4 Disney World Hotels Becoming Dog-Friendly
Four Walt Disney World resort hotels are now dog-friendly as part of a pilot program that we’d expect will expand to other hotels if successful. In this post, we’ll share details about WDW’s dog-friendly program, fees, and what we think of this change.
August 14, 2018 UPDATE: The one-year pilot program was quietly extended with an email notice yesterday, and Walt Disney World’s FAQ page about this policy now reflects that it is an “ongoing pilot program.” The email contained no new details, and did not elaborate on future plans. As Walt Disney World’s dog-friendly hotel policy has been hugely controversial, we no longer expect this to be expanded to other resorts–at least not in the immediate future.
If the dog-friendly program is expanded, it will likely be done by quietly updating that FAQ and certainly without a splashy press release. From what we’ve heard, Walt Disney World was caught off-guard by the blowback to this policy, and given the low percentage of guests taking advantage of this program, it’s unlikely it was worth the initial blowback. At this point, it’s one of those, “what done is done” kind of things–but not worth reopening that divisive can of worms. In any case, what follows is the original info about the dog-friendly policy, which will remain accurate through 2019…
First, the details. As noted, this is starting at only four Walt Disney World resort hotels, which will each have a number of designated rooms that are dog-friendly. This means that there are still 20+ hotels at Walt Disney World that do not accommodate pets, along with all of the rooms in those 4 hotels that are not dog-friendly. Below is each hotel’s per night/per room pet-cleaning rate is:
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – $50/night
- Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort – $50/night
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort – $75/night
- Cabins at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort – $50/night
A maximum of two dogs per room can be accommodated. Each guest room will have easy access to outdoor pet walkways for exercise and green spaces with pet relief areas. Guests will also receive an amenity at check-in called “Pluto’s Welcome Kit” that includes a mat, bowls, a pet ID tag, courtesy plastic disposable bags, puppy pads, a doggie do not disturb door hanger, and dog walking maps.
There are also rules: while dogs will be allowed to stay in guest rooms, they will be expected to be well behaved, leashed in public resort areas and properly vaccinated. This being a change at Walt Disney World, of course it has been met with some degree of controversy…
As soon as Walt Disney World announced this change on the Disney Parks Blog, social media blew up. To be fair, a lot of the comments were of the positive and excited variety, but a disproportionate (in our estimation) number were outrage over this program.
I was honestly a bit taken aback by the comments expressing intense disapproval. Not because I think anyone who dislikes dogs is a heartless monster, but because it’s only four hotels. Moreover, it really isn’t some ground-breaking program. It was an inevitability given the larger hospitality industry. While I can empathize with those who have pet allergies, this is a growing movement among hoteliers, and the practical reality is that service animals have been staying in hotels for ages, and if you didn’t notice an issue then, you probably won’t going forward.
It’s not as if Walt Disney World is suddenly going to become Canine City, a lawless place overrun with dogs, fleas, and feces. What will prevent this (aside from rules, responsible pet owners, and a cleaning staff) is the fact that bringing a pet on vacation is prohibitively expensive and inconvenient for most guests. For a minority of visitors, that’s not the case, and this represents a nice option for them.
We know this because the concept of a pet-friendly hotel is not something Walt Disney World invented. It has been a growing trend in the hotel industry for the last several years (if not longer) and is a feature that is prominently advertised because people like–even non-owners. In fact, Hotels.com indicates that around 25% of the hotels it lists are pet-friendly. Another report by Fortune shows the number as high as 60%.
This is another reason why the outrage comes as a surprise. A growing number of hotels welcome pets, and not just the ‘run-down’ ones, either. As those articles points out, W Hotels, Loews, Park Hyatt, and Kimpton welcome pets, as do other posh and trendy luxury hotels (an estimated 80% of luxury hotels are pet friendly). It’s also increasingly commonplace among boutique hotels and other segments of the industry, so it should really come as no surprise that Walt Disney World is finally catching up with this industry standard.
This is especially the case given that Walt Disney World has far greater latitude than the average hotel in simultaneously accommodating both pets and those with pet allergies. With each of the four hotels above either having multiple wings or separate satellite buildings, it’s easy for Disney to designate one section pet-friendly, and reserve those rooms for pet owners, while leaving the rest of the hotel ‘normal.’
Walt Disney World has indicated in its FAQ that this separation will occur with “Certain floors or sections of a hotel will be designated as dog-friendly, while the majority of areas will remain canine-free to accommodate Guests with allergies or other concerns.” (Given the ease with which Disney hotels can accommodate dogs while also accommodating others, we would be surprised if this pilot program does not expand to many additional hotels at Walt Disney World.)
That’s how it works at many other hotels in the world who welcome pooches, and the problems are not nearly as dire or widespread as the ‘sky is falling’ crowd on social media is anticipating. We spend a ton of time in pet-friendly hotels every year (never with our own dog, since he’s not exactly…uh…”social”), and we’ve yet to have an issue with a barking dog or pet-soiled room. To the contrary, we rarely even see dogs in hotels, except for in hotels that are aggressively catering to dog owners. (Shorebreak Huntington Beach is a great choice if you want to see plenty of doggos on your vacation.)
Numerous other hotels have managed to figure this out (along with pretty much the entirety of Europe), so there’s already proof of concept on pet-friendly hotels. It can work. Hotels already do offer stays without incident for dog-owners and those who dislike dogs or have allergies. We don’t utter the “trust in Disney” cliche often, but this is probably a scenario where you can safely trust that Walt Disney World will be able to handle something that so many other hoteliers have done just fine with implementing.
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Your Thoughts
Do you agree or disagree with our take on 4 Walt Disney World hotels becoming pet friendly? Are you concerned about allergies, noise, smell, cleanliness, or some other issue? Excited to see more dogs at Walt Dogsney World? 😉 Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing feedback about your experiences is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
I have never felt the need to comment before, but I noticed that many people indicate dog odour. And while yes, I have smelt that in some homes I’ve visited, not every dog owner keeps stinky dogs. Both my mother and I have allergies and we also have (or have had) dogs and none of them, whether small or large, have ever been smelly dogs. Our houses do not smell, nor do our cars. My mom has a sharp sense of smell and could not tolerate it. So please, do not assume that all dogs are smelly dogs. My family as well as my parents (and others we know) go to great lengths to give plenty of baths, wash dog beds and blankets regularly, etc. to avoid any smell whatsoever. And please give this program a chance before criticizing it. We travel responsibly with a well-trained and titled dog, with dog crate, and all his gear, and many that are willing to pay $50+ a night just for the dog, I would think will do the same.
Are people even reading Tom’s article? Or any of the posts that WDW themselves have made on this topic? It seems like most people that are against this idea are ignoring all of the information that is out there. Some of them just seem to hate dogs, and are mad that they may encounter one on their vacation (though I don’t know how you avoid encountering dogs most places).
1. Only 4 of WDW’s 30 resorts are becoming pet-friendly. Disney did a great job selecting hotels in different price ranges (value, moderate and deluxe) to make dog friendly.
2. Pet friendly rooms are going to be reserved and limited to select areas of the resorts. So, if you have issues with dogs but really want to stay at a dog friendly hotel, I am sure WDW will accommodate a request to have a non-dog friendly room in a non-dog friendly wing/area of the hotel.
3. Dogs are still going to be required to be well behaved. If the dogs are causing issues or their owners are not maintaining control of their dogs, I guarantee WDW will require them to bring things in line or ask them to leave the property. It would not surprise me if a dog is causing significant issues that WDW would ask/require that the dog be checked in to the Best Friends Pet Care facility (which is roughly the same price per day as the nightly dog fee).
4. The cost is still prohibitive, and you’re probably not going to see that many dogs. Going to Disney itself is already an expensive endeavor. The idea of tacking on an extra $50-75 a day so that you can bring your pup just isn’t going to be feasible for everyone. Their local doggie day cares or leaving the pup with friends/family is going to be much more doable – so I just don’t think it will happen all that often.
5. Dogs cannot enter any of the parks, shops, restaurants, etc.
At the end of the day, I think it’s a good move for Disney. There are plenty of hotels in the Orlando area that are dog friendly, and I guarantee they are losing business because of it. And overall, I don’t think it’s going to be as wild and rampant as everyone is making it seem.
My ONLY suggestion would be that Disney require dog owners to do a DNA swab of their dog’s mouth and submit that prior to checking in. I have lived in apartment complexes that did this, and if a dog used the restroom without their owner picking up after it then the complex (or here WDW) can identify the pet that it came from and impose a hefty fine on the irresponsible owner. The key here is going to be stopping bad dog parents from ruining other people’s experience – both families that do and don’t bring dogs. However, there are always people (especially at places like WDW) that can cause issues for you while you’re on vacation and you can’t just blame it on the fact that a small subset of people are going to have a dog.
I made reservations already, and have not been notified by Disney of this change. To move to a different resort sounds like an easy solution that a lot of people seem to be throwing out, but it would cost more and some people can’t afford to do that since the original reservation was made as part of a promotion or something similar. I agree moving forward, but what about those of us who already have reservations here? The other options in this price range are under heavy construction as well. Disney is also saying they won’t guarantee a room in a non-dog area, even though it wasn’t dog friendly when I made the reservations, that I would have to upgrade. It just seems very unfair, and all in all is poor customer support.
I do NOT agree with this decision. Many great reasons have already been listed. Some are allergies, autism, odor, noise, potential safety issues, “watch where you step” (not all dog owners are responsible for picking-up after their dog), etc. Keeping a dog locked in a hotel room does not sound like a good idea for the dog or guests. Have a dog-hotel, I like that idea.
I do NOT agree with this decision. Many great reasons have already been listed. Some are allergies, autism, odor, noise, potential safety issues, “watch where you step” (not all dog owners are responsible for picking-up after their dog), etc. Keeping a dog locked in a hotel room does not sound like a good idea for the dog or guests. Have a dog-hotel, I like that idea.
Why can’t Disney build a pet only resort? That would solve the problem for those with allergies and autistic children, my family included in both aspects.
Or, you and your family could stay in any of the other great 26 hotels and resorts available on WDW Property.
(I said I wasn’t going to post any more comments on this subject, and yet, here I am). Patrick, one cannot change hotels if there are no rooms available. It’s sad that Disney didn’t give guests advance notice, allowing time to modify reservations. They also shouldn’t have given priority to pet owners over previously booked guests. It’s bad business.
How does one guarantee a dog will be well behaved? I don’t see how Disney will be able to know if a dog they’ve never met is well behaved.
Riverside is my favorite resort, been staying there for decades. If I keep my current reservation, I could be assigned a room previously occupied by a dog and possibly wind up in the ER. Sound far fetched? It isn’t. So I’ll probably have to change to another hotel.
More are against the policy than are for it. Disney is not really the kind of resort where you should bring your dog. The majority of guests are out and about for 12 hours or more. At least if you want to get your money’s worth, you are.
No one is ignoring the information out there, but most of the information Disney posted is wrong, as evidenced by feedback from guests. Some have spent up to six hours on the phone trying to change reservations. Others have been told by front desk that people with dogs are being given the next available room, no matter which building. There are also conflicting reports on how the rooms will be cleaned. No matter who does it (housekeeping or a private service), they will not be able to get all the dog hair, dander or odors out. People in the hospitality industry have said it’s impossible.
I believe you are wrong about the cost being prohibitive. People are willing to spend thousands on their pets. Disney could charge $100/day and people would pay it.
As you said, there are plenty of hotels in the Orlando area that are pet friendly. Disney doesn’t have to be one of them. Sadly, I think that ship has sailed. All they can do now is damage control. There are plenty of irate Disney vacationers out there. Myself included.
Wth do you get off telling other people they have to amend their plans to appease you. Who died and made you king. Let me see the paperwork stating your king and I will gladly see that I follow your instructions. Disney resorts have been mostly pet free since 1950s and people have been going for a long time not dealing with poop on the ground, allergies, smells and other things that they will deal with now and you want everyone to be happy about it.
Patrick: I get tired of hearing this remark. Just change resorts or don’t go. I make my vacation plans on what we want to do and where we WANT to stay, and we have fallen in love with everything about POR> It fits our idea of the perfect resort. So, there is no easy solution to this doggy problem. We don’t want to stay where there are dogs in the resort, for whatever reason. It is our vacation and our money. Yes, there are other resorts, but you can’t lump them all together. We stay at moderates because we want to. We have tried the other mods and don’t care for them. There are a myriad of reasons why doing this is wrong. WDW was made as a family resort, a safe place for chidren to enjoy the parks and resorts. It was not designed as a doggy retreat. I won’t repeat the many reasons hundreds of people have stated against this policy, but they have valid reasons. A person on another site stated that he stayed at Yacht Club with a reservation he couldn’t get out of and he wanted to see what it was really like. He said he stepped outside and got a big whiff of dog poo and stink. The dogs were also not only in their designated places. So, that’s from someone who won’t be back to the YC. We have a reservation and will try to get it changed, but with sadness as this is our 50th wedding anniversary and we have looked forward to being at our home away from home, POR. It doesn’t seem right. WDW should build or designate one resort for dogs and their people only and I would be on board with that. I wouldn’t have to worry about dog poo on the paths (and you know that the dogs don’t know to wait til they reach their doggy grass area, they will just go when and where they want) Who will run up to clean it up? Just one of the problems I can see. If you feel “safe” because you don’t go to one of the 4 resorts, I would bet they will be in All of them soon.
This lady is absolutely right. These parks were created for human familes, and dogs are not children. That this is even an issue is unbelievable. Time for offended dog lovers to make rude comments…
Would be the best solution! It looks like Disney has improvised on this one…
Barbara, you have been stomping your feet from the release of this. We get it. Your allergic to dogs. But enough already. First I assure you the information Disney is posting is not wrong. I assure you there is a very well paid team of attorneys and insurance advisors who would not allow them to post or release false and unregulated policies. I also assure you they researched liabilaties, medical, and special needs issues very thoroughly and dogs will be kept in their designated areas and rooms. Not in every room of the resorts.
That being said, anyone who has stayed at the Port Orleans Riverside, your favorite, knows the vast size of the property and the the buildings themselves. Being two buildings away from the dog areas is a comfortable and safe distance. There’s also the POFQ adjacent to POR which is very similar but much quieter, has a long walkway way and bridge separating them. And best of all (for you) not pet friendly. Perhaps this is an option you could explore.
Lastly you have the right to your opinion and have it respected. But you can not demand that your opinion is the only right one and that your vision of how it will be is how it will be. Doesn’t really matter because Disney is doing this whether you agree with it or not or you like it or not. So enough.
Linda, you are correct. I have been ‘stomping my feet’, and with good reason. The way this policy was rolled out showed little regard for Disney guests. I also don’t believe cast members were adequately prepared.
In a few weeks, I will be at FQ, and plan to visit Riverside to see how things are going. As to your suggestion to stay at FQ, 90% of our time is spent at the pool, and FQ has one pool, which is always busy. We prefer the quiet ones at Riverside. Besides, when spending our money, we like what we purchase to be our choice, not someone else’s.
‘Stomping my feet’, is me speaking up for myself and others. Changing policies mid-stream, without concern for guests already booked, or guests with medical issues, is bad business, and doesn’t reflect well on Disney.
My only worry is that most people stay at Disney Hotels because they are there to go to the parks for most of the day – and for my family that means as many hours as possible every day. This would mean leaving the dogs at the hotel all day long while the owners are off in the parks. Sounds like a recipe for trouble to me.
Most people tha are willing to haul
Their four-legged friend to Disney and pay $50+ per day are probably pretty invested in their pet and wouldn’t leave them couped up in a room all day. I know, for my family, this would be a HUGE bonus. We don’t take many vacations without our dogs and have always had a rough start to our Disney trip because of having to leave our dogs home. This is an exciting new adventure at Disney and I can’t wait to book my pet friendly room!
I have neither dogs nor children so I’m ready to give an unbiased opinion! To be perfectly honest, it does’t bother me one bit that people bring their children and/or dogs on vacation. If I’m at Disney World, then heck, I’m HAPPY. There is nothing that will make me decide not to go, except maybe a hurricane.
I’m really sorry dog lovers, but am against dogs in hotels as well. I can instantly tell when a dog has been in a room or a vehicle recently. Not only from the odour that lingers but I am allergic to pet dander and know many others who are as well. Our upcoming Disney World trip has been booked at one of the hotels listed so now I am going to have to make sure that our rooms have been pet free!! Or I will be spending my time there with red itchy eyes and a runny nose!!
I’m really sorry dog lovers, but am against dogs in hotels as well. I can instantly tell when a dog has been in a room or a vehicle recently. Not only from the odour that lingers but I am allergic to pet dander and know many others who are as well. Our upcoming Disney World trip has been booked at one of the hotels listed so now I am going to have to make sure that our rooms have been pet free!! Or I will be spending my time there with red itchy eyes and a runny nose!!
Fortunately we don’t stay in those hotels listed. My problem with this is not just related to the noise and smell. Our son is autistic, which is why we choose Disney for our vacations. Many disabled people can enjoy Disney. However, at the sight of a dog of ANY size, he starts to shake, sweat, cry and basically has just had his/our day ruined. It is hard, if not impossible to come back from that. Anyone reading this who has an autistic child can understand. At those dog friendly resorts, will they have a separate check in desk?? Will dogs be at the front desk or lobby with their owners?
I only care about those who have anxiety around dogs, no matter the reason. It’s not ALL about allergies. I am praying this doesn’t spread to other hotels.
I will now only stay at the dog friendly resorts. Even if I don’t bring my dogs. Just because I am happy to see dogs while on vacation! I am thrilled that this is now offered. And as long as you don’t stay in a pet friendly room, I doubt this will affect any naysayers out there.
It will be great to be able to stay on Disney property again. Since retiring my husband and I travel everywhere with our golden, Oz. We don’t take a typical vacation at Disney, it’s incorporated into our travels, so we can’t just “leave the dog home”. We’ll appreciate the convenience of one of us being able to easily return to the room to walk him. That is why we started staying on property way back in 1986, convenience. We’d go back for our resort with the kids to recharge with naps and/or swimming midday before heading back to the parks. Whenever they try to pitch DVC our response is, “When you allow dogs!” The Universal hotels have been pet friendly for years.
I understand your thoughts Pam. My guess is you won’t see any dogs during
Your visit. They are only in designated areas and you will be too busy enjoying all there is to see.. have fun! It’s magical
I think it’s a bad idea. We were on vacation during IRMA and people were allowed to bring pets to the resort. People walking the dogs having them on a leash had so much slack we had to walk off the sidewalk because the pet was on one side and the owner on the other. They blocked the entire sidewalk. So much for being considerate for other guests.
I have stayed overnight in rooms in very nice hotels on my way to and from Disney and on two different occasions have been in rooms where dogs have been. There was a dog odor in both rooms. They told me they do extra cleaning after animals are in the room. That’s just more exposure to chemicals. I just get comfortable in my car and sleep there rather than pay to take a chance paying for a hotel room I am not happy with. I understand people love their dogs but I don’t want to sleep after them. Build a nice pet friendly hotel. I also stayed in a nice pet friendly hotel years ago and you could hear the dogs going down the hall to go out early in the morning and it was noisy. I know kids can be also but that is what Disney is / was all about. If there is a resort that will not be pet friendly that will be my choice. Accommodate pet owners but please be considerate of others.
They are accommodating others … they are only using a small portion of 4 out of 20+ resorts. If you don’t ever bring a dog with you, then you will likely not be housed in the dog friendly wing/ floor so there is probably little to no chance that you will “sleep after a dog” even if you stay in one of the four resorts.
Note – I love my pups but probably wouldn’t bring them anyhow just because of how busy we keep ourselves on Disney vacation. It is, however, nice to have that as an option for those interested.
Bad, idea! Leave it at Goofy and Pluto. It’s bad enough they let kids in there. What’s next, comfort pets? Sat next to a Jetblue pilot recently who told us he has seen dogs, potbelly pigs, even a parrot on flights. All passenger has to say is comfort pet and be in a pet carrier. Barking dogs on that flight annoying. Leave we’ll enough alone. What will happen when dogs bark all night?
I am so annoyed at seeing and sitting next to all these “service animals” on flights now. The fact that people are abusing the system really takes away from those in true need such as people with diabilities and our service members who rely on these animals. There are a limited number of animals on these flights that the airlines take. If these fools with paperwork book their flight with poochie for a vacay, people with true needs may not be able to book their real service animals because Mommy wanted to take Fifi on a vacation. Disney, please don’t take this step. Not to mention, there are plenty of kids scared of dogs or who have allergies. Oh, and I’m a dog owner- with common sense.
Did you really just say “bad enough they let kids in there”? It’s bad that they let KIDS into DISNEY WORLD? Or into a Disney Hotel? Are you delusional?
I think it’s awesome now I can bring my four legged fur baby with me and not worry about him. Makes me happy!!!
Just because other hotels allow dogs doesn’t mean it is right. Disney World is not just a hotel it is a Magical Place and that Magical Place has no place for dogs. Service dogs are highly trained and know how to react in situations like kids running and jumping around them. I have 2 dogs myself and at home they are the best dogs you can ever have. Take them out of their comfort zone and they don’t act the same way. Disney World has loads of kids running everywhere and that is as it should be. It is a KIDS PLACE, not a animal place. Dogs don’t respond well to kids running up to them leashed or not, and before you know it, it’s to late. Disney is suppose to be a safe place to go and let kids be kids. You are putting them in danger and don’t even get it. Lets not forget about the dirty rooms that will become part of the Disney World experience, and no dogs aren’t as clean as people even little people. Please keep DISNEY WORLD for PEOPLE the SMALL ones and the BIG ones.
Maybe parents should teach their kids not to run up to random dogs and try to pet them (terrorize them) or just choose to stay at one of the other 20 or so hotels Disney offers.
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Should parents really have to deal with that added stress, just because dog lovers can’t bear to be without their pet on vacation? Seriously? And you’re saying that a little child of the youngest age can always understand that? And besides, dogs are just dogs, they’re not humans. Why on earth do they belong on vacations other than camping? People are losing their grip on reality..
Added stress? If you’re that worried, stay at one of the other resorts!!! Just because you don’t agree doesn’t mean you should monopolize every Disney hotel. Small kids should be by their parents’ side or in a stroller – not running wild.
Disney World is still for people. You cannot bring pets into the parks, and you cannot bring them on to the other 26 resorts on WDW property. Disney isn’t saying “BRING YOUR DOGS AND LET THEM GO WILD!” they’re merely catching up to the times.
How long before they add more hotels, or decide to let them in the parks? I don’t think it is a good idea based on what so many people have said in their replies.
I agree with mostly all of the reasons above why you should not bring your pet to Disney World. We have a yellow lab that is very friendly and trained well. We would never even think about taking her to Disney World. We are there on vacation, going to the parks and restaurants. We spend at least 12 hours a day out of our room. I don’t understand why people would not pay a friend or family member to watch their pet instead of giving the money to Disney. They would give the dog more attention then you would while on vacation. If people are that worried about leaving their dog with someone else maybe they should not go on a Disney World type vacation. Some dogs howl and whine when left alone in a strange place. We just think it is more considerate of other guests not to bring your pets to Disney World.
Newsflash: not everyone goes to Disney World and spends 12 hours in the parks. As a matter of fact, a lot of on site guests don’t enter the parks at all – they vacation at their resorts.
I agree completely. I am a dog owner but would never bring my dogs on a plane or to be stuck in a hotel room. It would be more stressful on them and it would wreck my vacation. I would always be worried about how long they have been In the room without being let out. It would lessen our park time. Also, what if your dog suddenly has a barking problem from being in a strange place? Dogs can also bite, intimidate, and cause health issues for others. Your dog is not vacationing at Disney just leave them at home. I love my dogs but thoroughly enjoy not getting up in the middle of the night to let them out and filling the food and water dishes too. I see Disney as a vacation from real life and that includes my dogs!
My oldest daughter was nearly killed by a ” nice dog who wouldn’t hurt anyone “. There are dog breeds that are known to attack people, and have killed children but, of course, we can’t discriminate against any particular breeds. People pay top dollar to go to Disney world and shouldn’t have to deal with this. At the very least, dogs are seriously annoying animals that are loud and obnoxious. At their worst, a potentially dangerous animal. You cannot predict what an animal is going to do. Completely stupid idea.
Actually, I have stayed at many pet friendly hotels that have breed and size restrictions on dogs. It is not far-fetched for Disney to have such a policy as well.
On your “seriously annoying…loud and obnoxious” comment, I would say that by this logic, there are many children that shouldn’t be allowed in Disney. I would rather listen to a barking dog than a screaming child any day of the week.
Agree about the children but why put restrictions on size and breed? Wouldn’t temperament be more important? I have a rescue dog that looks like a Pitbull. She has been through extensive obedience training, has her canine good citizens award and is a certified therapy dog. Because she resembles a breed that people have stirred up fear about would mean she would be banned just because of her looks.
Then never leave your house because you never know when a scary dog is walking down your street! Cmon! The dogs are in certain areas of the hotel and they are not hanging out in the lobby or your room. Furthermore, there are 20 other hotels to choose from at Disney…. figure it out!
Then never leave your house because you never know when a scary dog is walking down your street! Cmon! The dogs are in certain areas of the hotel and they are not hanging out in the lobby or your room. Furthermore, there are 20 other hotels to choose from at Disney…. figure it out!
As a dog owner, I am of two minds about this……While I would love to bring our two (well behaved, people friendly, proudly certified “canine good citizens”) I would not want to leave them alone for a long time in a room. And I know, from lots of experience, that – while most dog owners are very responsible – it only takes one to ruin it for all of us. I’ve seen far too many owners not pick up the poo, not pay attention when their dog(s) are meeting new people or new dogs, not discipline their dogs, …..
What I think WOULD be awesome is a dog hotel – with lots of different price point rooms and a doggie day care included in the price. The dogs would stay with their humans at night but dropped off at the doggie day care during the day. Run the doggie day care like any other one – require shots, separate into big and little dog areas, require a temperament test prior to letting the dogs play with other dogs – normal doggie day care stuff. Plus the standard waver to cover WDW for liability.
I Applaud Disney! Typically leave my dogs home with s care taker but great to know my pets NOW CAN join my family if we choose to bring them! The decision was made, not everyone will agree but get over it! There is always people who want to complain! The fact there are SO MANY other properties that are NOT pet friendly at Disney proves that the complainers need to find something else to do and just pick from the many other hotels there!!!
I think the people upset are ones that already booked their resorts so long ago when it was a pet free resort and now the resorts are sold out so they can’t do a thing 🙁 I booked mine in april
YES!!!! You said what I was thinking!!!