Man show. Walking through Grizzly Peak. Guardians and Radiator Springs Racers rides. Incredicoaster.

9:36pm on 4/21/26 by TumbleMonkeys

The Disney Gallery is fun to check out. It's just after the right side entrance at DL park. Also agree with WOC dessert party, ask for a high top table for a good view. Sorcerer's workshop in the animation building and Redwood creek challenge trail at DCA

11:17pm on 4/21/26 by WildernessPixie

Fantasyland especially is so packed with attractions, you get off one and the queue for the next is just a couple of steps away. No wasted space.

7:49am on 4/22/26 by irenek

I am here now for the first time. Downtown Disney is underwhelming compared to Disney springs. Fantasy land gets incredibly packed- there is no space, but ride lines move quickly. Iconic rides are better here than WDW. Not impressed at all with food here.

11:16am on 4/22/26 by Jsanta26

There isn't many indoor shows to filter crowds out, so nowhere to escape for a few quiet moments. Cast members are a little more scarce and less likely to interact. Being able to walk between parks is awesome. Cars land is amazing, GoTG is awesome.

11:18am on 4/22/26 by Jsanta26

Go to the theatre where the Lincoln show is. Lots of Disney history! Paint the night is awesome. I personally like space mountain at WDW better ;)

11:20am on 4/22/26 by Jsanta26

We did our first trip to DL/DCA last year and loved it! DS6 did Mr Toad over and over. Radiator springs is incredible. I loved the live entertainment and the chill vibe of the whole place. It was relaxing! In three days we did everything we wanted to.

11:47am on 4/22/26 by royjoyahoy

Bump for @lori

9:16am on 4/25/26 by T07

Ha! Already bumped

9:18am on 4/25/26 by moondance07

Bengal BBQ

5:05pm on 4/25/26 by JackOfAll

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What @jack said 100%

5:30pm on 4/25/26 by Fatty McButterpants

In Cars Land right after sunset the Sh-Boom song starts playing and the neon signs light up for the night, like in the movie. There was a dance party in the street when we were there. Stand by the Cozy Cone or Flo's. Check a weather app for sunset times.

6:26pm on 4/25/26 by sunshinedaydream

Theres a matterhorn coconut macaroon and churro toffee that is fantastic. Also the quickserves - flos and pyms. Awesome themeing.

8:54pm on 4/25/26 by Totsypooh

We're going on Nov.25-28. Any tips? I've heard mixed ideas about going around Thanksgiving. We usually go over spring break so is this going to be that much worse? Where should we go on Thanksgiving itself? Staying at Wilderness Lodge...

6:42pm on 4/25/26 by wislp

WL will be magical!

6:59pm on 4/25/26 by PrincipalTinker

Perfect resort for the holidays! It's stunning. I would compare that time to peak spring break crowds. Definitely not Xmas-NYE crowds level.

7:15pm on 4/25/26 by cdlla

Thanksgiving and Easter are my fav to be at disney. Go with the flow. Did it every year until 2022 since 2011

7:36pm on 4/25/26 by Crazycatlady3

Have LL single pass for Tron today at 1pm. Last minute change in plans has us arriving at MK around 5pm. No ability to reschedule to a later time or ride. Tried Disney chat, no luck in getting it changed. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

10:02am on 4/25/26 by Mb9taunton

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It's our last day so trying to take it slow but we'll try to get there within the 2-hour window

12:27pm on 4/25/26 by Mb9taunton

7:33, we turned blue but then they let us in... Glad we didn't give up

7:24pm on 4/25/26 by Mb9taunton

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