Trial Run for Dogs in Resort Rooms

[lbv7]

Will the Yacht Club change their room service menu to now include dog food?

 

[Mousekakrazy]

As a service dog handler I HATE this. This will increase people slapping a vest in Fluffy to get them in the park, which in turn will put me and my service dog at risk. What happens when a pet dog hurts one of our highly trained service dogs? My service dog happens to be small and an energetic and rambunctious dog could harm him without even meaning to.

 

[MarBee]

Since it’s only certain resorts, I don’t see the big deal. If you don’t like dogs or are allergic or whatever the issue is, don’t stay there. I will not bring my dog every trip, but I like the option. I have had tough choices to make about going on trips when I had elderly dogs or dogs with chronic conditions that would not do well boarding. I always said wdw should have at least one pet friendly hotel & that they could charge a good bit b/c there are ppl willing to pay that for that privilege.

From my understanding, FW has always been dog friendly. You could have always stayed there.

 

[wdw4rfam]

Even tough I am a year out, I now have to change resorts. I cannot stay in a room that has been occupied by a dog or multiple dogs. I am so sad I am sick. I researched hotels and not DH and I were thrilled to stay at POR. With luck, I can get a room at FQ near Riverside. Ugh, I don't like the FQ decor, the menu in the food court, or four story buildings...

Try swan or dolphin. They are pet free and have many food options. I'm already researching it and DVC resale companies to sell my points if this spreads to other resorts. This is my breaking point. There's a lot of recent changes that I've not been happy with, but rolled with. This is a deal breaker.

 

[Sue M]

I like animals just about as much as I like other people's kids...

We are checking into Wilderness lodge next week. Will take a mental note of any animals on the plane/DME.

Not sure people that have to fly would take dog. I know I wouldn’t take my dog on a flight, we are on the west coast. Good thing my DH isn’t a Disney fan and stays home and takes care of our 2. When I read this post, in my mind I thought it would be people who are close enough to drive that may bring dog.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

From my understanding, FW has always been dog friendly. You could have always stayed there.

Not the cabins. Campers could and supposedly only in certain loops. If that was enforced or not I'm unaware.

 

[robotbldmom01]

You were probably posting when I responded above
The dogs need to be in a carrier.
But if there is an allergy conflict, the allergy party needs to wait for the next bus. (Supposedly...)

So the dog will get priority over the guest? Oh, this is a really good customer policy.(sarcastically)
if Disney is not limiting the breed of dog, how large do these carriers go? How will it fit on the ME bus, where does it go? Who lifts it up?
There are a million questions that have been brought up today on all these various threads. I was flamed today (on another thread) for my opinion, that this is just bad policy and that this new policy is not well thought out. However as the day goes by, it seems that more people are against this policy, then are for this new policy. We must make Disney hear all our voices.

Call & email

 

[LSUmiss]

As a service dog handler I HATE this. This will increase people slapping a vest in Fluffy to get them in the park, which in turn will put me and my service dog at risk. What happens when a pet dog hurts one of our highly trained service dogs? My service dog happens to be small and an energetic and rambunctious dog could harm him without even meaning to.

I actually thought it may decrease this. My thought is that ppl did that to bring their dogs with them but only brought them to the parks b/c they weren’t allowed to leave them in the room b/c a true service dog would need to be with his person. But now some ppl will quit that. Maybe, I’m wrong. Just a thought.

 

[LSUmiss]

From my understanding, FW has always been dog friendly. You could have always stayed there.

I actually never knew that til today. I thought it was I only the campsites.

 

[mickeysfavgal]

I was in disbelief when I heard the news about dogs being allowed in certain WDW resorts. We are staying at AOA Lion King Suite March 2018.
After calling Disney today I have switched resorts and my family was very saddened by this since this was our 1st stay AOA.
I had many questions which the CM answered and was very understanding. Like others, I also love dogs but do not agree with this.
One of the questions I asked were, " Is there a weight limit on the dogs that are allowed to stay" CM checked with a supervisor and said as of right now there is no restriction on weight or breed of the dog.
I was also told that dogs (except service animals) would not be allowed in food courts and restricted to certain paths at resorts. I asked were there going to be dog Police to enforce these rules lol.
CM also told that WDW will work with anyone that has pet allergies, which my daughter has.

If rooms get destroyed by dogs that are not used to be confined for hours by themselves, so be it, WDW is asking for this.
My real concern is for the well being & safety of the guests that are staying at these resorts.

 

[LSUmiss]

So the dog will get priority over the guest? Oh, this is a really good customer policy.(sarcastically)
if Disney is not limiting the breed of dog, how large do these carriers go? How will it fit on the ME bus, where does it go? Who lifts it up?
There are a million questions that have been brought up today on all these various threads. I was flamed today (on another thread) for my opinion, that this is just bad policy and that this new policy is not well thought out. However as the day goes by, it seems that more people are against this policy, then are for this new policy. We must make Disney hear all our voices.

Call & email

It’s not the dog that gets priority, but, perhaps, you could argue they’re prioritizing guests.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I actually never knew that til today. I thought it was I only the campsites.

FW is the campsites. Unless I’m misunderstanding your post.

 

[LSUmiss]

FW is the campsites. Unless I’m misunderstanding your post.

Ok. That’s what I thought.

 

[focusondisney]

because they can get an extra $50-$75/night and they probably got the idea after they managed after they allowed pets in the hotels during Hurricane Irma

That's what I'm thinking. They saw it wasn't too bad after Irma & figured they can make some easy $$.

My opinion:
I have no confidence that Disney housekeeping will keep up with pet hair & smells. We stayed at the YC in May, just 2 months after the club level rooms were renovated. You could see the dust already building up along the baseboards & under the beds on the new laminate floor. There is no way dog fur won't still be in the rooms.

And with the new floors at YC, every voice in the hall echoed. Yea, a nice loud dog bark is gonna sound soooo good early in the morning.

 

[topdog]

I am bringing my wok. Free dining plan!!

 

[Donna3271]

Ugh! I hate this too! We are staying at BC for Marathon and hope it is not an issue (hopefully, the walking paths will all be at YC). I have a Maltipoo. I love him, but he is SOOOO yappy! When I go away, the last thing I want to to worry about him in the room disturbing people, or having to get back from the parks to walk him.

A dog is a labor of love, and when we go away, we leave him with our beloved dog sitter. We get a break... I DON'T want to hear other peoples dogs barking!

 

[figment3258]

I was in disbelief when I heard the news about dogs being allowed in certain WDW resorts. We are staying at AOA Lion King Suite March 2018.
After calling Disney today I have switched resorts and my family was very saddened by this since this was our 1st stay AOA.
I had many questions which the CM answered and was very understanding. Like others, I also love dogs but do not agree with this.
One of the questions I asked were, " Is there a weight limit on the dogs that are allowed to stay" CM checked with a supervisor and said as of right now there is no restriction on weight or breed of the dog.
I was also told that dogs (except service animals) would not be allowed in food courts and restricted to certain paths at resorts. I asked were there going to be dog Police to enforce these rules lol.
CM also told that WDW will work with anyone that has pet allergies, which my daughter has.

If rooms get destroyed by dogs that are not used to be confined for hours by themselves, so be it, WDW is asking for this.
My real concern is for the well being & safety of the guests that are staying at these resorts.

Did you pay to switch? I was told there is nothing that they can do for us and that they put a note on our reservation to not be near the dogs but now others have said dogs will be allowed in whatever rooms not just a section.

 

[focusondisney]

I can't link the post from my iPad, but someone on the Y & B Club thread just posted the email she recieved about the change. The email states " for a limited time" so I hope they get lots of negative feed back & ditch this soon.

 

[3gr8boys]

When I saw the "headline" I immediately searched for the list of affected resorts. Luckily a non issue ... I would have had to change my plans... I have a severe allergy. I feel for folks that had chosen their resort carefully and now feel that they have to change their plans.

 

[Mousekakrazy]

This thread has me wondering how Disney deals with people that have service dogs and emotional support animals? I'm sure from a legal aspect they would have to accomodate them, but how is that currently run? Only certain resorts or designated rooms at all resorts? I don't know anything about the program...

Currently there are not designated rooms because they legally cannot discriminate due to a disability. A true service dog would not pose the same concerns as pets, they go through on average 2years of intense training. They eliminate on command only where their handler allows them, most are trained to not be up on furniture, they are trained to it react to stimuli and ignore people when approached. Their sole focus and purpose is to work and be in tune with their handler.

I actually thought it may decrease this. My thought is that ppl did that to bring their dogs with them but only brought them to the parks b/c they weren't’t allowed to leave them in the room b/c a true service dog would need to be with his person. But now some ppl will quit that. Maybe, I’m wrong. Just a thought.

It may keep a few from doing it but now you will have the people who want fluffy to have the full Disney experience and now take them with.not understanding that unless properly trained and prepped for it that it will overwhelm and cause problems with their pet