Major CHANGE Hits Disney Cruise Line Fees

By Lydia Storks
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If you’re setting sail on a Disney Cruise soon, there are some things you need to know!

Disney Dream Mickey Funnel

You’ll want to know what to pack for your vacation, when to book your port excursions, and what kind of fun offerings are available onboard the ship. And of course, you’ll need to know how much tip money you need to bring for those who serve you onboard!

The Disney Cruise Line website notes that it’s customary to give gratuity to those who serve you onboard and that the recommended amount is $14.50 per person, per night. During your cruise, these gratuities can be pre-paid or charged to your ship account.

Emma with Mickey and Minnie!

However, if you’re a Concierge guest, you may want to start saving a little extra for those tips. Previously, Disney recommended $15.50 per person, per night for gratuities for Concierge stateroom guests, but now that number has increased fairly significantly.

©Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Cruise Line website now recommends that Concierge guests tip $23.50 USD per night, per guest. This includes gratuity for the assistant stateroom host, who services the Concierge accommodations, and the Concierge Lounge team, as well as your dining room server, dining room assistant server, dining room head server, and stateroom host.

Disney Wish Tower Suite

If you don’t get the chance to pre-pay before you board the ship, Disney will automatically charge your onboard guest account the suggested tip amount per guest, per night. Disney notes that the pre-paid gratuities do not include tips for the following services, which are given at your discretion:

  • Extras added to rotational dining meals such as alcoholic beverages
  • Adult dining locations such as Remy, Palo, Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement, which are not part of rotational dining
  • Food or drink in shops and outdoor or poolside eateries
  • Room service
  • Port Adventures
  • Senses Spa & Salon
  • Any other additional services
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So this tip change only applies to a portion of Disney Cruise Line guests, but it could make a significant difference in how much you need to save up for your vacation. We’ll keep you in the loop if Disney announces any more changes!

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