With just over 2 months before the debut of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, planDisney addressed a number of Frequently Asked Questions from those planning to visit.
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is set to open on September 28, 2023 and non-owners can begin making reservations just a few days from now. With that in mind, planDisney posted an update regarding the new Disney Vacation Club destination, answering several popular questions raised since the property initially went on sale. Topics addressed include the unique one-time booking window for DVC members, the Transient Occupancy Tax and current policy regarding parking fees.
The high Transient Occupancy Tax should be considered before making reservations as it is billed during the stay to all guests using DVC points. A detailed chart illustrating the tax rates for 2023 can be found here, and readers may also refer to our prior coverage for additional details.
Self parking is currently free, however Disney continues to stress that the policy applies "at this time" with no guarantees regarding the future status.
Select portions of the planDisney story are quoted below:
When can Disney Vacation Club Members begin booking The Villas at Disneyland Hotel?
Vacation Points are on sale now. Disney Vacation Club Members who purchased Points could begin making reservations as early as May 16th for dates from September 28th, 2023 (opening day) through April 16th, 2024.
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- All other Members will be able to complete bookings beginning on July 27th, 2023. They can reserve available dates from September 28th, 2023, through February 27th, 2024.
- The typical seven-month booking period will apply following these dates. I would suggest being ready to make your reservations on July 27th, as The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are sure to be extremely popular.
A huge perk for us to become Members was pre-paying for decades of vacations. We were investing in tomorrow’s memories at today’s price point. Keeping that in mind, looking at the additional fees surrounding a Disney Vacation Club stay is essential:
What is the Transient Occupancy Tax?
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- As with all Disney Vacation Club Resorts, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel owners will have Annual Dues. However, the City of Anaheim has imposed a nightly Transient Occupancy Tax based on the number of Vacation Points used per stay.
- The good news is that this Transient Occupancy Tax will not be included in an owner’s Annual Dues. So, they will only be incurred when using Vacation Points to stay at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. For example, the Transient Occupancy Tax will not be included if Points are used for a visit to a Walt Disney World Resort Disney Vacation Club property. Currently, that is the extent of any additional fees.
- As with all Disney Vacation Club Resorts, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel owners will have Annual Dues. However, the City of Anaheim has imposed a nightly Transient Occupancy Tax based on the number of Vacation Points used per stay.
Parking Details
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- At this time, there will be no parking fee for Disney Vacation Club Members staying on Points at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.
Reminder that The Villas at Disneyland Hotel can only be booked with qualified points purchased direct from Disney Vacation Club.
The complete story can be found here.
