All you need to know about Disney Transient Tax Announcement

Disney's transient tax announcement lately has raised multiple concerns for visitors. To address all these doubts and provide you with updated insights about Disney transient tax, I'm here to share my experience in Disney. We all understand that the cost of a standard of living comes up with various taxes then how a luxurious life will be free from any taxes? To resolve the mystery of Transient tax by giving it a read till the end.

What Does Transient Tax Mean?

A transient tax is just the technical term, which is commonly used for a hotel occupancy tax. These taxes are added by numerous state and local governments, particularly in well-known tourist locations. In simple words, you can say that it's a superb method of making money from visitors. Thus, local money is increased by states without increasing taxes on their public.

When it comes to Disney, if you ever stayed at Aulani, you must’ve paid transient tax. The advanced calculation that determines the fee amount of your stay, takes into account the local tax rate, the number of points needed for the stay, and the annual dues rate. Hence, on arrival, guests are informed of the amount and are invoiced either during or after their visit. However, now it's applicable everywhere.

How Transient Tax Is Influencing DVC Members?

Different transient tax rates apply to Disney Vacation Club locations depending on multiple states. To make it more clear, let's take an example. In Florida, as per my observation, there is around 6.5% sales tax as well as a county-specific local transient tax that varies from 0.5% to 6%. However, when we talk about Hawaii, it applies around 4.167% general excise tax in addition to a 10.25% temporary accommodation tax. (Remember, these tax rates can vary and aren't the same.)

While most DVC resorts do not require members or renters to pay these taxes, Aulani, the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, and owners of the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel do. And thus, keep an eye on tax details to avoid any discomfort later. Buy DVC points with DVC Sales and get an exceptionally transparent taxation guide.

Comparison Of Variation In Transient Tax

Taxation costs vary for each resort depending on location, amenities, and multiple other factors. Hence, to get a slight overview of this differentiation, I'll share a quick overview of transient tax in 2 different resorts.

·        Aulanis’ transient tax charges range from $9.69-$111.45$ depending on the type of your accommodation.

·        Grand Californian transient tax charges range around $.51 per point, however, they charge in annual dues rather than adding in each stay.

Final Thoughts

So far, I've shared all the necessary information about transient tax as per my experience. Hence, get to know about the tax in case you want to buy DVC points or rent it out. Similarly, if you are interested in selling DVC points, I recommend you take the services of DVC sales for a seamless and transparent buying/selling experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Should I Pay The Transient Tax?

You are supposed to pay transient tax right before checking out of your hotel.

How Much Is The Disney Transient Tax?

Disney transient tax rate varies depending on points, room type, days, and dates. Similarly, the tax rate also fluctuates every year. Hence, get services from DVC Sales to get updated tax information.

Do Non-DVC Members Are Also Supposed To Pay Transient Tax?

Yes, everyone who is availing of night booking services at DVC points has to pay the transient tax as per a recent announcement by Disney.

Is There Any Variation In Tax Rates Across The Resorts Or It’s Same?

Yes, tax rates vary from resort to resort in a range between $2-12 per point, per night.