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Hawai‘i to Raise Transient Tax: What Disney Aulani Visitors Need to Know

The State of Hawai‘i charges a Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) for hotels, short-term vacation rentals, and timeshares. The current State of Hawai‘i TAT of 10.25% will increase to 11% beginning January 1, 2026. The 3% City & County of Honolulu TAT and 4.712% Hawaii General Excise Tax remain unchanged at this time. Please keep the Hawai‘i to Raise Transient Tax: What Disney Aulani Visitors Need to Know

Tsunami Warning in Effect for Disney’s Aulani in Ko’Olina, Hawai’i

Following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, tsunami warnings are now being issued. The National Weather Service says that “a tsunami has been generated that could cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawai’i. A tsunami warning remains in effect for Tsunami Warning in Effect for Disney’s Aulani in Ko’Olina, Hawai’i