DVC Resorts and Allergies?

[zmanandshan]

I thought to ask this question after my son, who his highly allergic to animals with fur, as am I (Asthmatic reactions) came home the other day from daycare not able to breathe. We found out that the daycare allowed an employee to bring her dog in for "show and tell" even though we explained that he couldnt be around them. But we can't pack a PNB sandwich cuz someone else is allergic. I could see if it were an allergic reaction that caused anaphalaxis, but he gets a rash. Go figure. PNB is the politically correct allergy to have, not cat and dog fur, apparantly.
Getting to the point, are there dedicated rooms that allow pets at the DVC resorts? I'm concerned because even if a pet has been in a room for a period of time, the fur will remain and since he is so sensitive there could be a problem. Has anyone ever had an issue with this? Any thoughts how I can try to obtain a pet-free room?

 

[erionm]

No pets allowed, only service animals.

 

[zmanandshan]

No pets allowed, only service animals.

What a relief, thanks!!! These days, pets are really becoming more accepted, especially up here in the Northeast. Many hotels allow pets now. Dont get me wrong, I'm not a pet-hater, just that our family has to be really careful. We cant go to many of our own relative's houses unless they have good-weather, summer parties and spend most of the time outdoors. I understand pets are part of peoples families. But at least for now, it is good not to have to worry about this at disney. .

I would be curious, how they would treat the placement of service animals within rooms? Not that it is a hugely popular thing there, but if we stayed at a hotel directly after someone stayed with a service animal, there could be a problem. Do you think they would try to keep them limited to certain rooms? Also, people nowadays, abuse the "service animal" thing. THis is really sad for the folks who trully need them. But to skirt the rules, I know people who said they needed their animal for "depression" (admittedly they were not) and get a doctor to "write a prescription".

 

[dianeschlicht]

What a relief, thanks!!! These days, pets are really becoming more accepted, especially up here in the Northeast. Many hotels allow pets now. Dont get me wrong, I'm not a pet-hater, just that our family has to be really careful. We cant go to many of our own relative's houses unless they have good-weather, summer parties and spend most of the time outdoors. I understand pets are part of peoples families. But at least for now, it is good not to have to worry about this at disney. .

I would be curious, how they would treat the placement of service animals within rooms? Not that it is a hugely popular thing there, but if we stayed at a hotel directly after someone stayed with a service animal, there could be a problem. Do you think they would try to keep them limited to certain rooms? Also, people nowadays, abuse the "service animal" thing. THis is really sad for the folks who trully need them. But to skirt the rules, I know people who said they needed their animal for "depression" (admittedly they were not) and get a doctor to "write a prescription".

My guess is that service animals would mostly be in handicapped accessible rooms.

 

[bumbershoot]

I have read about calling and having an extra special cleaning done on the room, just to make sure.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I have read about calling and having an extra special cleaning done on the room, just to make sure.

That's correct. If you have severe allergy issues, you can ask for a medical cleaning, and that means a supervisor will check everything before they release the room to you. When smoking was allowed in Disney rooms, I had to request that each time, and it often meant I didn't get into my villa as soon as some, but it was worth it to me to have the assurance.

 

[zmanandshan]

Thanks, Great Tip. I will ask when booking the room if I can get a medical cleaning just to be sure! Thanks again.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Is there an extra charge for requesting a medical cleaning?

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I have always wanted to try AKL, but heard the wood on the walls has given allergy sensitive people problems.
has anyone heard anything about this?
I have asthma and would hate to be uncomfortable. I remember reading that the guy in question was not allowed to relocate to a different resort and spent the night in the lobby