Dog's allowed in cabins at FW?

[CynJ]

I know you can have your pets at FW in your own trailer/tent but can you have a dog in the cabins?

 

[tim5055]

Sorry, but no. Pets are only allowed in designated pet loops which includes the full hook up 800, 1600, 1700, 1800, & 1900 loops or the 300 or 700 "preferred" loops. The 500 loop is an overflow preferred pet loop when additional pet sites are needed.

You could stay in a cabin and board your pet at teh FW kennel. The FW kennel asks that you stop by to walk them twice a day yourself, but you can pay an additional $2.50 (each walk) for the FW employees to take them out. The cages are stacking models, one over the other. Interior dividers can be removed to allow space for larger dogs. In addition to these cages which are indoors, they still have a number (I'd say 15 or 20) of outdoor cages/runs. While they have ceiling fans over them it does get quite warm during the summer.

Currently the cost is $9 for overnight stays plus any additional walks you pay for.

 

[CynJ]

lol - that will not help our boxer.....she sleeps with us. Must go to plan b.....

 

[tim5055]

Originally posted by CynJ
lol - that will not help our boxer.....she sleeps with us. Must go to plan b.....

I know the feeling, Natasha is next to us all the time.

There is still time to buy an RV

 

[campingcorgi]

Our camping corgi--Gunnar--is one of the main reasons we got an rv--him and the desire to go to FW as much as possible!!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

This is my biggest disappointment with WDW. We do take our RV, when we go there, and will be at FW over Christmas. There is times that it would be easier to drive over and stay a few nights in a hotel. The theme park further up I-4 gets most of our business over the last couple years, because their resorts are so pet friendly. You would think with all those resorts, WDW could make some of them pet friendly. 1 in each category would be great! At the very least, they could allow the Swan & Dolphin to be pet friendly, since they are the only Starwood hotels that aren't. When I inquired about this, I was told that WDW wouldn't allow it. Okay, rant over, you just hit a sore spot. Anyway, if you're looking for alternatives, as I said look further up I-4. I have also read that the Celebration hotel allows pets. The Sheraton Safari does, as well. Have a great trip!

 

[CynJ]

I think I am going to rent out the teenagers next door to take care of Myra - that way she's not in a kennel (she was a rescue so this is very tramatic for her) and she's in her own home.

Besides the kids next door love her to pieces - sure she'll miss us but she won't be miserable.

I agree though - a lot of hotels in other parts of the country are more pet friendly, a surcharge for extra cleaning is not a biggie in my opinion. But I guess there are alot of folks with allergies that would be bothered even with extra room cleaning. FW does surprise me though that you can't have them in the cabins.

 

[John VN]

The 900 loop is a pet overflow loop also. That makes 50% of all loops are now pet friendly and yet there are still people that have their pets in non pet loops after signing the paper stating that they have no pets. I have seen this even when there are MANY open sites in the pet friendly loops.

Go figure.

John

 

[tarheelmjfan]

John,
Which loops were these? I mentioned this in an earlier thread, but we have been told by more than 1 CM at FW, that all preferred loops are now pet loops. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but we were first told this in April of this year, and a couple times since then. Just thought I'd mention it, in case that's why there's been more pets in what used to be non-pet loops.

 

[VAN]

Call the front desk. We encountered this for the first time this past spring (in all the years of going to Ft. W) where someone was setting up in the 1500 loop w/ a dog.

Well, the 1600 loop which IS a pet loop is right next door!!!! I'm sure they "didn't know" - but that would mean they sign things without reading them first!!!

Needless to say, these people got moved to a pet loop that afternoon.

 

[tim5055]

Originally posted by tarheelmjfan
John,
Which loops were these? I mentioned this in an earlier thread, but we have been told by more than 1 CM at FW, that all preferred loops are now pet loops. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but we were first told this in April of this year, and a couple times since then.

I called FW just last week and talked to the front desk. No, all preferred loops are NOT pet loops. 300 and 700 are the only "preferred" pet loops.

But, they do reserve the right to "re-assign" ANY loop as a pet loop due to demand.

The pet loops were designated for access to the "pet walk" areas. Three pet walk areas include a canal pet walk off the 1800 loop (foot access from 1600, 1700 & 1900), a canal pet walk off the 300 loop and a nice wooded walk behind the 700 & 800 loops.

 

[John VN]

We have seen pets in the 1000, 1100 and 1300 loops while staying in these loops so far this year. There was also a dog in the 1400 loop when we were at FW 2 weekends ago and at that time there were many open sites in the preferred loops that would have accommodated the RV.

As far as the pets being allowed in all preferred loops, I just called FW Front Desk, and was just told that pets are allowed only in the noted preferred pet loops, same as tim5055 just stated.

John

 

[duranfan]

I've talked to peeps who work at FT W and they do have issues with some non responsible owners who let pets go wild. I noticed while we were there most campers in the 300 loop DID have doggy poops bags and the dogs were well behave THIS time. But in the past I have seen dogs gone wild. I do have issue with people having dangerous breed dogs and doing things like having little kids walk the dogs. This 120 lb VERY LARGE 'happy' dog broke free from a kid that looked 6 years old who was walking the dog and jumped on one of my older family members who's a petite person and afraid of dogs. One time there was this 5th wheel that had this REALLY mean acting German Sheperd. I swear if anybody breathed that dog was vicously barking and trying to break free from his tie. I think its great that WDW allows animals in now, but I do feel they should step in when its necessary if the animals seemed to pose a danger OR if the owners don't act responsibly with their duties.

 

[tim5055]

Originally posted by duranfan
I've talked to peeps who work at FT W and they do have issues with some non responsible owners who let pets go wild. I noticed while we were there most campers in the 300 loop DID have doggy poops bags and the dogs were well behave THIS time. But in the past I have seen dogs gone wild. I do have issue with people having dangerous breed dogs and doing things like having little kids walk the dogs. This 120 lb VERY LARGE 'happy' dog broke free from a kid that looked 6 years old who was walking the dog and jumped on one of my older family members who's a petite person and afraid of dogs. One time there was this 5th wheel that had this REALLY mean acting German Sheperd. I swear if anybody breathed that dog was vicously barking and trying to break free from his tie. I think its great that WDW allows animals in now, but I do feel they should step in when its necessary if the animals seemed to pose a danger OR if the owners don't act responsibly with their duties.

Sorry to disagree, but seldom does the breed of dog have anything to do with the "dangerous" part. As you point out later in your statement it is the owners and how they handle the dog.

If you find a "dangerous" dog it is how it was raised.

Additionally, dog ownership requires folks to take responsibility for their actions.

 

[HughJackman'n'me]

...WDW figures there are MORE paying cutomers do would NOT bring their 'furry friends' that those who would. My DSis visited WDW and US last year. While staying at HRH, they were booked in a location that allowed pets. There had to be AT LEAST 6 rooms with canine buddies, which was very annoying, especially when taking her youngest DD in for a nap. Now, don't get me wrong, she is an avid dog-lover [she even owns 2 boxers!], but with the 'pet odors' and constant barking, it certainly made her stay less-than-enjoyable....okay, let the "flames" begin !!

EDIT: Actually, for part of our trip, we WILL be staying at FT W cabins, and, personally, I would LOVE to bring our fur-baby with us!

 

[LovePug]

We absolutely love going to WDW, but we have always stayed offsite because we bring our Pug with us. We kennel our two big dogs, but the Pug goes on all trips with us. I really wanted to stay onsite so we tried renting a RV, on our last trip, and stayed in FtW. The campgrounds were wonderful, but we quickly found out that staying in a RV is just not for us. . We will go back to staying offsite during future visits . It just makes me wonder if WDW is missing the boat on this one. I'd be curious as to how much business they lose to offsite hotels due to this policy.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

HughJackman'n'me,
No flames here, but we have stayed at all 3 Universal resorts, both with our pet and prior to getting her. We were assigned a pet room at HRH, even though we didn't have her at the time. I have never smelled an odor in any of their rooms. We did hear a couple dogs bark, while in the halls at RPR, but never inside the room. I don't think your sisters experience is typical. Sorry, she wasn't pleased with her stay. Hopefully, she can give them another try, and have visits as great as ours have been.

 

[FWCamper]

I think children shouldn't walk the dog regardless of the dogs size. Small dogs can be a problem as well. I walk my large dogs and i'll have a kid allow his little dog to come face to face. This really irritates me. Not all little dogs are friendly either. I agree with the person who said any breed can be a problem. I always pick up after my pets and do not leave them tied up unattended. I'm sure i'm not alone when i say we have the rv because of our pets. I definately think disney is missing out not having pet friendly rooms and think the cabins would be perfect for that. There is nobody on the other side of the wall and there is plenty of room to walk your pet.

 

[Minnie's Mate]

Sorry to disagree, but seldom does the breed of dog have anything to do with the "dangerous" part. As you point out later in your statement it is the owners and how they handle the dog.

If you find a "dangerous" dog it is how it was raised.

Additionally, dog ownership requires folks to take responsibility for their actions.

While the owner has the most to do with an individual dog's temperament, some breeds do have better, or worse, temperaments than others. This is why when you watch dog shows the anouncer will describe dogs as having a temperament making it good with children or needing a large yard or, for example, the breed formerly known as the Jack Russel Terrier needs a playmate or it will chew up your home when left at home alone. Same with agression.

 

[LovePug]

the breed formerly known as the Jack Russel Terrier .

I didn't know they changed the breed's name! What is it called now or am I misunderstanding (it is quite late and I'm tired )?