4 Walt Disney World Resorts to accept dogs

[Pixieish]

The only solution to this I see is WDW dedicates a building/preferable a resort stictly for dogs and their owners. If people were considerate and followed the rules the current program would work--- lets face facts some people aren't considerate. Heck, most times people can't even read signs or they think the signs don't apply to them.

Agreed. 100%. This rollout has been one giant cluster and should have been thought through better in advance, with procedures and training in place.

 

[Pixieish]

The thing that bothers me is that the person is saying they went and complained and were basically told "they reserved a room, so..."

Sorry, that doesn't fly. If the policy states that dogs are only allowed in specific buildings, once those fill up, there should be no more reservations with dogs accepted.

 

[nbdysreal]

I have gotten through some of the pages, but obviously not all pages. Do we have a listing of what buildings this includes? Specifically POR? Debating on moving my reservation on the slim change I have to deal with a non-responsible owner.

 

[Pixieish]

I have gotten through some of the pages, but obviously not all pages. Do we have a listing of what buildings this includes? Specifically POR? Debating on moving my reservation on the slim change I have to deal with a non-responsible owner.

Buildings 15, 24, 80 and 95. (from portorleans.org) I know there was a screenshot either in this thread or the one about which other pets Disney should allow, but I'm not going through over 100 pages to look for it, lol.

 

[John park hopper]

On another Disney site it shows building 15 and building 14 near 15 as prefered locations to stay. Wonder now that 15 is open to dogs if 15 and 14 will remain prefered locations. Where is the dog walk area in relation to building 15?

 

[Pixieish]

On another Disney site it shows building 15 and building 14 near 15 as prefered locations to stay. Wonder now that 15 is open to dogs if 15 and 14 will remain prefered locations. Where is the dog walk area in relation to building 15?

This looks as if it was scanned directly from materials at the resort...(notice the little number in the bottom right of the left-hand panel)

 

[Pixieish]

On another Disney site it shows building 15 and building 14 near 15 as prefered locations to stay. Wonder now that 15 is open to dogs if 15 and 14 will remain prefered locations. Where is the dog walk area in relation to building 15?

I imagine they don't want to exclude people who bring their dogs from selecting (and paying for) preferred rooms, so who knows. It seems like they're still updating the policies on the fly somewhat.

 

[Pixieish]

I have gotten through some of the pages, but obviously not all pages. Do we have a listing of what buildings this includes? Specifically POR? Debating on moving my reservation on the slim change I have to deal with a non-responsible owner.

Also, I just found this on the same site that posted the map...

However, although the telephone Reservations Center is now advising guests who wish to bring dogs with them that this will only be possible for Standard and Garden View rooms, the initial announcements - and even the currently posted wording on the Disney website - do not require guests to book that way, nor to preregister their dogs. Thus it is entirely possible that people who have booked for other room categories using the Disney website, via travel agents, through Expedia, etc. will simply show up at the front desk accompanied by their pet(s) and ask to pay the daily fee. This could mean that, in the short term at least, dogs will still need to be accommodated in other areas of the resort in order to comply with existing bookings. This will of course be closely monitored and subsequent deep-cleans arranged for any affected rooms, but at this stage it cannot be guaranteed that other areas of the resort will remain completely dog-free.

 

[Nubs70]

This is a sighting at the baggage claim in Birmingham Alabama airport on Tuesday night.

If you look on that man's right shoulder, that is an Emotional Support Parrot. It is wearing its own "Official" support parrot vest.

 

[Pixieish]

This is a sighting at the baggage claim in Birmingham Alabama airport on Tuesday night.

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If you look on that man's right shoulder, that is an Emotional Support Parrot. It is wearing its own "Official" support parrot vest.

And guess what - he's treating it like it has the same privileges as a "service animal". IT DOES NOT.

 

[John park hopper]

I imagine they don't want to exclude people who bring their dogs from selecting (and paying for) preferred rooms, so who knows. It seems like they're still updating the policies on the fly somewhat.

Having read through the Guidlines I find it interesting there is nothing stating dogs must use the designated dog relief areas. They pretty much can "go" anywhere in the resort owners are responsible for "proper waste maintenance of their dogs" see how well that works

 

[Pixieish]

Having read through the Guidlines I find it interesting there is nothing stating dogs must use the designated dog relief areas. They pretty much can "go" anywhere in the resort owners are responsible for "proper waste maintenance of their dogs" see how well that works

There are multiple issues with the wording...it doesn't even state that a dog-friendly room must be requested at booking or that dogs must be pre-registered. Which is why I suspect there's already been a dog in a non-dog building.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

There are multiple issues with the wording...it doesn't even state that a dog-friendly room must be requested at booking or that dogs must be pre-registered. Which is why I suspect there's already been a dog in a non-dog building.

I take it that Disney won’t turn anyone away at these resorts, who shows up with a dog without notice, as long as they are willing to pay the fee.

 

[GoofGoof]

I take it that Disney won’t turn anyone away at these resorts, who shows up with a dog without notice, as long as they are willing to pay the fee.

The initial reports from the reservation people at POR is they were not requiring guests to specify that they were bringing a dog so for someone with an existing reservation at check-in when they tell them they brought a dog they have to find a room in the same room category in one of the dog friendly buildings. If they are all filled I assume they give the people a room in another building. They aren’t going to turn people with a valid reservation away.

If the policy was done properly they would have specific dog rooms which would all fall under a “pet friendly” room type. Those rooms would be the only to allow a non-service dog. When booking the room you would need to book a “pet friendly” room category if you want to bring a dog or two. If they are all booked then go somewhere else. This way the resort would know at any given time how many dogs are expected to check in and anyone wishing to avoid the dog rooms would know that as long as they didn’t book a “pet friendly” room they would be safe. Seems pretty simple to me.

 

[Pixieish]

I take it that Disney won’t turn anyone away at these resorts, who shows up with a dog without notice, as long as they are willing to pay the fee.

The initial reports from the reservation people at POR is they were not requiring guests to specify that they were bringing a dog so for someone with an existing reservation at check-in when they tell them they brought a dog they have to find a room in the same room category in one of the dog friendly buildings. If they are all filled I assume they give the people a room in another building. They aren’t going to turn people with a valid reservation away.

If the policy was done properly they would have specific dog rooms which would all fall under a “pet friendly” room type. Those rooms would be the only to allow a non-service dog. When booking the room you would need to book a “pet friendly” room category if you want to bring a dog or two. If they are all booked then go somewhere else. This way the resort would know at any given time how many dogs are expected to check in and anyone wishing to avoid the dog rooms would know that as long as they didn’t book a “pet friendly” room they would be safe. Seems pretty simple to me.

Yeah, this rollout is one big huge mess...they should have prepared way more in advance and been ready for at the very least a small amount of people to want to take advantage of the new policy right away...total lack of planning on Disney's part.

 

[jimbojones]

My car was towed.. while I was out of the country.. for having a flat tire, which I obviously didn’t realize. Because a flat tire for more than 24 hours is against the rules.

I guess it depends on the community, but an HOA should definitely enforce their rules. I would be angry if they didn’t.. even if I am still a bit angry over my towing/storage bill.

and this is why I would never live someplace with an HOA.

 

[John park hopper]

The initial reports from the reservation people at POR is they were not requiring guests to specify that they were bringing a dog so for someone with an existing reservation at check-in when they tell them they brought a dog they have to find a room in the same room category in one of the dog friendly buildings. If they are all filled I assume they give the people a room in another building. They aren’t going to turn people with a valid reservation away.

If the policy was done properly they would have specific dog rooms which would all fall under a “pet friendly” room type. Those rooms would be the only to allow a non-service dog. When booking the room you would need to book a “pet friendly” room category if you want to bring a dog or two. If they are all booked then go somewhere else. This way the resort would know at any given time how many dogs are expected to check in and anyone wishing to avoid the dog rooms would know that as long as they didn’t book a “pet friendly” room they would be safe. Seems pretty simple to me.

It is simple you are not blinded by $$$$$$$ signs

 

[GoofGoof]

It is simple you are not blinded by $$$$$$$ signs

This is a big money grab for Disney for sure. I still think it could be very profitable and eliminate a lot of the stress created for other guests at the same time with a few simple tweaks. They also should have delayed the rollout until at least 6 months after announcing the new policy.

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

The initial reports from the reservation people at POR is they were not requiring guests to specify that they were bringing a dog so for someone with an existing reservation at check-in when they tell them they brought a dog they have to find a room in the same room category in one of the dog friendly buildings. If they are all filled I assume they give the people a room in another building. They aren’t going to turn people with a valid reservation away.

If the policy was done properly they would have specific dog rooms which would all fall under a “pet friendly” room type. Those rooms would be the only to allow a non-service dog. When booking the room you would need to book a “pet friendly” room category if you want to bring a dog or two. If they are all booked then go somewhere else. This way the resort would know at any given time how many dogs are expected to check in and anyone wishing to avoid the dog rooms would know that as long as they didn’t book a “pet friendly” room they would be safe. Seems pretty simple to me.

Careful now, you are using common sense! It's apparently not been used in this situation! LOL!

 

[EOD K9]

When do we get to page 100?