As a "regular" Midwestern American, I can confidently say that my opinion on tipping falls squarely on the side where tipping is qualified on the SERVICE you received, and NOT as an assumed "gift" to the staff. This assumption of automatic tipping occurs throughout our country, so it isn't merely an Orlando tourist scenario. And most importantly, rest assured that the vast majority of Americans are thrilled that "you Brits" come here to visit us.
This has been a great watch, I really enjoyed it and I feel it is great you show the Walmart too with all the prices, very interesting to see all of that, ✌️😊
My first morning I get up early and make myself a bowl of cereal, toast with butter and jam and a nice drink and sit in the villa watching the news and then set off to the magic kingdom, I am definitely gonna visit that lake next time though
Our next morning tradition is breakfast and coffee sitting by our pool in our villa. Then we like having a lazy afternoon unpacking and finishing off getting our big food shop in then we go to Disney Springs on the night for some food. We don’t go to a park the first day and it’s better for us 😊 definitely love the look of Celebration sitting there having a coffee. Looks amazing 9:07
Why am I addicted to these British Disney vlogs? Maybe they are a bit more excited about being in Florida? Cool couple, I learned a bit too, thanks for the journey!
Absolutely spot on with the tipping comments. When I went to Orlando over 10 years ago with my family I remember servers being friendly, nothing was too much trouble, sometimes over asking. My experience the last 2 weeks, servers were laid back, didn’t seem interested (different to US citizens), then when the cheque came, tip was circled with “thank you for your gratitude”. Kinda felt like the tip is expected from servers now, no matter the level of service!
I am American. You used to tip for the service, if you don't get the service, they don't deserve a big tip or none if it is really bad. You can tip 10%, Average tip is 15% , if you have great service we tip 20% . Orlando, NYC, Atlanta and California are expensive. Servers don't get paid well and I know they depend on tips but they need to put in the work. Hope that helps. I only not left a tip once and that was because I was alone and next to a table of 10 and 2 waitstaff were more interested in them , finally had to go up to the front and ask for service after waiting more than half an hour.
I would say as far as tipping goes wherever you are in the world its all down to the service and the food if its a good experience they deserve a tip if not then no they dont and it tells them to up their game, nothing should be taken for granted especially the paying customer...
Another excellent vlog - thank you SO much for taking time out of your trip to film for us - so appreciated. Florida rain ? Rather be Get soaked in Florida than back home - the rain doesn’t bother me - it’s usually a welcome relief !
Love all your Travel Day and 1st Day vlogs, our first day ritual is always hitting the Malls & Outlets love it, keep bringing us them Florida vlogs, wicked 👍🏼
Totally agree with you both regarding tipping. In the 20 years we’ve been going service in and out of the parks is not the same. But feel the pressure to up tip to make sure servers have good enough pay
Tipping !! We are just back from a 3 week break over in Cape Coral.. the suggested top amount on the bill used to be 15/20/25% … now I noticed the amounts start at 18/25/28%. We went to a Irish bar, they had no waiter service, you ordered drinks and food at the bar, they brought the food over to you but then asked for 20/24/28% tip. They got a 15% for what little service we got.
Great vlog from your first day. Loved the outlets and we watch your videos all the time. We actually said about those shirts been good for your dad too 😍 you guys are making us want to re book again. Looking forward to watching all your holiday vlogs. Also congratulations on your 60k subscribers 🎉 stride on 👍🏻
We experienced all of them issues when it came to tipping last week. The annoying thing is, the foods not cheap or subsidised at all, if anything it costs more than anywhere else due to location. Yet we are guilt tipping the staff even when we have average service. The tipping culture is out of control
We came back from Florida a week before you arrived and I have to say tipping does seem to be getting out of hand...I felt like we had to tip the birds for singing in the morning
I've been travelling to the States since the 80s and the tipping thing you get used to. However there is an expectation that you tip no matter what. That's incorrect. Watch the Americans. It's based on how YOU feel you were served or serviced. Don't feel pressured into it cos you're on vacation or because you're a Brit and don't want to appear rude. Also simply give what you feel is appropriate or can afford. Where possible tip the server directly (if allowed) . Above all enjoy yourself. If there's one thing Americans know it's great customer service. 😎👍🏾
Yet another great vlog Guys, love the content, and I’m with you Andrew on them water squirters, they are a must, and my go to bit of fun in Universal 🤭🤭👍🏼
Just brilliant Andrew. So funny with the water sprays. 😂 You did well with the shopping too. Look forward to the next one. So enjoying the vlogs. Have fun! 🥰🌞🥰Xxx
Love your videos!! We just subscribed & are watching from Memphis, TN You do know how to travel the right way Your condo in celebration is gorgeous 😊 You drive so good on the left side, is Americans could never adapt Hope you enjoy your trip & so happy to have you & Laura in our Country!! Stay safe & Happy 😎😎
Hi, On our first morning we always go to Denny’s for breakfast then go shopping. Usually at the PGA store as we are avid golfers. Really enjoy your videos 👍
Going to Florida the first time at the end of July, think I’ll be making a visit to celebration looks really chilled! I’ll keep an eye out for other top tips! 😁
We usually just guess for tipping in restaurants, leave approx $3-4 for cleaning when staying in hotel, Uber tips depends on how good the ride is. Once got a car full of rubbish, he didn’t get a good tip!
As an American I tip according to what I think is a living wage, so much less than 18% at a place where the bill is $50(maybe 10%) and the waitress is handling several tables, but at my local breakfast restaurant which has a $4.40 breakfast special I have to tip more(like $2-3) so the waitress doesn’t starve. When I was a waiter 30 years ago I didn’t mind when foreigners didn’t tip because most were traveling on a budget. Americans have more disposable income so they can tip when others can’t.
Hi guys great vlog as always, as somebody like Andrew and frequent visitor to the states since I’ve been a little boy I totally agree with how the service has got worse and the expected tip higher. I must say tho that it’s not just a Florida thing as I’m currently in Palm Springs where’s there’s little to no British people and the expected tip and most of the time the service isn’t great. I guess it’s just something that needs to be factored in to the cost of a visit to the states these days! Keep the vlogs coming guys!👍
Agree. But in all my years I've learnt to now not feel the pressure of having to tip. If the service wasn't up to scratch or you simply haven't got it don't leave it. That said it's automatic to leave a bar and simply leave a $50 for instance even though you've only had $40 bucks worth.
An American friend told me how to tip in Orlando if it’s good service - just double the tax on the bill that’s about 15% but if the service is just Ok I only ever leave 10% - please ignore the amount they circle in the bill, they’re just trying to get the arm in
Great vlog we so enjoy these videos! We moved here to Orlando from UK about 15 months ago and regarding tipping: You must tip here. Sometimes the bill gives you an option of 15 20 or 25%. We usually do 20. Unless it’s poor service. Don’t tip if your just buying something over the counter obviously but even these show a tip option believe it or not. This is America and tips are how people make a living as they are on minimum wage only. As Brits we aren’t keen either but that’s the culture here and we are used to it now. I am surprised that your saying that they are showing favoritism to Americans, but I guess in tourist areas they can ‘see Brit’s coming’ as our reputation precedes us unfortunately. I do agree they aren’t ‘all over you’ as Brit’s anymore. It used to happen years ago but now there is a much bigger immigrant population serving us than before and they couldn’t care less where we are from. Keep the videos coming we get all our ideas from you!
False, he is always late😂 As an American I agree the tipping situation has gotten out of hand. The companies have put it on the customers to pay their employees a living wage. This has discouraged servers to give great service because they may not get anything in return. Servers realize that tipping is not a thing in Europe or other countries. They think that if someone comes from a different country they won’t get tipped and focus on others that see that “standard.” Of course you don’t have to tip. As a former server I always try to tip. However, if the service is terrible I will tip little or not at all (depending on what happens of course!) It has also gotten out of hand with places such as Gideons, ice cream shops, and others. A lot of them use square which automatically asks if you want to tip. I’m sorry but I’m not gonna tip you for putting something premade in a bag or if I have to do all the work. I would say tip how you see fit! Also, I would have went to another server or the host and asked for a drink! That’s ridiculous paying that much for a drink (with free refills) and only getting the first drink. Absolutely love your vlogs and would watch them no matter how long they are!
Just back from Orlando. Great but agree, minimum 20% tip is too much. Especially when prices have gone up so much. Bought a takeaway Starbucks and chip and pin was all set up for 18,20 & 22% tip. That’s on top of a $5.85 for a takeaway coffee! Very disappointing.
When I went back in 2013 I was only 19 years old, first time to Florida without my parents, Pizza Hut messed my order up twice then gave me a bill with the tip already added, I demanded they removed it completely, the manager ended up giving me the bill for free due to my order getting messed up, but I genuinely had no idea at the time that tipping was essentially mandatory! I tip a couple of quid in loose change here in the UK, I wouldn’t dream of 20% unless my waitress did a song and dance for it, literally! Obviously I tip in Florida now, but usually 10%. 20% if the server is extra attentive 😅
Learnt so much today from this. We were in Florida in May . Briefly in Orlando but onto Bonita Springs. We found tipping v much a bigger deal in Orlando whereas in Bonita it was totally different with great service which we were happy to tip. BTW my husband our daughter and myself watched you spraying people with water and we were doubled in two killing ourselves laughing. This is way better than TV. Best wishes to you both from N. Ireland. 😊
Starbucks in Orlando is more expensive than in the UK. Plus it took me ages to work out why my large Starbucks lattes were weaker than here, and that is because in America they only put two shots in a large latte, whereas in the UK they put 3 shots in.
We’re Australian and we didn’t tip in Australia because the restaurants pay a decent wage. We were in Florida in March of this year and the service has become really disappointing and they want a huge tip. We paid the tip but it’s not earned anymore it’s expected… we now live in Canada and tips are expected here as well, Starbucks expect a tip to make a bloody coffee at the drive thru
I drive a Toyota Highlander, which is a bit bigger than the Rav4 and I absolutely love it. You can’t go wrong with a Toyota. Love your vlogs and the tips you give to folks. I live in Florida (I’ve told you that before) but didn’t know you can get additional discounts by providing your email address in the shops. Also, if you’re not happy with the service you bump the tip right down. You don’t have to leave any tip. Service is individual, not everyone provides good service.
Absolutely love watching your May Florida series so far! We stay at Indian Ridge when we visit Kissimmee. Can you tell us what your favourite Chilis’ is?? We are the same as you guys, chilis is one of our favs. Thanks for the fun Vlogs 👍
The Disney passes.....years and years ago, you could buy a 2 week pass, use a day or two and use up a few days the following year, and the year or so after that, and after that. Have a great time. Look forward to seeing your videos.
Denny’s was always our first day tradition (and many other days). The grand slam was our favourite (love their pancakes). Not unusual for us to be at Denny’s on our first day at 5am (the one on the 192 junction with the US27).
Wonderful First Vlog, Andrew and Laura. Totally agree with the tips, we last went in 2016 so i can't judge between then and now how the waiters are, but it was bad enough in 16, but 22% would in my opinion put people off travelling which would be sad. Think Laura deserves her trips to Florida just for sorting out your socks in the laundry 😂 Oh and congrats on the Disney APass, hope it works out better for you both. Stride On for Day 2 🙂
Hi ya guys Love your vlogs Our fist day is always Magic Kingdom, get in early for a Starbucks and something to eat then rope drop and straight round to Space Mountain 😍 But we also love celebration 😍
Peanut butter crackers are my favourite 👍🏼 enjoy your trip it’s lovely to hear your scouse accents from the city of love ❤️ . I lived in Tenerife from 1990-93 from the age of 20 to 23 and worked on Veronica’s and lived in castle harbour . Best wishes to you both from Philip in Loughton Essex .
You can use the Disney 14 Day Ticket over 18 days from the date selected to start it, it’s in the small print ☺️ just in case you thought it was 14 days only. Love your vlogs, we’re back in September, can’t wait!
If you don’t tip, they’ll come outside and ask you why not! They can be cheeky - we’ve now just started to mainly eat in good fast food type places and maybe only eat formally once
This is my pet hate. I work in a shop and nobody tips me for doing an excellent job. I'm almost on minimum wage too, so don't tell me these people make less than me. Should a person that makes 24k a year tip the same as someone that makes 60k a year??? And I have taken into consideration different wages, average earnings, cost of living etc.
10% is not the norm in the USA at all. It has been 15%-20% for many years and now due to inflation it has increased to 20-22%. Remember the servers do not get paid a lot at all. I’m Canadian and we are also known as terrible tippers in USA and in most cases we are. We assume that US servers get paid comparatively to what Canadians do and they don’t.
@@Straw5377 well we are arriving in 6 days for our yearly vacation and we will be tipping 10% for good service, us brits along with other tourists help keep people in jobs and it should be the responsibly of the restaurant to pay their staff the correct wages in line with inflation.
A great epic vlog...I have shared it with friends, so happy to be making notes from your ideas...the Walmart is great, but don't overlook the dollar tree for park snack and drinks, also branded make up repackaged in plain white and see through bags for Laura. Can't wait for the next one...thank you. 😊
Morning routine for us - get up as early as our body clock does, then head to Hollywood studios for rope drop! This year(October) we’re going to try and change it up and go to celebration. I want a coffee on the rocking chairs ❤
Standard American dining tip chart: 15%= service was adequate but nothing special; 20%=server went above and beyond in any number of ways you may have noticed…. Anything above, like 25%, you were either just literally amazed or you know the person lol… But 10% definitely means service was lacking in some meaningful way; it’s bad form to leave anything less than 15% for adequate service.
It was a very good Florida road trip blog day 1 yesterday when you visited celebration to chili out having a coffee break in Starbucks , chilling out on all the rides in universal , it was a very good shopping blog when you visited Walmart and premium outlets aswell , chilling out having your dinner and some drinks in the cheese cake factory in Orlando for the Florida vibes andrew and Laura
The tip thing, I remember same as you I e been going since 1992 and everyone would be all over you, oh your from Liverpool we love the beetles, no it’s like sit down, service, big tip. When I spoke to my server in Millers he said they don’t expect it anymore as they know times are hard but a lot of staff have kicked off at customers over tips, which isn’t a good look
We are going to orlando for the first time in September this year and will definitely be taking a trip to celebration town, it looks so peaceful and relaxing.
We always enjoyed a trip to celebration, but careful where you park at Celebration, because if you park facing the wrong direction you can get a ticket.
Tipping.. The US really do need to pay staff a decent wage. It is not down to us to top up their pay. 10% is plenty. So many people think you have HAVE to pay what it says in the bill, you don’t! Love our Florida holidays and your Vlogs are a fab top up until our next trip 🎉❤😊
First day tradition is to go out for a big American breakfast in the morning - we used to go to Mimi’s Cafe near The Loop but that shut down years ago, so we now go to Keke’s near Dr Phillips.
We love your videos. Watching them always makes us feel like we are on holiday. We also love celebration - we went in March and managed to see the exotic car show. We love starting our holiday with an early start (thanks jetlag), IHOP and a definitely a Starbucks coffee.. Although dunkin donuts are pretty good too 😉 looking forward to the upcoming videos!
As a "regular" Midwestern American, I can confidently say that my opinion on tipping falls squarely on the side where tipping is qualified on the SERVICE you received, and NOT as an assumed "gift" to the staff. This assumption of automatic tipping occurs throughout our country, so it isn't merely an Orlando tourist scenario. And most importantly, rest assured that the vast majority of Americans are thrilled that "you Brits" come here to visit us.
Great vlog! Thank you for going into so much detail with everything! It's really helpful for a non-experieced florida goer!
This has been a great watch, I really enjoyed it and I feel it is great you show the Walmart too with all the prices, very interesting to see all of that, ✌️😊
First morning routine, Perkins on the 192 at 6.30 am .
Then SeaWorld.done that every trip since 2003 .
Nice 😊
My first morning I get up early and make myself a bowl of cereal, toast with butter and jam and a nice drink and sit in the villa watching the news and then set off to the magic kingdom, I am definitely gonna visit that lake next time though
Our next morning tradition is breakfast and coffee sitting by our pool in our villa. Then we like having a lazy afternoon unpacking and finishing off getting our big food shop in then we go to Disney Springs on the night for some food. We don’t go to a park the first day and it’s better for us 😊 definitely love the look of Celebration sitting there having a coffee. Looks amazing 9:07
Sounds nice 😊🙌🏼
Absolutely cracked up at you both using the water shooters! Omg so so funny!!!!
Thank you 😊 lol
Why am I addicted to these British Disney vlogs? Maybe they are a bit more excited about being in Florida? Cool couple, I learned a bit too, thanks for the journey!
Thank you 😊
I tip what i want to tip, not what im told to tip, love your videos, going in Aug, cant wait
Thank you 😊
Love the long vlogs enjoyed Walmart in depth trip I love the way we got abit of everything well done you two x🤓
Loved this Vlog!!! Especially the Walmart part! I’m soo needing a Walmart haul now😂
Thank you 😊 woop
Absolutely spot on with the tipping comments. When I went to Orlando over 10 years ago with my family I remember servers being friendly, nothing was too much trouble, sometimes over asking. My experience the last 2 weeks, servers were laid back, didn’t seem interested (different to US citizens), then when the cheque came, tip was circled with “thank you for your gratitude”.
Kinda felt like the tip is expected from servers now, no matter the level of service!
Love how u both get excited still, just love florida too. Lauras quiz is cute, got to be false, oh n andrew u crack me up... keep em comin 😂
Thanks so much! Stride on 😊
I am American. You used to tip for the service, if you don't get the service, they don't deserve a big tip or none if it is really bad. You can tip 10%, Average tip is 15% , if you have great service we tip 20% . Orlando, NYC, Atlanta and California are expensive. Servers don't get paid well and I know they depend on tips but they need to put in the work. Hope that helps. I only not left a tip once and that was because I was alone and next to a table of 10 and 2 waitstaff were more interested in them , finally had to go up to the front and ask for service after waiting more than half an hour.
Thanks for the information 😊👍🏽
Some great information, especially all of the detailed information for Walmart.
Glad it was helpful!
Love watching you guys, we are first timers heading over in 2024 cannot wait. Until then we will watch all your tips and recommendations.
Have lovely time looks brilliant in Florida 😊
The pure joy Andrew gets from the sprayers. Fills my heart.
It's great fun. I'm cruel! 😁
@Stevie Gibson Naaaaw..I love those sprayers too. Nobody ever expects it! So much fun..hahaha. 😆
I would say as far as tipping goes wherever you are in the world its all down to the service and the food if its a good experience they deserve a tip if not then no they dont and it tells them to up their game, nothing should be taken for granted especially the paying customer...
Another excellent vlog - thank you SO much for taking time out of your trip to film for us - so appreciated.
Florida rain ? Rather be
Get soaked in Florida than back home - the rain doesn’t bother me - it’s usually a welcome relief !
Looks lovely nice blue sky enjoy Andrew Laura 😊
How have I only just found your channel?!!! You two are so lovely to watch. Really enjoying your Florida clogs.
Thank you 😊 welcome Felicity 🙌🏼😊
Love all your Travel Day and 1st Day vlogs, our first day ritual is always hitting the Malls & Outlets love it, keep bringing us them Florida vlogs, wicked 👍🏼
Totally agree with you both regarding tipping. In the 20 years we’ve been going service in and out of the parks is not the same. But feel the pressure to up tip to make sure servers have good enough pay
Tipping !! We are just back from a 3 week break over in Cape Coral.. the suggested top amount on the bill used to be 15/20/25% … now I noticed the amounts start at 18/25/28%. We went to a Irish bar, they had no waiter service, you ordered drinks and food at the bar, they brought the food over to you but then asked for 20/24/28% tip. They got a 15% for what little service we got.
Great vlog from your first day. Loved the outlets and we watch your videos all the time. We actually said about those shirts been good for your dad too 😍 you guys are making us want to re book again. Looking forward to watching all your holiday vlogs. Also congratulations on your 60k subscribers 🎉 stride on 👍🏻
We experienced all of them issues when it came to tipping last week. The annoying thing is, the foods not cheap or subsidised at all, if anything it costs more than anywhere else due to location. Yet we are guilt tipping the staff even when we have average service. The tipping culture is out of control
Absolutely loved this, Great video! I miss Orlando so much, when you sprayed the guy in the blue I was laughing my head off at that
We came back from Florida a week before you arrived and I have to say tipping does seem to be getting out of hand...I felt like we had to tip the birds for singing in the morning
I agree!
I've been travelling to the States since the 80s and the tipping thing you get used to. However there is an expectation that you tip no matter what. That's incorrect. Watch the Americans. It's based on how YOU feel you were served or serviced. Don't feel pressured into it cos you're on vacation or because you're a Brit and don't want to appear rude. Also simply give what you feel is appropriate or can afford. Where possible tip the server directly (if allowed) . Above all enjoy yourself. If there's one thing Americans know it's great customer service. 😎👍🏾
Proper lols at you water shooting everyone Andrew 👍😍🤣🤣🤣
My husband popped to the shop for snacks, 2 hours will be like going to the movies 🍿🥤😊.
Yet another great vlog Guys, love the content, and I’m with you Andrew on them water squirters, they are a must, and my go to bit of fun in Universal 🤭🤭👍🏼
Thank you 😊
Just brilliant Andrew. So funny with the water sprays. 😂 You did well with the shopping too. Look forward to the next one. So enjoying the vlogs. Have fun! 🥰🌞🥰Xxx
😂😂omg we spend about 1-2hrs stopd on that boat with them water cannons 😂😂 literally the best!!
So fun!!
Sitting here laughing head off at Andrew squirting everyone 44:52 😂😂
Hahaha 🤣
Love your videos!!
We just subscribed & are watching from Memphis, TN
You do know how to travel the right way
Your condo in celebration is gorgeous 😊
You drive so good on the left side, is Americans could never adapt
Hope you enjoy your trip & so happy to have you & Laura in our Country!!
Stay safe & Happy 😎😎
Hi,
On our first morning we always go to Denny’s for breakfast then go shopping. Usually at the PGA store as we are avid golfers.
Really enjoy your videos 👍
Lemon loaf and coffee ,cake first then the icing ,always a must in Florida
Thank you 😊
Love checkers ! Fries bacon cheeseburger and shake omg yummy yummy I prefer to go to the Vineland outlet as well !
Going to Florida the first time at the end of July, think I’ll be making a visit to celebration looks really chilled! I’ll keep an eye out for other top tips! 😁
Thank you 😊
Our first morning routine is and has been for a long time going for a Denny’s breakfast to start the day.
Same here mate 👍
So you would say May is a good travel time for florida? I read that it can be more rainy in May as usual?
We usually just guess for tipping in restaurants, leave approx $3-4 for cleaning when staying in hotel, Uber tips depends on how good the ride is. Once got a car full of rubbish, he didn’t get a good tip!
Great vlog today guys and thanks for sharing with us all 👍🏻, still jealous 😂
As an American I tip according to what I think is a living wage, so much less than 18% at a place where the bill is $50(maybe 10%) and the waitress is handling several tables, but at my local breakfast restaurant which has a $4.40 breakfast special I have to tip more(like $2-3) so the waitress doesn’t starve. When I was a waiter 30 years ago I didn’t mind when foreigners didn’t tip because most were traveling on a budget. Americans have more disposable income so they can tip when others can’t.
Thank you 😊
Hi guys great vlog as always, as somebody like Andrew and frequent visitor to the states since I’ve been a little boy I totally agree with how the service has got worse and the expected tip higher. I must say tho that it’s not just a Florida thing as I’m currently in Palm Springs where’s there’s little to no British people and the expected tip and most of the time the service isn’t great. I guess it’s just something that needs to be factored in to the cost of a visit to the states these days!
Keep the vlogs coming guys!👍
Agree. But in all my years I've learnt to now not feel the pressure of having to tip. If the service wasn't up to scratch or you simply haven't got it don't leave it. That said it's automatic to leave a bar and simply leave a $50 for instance even though you've only had $40 bucks worth.
Brilliant vlog!
Thank you 😊
The commentary on the water guns 🤣 could watch it all day 🤣
First day i went to Perkins for breakfast. IHOP is always my second favourite for breakfast
An American friend told me how to tip in Orlando if it’s good service - just double the tax on the bill that’s about 15% but if the service is just Ok I only ever leave 10% - please ignore the amount they circle in the bill, they’re just trying to get the arm in
I’m from NY I tip depending on service usually if mandatory I tip the lowest allowed 😅
Thank you 😊
Love love love this video ❤ love long vlogs chills with the snacks at home I feel like I'm there with you 😂
Thank you 😊
We like the Vineland premium outlet , plenty of good deals to be had 👍🏻
I love your vlogs very professional You are both a breath of fresh air ❤
Thank you 😊
Great vlog we so enjoy these videos! We moved here to Orlando from UK about 15 months ago and regarding tipping: You must tip here. Sometimes the bill gives you an option of 15 20 or 25%. We usually do 20. Unless it’s poor service. Don’t tip if your just buying something over the counter obviously but even these show a tip option believe it or not. This is America and tips are how people make a living as they are on minimum wage only. As Brits we aren’t keen either but that’s the culture here and we are used to it now. I am surprised that your saying that they are showing favoritism to Americans, but I guess in tourist areas they can ‘see Brit’s coming’ as our reputation precedes us unfortunately. I do agree they aren’t ‘all over you’ as Brit’s anymore. It used to happen years ago but now there is a much bigger immigrant population serving us than before and they couldn’t care less where we are from. Keep the videos coming we get all our ideas from you!
Thank you 😊 good points!
False, he is always late😂
As an American I agree the tipping situation has gotten out of hand. The companies have put it on the customers to pay their employees a living wage. This has discouraged servers to give great service because they may not get anything in return. Servers realize that tipping is not a thing in Europe or other countries. They think that if someone comes from a different country they won’t get tipped and focus on others that see that “standard.” Of course you don’t have to tip. As a former server I always try to tip. However, if the service is terrible I will tip little or not at all (depending on what happens of course!) It has also gotten out of hand with places such as Gideons, ice cream shops, and others. A lot of them use square which automatically asks if you want to tip. I’m sorry but I’m not gonna tip you for putting something premade in a bag or if I have to do all the work. I would say tip how you see fit! Also, I would have went to another server or the host and asked for a drink! That’s ridiculous paying that much for a drink (with free refills) and only getting the first drink.
Absolutely love your vlogs and would watch them no matter how long they are!
First time following you guys in your Florida trips absolutely lovein it can’t wait fir more 🎉
Thank you 😊
Just back from Orlando. Great but agree, minimum 20% tip is too much. Especially when prices have gone up so much. Bought a takeaway Starbucks and chip and pin was all set up for 18,20 & 22% tip. That’s on top of a $5.85 for a takeaway coffee! Very disappointing.
When I went back in 2013 I was only 19 years old, first time to Florida without my parents, Pizza Hut messed my order up twice then gave me a bill with the tip already added, I demanded they removed it completely, the manager ended up giving me the bill for free due to my order getting messed up, but I genuinely had no idea at the time that tipping was essentially mandatory! I tip a couple of quid in loose change here in the UK, I wouldn’t dream of 20% unless my waitress did a song and dance for it, literally! Obviously I tip in Florida now, but usually 10%. 20% if the server is extra attentive 😅
Thanks 😊 tips are a nightmare
Learnt so much today from this. We were in Florida in May . Briefly in Orlando but onto Bonita Springs. We found tipping v much a bigger deal in Orlando whereas in Bonita it was totally different with great service which we were happy to tip. BTW my husband our daughter and myself watched you spraying people with water and we were doubled in two killing ourselves laughing. This is way better than TV. Best wishes to you both from N. Ireland. 😊
Thank you 😊
First day always Hollywood studios Starbucks x and always Denny for tea x❤
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Volcano Bay on first day! American Starbucks too, can't beat it!
Starbucks in Orlando is more expensive than in the UK. Plus it took me ages to work out why my large Starbucks lattes were weaker than here, and that is because in America they only put two shots in a large latte, whereas in the UK they put 3 shots in.
Love the long vlogs . Especially from Florida 👍
Banana Boat Sport Ultra Factor 30 small tubes, but last a week or so. $1.25 from Dollar Tree… Simples! 👍
Honestly it’s mine and my boyfriends favourite thing to do in universal is use those water cannons… hours of fun 😂
Great Vlog. Being extra good to us Florida nutters giving us 2hrs of Florida goodness 😂
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We’re Australian and we didn’t tip in Australia because the restaurants pay a decent wage. We were in Florida in March of this year and the service has become really disappointing and they want a huge tip. We paid the tip but it’s not earned anymore it’s expected… we now live in Canada and tips are expected here as well, Starbucks expect a tip to make a bloody coffee at the drive thru
I agree!
I drive a Toyota Highlander, which is a bit bigger than the Rav4 and I absolutely love it. You can’t go wrong with a Toyota. Love your vlogs and the tips you give to folks. I live in Florida (I’ve told you that before) but didn’t know you can get additional discounts by providing your email address in the shops. Also, if you’re not happy with the service you bump the tip right down. You don’t have to leave any tip. Service is individual, not everyone provides good service.
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Last 2 trips to Orlando, first mornings breakfast at Keke’s on Conroy Road then the 10 min drive down to Universal Studios 😊
Love the channel guys just subscribed . Greeting from Liverpool
Thank you and welcome 🤗
Absolutely love watching your May Florida series so far! We stay at Indian Ridge when we visit Kissimmee. Can you tell us what your favourite Chilis’ is?? We are the same as you guys, chilis is one of our favs. Thanks for the fun Vlogs 👍
The Disney passes.....years and years ago, you could buy a 2 week pass, use a day or two and use up a few days the following year, and the year or so after that, and after that. Have a great time. Look forward to seeing your videos.
Routine for many years is First morning Denny’s at silly o’clock followed by big food shop in Walmart then AM chill at the villa
Denny’s was always our first day tradition (and many other days). The grand slam was our favourite (love their pancakes). Not unusual for us to be at Denny’s on our first day at 5am (the one on the 192 junction with the US27).
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Hi both
Watching your vlogs for years, out in florida now.
Celebration is our go to when in Orlando, hope to see you out and abot
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Wonderful First Vlog, Andrew and Laura.
Totally agree with the tips, we last went in 2016 so i can't judge between then and now how the waiters are, but it was bad enough in 16, but 22% would in my opinion put people off travelling which would be sad.
Think Laura deserves her trips to Florida just for sorting out your socks in the laundry 😂
Oh and congrats on the Disney APass, hope it works out better for you both.
Stride On for Day 2 🙂
Hi ya guys
Love your vlogs
Our fist day is always Magic Kingdom, get in early for a Starbucks and something to eat then rope drop and straight round to Space Mountain 😍
But we also love celebration 😍
Peanut butter crackers are my favourite 👍🏼 enjoy your trip it’s lovely to hear your scouse accents from the city of love ❤️ . I lived in Tenerife from 1990-93 from the age of 20 to 23 and worked on Veronica’s and lived in castle harbour . Best wishes to you both from Philip in Loughton Essex .
You can use the Disney 14 Day Ticket over 18 days from the date selected to start it, it’s in the small print ☺️ just in case you thought it was 14 days only. Love your vlogs, we’re back in September, can’t wait!
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If you don’t tip, they’ll come outside and ask you why not! They can be cheeky - we’ve now just started to mainly eat in good fast food type places and maybe only eat formally once
Well tell them that they haven't earned it 😂
Our first day is always morning by the pool then outlets.But think this year will definitely be a Starbucks at celebration
Nice routine 🙌🏼
I don’t agree with the percentage of tips, years ago it was 10/15/20% we have always tipped around 10% which I think is more than fair
10% is fair, that's what we've been doing whilst here.
I agree
This is my pet hate. I work in a shop and nobody tips me for doing an excellent job. I'm almost on minimum wage too, so don't tell me these people make less than me. Should a person that makes 24k a year tip the same as someone that makes 60k a year??? And I have taken into consideration different wages, average earnings, cost of living etc.
10% is not the norm in the USA at all. It has been 15%-20% for many years and now due to inflation it has increased to 20-22%. Remember the servers do not get paid a lot at all. I’m Canadian and we are also known as terrible tippers in USA and in most cases we are. We assume that US servers get paid comparatively to what Canadians do and they don’t.
@@Straw5377 well we are arriving in 6 days for our yearly vacation and we will be tipping 10% for good service, us brits along with other tourists help keep people in jobs and it should be the responsibly of the restaurant to pay their staff the correct wages in line with inflation.
A great epic vlog...I have shared it with friends, so happy to be making notes from your ideas...the Walmart is great, but don't overlook the dollar tree for park snack and drinks, also branded make up repackaged in plain white and see through bags for Laura. Can't wait for the next one...thank you. 😊
Johnny Carson fave for presenting the Tonight show for me...
Agree about the tip point you make
Morning routine for us - get up as early as our body clock does, then head to Hollywood studios for rope drop! This year(October) we’re going to try and change it up and go to celebration. I want a coffee on the rocking chairs ❤
Thank you 😊 nice routine Megan!
Standard American dining tip chart: 15%= service was adequate but nothing special; 20%=server went above and beyond in any number of ways you may have noticed…. Anything above, like 25%, you were either just literally amazed or you know the person lol… But 10% definitely means service was lacking in some meaningful way; it’s bad form to leave anything less than 15% for adequate service.
It was a very good Florida road trip blog day 1 yesterday when you visited celebration to chili out having a coffee break in Starbucks , chilling out on all the rides in universal , it was a very good shopping blog when you visited Walmart and premium outlets aswell , chilling out having your dinner and some drinks in the cheese cake factory in Orlando for the Florida vibes andrew and Laura
I will visit next time, I’m sure it was Celebration I was at a Nike outlet and a Wendy’s but it must be on the outskirts of the town
Free parking after 6 pm at universal went twice was great queues where nothing more than 30 mins was still a great atmosphere too 😍
Great stuff 🙌🏼
Our favourite restaurant last time we were there was cheddars scratch kitchen. Lovely food. Good price. Have fun guys. 2hr vid. Love it x
Love the vlogs. What camera do you use as the quality is awesome.
Iphone 14
The tip thing, I remember same as you I e been going since 1992 and everyone would be all over you, oh your from Liverpool we love the beetles, no it’s like sit down, service, big tip. When I spoke to my server in Millers he said they don’t expect it anymore as they know times are hard but a lot of staff have kicked off at customers over tips, which isn’t a good look
We are going to orlando for the first time in September this year and will definitely be taking a trip to celebration town, it looks so peaceful and relaxing.
We always enjoyed a trip to celebration, but careful where you park at Celebration, because if you park facing the wrong direction you can get a ticket.
@Peter Piper that's great. Thank you for the information. I would have probably been that person who came back to a nice ticket on the car.
Tipping.. The US really do need to pay staff a decent wage. It is not down to us to top up their pay. 10% is plenty. So many people think you have HAVE to pay what it says in the bill, you don’t!
Love our Florida holidays and your Vlogs are a fab top up until our next trip 🎉❤😊
Our first morning is, coffee from Starbucks, donut from voodoo and straight to target for supplies 🌴
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First day tradition is to go out for a big American breakfast in the morning - we used to go to Mimi’s Cafe near The Loop but that shut down years ago, so we now go to Keke’s near Dr Phillips.
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We love your videos. Watching them always makes us feel like we are on holiday. We also love celebration - we went in March and managed to see the exotic car show. We love starting our holiday with an early start (thanks jetlag), IHOP and a definitely a Starbucks coffee.. Although dunkin donuts are pretty good too 😉 looking forward to the upcoming videos!
Thank you 😊 nice way to start!
Good vlog length 👍🏻 more like it would be ace
Watching you on those water cannons was hilarious, and I thought I was a big kid when I get to universal 😂😂😂