4 Walt Disney World Resorts to accept dogs

[EOD K9]

I feel emotionally "better" when I ride my motorcycle. I suppose that makes it an "ESA Motorcycle", haha

Can I bring my bicycle on the next trip?

 

[larryz]

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

The CMs or the monkeys?

 

[GoofGoof]

The CMs or the monkeys?

Hopefully just the monkeys, but the way some guests act at WDW I could understand if the CMs did too on certain occasions

 

[wdisney9000]

Can I bring my bicycle on the next trip?

As long as you buy it a "service" vest on Amazon.

 

[Incomudro]

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.

Yes, and it is very easy to imagine a child reaching towards the monkey and receiving a bite.

 

[Horizons '83]

Yes, and it is very easy to imagine a child reaching towards the monkey and receiving a bite.

 

[smile]

from solely a risk/reward perspective, not quite sure i understand this move

 

[AEfx]

If you knew anything about primate behavior, you would not be rolling your eyes.

There is a reason they are outright illegal to own in many states.

 

[Incomudro]

If you knew anything about primate behavior, you would not be rolling your eyes.

There is a reason they are outright illegal to own in many states.

Crowded them park full of little kids.
Don't think little kids would be excited to see a monkey and might reach out to pet it, grab at it etc?

 

[RSoxNo1]

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

Beyond that, chimps, orangutans and gorillas can easily kill a human. A few years ago there was an orangutan escape at Busch Gardens and I remember seeing video of the Busch Gardens employees evacuating the area saying "these animals can kill you".

 

[Incomudro]

Beyond that, chimps, orangutans and gorillas can easily kill a human. A few years ago there was an orangutan escape at Busch Gardens and I remember seeing video of the Busch Gardens employees evacuating the area saying "these animals can kill you".

In fairness, the monkey in the diaper is not capable of killing a human.
But it doesn't belong in the park, and should have been kept out.

 

[Horizons '83]

If you knew anything about primate behavior, you would not be rolling your eyes.

There is a reason they are outright illegal to own in many states.

Rolling my eyes at the actual conversation, that it has gone this far that we are talking about Monkey's...

 

[GoofGoof]

Beyond that, chimps, orangutans and gorillas can easily kill a human. A few years ago there was an orangutan escape at Busch Gardens and I remember seeing video of the Busch Gardens employees evacuating the area saying "these animals can kill you".

Have you read IT or seen either of the films...clowns kill children too

 

[GoofGoof]

from solely a risk/reward perspective, not quite sure i understand this move

The reward is pretty much a pure money grab. I posted this earlier but it’s worth repeating. This isn’t just a move to make dog parents happy. It’s a huge financial windfalll. They won’t spend more than a small fraction of the $50 fee on additional upkeep, the rest is pure profit. For example if the average rack rate for POR is $200 this fee represents a 25% increase in revenue per room per night. Many people use discounts to pay less than rack but the pet fee is still $50 so the % gain is even higher. Right now the pilot covers so few rooms that it’s not going to move the needle but if it expands in the future it could.

I don’t think the liability due to attacks is a major concern or risk. The main risk is alienating existing loyal customers who may choose to stay elsewhere. That risk can be largely mitigated by ensuring there’s a solid set of rules and enforcing them. This can and should be seemless for the average guest.

 

[Incomudro]

The reward is pretty much a pure money grab. I posted this earlier but it’s worth repeating. This isn’t just a move to make dog parents happy. It’s a huge financial windfalll. They won’t spend more than a small fraction of the $50 fee on additional upkeep, the rest is pure profit. For example if the average rack rate for POR is $200 this fee represents a 25% increase in revenue per room per night. Many people use discounts to pay less than rack but the pet fee is still $50 so the % gain is even higher. Right now the pilot covers so few rooms that it’s not going to move the needle but if it expands in the future it could.

I don’t think the liability due to attacks is a major concern or risk. The main risk is alienating existing loyal customers who may choose to stay elsewhere. That risk can be largely mitigated by ensuring there’s a solid set of rules and enforcing them. This can and should be seemless for the average guest.

You don't think they might lose money by possibly needing to replace soiled carpets or floors, chewed furniture etc?

 

[GoofGoof]

You don't think they might lose money by possibly needing to replace soiled carpets or floors, chewed furniture etc?

Do you think they will actually replace the stuff? Another reason they need to keep dogs in specific designated rooms.

The second bullet point on the waiver says the guest is responsible for any damage found at checkout including soiling and that charges for repair or additional cleaning will be charged directly to the guest’s hotel folio. The system is setup to recover those additional costs. When they do replace carpet in dog friendly rooms I could see them converting to the laminate wood that’s springing up around the resorts. Easier to clean hair and wetness for sure.

 

[AEfx]

In fairness, the monkey in the diaper is not capable of killing a human.
But it doesn't belong in the park, and should have been kept out.

No, but they can easily tear an ear or bite a nose off.

 

[AEfx]

Rolling my eyes at the actual conversation, that it has gone this far that we are talking about Monkey's...

To be fair, it's related the broader topic of animals at WDW.

I guess we can go back to the endless bickering where no one is going to give an inch - that was more productive.

 

[Pixieish]

No, but they can easily tear an ear or bite a nose off.

Or pokey fingers.

 

[Incomudro]

Do you think they will actually replace the stuff? Another reason they need to keep dogs in specific designated rooms.

The second bullet point on the waiver says the guest is responsible for any damage found at checkout including soiling and that charges for repair or additional cleaning will be charged directly to the guest’s hotel folio. The system is setup to recover those additional costs. When they do replace carpet in dog friendly rooms I could see them converting to the laminate wood that’s springing up around the resorts. Easier to clean hair and wetness for sure.

Oh, I have no idea.
I'm just thinking that a dog under some severe separation anxiety can do a lot of damage, costly damage in a very short period of time.
I'm just thinking that a dog in a completely strange environment could easily chew up bed frames, tables, chairs...
All in one afternoon.
It just seems like a risky thing to allow dogs to stay alone in rooms not specifically designed for dogs.
Perhaps they'll wrap the lower portions of furniture with metal sheeting?