4 WDW Resorts to allow dogs

[paradesintherain]

Oh I agree on lawsuits...

But this looks like a bad decisions knowing wdw clientele the way I do...and the list of "precautions"
Posted looks poorly thought out.

When's the start date again? I missed that...

In two days I think

 

[lockedoutlogic]

In two days I think

So if you have a reason to not be in a hotel with a dog...during food and wine/Christmas or spring breaks next year...you have little recourse.

See what I mean about poorly thought out? This should be implemented for the starting of the next booking window...2019...in other words.

 

[TwoMisfits]

I definitely read this as "drugs" instead of "dogs" the first time.

I don't have a problem with this personally, but I would never want to bring my dog to Disney. I don't think allowing for this will make a noticeable impact one anyone. It would actually probably be even better if they allowed it at ALL resorts. Maybe I am underestimating how crazy dog people can be, but I just don't see many people paying for a putting up with this. It's not like you're going to see dozens of dogs walking around the hotel.

Yes, you are underestimating dog people...my mom's best friend had dogs, not kids...she has replaced her dog with the exact same type for 40+ years. The dog goes EVERYWHERE with her...she only stays in hotels that allow dogs and when she does, the dog comes to dinner with her in the hotel lounge. I'm not a huge dog fan (thankfully, she has a small dog) and if we're in the same hotel, I ask for a different floor and wing than she does, even though the dog isn't loud, but you still hear folks getting up at 5am to walk dogs...and that's not gonna be me ever...

 

[amberpi]

It's the end of the world!!

Meh, I feel fine.

Seriously people can just find another room.

To @lockedoutlogic's constant refrain, if a bunch of people cancelled, and just packed up for somewhere else, if they couldn't be accommodated onsite, it might get WDW's attention, or if people wanted to transfer TO those hotels in order to bring their dogs, there could be parody. Who knows how it'll go. 2 days notice is awfully late when WDW tries to get people to plan so far out, although I have no idea why people do.

 

[ArwenMarie]

Many major hotel chains are allowing pets now (Hilton, Marriott, etc) So I guess this isn't out of whack with that.

Have dogs become such popular travel partners that it's bad business not to welcome them?

I don't want to bring my dog on vacation and I do think that Disney is the worst place for a dog. I could see a beach or a lake, that makes more sense to me

 

[Dean Marino]

Just us - NEVER going to the listed Hotels....

 

[earfulofmagic]

Meh, I feel fine.

Seriously people can just find another room.

To @lockedoutlogic's constant refrain, if a bunch of people cancelled, and just packed up for somewhere else, if they couldn't be accommodated onsite, it might get WDW's attention, or if people wanted to transfer TO those hotels in order to bring their dogs, there could be parody. Who knows how it'll go. 2 days notice is awfully late when WDW tries to get people to plan so far out, although I have no idea why people do.

Because not everyone can take off on short notice, families have children and school breaks to plan around, and some people have to put in vacation days well ahead of time. Those are just the obvious reasons. I hope that clears up why people plan far in advance.

 

[amberpi]

Because not everyone can take off on short notice, families have children and school breaks to plan around, and some people have to put in vacation days well ahead of time. Those are just the obvious reasons. I hope that clears up why people plan far in advance.

No, no, I totally get needing to as the consumer! Of course lots of people need to plan! But WDW pushes people to and I think it compels some people who wouldn't otherwise; and you can happily go to WDW spur of the moment - I did at the end of the month with about a week notice, maybe less, but that's short notice even for me. I'm not mitigating a legitimate need to do so as a consumer; I just rail against folks feeling forced to do so Sorry if it came off that way.

ETA: My comment wasn't well constructed. Sorry. I didn't mean to be flippant.

 

[earfulofmagic]

No, no, I totally get needing to as the consumer! Of course lots of people need to plan! But WDW pushes people to and I think it compels some people who wouldn't otherwise; and you can happily go to WDW spur of the moment - I did at the end of the month with about a week notice, maybe less, but that's short notice even for me. I'm not mitigating a legitimate need to do so as a consumer; I just rail against folks feeling forced to do so Sorry if it came off that way.

ETA: My comment wasn't well constructed. Sorry. I didn't mean to be flippant.

Ah, I gotcha. No worries.

(fwiw, I agree the company, and to some extent the internet, has manufactured an odd planning culture. I've gone solo with a few days' notice and had a blast. totally didn't get stuck eating out of a garbage bin because I hadn't made ADRs yet )

 

[PuppyJonathan]

In some respect it’s about time dogs got to experience the magic! The other is that is a very steep price

 

[Q-man]

Hope this is only certain cabins, or a certain loop, at Ft. Wildy as we have an extreme pet allergy family member(carries Epi-pen) and holiday cabin reservations.

 

[Q-man]

That's how I feel. There is a full-blown melt down on the Disney Parks Blog post on Facebook about this (overwhelmingly negative). There are 25 resorts on property. No need for a meltdown -just pick one of the other 21 resorts. Geez people.

Whatcha got, on property, for 5 guest at $438/nt over the holidays that will allow the rest of the family to sleep in another room from my very loud snoring and have a kitchen?

 

[Q-man]

Wife is laughing at me, 'You're so concerned about DD2 that you're forgetting both your and DD1's asthma is trigged by dogs.'

 

[Q-man]

If Illuminations' fireworks can be heard at YC I feel sorry for everyone there when the dogs go crazy.

 

[Q-man]

Meh, I feel fine.

Seriously people can just find another room.

To @lockedoutlogic's constant refrain, if a bunch of people cancelled, and just packed up for somewhere else, if they couldn't be accommodated onsite, it might get WDW's attention, or if people wanted to transfer TO those hotels in order to bring their dogs, there could be parody. Who knows how it'll go. 2 days notice is awfully late when WDW tries to get people to plan so far out, although I have no idea why people do.

Thanks for making me laugh, in the midst of my meltdown, with that typo.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I definitely read this as "drugs" instead of "dogs" the first time.

I don't have a problem with this personally, but I would never want to bring my dog to Disney. I don't think allowing for this will make a noticeable impact one anyone. It would actually probably be even better if they allowed it at ALL resorts. Maybe I am underestimating how crazy dog people can be, but I just don't see many people paying for a putting up with this. It's not like you're going to see dozens of dogs walking around the hotel.

Right. We just got back from Portofino Bay, where pet rooms are located in a specific location of the resort and they have pet walking areas. We saw one dog all week. And he was far away.

Disney knows they are losing some business from people who want to travel with their dogs. I always thought it strange that not one single resort at Disney allowed dogs. The one exception to that rule is Fort Wilderness, but you have to have to have your own camper to have dogs.

A friend of mine was just saying last week that she is heading to Orlando in December and taking her dogs and would like to stay at Disney but cannot because they don't accept pets at the resorts.

It makes sense for Disney to have some locations that take them. There is no reason Disney should not offer options for a variety of travelers.

I agree that not a lot of people will do it. Even thought PB accepted dogs, we left ours at home with a dog sitter. But there are people who will not travel without their dogs. It makes sense for Disney to offer those people somewhere to stay- for a pretty penny, of course.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm sorry to see PORS on that list. It's a peaceful place and I worry that that will change. There is still POFQ at least.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

Right. We just got back from Portofino Bay, where pet rooms are located in a specific location of the resort and they have pet walking areas. We saw one dog all week. And he was far away.

Disney knows they are losing some business from people who want to travel with their dogs. I always thought it strange that not one single resort at Disney allowed dogs. The one exception to that rule is Fort Wilderness, but you have to have to have your own camper to have dogs.

A friend of mine was just saying last week that she is heading to Orlando in December and taking her dogs and would like to stay at Disney but cannot because they don't accept pets at the resorts.

It makes sense for Disney to have some locations that take them. There is no reason Disney should not offer options for a variety of travelers.

I agree that not a lot of people will do it. Even thought PB accepted dogs, we left ours at home with a dog sitter. But there are people who will not travel without their dogs. It makes sense for Disney to offer those people somewhere to stay- for a pretty penny, of course.

I agree that it makes sense for
Disney to offer a resort where you can bring your dogs. However, it should be only 1. I’ve seen the argument that you’ll barely see them because so few people will use the service. Well, then it makes sense to put them all together. Everybody wins! Also, people on various forums/Facebook keep saying “all these other hotels allow dogs”. I don’t generally go for 5-14 day vacations and stay at one hotel the whole time except at Disney. There’s a difference when an animal stays for 1 night vs. 5. And having animals in the same rooms every night. Wow. No amount of cleaning will get rid of the smell in that “wing” of the resort.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I'm glad they added them to the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. I always thought that would be the best resort for pet friendly accommodations. Of course, leaving dogs in the room all day alone would be a terrible thing to do, but not all people stay in the parks all day.

Sometimes we travel with my mom and she stays at the resort while we go to the parks. That might be nice for her to stay with the dogs in the cabin while we went to the parks.

I am sure they have considered the lawsuits, also. Probably nothing unusual for those in the hotel business to have to deal with. I imagine the lawyers have already read the case law.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I agree that it makes sense for
Disney to offer a resort where you can bring your dogs. However, it should be only 1. I’ve seen the argument that you’ll barely see them because so few people will use the service. Well, then it makes sense to put them all together. Everybody wins! Also, people on various forums/Facebook keep saying “all these other hotels allow dogs”. I don’t generally go for 5-14 day vacations and stay at one hotel the whole time except at Disney. There’s a difference when an animal stays for 1 night vs. 5. And having animals in the same rooms every night. Wow. No amount of cleaning will get rid of the smell in that “wing” of the resort.

I don't know. I am pretty sure Universal has allowed dogs for years- and they continue to do so, so they must find it worth it.

As far as only allowing them at only one resort, that would not offer the same level of choice of accommodations for guests with dogs. Disney is built around a three-tiered resort system with value, moderate, and deluxe. It makes perfect sense to offer pet friendly accommodations at one of each (plus Fort Wilderness, since it is so rustic and is already a pet friendly resort for those with tents and campers).