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*NikkiBell* · 05-30-2011, 07:57 AM

I agree, Paula. I am not a big tipper as it is. The entire tipping thing for an ABD trip is lost on me. I know that the guides are amazing, but I don't understand why they are to be tipped. Maybe that will be clear after our trip.

DisneyKevin · 05-30-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

II know that the guides are amazing, but I don't understand why they are to be tipped.

The ABD Guides are in a service position.

They will basically take care of anything you need.

*NikkiBell* · 05-30-2011, 08:43 AM

That's what I figured.

BTW, weird typo there. I didn't put two "I's." lol

rchristiansen · 05-30-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyKevin

The ABD Guides are in a service position.

They will basically take care of anything you need.

Amazing is an understatement. Without the guides, it would just be a regular trip. They make the trip what it is.

I was planning on giving one amount for the tip before I left, and we ended up going to the ATM to get more. I felt the guides went above and beyond to make our trip special. We didn't bring thank you cards - I didn't think of that. However, our DD8 painted each of the guides a picture the night before when we she was at Pinocchio's Workshop = Her idea, not ours. So, just that gives you an idea of of the impact the guides had on our trip, that our DD8, felt strongly enough, on her own to thank them.

sayhello · 05-30-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rchristiansen

Amazing is an understatement. Without the guides, it would just be a regular trip. They make the trip what it is.

I was planning on giving one amount for the tip before I left, and we ended up going to the ATM to get more. I felt the guides went above and beyond to make our trip special. We didn't bring thank you cards - I didn't think of that. However, our DD8 painted each of the guides a picture the night before when we she was at Pinocchio's Workshop = Her idea, not ours. So, just that gives you an idea of of the impact the guides had on our trip, that our DD8, felt strongly enough, on her own to thank them.

I totally agree with Becky here. Each ABD I've taken, I brought cash with me for the Guide's tips. And each time, I've gotten more to give them because they were just so spectacular, and just MADE the trip. I mean, why do you tip any service provider? Part of it *is* because it's expected, but it's also to recognize great service. And the Guides give SUPERIOR service!

Sayhello

MinnieGarden · 05-30-2011, 02:50 PM

For those of us going on an international adventure, what currency should the tip be given in?

DisneyKevin · 05-30-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MinnieGarden

For those of us going on an international adventure, what currency should the tip be given in?

According to ABD, you should use the currency with which you are most comfortable.

k5jmh · 05-30-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyKevin

According to ABD, you should use the currency with which you are most comfortable.

Pesos?

*NikkiBell* · 05-30-2011, 05:18 PM

Knuts like in Harry Potter?

sayhello · 05-30-2011, 05:33 PM

Monopoly?

Sayhello

05-30-2011, 07:57 AM	#16
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,954	I agree, Paula. I am not a big tipper as it is. The entire tipping thing for an ABD trip is lost on me. I know that the guides are amazing, but I don't understand why they are to be tipped. Maybe that will be clear after our trip. __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

05-30-2011, 08:43 AM	#18
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,954	That's what I figured. BTW, weird typo there. I didn't put two "I's." lol __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

05-30-2011, 02:50 PM	#21
MinnieGarden Sweetie, let's focus on vacation..... step away from the techie stuff Life would never been the same after the Podcast Cruise Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 568	For those of us going on an international adventure, what currency should the tip be given in? __________________ Christy

05-30-2011, 05:18 PM	#24
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,954	Knuts like in Harry Potter? __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

05-30-2011, 05:33 PM	#25
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