It may cost a little extra money to sail on a Disney Cruise from now on. Recently, Disney updated its website with some new pricing information, raising the price of an important fee.

If you’ve ever taken a Disney Cruise before, you may know that Disney recommends an additional gratuity for exceptional service. Well, Disney just raised the recommended price per night, so take a look at the new suggested gratuity before your next cruise.

In the past, the Disney Cruise Line website recommended a gratuity amount of $14.50 USD per night per stateroom guest, including infants and children. However, as of January 23rd, the website has been updated with a new price. Disney now states, “It is customary to give gratuities in recognition of exceptional service, which you’ll receive in abundance aboard the ship. We recommend a gratuity amount of $16 USD per night, per stateroom guest, including infants and children.”

The tip is distributed to several crew members, including:

• Dining room server
• Dining room assistant server
• Dining room head server
• Stateroom host

If you’re staying in a Concierge Stateroom or Suite, Disney recommends a gratuity amount of $27.25 USD per night, per stateroom guest. This higher fee covers the “assistant stateroom host, who services the Concierge accommodations, and the Concierge Lounge team,” along with the dining room server, dining room assistant server, dining room head server, and stateroom host. This is up from $23.50 USD per night, per stateroom guest in 2024.

So, let’s say that you’re a family of three, and you’re sailing on a three-night cruise. With the new suggested gratuity, you would pay about $144.

Keep in mind that gratuity is not required on Disney Cruises, but it is automatically applied. If you wish to remove or lower the amount, you typically need to visit guest services to do so, and you may need to wait in a long line. Gratuities can only be adjusted for a passenger’s dining room server, dining room assistant server, dining room head server, and stateroom host.

Additionally, Disney Cruise Line allows you to pre-pay gratuities before setting sail. If you choose not to pre-pay, your gratuities will automatically be charged to your onboard account at the suggested rates.

If you choose to prepay, note that optional gratuities do not cover the following:

• 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

Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation.

In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

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