4 Walt Disney World Resorts to accept dogs

[disneygeek90]

And Disney security/Management is trained on how to handle those situations. It's a lot more rare than people are making it out to be, plus if the person is lying at the parks they probably do that everywhere they go. Your average guest isn't going to try a stunt like that.

I saw two dogs at epcot this past weekend. One of them absolutely was not a service dog as they were begging their owner for food and jumping up it's leg while barking. It was a smaller dog, most likely a maltese, who looked about fully grown. If they were, undoubtedly the worst trained service dog ever. The other, well, unless it was there to sense a seizure while sitting in it's stroller, I doubt was a service dog, either.

I wish I was able to take a picture, but Saturday was unbearably crowded and the lines were horrendous.

 

[GoofGoof]

I saw two dogs at epcot this past weekend. One of them absolutely was not a service dog as they were begging their owner for food and jumping up it's leg while barking. It was a smaller dog, most likely a maltese, who looked about fully grown. If they were, undoubtedly the worst trained service dog ever. The other, well, unless it was there to sense a seizure while sitting in it's stroller, I doubt was a service dog, either.

I wish I was able to take a picture, but Saturday was unbearably crowded and the lines were horrendous.

Don’t forget this diaper wearing monkey who visited EPCOT in a stroller:

Not really directly relevant to this thread (unless they plan to allow monkeys in the hotels too), but it’s a monkey...in a diaper...in a stroller...at a theme park. Definitely not allowed by the rules but somehow got in anyway. Guess that bag check isn’t as thorough as you might think

 

[Pixieish]

Don’t forget this diaper wearing monkey who visited EPCOT in a stroller:
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Not really directly relevant to this thread (unless they plan to allow monkeys in the hotels too), but it’s a monkey...in a diaper...in a stroller...at a theme park. Definitely not allowed by the rules but somehow got in anyway. Guess that bag check isn’t as thorough as you might think

This is a Disney fail, IMHO. Not only are they failing to back up the front-line employees and in turn help them enforce the rules, but they're basically asking for trouble.

 

[GoofGoof]

This is a Disney fail, IMHO. Not only are they failing to back up the front-line employees and in turn help them enforce the rules, but they're basically asking for trouble.

Their policy clearly states that only dogs or miniature horses are considered service animals. I have no idea how the monkey got in. Maybe he knew someone at the front gate It could have been a lack of training for CMs too. I don’t know what those employees are trained to do if a monkey in a diaper shows up.

 

[pixargal]

I saw two dogs at epcot this past weekend. One of them absolutely was not a service dog as they were begging their owner for food and jumping up it's leg while barking. It was a smaller dog, most likely a maltese, who looked about fully grown. If they were, undoubtedly the worst trained service dog ever. The other, well, unless it was there to sense a seizure while sitting in it's stroller, I doubt was a service dog, either.

I wish I was able to take a picture, but Saturday was unbearably crowded and the lines were horrendous.

I was at Epcot this weekend, as well, and maybe saw the same dog. The one I saw was a larger dog, similar to a collie. As it was walking by the Stave Church in Norway, he hiked his leg and marked his territory in the bushes. Not a very magical image for me or my family.

 

[GoofGoof]

I was at Epcot this weekend, as well, and maybe saw the same dog. The one I saw was a larger dog, similar to a collie. As it was walking by the Stave Church in Norway, he hiked his leg and marked his territory in the bushes. Not a very magical image for me or my family.

I wonder if there’s an increase in dogs at EPCOT due to food and wine. Not because dogs are heavy into overpriced booze and sampling International food but because it draws a lot of locals who may be more inclined to show up with their dog. Maybe I’m completely off base but I could see people who are just walking around sampling food and drinks and not necessarily touring the parks like a tourist being more likely to want to include a dog. These dogs aren’t riding the rides are they? I assume a real service animal actually might (assuming they physically can) but not a fake service animal that’s just someone’s pet.

 

[JenniferS]

These dogs aren’t riding the rides are they? I assume a real service animal actually might (assuming they physically can) but not a fake service animal that’s just someone’s pet.

There are a number of attractions that service dogs may ride.

Full article here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/guest-services/service-animals/

 

[Pixieish]

I wonder if there’s an increase in dogs at EPCOT due to food and wine. Not because dogs are heavy into overpriced booze and sampling International food but because it draws a lot of locals who may be more inclined to show up with their dog. Maybe I’m completely off base but I could see people who are just walking around sampling food and drinks and not necessarily touring the parks like a tourist being more likely to want to include a dog. These dogs aren’t riding the rides are they? I assume a real service animal actually might (assuming they physically can) but not a fake service animal that’s just someone’s pet.

That would make sense, actually. And is likely to carry over to the other festivals as well. As for dogs on rides, I think I read someplace that there's at least one ride that has a carrier or something specifically for service animals to hang out in while their owners ride.

 

[pixargal]

I wonder if there’s an increase in dogs at EPCOT due to food and wine. Not because dogs are heavy into overpriced booze and sampling International food but because it draws a lot of locals who may be more inclined to show up with their dog. Maybe I’m completely off base but I could see people who are just walking around sampling food and drinks and not necessarily touring the parks like a tourist being more likely to want to include a dog. These dogs aren’t riding the rides are they? I assume a real service animal actually might (assuming they physically can) but not a fake service animal that’s just someone’s pet.

This is what it appeared to me. The dog was on a regular leash with no service vest, walking behind the young couple, not at their side.

 

[GoofGoof]

There are a number of attractions that service dogs may ride.

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Full article here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/guest-services/service-animals/

Good info. I feel really bad for the service dogs...only Stitch and the carousel at MK I guess they are working so they don’t want them having too much fun I hope they at least get a Mickey Ice Cream bar or better yet a giant turkey leg

Nevemind....I’m an idiot and didn’t look at the actual link...carry on

 

[peter11435]

Good info. I feel really bad for the service dogs...only Stitch and the carousel at MK I guess they are working so they don’t want them having too much fun I hope they at least get a Mickey Ice Cream bar or better yet a giant turkey leg

They can ride most attractions. They are not restricted to stitch and the carousel.

 

[GoofGoof]

This is what it appeared to me. The dog was on a regular leash with no service vest, walking behind the young couple, not at their side.

All it takes is for the owner to tell them at the gate that it’s a service animal and they are in. There are some
legit service animals that don’t have the classic look of a “seeing eye dog” so there’s a remote chance it was not a fraud, but most likely it was.

 

[GoofGoof]

They can ride most attractions. They are not restricted to stitch and the carousel.

I see that now. It would help if I actually clicked the link first before responding The list makes sense. The ones that are restricted have obvious issues with safety restraints and seating.

 

[AEfx]

Don’t forget this diaper wearing monkey who visited EPCOT in a stroller:

Not really directly relevant to this thread (unless they plan to allow monkeys in the hotels too), but it’s a monkey...in a diaper...in a stroller...at a theme park. Definitely not allowed by the rules but somehow got in anyway. Guess that bag check isn’t as thorough as you might think

Whomever made the decision to allow a primate to enter the park (and those who let them remain) should be fired. Monkeys are not domesticated, no matter how you diaper them up or stroll them around. In select cases they may be somewhat socialized, but they are all extremely dangerous exotic animals, particularly around children.

 

[Pixieish]

Whomever made the decision to allow a primate to enter the park (and those who let them remain) should be fired. Monkeys are not domesticated animals. In select cases they may be somewhat socialized, but they are extremely dangerous animals, particularly around children.

I used to work with a girl who's father was a professional organ grinder - and yes, I'm dead serious. They did festivals and birthday parties (they had multiple employees that would dress as clowns, etc.) and things like that. They had multiple primates and they would only allow them to work for a set amount of time before they would retire them because they can get mean. I forget what kind of monkeys they were...

 

[GoofGoof]

Whomever made the decision to allow a primate to enter the park (and those who let them remain) should be fired. Monkeys are not domesticated animals. In select cases they may be somewhat socialized, but they are extremely dangerous exotic animals, particularly around children.

Agreed. They should have never let it in. I do see why a $10/hr CM may be reluctant to kick a monkey out once it got in. They have been known to throw feces

 

[GoofGoof]

I used to work with a girl who's father was a professional organ grinder - and yes, I'm dead serious. They did festivals and birthday parties (they had multiple employees that would dress as clowns, etc.) and things like that. They had multiple primates and they would only allow them to work for a set amount of time before they would retire them because they can get mean. I forget what kind of monkeys they were...

I’ll take my chances with the angry monkey over a clown any day

 

[AEfx]

Agreed. They should have never let it in. I do see why a $10/hr CM may be reluctant to kick a monkey out once it got in. They have been known to throw feces

But even then, security should have stepped in. An adult who "owns" a monkey can establish a dominance of sort (but will still be challenged, as is their nature - you don't ask a monkey owner if they have ever been bitten, but how many times), but even those that live in states where it is allowed and own them will tell you that they should not be around children, especially. Even if they have had their canines removed, they still can take a kids nose or ear off in an instant - and all it takes is one perceived threat and they fly into action.

 

[Pixieish]

I’ll take my chances with the angry monkey over a clown any day

It was pretty hilarious when she told me...this was a young girl...early 20s, VERY beautiful...model type, but with an amazing sense of humor and silly to her core. I really didn't believe her for the longest time, lol. She finally brought in pics to convince me.

 

[Pixieish]

But even then, security should have stepped in. An adult who "owns" a monkey can establish a dominance of sort (but will still be challenged, as is their nature - you don't ask a monkey owner if they have ever been bitten, but how many times), but even those that live in states where it is allowed and own them will tell you that they should not be around children, especially. Even if they have had their canines removed, they still can take a kids nose or ear off in an instant - and all it takes is one perceived threat and they fly into action.

So true! And people don't realize that even though they're smaller than us, they are SO MUCH stronger than us it's frightening.