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  • On Oct 7, 2024
    Brij from VIC Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi team, is gratuity compulsory for AUS-NZ cruises..!! Can we not give directly to the crew member(s)? thanks

    Ahoy Brij!

    Thanks for sailing over to planDisney as you prepare to set sail on the Disney Wonder!  Whether it's your first Disney Cruise Line vacation or your fiftieth, there is plenty of magic and fun waiting for you in just a few short weeks!

    Brij, for Australian and New Zealand sailings, the price of your cruise excludes gratuities.  Certain gratuities will be automatically added to your onboard account, but you may adjust them at the Guest Services desk.  If you wish to make additions or other changes to the added gratuities, you'll want to make sure to do so before the end of your cruise.  The optional gratuities that you'll find automatically added to your onboard account will go to your stateroom host and the dining team that serves you during your trip.  You may also find additional gratuities added to the bar, beverage, wine, and deck service tabs.  

    Our stateroom host and dining servers are often a highlight of our cruises, and go above and beyond to take care of our family.  My kids love coming back to our staterooms and finding an adorable towel animal, as well as enjoying the fun that our servers bring to dinner.  Whether they're doing a quick magic trick, telling a joke, adding Mickey ears to the ketchup, or having our favorite drinks ready and waiting when we arrive at our table, the serving team is a big part of the magic!

    Speaking of dinner, one aspect that I especially love about cruising with Disney is rotational dining.  Through this unique approach to dining at sea, you'll have the chance to experience different dining rooms, themes, and menus, but your servers remain the same!  A favorite dining location of ours has always been Animator's Palate, but I think you'll find all of your dining options to be fabulous!

    Brij, I hope this information is helpful and that you enjoy a WONDERful sailing!  If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney!

    Bon Voyage!
    Kristi


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Meet the Panelist: Kristi, Maryland

Hi! I'm Kristi and I've been making magical memories at the Walt Disney World Resort since my first visit in 1989. While I cherished my childhood visits, my favorite memories have come sharing all of the excitement and wonder of a Disney Parks vacation with my husband and three boys. Whether you're planning a runDisney racecation, a trip with little ones, a land and sea adventure, or anything in between, I'm ready to help you make some bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful plans for your next Disney Parks vacation! Learn More About Kristi

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