TeriofTerror
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I'd ask if I could babysit. Seriously. I go to WDW all the time, but I've always wanted some one-on-one time with a Falabella.
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4 Walt Disney World Resorts to accept dogs
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Lets Respect
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I don't think that people will try to get around the fee. Pet owners are used to spending big bucks on their pets. Any boarding facility or petsitter would cost as much or more. And calling in favors to friends or family has it's price 
I also think that people will be happy to be able to legitimately bring the dog...Now I could see people saying "Well, I PAID for this, so I will do what I want"
I also think that people will be happy to be able to legitimately bring the dog...Now I could see people saying "Well, I PAID for this, so I will do what I want"
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
And both have great personalities and are good with kids. All they want is plenty of love. Ive been asked where the polar bears in the truck came from...
MuteSuperstar
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Not that I plan on going back to WDW anytime soon, but I especially hate to see this at Riverside. Such a peaceful and beautiful place. Hopefully they can contain this to just some buildings. I am not a complain-to-the-front-desk person at all, but if I had to endure a barking dog in an adjacent room for even 5 minutes I'd be apoplectic.
AEfx
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This is so laughable I can't even believe I'm bothering.
Yes, of course Disney has an internal way to deal with the smaller stuff, and a slush fund for it, etc.
But if you think Disney doesn't have liability insurance you are simply beyond reason. They aren't going to absorb some 100M judgement.
The largest corporations (and the richest individuals) are the most insured. The notion otherwise is absurd.
peter11435
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They already have absorbed judgements in excess of 100M.
Like I said earlier. You can believe whatever you'd like.
I see a lot of discussion regarding the number of larger vs small dogs . I posted earlier that I ran a pet friendly hotel near Disney. I would guestimate that 2/3 of the dogs we had stay with us were of the smaller variety. The rest were large ones. I even walked in a room to deliver some requested towels and found a hybrid wolf laying on the bed staring at me. Didn't make a noise when I knocked or entered but I left quick. You would be surprised how many people drive to the Orlando area, and that makes bringing your Great Dane along less of a hassle.
AEfx
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Well, I don't know how to explain it any other way. I get what you are saying, yes, they could have done it before - but now that dogs are allowed by anyone, it just put a great big spotlight on "hey, I can bring our dog!" It's a lot easier for people to abandon their morals by degrees - and that dogs are now allowed for everyone, and six words can save you $350/week, it's going to put thoughts out there that weren't before. It's just a little "fib" now, and since dogs are allowed period, they don't have to fear standing out.
Those dogs aren't necessarily going to the parks. I doubt they will. They will be left in the room or taken to the kennel. If you think Disney is going to question them further, have you ever been to WDW? LOL. Employees are terrified to question guests over anything - and the fear of a lawsuit is so high that they aren't going to be instructed not to dare. "Why was he in your room all day?" "We only have to worry about our health problem at night". Not that it ever would get that far, LOL.
It's just as easy to abuse as GAC, and since you just have to lie once at the front desk when you check in, it's actually a lot easier.
AEfx
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I just asked someone who would know.
What I said above is exactly how it works. Yes, Disney does "self-insure" up to a certain amount. They have several different entities that do this. Above a certain amount, Lloyd's of London secures the rest. They aren't certain what the current threshold is - a dozen or so years ago, it was anything greater than 7 figures, but it may be higher now.
You can believe whatever you'd like, though.
Nmoody1
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I've stayed in a few Sheraton hotels that allow dogs, I've never been disturbed. I was also at Port Orleans FQ during Irma and people brought their dogs - wasn't interrupted then either.
I think it will be isolated cases... then again, you could end up with a screaming child or loud family next door!
The only downside will he more 'comfort animals' in the park - it's not ideal temperatures for the dogs and it's quite unnecessary to take an animal to a theme park - you really do have to feel for the dogs!
I think it will be isolated cases... then again, you could end up with a screaming child or loud family next door!
The only downside will he more 'comfort animals' in the park - it's not ideal temperatures for the dogs and it's quite unnecessary to take an animal to a theme park - you really do have to feel for the dogs!
peter11435
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I'll trust my sources.I just asked someone who would know.
What I said above is exactly how it works. Yes, Disney does "self-insure" up to a certain amount. They have several different entities that do this. Above a certain amount, Lloyd's of London secures the rest. They aren't certain what the current threshold is - a dozen or so years ago, it was anything greater than 7 figures, but it may be higher now.
You can believe whatever you'd like, though.
I had a friend that worked for that department. I am wracking my brain to come up with the name. They did their own monetary settlements to avoid litigation whenever they could. They also comped a lot of things in response to complaints and concerned. That they could write off. She told a lot of great stories
I totally agree, I have seen dogs that were supposed to be service animals at several places I have stayed that very obviously weren't. These were not pet friendly resorts either. Someone will always abuse the system.
TDogg76
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I am a dog owner and have wanted to take my dogs to WDW! However, we never did! Why?
1. We are DVC owners (Notice no DVC properties are listed here.
2. We fly from Chicago and would never think to fly our dogs!
People who are going crazy with this need to realize that maybe 5% more people will now bring their dogs...that's it! And if they are like me, my dogs never bark, which is the only reason I would ever consider bringing them!
They have picked a few resorts to compete with outside vendors. Some people need to relax and chill with their " dogs will be running rampant" posts! You may see an extra dog or two but that's it! And, I bet, those dogs will be well behaved! Majority of people have common sense. Especially dog owners!
Now, how do we get those Brazil groups and parents with unruly kids to behave? That's the question!
1. We are DVC owners (Notice no DVC properties are listed here.
2. We fly from Chicago and would never think to fly our dogs!
People who are going crazy with this need to realize that maybe 5% more people will now bring their dogs...that's it! And if they are like me, my dogs never bark, which is the only reason I would ever consider bringing them!
They have picked a few resorts to compete with outside vendors. Some people need to relax and chill with their " dogs will be running rampant" posts! You may see an extra dog or two but that's it! And, I bet, those dogs will be well behaved! Majority of people have common sense. Especially dog owners!
Now, how do we get those Brazil groups and parents with unruly kids to behave? That's the question!
AEfx
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In terms of the dogs themselves, I feel worse for the ones cooped up in a room all day. Or at Disney Day Care with strangers and strange animals. While I don't want them in the parks unless they are medically necessary, for sure, for their sake it's better to at least have familiar family around. Poor things, strange place, either alone in a strange room without the comforts of home, or in a kennel with people they don't know. Probably wonder if they have gone back to the pound.
brb1006
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But everybody wants to be a catNo worries there. Mickey Mouse is never letting cats into his resorts
brb1006
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Goofy included?Someone put that dog on a leash!
GoofGoof
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Goofy is fine....he wears pants. The other one is a problem
Goofy is fine....he wears pants. The other one is a problem
If everyone would just dress their dogs in clothing and push them around in strollers we wouldn't be having this discussion
GoofGoof
Premium Member
That solves the dog issue. There’s still a duck running around with no pants onIf everyone would just dress their dogs in clothing and push them around in strollers we wouldn't be having this discussion