In the news. Evidently this has been in the planning stages for a while. This was just pointed out to me and I have not seen any mention of the tax here. This VAT will be charged on Castaway Cay. I di find several news articles by a Google search if you are a shopper.
I am told this Value Added Tax applies to most purchases, including spa services, merchandise, beverages and most rentals, including Beach Cabanas. A 7.5% VAT will be added to the following purchases/rentals at Disney Castaway Cay:
Knowing the usual method of operation by Disney of raising prices I do not think they will absorb the cost by reducing prices to the guest.
I am told this Value Added Tax applies to most purchases, including spa services, merchandise, beverages and most rentals, including Beach Cabanas. A 7.5% VAT will be added to the following purchases/rentals at Disney Castaway Cay:
- Beverage Purchases
- Bicycle Rentals
- Merchandise Purchases
- Float Rentals
- Snorkel Rentals
- Cabana Rentals
- Castaway Rays Stingray Adventure
- Spa Services
- Certain Components of Port Adventures
Knowing the usual method of operation by Disney of raising prices I do not think they will absorb the cost by reducing prices to the guest.