Like most popular tourist areas, the State of Hawaii uses a series of fees and taxes imposed on travelers to increase its revenues.  One of those fees--Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax--is up more than 27% over the last two years.  

The promotional blitz continues for Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge with a new video showcasing the villa and cabin interiors, enhancements to the resort and more.  

Disney Vacation Club resorts' high occupancy level and limited housekeeping schedule present some challenges on check-out days.  Nearly all rooms must be turned-over by 4pm for newly arriving guests.  Many of those rooms have not been serviced for up to 7 days.  With only a few hours to clean dozens or hundreds of rooms, housekeeping staff have been known to knock on doors searching for vacated rooms which are ready to be cleaned.  Late check-outs are not granted under any circumstances. 

 Topic:  Have you ever found the resort staff to be TOO aggressive in encouraging you to leave on check-out day?