Do you ever think pets will be allowed on DVC properties? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

rbuzzotta

03-30-2007, 03:28 PM

Just wondering since I am hearing that so many other properties are now allowing pets under a certain size. Of course, deposits are made for any accidents etc.

We just got a Yorkie and she now weighs 2 lbs. 3 oz and her expected full grown weight will be 4 lbs. My mom is dying for us to go away so she can babysit her but my girls won't want to leave her!!! LOL!! So, I say they can stay with Nana too while DH and I go to OKW!!

Any thoughts??

Deb & Bill

03-30-2007, 03:59 PM

:scared1: Heavens, No!!

jarestel

03-30-2007, 04:28 PM

Kurby

03-30-2007, 04:35 PM

oh I hope not

it's hard enough trying to avoid the "stuff" then ends up in the parks because too many owners refuse to pick it up even though they can get a fine if they get caught i'd hate to have to now look out for it at WDW

i'd love it if they banned smoking there too but somehow i think thats only in my dreams.

ammo

03-30-2007, 04:36 PM

Not without dedicated rooms for pet owners. Too many people have serious allergies and no standard room cleaning will do the trick.

La2kw

03-30-2007, 04:55 PM

I certainly hope not. I would never take my dogs to WDW, and I wouldn't subject anyone else to that either. Not to mention the dues increase to pay for the damage and cleaning costs.

JimVL

03-30-2007, 05:00 PM

My mom is dying for us to go away so she can babysit her but my girls won't want to leave her!!! LOL!! So, I say they can stay with Nana too while DH and I go to OKW!!

Any thoughts??Sounds like a win/win for everybody, and the dog.

airman

03-30-2007, 05:06 PM

I vote a NO on pets

DisDaydreamer

03-30-2007, 05:18 PM

We love our pets :love: but NO!

fishermouse

03-30-2007, 05:25 PM

It would be great for people with pets, but given the number of folks with tobacco allergies, I can only imagine how many have some sort of reaction to pet dander. So I would guess no. Our little friends won't be welcome at WDW anyime soon.
Great for people that want to bring thier pets Maybe, But horrible for the pets! This is no place for dogs unless they are working,. Be good to your pets and leave them HOME or somewhere else familiar..

rbuzzotta

03-30-2007, 05:47 PM

tomandrobin

03-30-2007, 05:51 PM

God, I hope not!

Maintenance Fees are high enough!

dtheboys

03-30-2007, 06:01 PM

I own a dog, BUT!!!! I hope DVC NEVER allows dogs.....My kids run around the grounds w/ bare feet, in the grass, in the rooms( carpet), etc. I don't want to stay in a room where an animal may have releived itself, and it is soaked into the padding, etc.....
" NO DOGS ALLOWED"

paults

03-30-2007, 06:08 PM

:eek: p u

mjy

03-30-2007, 06:09 PM

Please dear God, NO!

I have a hard enough time entering a room that had a smoker in it (I always ask for non-smoking, but you know how that goes.) My allergies to pet dander are much worse than my allergies to tobacco smoke.

IF they ever made that decision, they would have to guarantee certain types of rooms instead of merely making them "requests" that may or may not be honored. Otherwise there would be a lot of people that would have to give up their ownerships.

I would also agree with what was said earlier that it would also affect our maintenance costs. Wouldn't want that either.

I like animals. Please, keep your pets. Enjoy your pets. Just don't bring them into the DVC rooms!

spiceycat

03-30-2007, 06:28 PM

there are 2 timeshares in Orlando that allows pets.

Celebration World Resort is the newest.

you can generally get CWR in the extra vacation and lots of time the last call if you are member of RCI. Otherwise watch for it on skyauction. there is a $50 pet fee (but it is good for the entire week).

Universal (okay Loew's hotels) all allow pets. there is no extra charge. this is the only place I know that doesn't charge extra for pets.

would you consider a kennel?

FW is very nice!!! and easy to get to from OKW. Spicey use to stay there. and visiting 3 to 4 times is not a big deal for a DVC member.

DVCconvert

03-30-2007, 06:32 PM

simzac

03-30-2007, 06:40 PM

I've been a cat owner my entire life, but when I'm on vacation, the cat stays home. Please, no pets.

sanmc12

03-30-2007, 06:45 PM

if they do i can assue you there will be 220 points for sale the next day. keep your animals at home!!!!

smjj

03-30-2007, 08:12 PM

Thats all we need, a smoker who takes their dog to WDW thinks the rules do not apply to them and does not clean up after their pet while they smoke where they are not suppose to. No way, keep fido at home. The barking while you are at the park plus the dog stains and odor of the dog would be enough to put our 190 points on the market...smjj :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

jarestel

03-31-2007, 07:07 AM

Great for people that want to bring thier pets Maybe, But horrible for the pets! This is no place for dogs unless they are working,. Be good to your pets and leave them HOME or somewhere else familiar..

The OP's question was do we think pets will ever be welcome at DVC? Most of us think the answer is no but IF they should ever be accepted with open paws, I'm sure outside walking/exercise areas would be available.

I agree with your statements that as DVC exists today, there is no place for dogs.

hrsmom

03-31-2007, 07:56 AM

I would highly doubt it. It really does create lots of new problems. Even if there are designated areas for the dogs to do their business, how many of them will not be able to hold it until they get there? Probably would happen frequently and would every owner clean it up, doubtful.

I do think guide dogs should be allowed (and I would imagine they already are).

DisneyHumbug

03-31-2007, 08:17 AM

I'd have to sell. My kids are so allergic it would not be a fun vacation.

dizfanz

03-31-2007, 08:17 AM

Deb & Bill

03-31-2007, 08:25 AM

Sounds like a win/win for everybody, and the dog.

I agree!!!! My DD wants to stay at the Hard Rock because they allow pets!! I am on vacation and that means from my pet duties as well!! I love my animals but I need a vacation. My lab goes to the 'country club' and my yorkie will get loads of love and attention from Nana!!! and if my kids want to stay with her, Nana will give them loads of love and attention too!! While DH and I soak up the sun and fun at OKW!!

I think Jim was saying it was a win/win for the OP if the kids stay home with the dog at Nana's house and the two of them go without the kids. Win/win since the kids get to stay with Nana and the dog (they would like that) and win/win because mom and dad would get a vacation without the kids.

Starr W.

03-31-2007, 08:35 AM

daisyduck123

03-31-2007, 08:54 AM

Please dear God, NO!

IF they ever made that decision, they would have to guarantee certain types of rooms instead of merely making them "requests" that may or may not be honored. Otherwise there would be a lot of people that would have to give up their ownerships.

ITA!
We would be a family that would have to give up our ownership.

I have a pet-free home here & I want a pet-free room in WDW.

La2kw

03-31-2007, 10:16 AM

I love my 3 labs, but no way. I don't care if the dog weighs 5 lbs. It is not good for the guests, and reallly isn't good for the dogs either. Sometimes the pet owners seperation anxiety is worse than the dogs.

Good point. I believe dogs are happier staying in their familiar surroundings. We just hire a neighbor kid to make sure they are fed and watered while we are gone. The dogs manage to survive every trip we've taken. ;)

La2kw

03-31-2007, 10:21 AM

No dogs! It's bad enough at home, when Fido has to go watch the kids play soccer:confused3 and does his "business" and the owner doesn't clean it up. Or is rather "frisky" and jumps on people's legs(that was a fun episode, good thing we were on the other side of the field).

I think way to many people are allergic to pet dander etc.

I don't understand why certain dog owners think other people don't mind being subjected to their mutt. I have seen people bring those little Paris Hilton "purse" dogs everywhere, including into stores and even a restaurant once! I notified the manager on that one, but what are those people thinking? I love my own dogs, but I certainly don't want to dine or shop with someone else's mutt. I left mine at home, why can't they? I wouldn't think of forcing my dogs on anyone else. :confused3

JerJan

03-31-2007, 11:12 AM

I personally don't like dogs....any dogs, big or small. My oldest daughter is terrified :eek: of dogs and is allergic as well. I too vote no and I would sell my DVC if it was ever allowed!:sad2:

TDC Nala

03-31-2007, 12:08 PM

No. Personally I hope not. I wouldn't mind compromising if they wanted to build an on-site kennel and dog run but I would sort of hope it isn't at one of the resorts where I pay dues.

TheRustyScupper

03-31-2007, 12:17 PM

1) No, No, No, No
2) I do not want to stay in a room that serviced pets.

rbuzzotta

03-31-2007, 12:47 PM

I think Jim was saying it was a win/win for the OP if the kids stay home with the dog at Nana's house and the two of them go without the kids. Win/win since the kids get to stay with Nana and the dog (they would like that) and win/win because mom and dad would get a vacation without the kids.

YES!!!!!:banana:

Inkmahm

04-02-2007, 03:56 PM

I would predict that eventially there will be a Florida DVC option for pet owners. Long term, DVC will want to cater to those owners who wish to be 'snowbirds' wanting and being able to afford extended stays (say 2-4 months)...I'm sure they will be dedicated units. YMMV :)

I hope so! That's the biggest issue we have with being able to come for a few months at a time when we retire. Letting the pets at home is diffucult for more than a week or so at a time. I'd hate to think of a life without pets the rest of the year just so that we'd be free to spend winters at WDW.

CarolMN

04-02-2007, 05:02 PM

I hope so! That's the biggest issue we have with being able to come for a few months at a time when we retire. Letting the pets at home is diffucult for more than a week or so at a time. I'd hate to think of a life without pets the rest of the year just so that we'd be free to spend winters at WDW.But if DVC allowed pets, they'd have to allow them all - not just the pets of the responsible owners like you.

I don't want to :
listen to other people's pets make noise,
step in you know what,
smell whatever,
be miserable if the cleaning wasn't good enough to prevent my allergies,
pay for the damage other people's pets may cause or
have to worry about being attacked. We just had another woman in our area severely injured by someone's pet (unprovoked attack). I know the owner feels awful about it, but that doesn't help the poor woman in the hospital or her two young children.

IMHO, there is just no way to guarantee that only responsible pet owners will bring their pets. I think the hotels/timeshares that currently allow it will eventually regret it, and I don't want DVC to allow it in any existing DVC resort.

If Disney ever goes this route, I hope they build an entirely separate DVC resort that is "pet-friendly". That way everyone knows up front what they are buying, and can pay all of the extra fees and insurance required through their annual dues. Anyone who reserves that resort knows to expect pets. Of course, those owners of the "pet-friendly" DVC who reserve other DVC resorts will have to kennel their pets or leave them at home.

nlugo

04-02-2007, 07:48 PM

:sad2: Well, all I can say is someone is already bringing their dog along. I saw a small under five lb dog at OKW in January. They were walking their dog on the sidewalk.

Mean Queen

04-02-2007, 09:05 PM

:sad2: Well, all I can say is someone is already bringing their dog along. I saw a small under five lb dog at OKW in January. They were walking their dog on the sidewalk.

I hope we don't get the room they stayed in when we go in May. It's gross enough to think about what's been on those carpets my baby is crawling on without worrying about pet droppings too. I think a separate pet-friendly DVC resort would be fine, but I agree with most of the others that I don't want my fees to go up to cover animal damage.

3DisneyKids

04-02-2007, 10:47 PM

:scared1: Heavens, No!!

Double ditto!

Except of course for Pluto and Goofy....they are welcome anytime! :)

3DisneyKids

04-02-2007, 10:55 PM

The other thing to mention here is that while some folks on these boards have learned to take more relaxing Disney vacations most vacationers are still gone from their accommodations for 12+ hours a day....that is just horrible for a pet. If you are truly an animal lover, then a Disney vacation is a terrible idea for your pet (again, for the average Disney vacationer).

manning

04-02-2007, 11:27 PM

Now what is the dog going to do when you are at the park. Some like to chew.

Dina

04-03-2007, 04:06 AM

If they do, I will have to sell our contract. My son with asthma couldn't handle being in a unit where dogs/cats have stayed.

I would be ok with them building a separate pet friendly DVC Resort though.

John VN

04-03-2007, 04:29 AM

A dog is not the only kind of pet people have. What about a pig, ferret, macaw, monkey........?

We have no desire to bring our Persian to a DVC Resort because of the hair, hair and more hair he leaves behind every day and let us not forget the fur ball that makes an appearance now and then.

cdmickey

04-03-2007, 05:27 AM

Nope

senecabeach

04-03-2007, 07:40 AM

No...No....No....never:scared1: :scared1:

I have 2 lab/pointer mixed girls and love them dearly.

Would NEVER subject them to "waiting in a room" for me to get back from a great day!!:goodvibes

My girls are on vacation too...they have piped in music, 2 room condo w/outside runs, play times, walks, enviromental controlled ac, swimming...

HEY, maybe I want to stay with them sometime??:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

bobbiwoz

04-03-2007, 08:07 AM

Because of the recent thread about companion service animals, and their more prevalent appearances in the park, I wonder how many of the DVC rooms have really never had an animal in them.

My dogs do not like heat, humidity, in Ohio, in Cape May, and so going to Florida for warmer weather doesn't appeal to them. Being in a strange place doesn't appeal to them. Driving does, but as much as I love my dogs, I am not about to drive to Florida with them to make them happy! How about that, DH thinks I would do anything for B & E, well, he's wrong.:rotfl:

Yes, I would love to walk them around the lakes and grounds, in solitude...but that's about it. It's a very specific dream...and alas, it's not going to happen, and I'm OK with that.

Bobbi:goodvibes

TiffanyW1

04-03-2007, 08:10 AM

I hope they don't. Because of my our families allergies & son's asthma, we would never stay at a hotel that allows pets.

smjj

04-03-2007, 08:23 AM

No, no and double no. For every 10 DVC members that would follow the rules, there would be the one that does not think the rules apply to them and would not. And there are those that think "how could anyone not love my little Fido" as he jumps on people or yelps all day long while you are in the parks. The resorts at Universal that are pet friendly are probably not pet friendly because the managers like animals. They are pet friendly because they know Disney is not and need that extra something Disney does not provide to entice people to stay there. If they had there way, I am sure they would prefer to not except pets. I love my pets but I would never assume others feel the same way towards them. Keeps the resorts pet free period...smjj

dianeschlicht

04-03-2007, 08:27 AM

NO! I have a lot of dogs, but no way do I want to take them on vacation, and no way do I think DVC should allow pets of ANY kind. Service dogs is all that can or should be allowed.

BWVNUT

04-03-2007, 08:52 AM

No way!!

Then what's next??? Allowing them to come into the restaurants?? Blech!

Gren

04-03-2007, 08:55 AM

No. Personally I hope not. I wouldn't mind compromising if they wanted to build an on-site kennel and dog run but I would sort of hope it isn't at one of the resorts where I pay dues.

I'd have to vote no, too... I think my dog likes it when we go on vacation. She gets completely spoiled by "Grandma" and gets her own vacation away from us and our 2 year-old.

:dogdance:

If you must bring them, WDW has an on-site kennel (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/guestServicesDetail?id=GuestServicesKennelsDetailP age)... and, as an added bonus, it seems that you won't miss your pets all that much, because guests are required to walk and exercise them 2-3 times daily.

:)

Inkmahm

04-03-2007, 12:31 PM

No way!!

Then what's next??? Allowing them to come into the restaurants?? Blech!

Don't ever travel in Europe then. Dogs are not only common in the hotels but also in the restaurants, etc. They aren't restricted at all like they are in the U.S. Takes a little getting used to, but I didn't mind the dogs at their owners feet in the restaurants.

Ambifins

04-03-2007, 12:49 PM

TiffanyW1

04-03-2007, 01:11 PM

Well, I didn't read ALL the comments, but I'm going to vote for I hope so! I love animals (like many), and I think they would add to the family atmosphere of the DVC resorts.
Granted, there are people who feel the rules don't apply to their pets, but there are people who feel the rules don't even apply to themselves. We can't exclude everyone who's annoying (otherwise, I might never get to go).

With some people, pets are more of a danger than a nuisance. With our son, he is so severely alleric to cats, that if he were to come into contact with one (or the hair/dander or "presents" that they left behind) it would mean an emergency room trip with us praying that we would make it in time. He is also mildly allergic to dogs.
There are others that have the same problem with cats and/or dogs.

BWVNUT

04-03-2007, 01:16 PM

Don't ever travel in Europe then. Dogs are not only common in the hotels but also in the restaurants, etc. They aren't restricted at all like they are in the U.S. Takes a little getting used to, but I didn't mind the dogs at their owners feet in the restaurants.

I have travelled in Europe plenty! And, sorry, to me it's nasty no matter which part of the globe...Heck, my boss is one of 'em, her dog even used to fly the AF Concorde seated right next to her!

I've also witnessed people feeding their dogs off of their forks, spoons and letting them lick their plates :scared: NO THANKS!! And yes, I've heard the argument their mouths are cleaner than humans ... still, NO THANKS...

drakethib

04-03-2007, 01:17 PM

My Vote is No.

One more thing to have Mousekeeping to clean after.

smjj

04-03-2007, 02:28 PM

Don't ever travel in Europe then. Dogs are not only common in the hotels but also in the restaurants, etc. They aren't restricted at all like they are in the U.S. Takes a little getting used to, but I didn't mind the dogs at their owners feet in the restaurants.

They also do not shower but once or twice a week and in many countries, the women do not shave. Should we copy this habit as well. Just kidding of course and no offense meant but what they do in Europe is no concern of mine in this discussion on pets at WDW DVC resorts..smjj :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

BillPA

04-03-2007, 04:21 PM

Oh I hope not, we have enought people that make messes can you imaging what their pets would do.

Inkmahm

04-04-2007, 03:41 PM

They also do not shower but once or twice a week and in many countries, the women do not shave. Should we copy this habit as well. Just kidding of course and no offense meant but what they do in Europe is no concern of mine in this discussion on pets at WDW DVC resorts..smjj :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
:D But the point was that the poster made it sound like only crazy people would have dogs in hotels/restaurants. Just because it isn't normal in our country doesn't mean it isn't normal in the rest of the world. Sometimes we ARE behind the times.

smjj

04-04-2007, 05:30 PM

[QUOTE=Inkmahm;17931006 Just because it isn't normal in our country doesn't mean it isn't normal in the rest of the world. Sometimes we ARE behind the times.[/QUOTE]

On this one, I am VERY glad we are behind the times and hope we stay that way..smjj

PinkTink63

04-04-2007, 05:36 PM

I certainly hope not. I would never take my dogs to WDW, and I wouldn't subject anyone else to that either. Not to mention the dues increase to pay for the damage and cleaning costs.

My sentiments exactly! That is just asking for trouble!

PinkTink63

04-04-2007, 05:38 PM

God, I hope not!

Maintenance Fees are high enough!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

ducklite

04-04-2007, 05:42 PM

Not without dedicated rooms for pet owners. Too many people have serious allergies and no standard room cleaning will do the trick.

And to have dedicated pet rooms would mean pulling rooms out of existing inventory currently available for use by all members. I would think that "pet rooms" would have had to be included in the initial prospectus and to remove them from existing sold inventory would probably be illegal. As much as I love animals, I would not accept a room that Fido and Puffy had occupied. Pets smell. I don't care how clean they are, they smell.

When I travel, my pets stay home.

If they ever decide to build new units that are pet friendly, IMHO they should be priced higher with much higher dues to account for the extra damage and cleaning required. And no one but those who choose to stay in pet units should ever be force booked into them. If the pet units were full, pet owners should not be allowed to bring thier pets to a regular room under any circumstances.

It's bad enough that smokers don't pay higher dues--smoking rooms do after all have more damage and require more maintenance and cleaning than non-smoking rooms. But pets? No way!

Anne

PinkTink63

04-04-2007, 06:04 PM

Oh I hope not, we have enought people that make messes can you imaging what their pets would do.

That is just what I was thinking! I read these board all the time with the complaints that people have about their rooms not being clean. Can you just imagine!:scared1:

JerJan

04-04-2007, 06:31 PM

:D But the point was that the poster made it sound like only crazy people would have dogs in hotels/restaurants. Just because it isn't normal in our country doesn't mean it isn't normal in the rest of the world. Sometimes we ARE behind the times.

Personally I would much rather be behind the times than to smell like a dogs behind!!!! :lmao:

JimC

04-04-2007, 06:52 PM

...I do think guide dogs should be allowed (and I would imagine they already are).

Yes, service animals are permitted under ADA. Disney is one of the top locations for anyone with a disability. They do a superb job making all feel welcome.

To the OPs question... I doubt that it will happen. But if it does it will have become an accepted US travel industry practice. I doubt Disney will lead the charge. Now what they do in other locations may depend on local custom. Does anyone know if Euro Disney handles pets differently?

smjj

04-04-2007, 07:18 PM

Personally I would much rather be behind the times than to smell like a dogs behind!!!! :lmao:

My quote to the same poster was just about the same as yours. I got to thinking though. I do not think we are behind the times on this one. I think we are ahead of the times like our smoking regulations. I for one do not need pet fur floating around my room landing in my food and being breathed in by me as well as the smell, stains,barking and messes I have to walk around not to mention those pets that the owner swears is the friendless in the world as it bares it's teeth and growls at you as you pass. No thanks...smjj

La2kw

04-04-2007, 07:44 PM

Personally I would much rather be behind the times than to smell like a dogs behind!!!! :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

airman

04-04-2007, 07:47 PM

:D But the point was that the poster made it sound like only crazy people would have dogs in hotels/restaurants. Just because it isn't normal in our country doesn't mean it isn't normal in the rest of the world. Sometimes we ARE behind the times.

I've vacationed in Paris and saw the dogs in the restaurants, a big German shephard scratching in front of the door and you could see the hair floating around the restaurant. Another time eating outside in a nice restaurant, real romantic and a woman walks by with a little dog and let it squat by our table and left it. NOT GOOD.

Inkmahm

04-05-2007, 02:02 PM

And to have dedicated pet rooms would mean pulling rooms out of existing inventory currently available for use by all members. I would think that "pet rooms" would have had to be included in the initial prospectus and to remove them from existing sold inventory would probably be illegal. As much as I love animals, I would not accept a room that Fido and Puffy had occupied. Pets smell. I don't care how clean they are, they smell.

When I travel, my pets stay home.

If they ever decide to build new units that are pet friendly, IMHO they should be priced higher with much higher dues to account for the extra damage and cleaning required. And no one but those who choose to stay in pet units should ever be force booked into them. If the pet units were full, pet owners should not be allowed to bring thier pets to a regular room under any circumstances.

It's bad enough that smokers don't pay higher dues--smoking rooms do after all have more damage and require more maintenance and cleaning than non-smoking rooms. But pets? No way!

Anne
See, we travel without kids because we don't have any. I'm sure we, as adults, are much easier on the room than those of you with rugrats in tow. Maybe the maintenance and cleaning fees should be higher for those of you who are parents than the rest of us?

;)

Mean Queen

04-05-2007, 02:32 PM

See, we travel without kids because we don't have any. I'm sure we, as adults, are much easier on the room than those of you with rugrats in tow. Maybe the maintenance and cleaning fees should be higher for those of you who are parents than the rest of us?

;)

Actually, I've seen adults do more damage than any "rugrat" could ever do. Children may make messes but I've never seen one leave a burn mark in something, like a smoker or even a temporarily forgetful adult with an iron. The maintenance fees are designed to cover cleaning fees for adults and children of all sorts. But not animals.

ducklite

04-06-2007, 09:59 AM

See, we travel without kids because we don't have any. I'm sure we, as adults, are much easier on the room than those of you with rugrats in tow. Maybe the maintenance and cleaning fees should be higher for those of you who are parents than the rest of us?

;)

By the time we bought DVC, my "rugrat" was 12. Far past the "destructo-child" stage.

FWIW, we've several times left a unit in better repair than we found it, thanks to DH who is "Mr. Fix-it." Give the guy a coat hanger, a roll of duct tape, a butter knife, and some Kleenex and he'll build you a rocket ship!

Anne

dizzneebabe

04-06-2007, 10:15 AM

See, we travel without kids because we don't have any. I'm sure we, as adults, are much easier on the room than those of you with rugrats in tow. Maybe the maintenance and cleaning fees should be higher for those of you who are parents than the rest of us?

;)

Oh sure...always blame it on the kids. Have you ever looked around WDW on a HOT, STEAMY, summer day? There are plenty of folks out there who, with or without kids, don't appear to take very good care of themselves, let alone others' property. Can you imagine what their rooms look like or what they left behind for mousekeeping??? :eek:

Ok, now I'm grossed out.:sick:

jarestel

04-06-2007, 10:34 AM

See, we travel without kids because we don't have any. I'm sure we, as adults, are much easier on the room than those of you with rugrats in tow. Maybe the maintenance and cleaning fees should be higher for those of you who are parents than the rest of us?

;)

And maybe fees should be higher for members under a certain age (like auto insurance) since there's a possibility that lifestyle activities are more likely to lead to wear and tear on the rooms. It's great fun to generalize about people who aren't us, but who on earth would ever buy into any timeshare with such restrictive covenants? People want to go on vacation, not to boot camp.

crisi

04-06-2007, 11:34 AM

Heavy people put way more stress on those mattresses. Dues should have a per pound surcharge.

Romantic couples, too....but that would be a little harder to surcharge - I suppose they could ask at checkout.

JerJan

04-06-2007, 12:00 PM

La2kw

04-06-2007, 12:49 PM

Sammie

04-06-2007, 01:06 PM

it is fine with me that Disney does not offer Pet friendly accommidations but it does amaze me how misinformed many are on this subject.

The most common allergen to pets is not hair, but salvia. So unless the dog is still actually in the room when you arrive you are no more likely to have an allergy attack to pet hair than you are if the maid who cleans your room has a pet at home.

Also there is no way to know when you check in if the room was occupied by a service animal prior to your visit.

Disney has to allow service animals and if that animal is walking around on the same walkways etc as you are, you are being exposed to the hair and dander.

So while I think everyone is entitled to vote No to pets and I will agree, I think some over react to why they should not be allowed.

As to smell my dog smells much fresher than the majority of WDW guests in the summer. :)

I do think eventually Disney will offer more deluxe kennel and boarding facilities.

madcoco

04-06-2007, 01:28 PM

Personally I would much rather be behind the times than to smell like a dogs behind!!!! :rotfl: Came in on the tail end of this discussion. After further review.ROFLM*O Heavy people put way more stress on those mattresses. Dues should have a per pound surcharge.Romantic couples, too....but that would be a little harder to surcharge - I suppose they could ask at checkout. Hey I resemble those remarks!;) Have heard more damage done by light people bouncing off the ceiling.;)

During the evacuation for Hurricane Francis, they allowed pets at SSR and other Disney Resorts as the kennels were getting overloaded and the Ft. Wilderness Kennel was closed. That was an emergency situation. Some people still had a fit over that. :confused3 Imho the Resorts should stay as they are and the Disney kennels need to be expanded( especially at the MK)
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TheRustyScupper

04-06-2007, 05:02 PM

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1) Regardless of Disney's pet-friendly decision, why bring a pet?
2) I don't understand why they don't leave pets at home or at the vet.
3) We have pets.
4) We would never bring them on a vacation.
5) Contrary to other's opinions, they are animals, not members of the family.

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jarestel

04-06-2007, 06:34 PM

5) Contrary to other's opinions, they are animals, not members of the family.

Contrary to your opinion, our poochie IS a member of the family. But we wouldn't bring him to WDW. He wouldn't enjoy it.

rogerram

04-06-2007, 07:08 PM

I would never take our pets on vacation unless it was a house I owned at a beach or something similar. I also cannot go in to a room that has had a cat in it. I cannot breathe right for hours after I leave and my eyes get itchy and burn, so no way on any pets.

BroganMc

04-06-2007, 07:57 PM

Romantic couples, too....but that would be a little harder to surcharge - I suppose they could ask at checkout.

Hmm, exactly how would one calculate that surcharge? I'd so love to be the fly on the wall for that conversation.

As to OP's question, I highly doubt DVC would alter their policy on it. Service animals fit into a different category because they are highly trained and serve a vital function like my powerchair being my legs.

I have a wonderful kitty about the size of that Yorkie. And before her, I had a black lab. Both served a vital place in my heart and eagerly await my return. But I wouldn't consider taking either on vacation. What good would it do my cat to go on It's A Small World, and exactly who's gonna watch her when I take off on Soarin'? If she had it her way, I'd never go on vacation. Of course I'd never go to work, shopping, or anywhere outside my house. Possessive little feline she is.

Kickapoo Joie Juice

04-08-2007, 07:31 AM

Add me to the long list of people who are devoted pet owners and DVC members who LOATHE the idea of adding pets into the mix at Disney.

Our worst stay ever was when we rented one of the cabins at FW, and were attacked by THOUSANDS of ravenous fleas, obviously left behind by someone who had snuck their dog in with them.

Oh, wait, it gets better, the fleas hitched a ride in our luggage and infested my car and my house! :scared1: Our dogs and cat are on Sentinel, so any fleas that bit them when we got home bit the dust, but it was a miserable few weeks, and I had to actually flea bomb the car. Which was a drag, since I'm allergic to pesticides.

Here's wishing very, very bad Karma on all of you who sneak your dogs into Disney, and you know who you are...:furious:

Oh, yeah, and I just have to add for those of you who think we're behind the times with the Europeans-I lived in Europe, and the reeking stench from the dog feces littering the pavement everywhere you walked was overwhelmingly bad. I mean, there was poop EVERYWHERE. We used to have shoes for walking outside on the streets that we never brought into the apartment because they'd inevitably be pasted with poo. :sad2:

Remember, the french built Versailles, but they built it without any toilets-people would go into the stairwells to do their business. Yep, try and get that image out of your head...

abeyst

04-08-2007, 10:24 PM

1) Regardless of Disney's pet-friendly decision, why bring a pet?
2) I don't understand why they don't leave pets at home or at the vet.
3) We have pets.
4) We would never bring them on a vacation.
5) Contrary to other's opinions, they are animals, not members of the family.

AGREE!!

(Except #4 - If we're going up north and staying on a lake we take the dog.)

I hope Disney/DVC NEVER allows dogs in rooms. I like my clean, urine spray free, hair free room!!

If annual dues/maintenance fees are going to go up, it better not be to maintain pet-friendly rooms.

MikeS.

04-09-2007, 01:39 AM

God, I hope not!

Maintenance Fees are high enough!

What they said, x2.

drakethib

04-09-2007, 02:13 PM

By the time we bought DVC, my "rugrat" was 12. Far past the "destructo-child" stage.

FWIW, we've several times left a unit in better repair than we found it, thanks to DH who is "Mr. Fix-it." Give the guy a coat hanger, a roll of duct tape, a butter knife, and some Kleenex and he'll build you a rocket ship!

Anne

Hey I did not know you married MacGyver !!!! :lmao:

disneybride96

04-09-2007, 06:04 PM

I do think eventually Disney will offer more deluxe kennel and boarding facilities.

I think this is the answer. Think of the dog park Disney could build! It could be an areas where guests get to interact too. My cockers don't go to an upscale kennel, but they do have play time each day. Many other kennels provide much more than that. My guys could use an obedience refresher and a good grooming while on vacation!

madcoco

04-09-2007, 08:53 PM

I do think eventually Disney will offer more deluxe kennel and boarding facilities.

I think this is the answer.
Agree. Disney really could have great boarding facilities Something like this place in VeroBeach. They have the room, webcams, daycare for pets, dog park etc. plus Hurricane protection which was a biggie during 2004.
http://www.dogkidz.com/

It's also not too far the DVC VB Resort(on the mainland side) if anyone may be heading that way with their animals.

jpolak

04-10-2007, 08:31 AM

Can you just imagine a lovely day by the quiet pool. A drink in one hand and a good book in the other. You settle into the perfect lounge chair while someone's "baby" barks their little head off for no apperant reason. I love my golden she is a good dog. But she is a dog and does not get to go to Disney.

DisDaydreamer

04-10-2007, 10:27 AM

Romantic couples, too....but that would be a little harder to surcharge - I suppose they could ask at checkout.

Maybe they could fit the beds with a seizmometer. :)

A... yes Mr. Wilson we're going to have assess you with an aggresive usage fee. Our records indicate you all registered 7.2, a 6.8, and a 8.0 on our scale during your stay. We also see a 2.8, but we won't charge you for that.

Dina

04-10-2007, 10:35 AM

but it does amaze me how misinformed many are on this subject.
The most common allergen to pets is not hair, but salvia. So unless the dog is still actually in the room when you arrive you are no more likely to have an allergy attack to pet hair than you are if the maid who cleans your room has a pet at home.

Now, our allergist actually says otherwise--it was important that we cleaned all of our cat hair out of our houses when my son's asthma got bad (and we had to give our cat to my grandmother). Yes he's allergic to the saliva, but the reason my son is allergic to the hair, is because most animals lick their hair so the saliva is on the hair (maybe this is more the case with cats then dogs since cats bathe themselves, and dogs are given baths). Plus he tested positive for being allergic to dog/cat dander--- which I do not believe is related to the saliva. I'm only saying this because you said some were misinformed-- and I don't believe that's totally accurate. Our allergist kept saying he would be better after a few months once all of the hair is finally out of the house. I do understand service animals are there, but I don't think it's as common as it would be if pets were allowed on property.

Sammie

04-10-2007, 12:03 PM

Now, our allergist actually says otherwise--it was important that we cleaned all of our cat hair out of our houses when my son's asthma got bad (and we had to give our cat to my grandmother). Yes he's allergic to the saliva, but the reason my son is allergic to the hair, is because most animals lick their hair so the saliva is on the hair (maybe this is more the case with cats then dogs since cats bathe themselves, and dogs are given baths). Plus he tested positive for being allergic to dog/cat dander--- which I do not believe is related to the saliva. I'm only saying this because you said some were misinformed-- and I don't believe that's totally accurate. Our allergist kept saying he would be better after a few months once all of the hair is finally out of the house. I do understand service animals are there, but I don't think it's as common as it would be if pets were allowed on property.

It is not the cat or dog hair itself that causes the allergy, but the old skin cells (dander) that are constantly being shed. Allergic individuals may produce allergy antibodies (IgE) when exposed to a protein found in cat hair roots and cats' salivary glands. The allergy antibodies cause mast cells to release histamine, exploding "allergy bombs" in the body.

Therefore as you said it is worse with cats as they self bathe and therefore constantly stir up the dander.

TDC Nala

04-10-2007, 01:53 PM

Yes, service animals are permitted under ADA. Disney is one of the top locations for anyone with a disability. They do a superb job making all feel welcome.

To the OPs question... I doubt that it will happen. But if it does it will have become an accepted US travel industry practice. I doubt Disney will lead the charge. Now what they do in other locations may depend on local custom. Does anyone know if Euro Disney handles pets differently?

Disneyland Paris resort hotels permit only guide dogs in the rooms.

Kickapoo Joie Juice

04-11-2007, 05:50 PM

Maybe they could fit the beds with a seizmometer. :)

A... yes Mr. Wilson we're going to have assess you with an aggresive usage fee. Our records indicate you all registered 7.2, a 6.8, and a 8.0 on our scale during your stay. We also see a 2.8, but we won't charge you for that.

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