First Time With Pet @ Universal???

[wolverine2010]

This will be our first trip to universal and we are taking our dog (a pug) due to boarding problems at home...We have never done this before so i am not sure what to expect...Staying at RPR...Can you all give us some info...Do they give you bowls ect....or what do they give you w/pet stay??...Sorry to sound stupid but we are first timers on the bring your pet on vacation thingy!!!

 

[AllieKat]

Hello! My cat has stayed with me at HRH & RPR. My Mom's dog (also a pug) has stayed with her at RPR. Our pets did receive a welcome gift (placemat, 2 bowls & treats). They also give you a thing to hang on your room door that indicates there's a pet inside (like a do not disturb sign).

You'll have to arrange for housekeeping during your stay. There are 3 ways you can do that:

1. Keep your pet in the bathroom while you're away from the room. Put the "pet sign" on the outside of the bathroom door so the housekeeping associate doesn't open the door and let your pet out. If you require fresh towels, be sure to put your used towels somewhere in the bedroom. Housekeeping will leave fresh towels in the room for you. This is what I do with my cat cause she's totally cool staying in the bathroom. I also taped my own sign to the outside of the bathroom door just so there wasn't any confusion.

2. Put your pet in the Universal kennels while you're away at the parks. Housekeeping can enter your room when needed with no special arrangements.

3. If you don't want to leave your dog in the bathroom or at the kennel, then call housekeeping when you're ready for them and they'll send someone up to your room. You'll need to vacate the room with your dog while they're cleaning. There's a dog walk path around RPR where you can go while you're waiting for housekeeping to finish up. Whenever your dog is running freely around the room, be sure that you have the "pet sign" on the outside of the door.

If you have any questions, please ask. The only stupid question is one that isn't asked.

 

[Melisa1]

We have taken our Shih-Tzu twice to the HRH and he was very pampered! They gave him bowls and treats and gave us a sign for the door. While we were at the parks, he stayed in his kennel which he loves, so the maids came in and cleaned anyway while we were gone. I think he had as much fun as we did. They also had nice areas for him to go potty.

 

[robvia]

We've been to all 3 resorts with our lab. It's great, there's nothing to worry about.
RPR

And here we are at the PBH, we've stayed there twice.
PBH

Once the dog gets used to the room, you can try walking down the hallway and see if the dog barks. If the dog is cool about it, then you can leave them in the room and go out to dinner. Otherwise you can take the dog to the kennel.

 

[stemikger]

I have never traveled with my dog, but I usually fly from New York. I have a shi-tzu who weighs bout 17 lbs. Can I bring him on the plane with me if I have one of those pet bags or do I need to make other arrangements.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Ariel07]

Do you ever get a call from the hotel that your dog was barking and then board them at the kennel during the day - instead of leaving them in the hotel? Just curious as I have never done this, but may in the future. And is there a nice place to go for a long walk with them??

 

[Nana Annie]

I have never traveled with my dog, but I usually fly from New York. I have a shi-tzu who weighs bout 17 lbs. Can I bring him on the plane with me if I have one of those pet bags or do I need to make other arrangements.

Thanks for any advice.

Not exactly sure if or what the weight limit is for in cabin travel - but the dog needs to be able to fit in his carrier and fit under the seat in front of you.

You also have to make separate reservations for you pet. There is a limit to how many pets can be in the cabin at one time, so you need to reserve your spot. Depending on the airline, the fees for in-cabin pet travel can vary greatly.

Although extremely rare, you have to be prepared to be bumped from your flight if there is a severly allergic passenger on the flight.