So we are now well over 1000 replies to the poll in this thread, with 86% still not in favor of this policy, roughly 5 out of 6 of us.
Ok, based on the recent poll linked below, 70% of us (Dis members) have visited 6 times or more in the last 10 years, and 90%+ are those that have been at least 3 times in the last 10 years.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/whats-the-make-up-of-this-group.3631560/
As a whole, we know WDW better than the general public. As a whole, I would also say that we have a general affection to WDW, more than the general public.
I think I can say this with some level of confidence regarding the polling results:
- I don't see any reason that we would like or dislike dogs more than the general population.
- I don't see a reason to believe more or less of us have phobias, allergies, or aversion to sleeping in rooms where other family's pets have been.
- I don't see any reason why dog ownership would be any less than the general population
- In general, we are more informed of WDW resorts than the general public
- In general, we have a better understanding and background on which to vote in the poll.
- In general, we are the people who actually GO to WDW.
- I don't see why our general love of Disney would inherently bias our results against having dogs in the resort. If this was a policy that we liked and would make our vacations better, we would vote that way.
In summary, this is a very unpopular policy for the majority. It is also unnecessary. Will some be happy about this proposed policy? Yes. However, this policy comes at the expense and frustration of the many.
Kindly, Dan