Oh, to be a dog and have no cares, just flopped on my back taking a snooze!
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4 Walt Disney World Resorts to accept dogs
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Oh, to be a dog and have no cares, just flopped on my back taking a snooze!
Incomudro
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But potentially more dangerous if they do bite.
Incomudro
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Ok...
So how is adding dogs to this mix a good thing?
networkpro
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I said dietary choices, read again closer. Gluten intolerance is only present in one to half of a percent of the population. There's a lot of bandwagon dietary adherence to that choice just like the many variations of meatless diets.. Not obligate, but by choice.
Disney follows the industry in some things, leads in others.
BrittanyRose428
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I work in the tourism office at a very pet-friendly town and am really surprised to see the outrage here. I am allergic to dogs myself, and am pretty germaphobic if we're going to go there, but I also recognize that this is a growing trend in the travel industry and for that reason it isn't completely outlandish that a resort complex as large as Disney would offer this.
The accommodations I work with in town include 4 pet-friendly options out of 11 total hotels/inns/B&Bs. One of the hotels in town is by far our most popular place for guests to stay, and in addition to being pet-friendly they even have a doggy room service menu. The same rules that Disney is using with allowing dogs to be alone in rooms for 7 hours, limiting the number to two dogs, and providing specific signage for the door are really standard across the travel industry.
Many chain hotels allow pets, and if you didn't know that it's probably because you weren't looking for it. I stay in chain hotels traveling for work all the time that I know are pet friendly, but since I didn't bring a pet it really has no impact on my stay, and even with my severe dog allergies I notice no difference. I probably get 1-2 inquiries per week at work from guests who are looking for pet friendly accomodations, which is a lot given how small the town is. I don't think Disney is trying to ruffle feathers with non-dog owning guests, I really think they're just keeping up with what many other resorts in the industry are doing and it's causing people to overreact.
The accommodations I work with in town include 4 pet-friendly options out of 11 total hotels/inns/B&Bs. One of the hotels in town is by far our most popular place for guests to stay, and in addition to being pet-friendly they even have a doggy room service menu. The same rules that Disney is using with allowing dogs to be alone in rooms for 7 hours, limiting the number to two dogs, and providing specific signage for the door are really standard across the travel industry.
Many chain hotels allow pets, and if you didn't know that it's probably because you weren't looking for it. I stay in chain hotels traveling for work all the time that I know are pet friendly, but since I didn't bring a pet it really has no impact on my stay, and even with my severe dog allergies I notice no difference. I probably get 1-2 inquiries per week at work from guests who are looking for pet friendly accomodations, which is a lot given how small the town is. I don't think Disney is trying to ruffle feathers with non-dog owning guests, I really think they're just keeping up with what many other resorts in the industry are doing and it's causing people to overreact.
Casper Gutman
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It's not an earth-shaking improvement, but I'd say it is a good thing. It's adding a service, which is a positive. And it shouldn't be a problem - as another poster just commented, this is increasingly standard for hotels, including many high end ones - all Loews Hotels and many Four Seasons allow dogs, for instance. All Disney needs to do to manage this is offer the level of competence and efficiency of a La Quinta, another dog-friendly chain, and at WDW prices that shouldn't be hard.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Cant wait to see the first picture of a 'carpet mine' left behind by a rushed Mousekeeping staff. Or the pictures of stained carpet or furniture.
Heck mousekeeping cant even keep the current 'pet-free' rooms clean.
This is going to backfire spectacularly
prfctlyximprct
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Just genuinely curious if this is a way they can make money off service dogs? I’m assuming the charge would apply to them.. Would guest with service dogs be restricted to these four hotels?
prfctlyximprct
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If you feel that way why are you still staying on property?
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
It should not be hard, Yet for Disney it will be impossible because the hotels you mention have a reputation for quality. Disney has a reputation for cost and corner cutting.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
I'm not and my DVC goes on sale in december after my last point rental contract completes. I'm just enjoying watching Disney management systematically destroying the WDW brand.
BrittanyRose428
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If it works smoothly in many other locations, why be so quick to dismiss Disney's housekeeping abilities? Like I said, this is a very common amenity in the industry and while I'm sure there are some isolated incidents (as there are with housekeeping anyway) I've never heard such concern over a resort not being able to handle their own pet-friendly rooms.
prfctlyximprct
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It’s all about supply and demand. If there’s a demand for it, Disney will cater to these guests. Otherwise they will lose them to Universal, who already offer pet friendly hotels.
peter11435
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Guests with service animals can't be charged or restricted to those resorts
BrittanyRose428
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These changes are only for non-service dogs.
21stamps
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I only read the first two pages, but I'm cracking up right now.
Couple of things-
•There are nice hotels who allow dogs.
•Not all dogs are huge.
•A pet who travels with their owner probably isn't barking constantly.
My dog weighs less than 5 pounds, he's almost 11 years old. He's been on probably 20 flights at least, and if you were sitting near us you wouldn't even know he was there. If you had a hotel room next to us, you wouldn't hear him barking.
I don't have plans to ever take my dog to Disney World though.lol
Couple of things-
•There are nice hotels who allow dogs.
•Not all dogs are huge.
•A pet who travels with their owner probably isn't barking constantly.
My dog weighs less than 5 pounds, he's almost 11 years old. He's been on probably 20 flights at least, and if you were sitting near us you wouldn't even know he was there. If you had a hotel room next to us, you wouldn't hear him barking.
I don't have plans to ever take my dog to Disney World though.lol
prfctlyximprct
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prfctlyximprct
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Thanks!!
DisneyMann
Active Member
This is quite possibly the worst idea Disney has ever had. Entirely too many dog owners are irresponsible and lack understanding why people have a fear of dogs. No one should have to worry about this while on vacation. There are so many dog owners say "oh they don't bite". ....I still will have some fear dependent upon the dog. Many dog owners don't have that understanding and are ignorant about others feelings. Not all...but too many.
Yes, there are dogs that are better behaved than some children but I don't walk past a little brat of a child with any fear. No concern about being bitten or anything else nor do I have to worry about barking too.
The other part of this in my opinion is the money Disney may make, they will lose when there is a biting issue lawsuit or someone slipped and fell while stepping in dog ....y'all know it's going to happen. Not to mention all the extra accommodations to give guests who will complain if someone's dog keeps them awake or tries to bite them or anything resulting from a "dog issue". People will want things for their inconvenience whether it's warranted or not....we know how some people are.
Yes, there are dogs that are better behaved than some children but I don't walk past a little brat of a child with any fear. No concern about being bitten or anything else nor do I have to worry about barking too.
The other part of this in my opinion is the money Disney may make, they will lose when there is a biting issue lawsuit or someone slipped and fell while stepping in dog ....y'all know it's going to happen. Not to mention all the extra accommodations to give guests who will complain if someone's dog keeps them awake or tries to bite them or anything resulting from a "dog issue". People will want things for their inconvenience whether it's warranted or not....we know how some people are.
21stamps
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Is there a weight limit? Or is it "all dogs"?
@DisneyMann - the OP says that they will be on leashes. I don't think you have to worry about dogs running around and spontaneously attacking people. I think most dog owners know the temperament of their dogs.
@DisneyMann - the OP says that they will be on leashes. I don't think you have to worry about dogs running around and spontaneously attacking people. I think most dog owners know the temperament of their dogs.