I wish Disney had dog friendly accommodations!

[jade1]

We loved the dogs when we stayed at HRH-awesome.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

People with all their negative opinions are just misinformed. Most of the upscale hotel chains allow pets. They do this for a reason. Many people with money like to travel with their pets. Others are willing to pay a premium for the privilege. These are much nicer resorts than any resort at WDW. When you travel with a pet, you have to provide papers showing a recent vet visit indicating all shots are up to date. People who care enough about their pets to take them with them on trips are definitely going to assure they don't have fleas. Some of the arguments are just silly. One only needs to look at Universal to see it's possible to maintain nice resorts & allow pets. All their resorts are as nice as WDW deluxes.

Many people are selfish by nature & want to have everything available to them, regardless of who else it affects. They're not happy with more rooms than they could possibly ever stay in during their lifetime. They also want to make sure the few that could be designated pet friendly are available to them too.

OP, your family should consider a Universal vacation. If you go with an open mind, I think you'll be very pleased with your stay.

 

[LilyWDW]

People with all their negative opinions are just misinformed. Most of the upscale hotel chains allow pets. They do this for a reason. Many people with money like to travel with their pets. Others are willing to pay a premium for the privilege. These are much nicer resorts than any resort at WDW. When you travel with a pet, you have to provide papers showing a recent vet visit indicating all shots are up to date. People who care enough about their pets to take them with them on trips are definitely going to assure they don't have fleas. Some of the arguments are just silly. One only needs to look at Universal to see it's possible to maintain nice resorts & allow pets. All their resorts are as nice as WDW deluxes.

Many people are selfish by nature & want to have everything available to them, regardless of who else it affects. They're not happy with more rooms than they could possibly ever stay in during their lifetime. They also want to make sure the few that could be designated pet friendly are available to them too.

OP, your family should consider a Universal vacation. If you go with an open mind, I think you'll be very pleased with your stay.

NOT misinformed. Sort of rude to attack the people who do not agree with you. I have stayed in hotels that allow pets. I will not do so again. I do not go on vacation to deal with other people's animals. Glad you have never had an issue with it, but I have. Not all pet owners are responsible. I know many who would take their pets everywhere... not all of them take the best physical care of them. Even ran into one at a hotel I was staying at...

IF Disney wishes to do this, then I hope they do a separate hotel. That way I would not have to deal with the people who don't care about anyone else staying there. Like you said, they have money... so let them spend it on their own place and let those of us who don't like it spend it elsewhere.

And isn't wanting rooms made so pets are allowed ALSO selfish? It would mean wanting something that could impact other negatively, without thought to their wants and needs.

 

[twinklebug]

I don't want to see Disney add pet friendly rooms to the resorts. and it has nothing to do with noise, smells, fleas etc... In fact I believe owners who want to bring their pets on a Disney trip are among those most likely to keep healthy, clean pets. My reasoning is for the sake of the pets themselves. I believe pets live better when left at home with a good, reliable pet sitter.

We need to realize that our pets will be fine being left home with a care taker. It's only human to think they need us every moment of the day. Are they going to enjoy/miss Disney, Universal or Sea World? No. Save them the agony of airline travel and/or hours upon hours of travel - with the potential to be lost or hit by cars at rest stops. They'll adapt to a pet sitter & they'll love us when we return.

Bonus - going home to see them helps ward off those last-days blues

 

[Disneyadore]

People with all their negative opinions are just misinformed. Most of the upscale hotel chains allow pets. They do this for a reason. Many people with money like to travel with their pets. Others are willing to pay a premium for the privilege. These are much nicer resorts than any resort at WDW. When you travel with a pet, you have to provide papers showing a recent vet visit indicating all shots are up to date. People who care enough about their pets to take them with them on trips are definitely going to assure they don't have fleas. Some of the arguments are just silly. One only needs to look at Universal to see it's possible to maintain nice resorts & allow pets. All their resorts are as nice as WDW deluxes.

Many people are selfish by nature & want to have everything available to them, regardless of who else it affects. They're not happy with more rooms than they could possibly ever stay in during their lifetime. They also want to make sure the few that could be designated pet friendly are available to them too.

OP, your family should consider a Universal vacation. If you go with an open mind, I think you'll be very pleased with your stay.

Well I might be misinformed but when staying in a very upscale hotel in Fort Lauderdale we were not amused when guests shoved their little darlings into the restaurant in a dog stroller.
The stroller was filled whit poop and it smelled horrible.
Rich people or not it was disgusting. This is one of the reasons we only book pet free hotels.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

Well I might be misinformed but when staying in a very upscale hotel in Fort Lauderdale we were not amused when guests shoved their little darlings into the restaurant in a dog stroller.
The stroller was filled whit poop and it smelled horrible.
Rich people or not it was disgusting. This is one of the reasons we only book pet free hotels.

Ok you are right, this is just downright disgusting and unfortunately money talks.

Like I said previously, I love my two Shiba babies as if there were my children but I would never take them on vacation with me. Taking your pets on vacation poses a lot of risks for them and as well as their owners. This is something that I am not willing to do. I am lucky that my mom watches them for me so I know they are getting the best of care.

 

[jade1]

I believe one pet-friendly resort would be a HUGE hit with guests. Tiled floors, dog park, pet bed area, walking service, etc.

we only book pet free hotels.

You would have any easy decision then.

 

[Disneyadore]

Ok you are right, this is just downright disgusting and unfortunately money talks.

Like I said previously, I love my two Shiba babies as if there were my children but I would never take them on vacation with me. Taking your pets on vacation poses a lot of risks for them and as well as their owners. This is something that I am not willing to do. I am lucky that my mom watches them for me so I know they are getting the best of care.

First of all he would have to fly ten hours and that would mean a certain dead for him He is such a coward.

He is spoiled rotten by my mother for a month and he acts like a diva when we return.

 

[Disneyadore]

You would have any easy decision then.

Well now. There are many hotels that take pets.
We found out the hard way that a pet friendly hotels almost always are also smokers hotels.
Staying at hotel whit barking dogs and in the smokers part was an experience we will not have again.
For a 175 Dollar room we expected more.

 

[janabananas]

I would not bring my kitty on vacation or my dog if I had one. However maybe there is a compromise for some of the issues stated by pp's?

What if 1 or 2 different hotels in each category had 1 specific building with designated pet rooms only? This way you know in advance, if you do not want to be at a pet friendly hotel you won't book there. I would think there should be an extra deposit/fee for cleaning afterwards to sanitize it or just in case an accident happens. And have it be a specific category to book, only with guest services.

The hotel would have pet designated areas, kind of like there are smoking areas. Pet walking areas, no animals around the pool, no pets inside unless it is your room, meaning no pets in dining areas (to the person who mentioned the poo at dinner, that is just disgusting, sorry you had to experience that).

I know several people who have their animals crate trained and their furbabies can spend several hours in the crate with no problem. Maybe part of the contract of having your pet with you would be to have it crated, while you are gone, so if a mousekeeper comes in there is no chance of it getting out?

I think I would agree that until Disney has pet friendly hotels that the OP should book at a pet friendly hotel, or find someone you trust at home to watch Tucker, or sadly not bring dad if he is that adament about bringing the pup and you can't find any other solution.

 

[Disneyadore]

I would not bring my kitty on vacation or my dog if I had one. However maybe there is a compromise for some of the issues stated by pp's?

What if 1 or 2 different hotels in each category had 1 specific building with designated pet rooms only? This way you know in advance, if you do not want to be at a pet friendly hotel you won't book there. I would think there should be an extra deposit/fee for cleaning afterwards to sanitize it or just in case an accident happens. And have it be a specific category to book, only with guest services.

The hotel would have pet designated areas, kind of like there are smoking areas. Pet walking areas, no animals around the pool, no pets inside unless it is your room, meaning no pets in dining areas (to the person who mentioned the poo at dinner, that is just disgusting, sorry you had to experience that).

I know several people who have their animals crate trained and their furbabies can spend several hours in the crate with no problem. Maybe part of the contract of having your pet with you would be to have it crated, while you are gone, so if a mousekeeper comes in there is no chance of it getting out?

I think I would agree that until Disney has pet friendly hotels that the OP should book at a pet friendly hotel, or find someone you trust at home to watch Tucker, or sadly not bring dad if he is that adament about bringing the pup and you can't find any other solution.

Looking what a lousy job Disney does by following his own rules and constantly shutting one eye if people don't follow the rules I'm sure we could find Fifi in the pool in no time.

Besides could you imagen what ugly discussion CM would have to face?

WHAT? MY DOG PAYED XXXX DOLLARS SO HE MAY POOP,SWIM,BARK OR BITE WHEREVER EN WHOEVER HE WANTS. CALL THE MANAGER.

 

[janabananas]

Looking what a lousy job Disney does by following his own rules and constantly shutting one eye if people don't follow the rules I'm sure we could find Fifi in the pool in no time.

Besides could you imagen what ugly discussion CM would have to face?

WHAT? MY DOG PAYED XXXX DOLLARS SO HE MAY POOP,SWIM,BARK OR BITE WHEREVER EN WHOEVER HE WANTS. CALL THE MANAGER.

Sadly, you make a good point. Oh well, there goes that idea....

 

[c3363]

I think it's a good idea to have a small portion of rooms allocated as pet rooms at one or more of the resorts. That way if people don't want to stay in a pet room, they don't have to. With a proper warning and deposit system (at other hotels it's a hefty fine for sneaking in a pet to a non-pet room $500 or more) I think pet rooms could definitely work.

In my town, we have a very nice resort which is extremely extravagant in price and not a national chain. You would not expect this particular hotel to accept pets. The rooms are clean, it doesn't smell and there are strict rules about where dogs can be walked as well as a policy that owners pay 100% of damages caused upon checkout.

I agree that some people are not responsible when it comes to their pets. Those people should be held accountable for their actions financially for damages and legally if it involves an aggressive dog and/or injuries.

I don't agree that pets always create extra noise or that pet rooms equal dirty rooms. Babies and toddlers are also noisy, messy, sometimes wet the bed, and have "accidents" frequently. Should they be banned from Disney resorts?

In many years of travel to both pet friendly and non pet friendly resorts, I can honestly say that I have been awakened far more times from screaming/crying children and rowdy adults than dogs. If people really stop to think about all the things that go on in hotel rooms, they'd realize that any germs that come from a dog are the least of their worries.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

What many of you don't consider is not everyone has someone to leave their pets with. Leaving them in a place they're familiar with isn't an option. You leave them in a kennel 24/7 with strangers or you take them with you & let have some normalcy (being with their family) at least part of the day & night.

Personally, I would never put a pet on a plane for a long period of time, but that's me. It's not my concern what someone else does.

NOT misinformed. Sort of rude to attack the people who do not agree with you. I have stayed in hotels that allow pets. I will not do so again. I do not go on vacation to deal with other people's animals. Glad you have never had an issue with it, but I have. Not all pet owners are responsible. I know many who would take their pets everywhere... not all of them take the best physical care of them. Even ran into one at a hotel I was staying at...

IF Disney wishes to do this, then I hope they do a separate hotel. That way I would not have to deal with the people who don't care about anyone else staying there. Like you said, they have money... so let them spend it on their own place and let those of us who don't like it spend it elsewhere.

And isn't wanting rooms made so pets are allowed ALSO selfish? It would mean wanting something that could impact other negatively, without thought to their wants and needs.

It wasn't my intention to be rude. I say misinformed, because many statements against pet friendly hotels make it obvious the poster has only imagined problems that aren't there in reality. If they were informed in the reality of most pet friendly hotels, they would know the reasons given against it aren't really an issue. All you need to do is ask for a non-pet friendly room. Pets are usually all in the same area, & steps are taken by resorts to assure they don't bark all day or disturb others. If they do, the owner gets an early check-out. FWIW, it is possible that a dog has stayed in anyone's room before them, regardless of whether or not it is a pet-friendly hotel. Service animals are always allowed & the hotel is prohibited by law from telling you they were there.

I'm sure those who wish to travel with pets would be more than happy for WDW to have a resort or wing that is pets only. You will run into people who don't care about anyone else in every walk of life. Every resort/hotel you stay at will have those people. I don't think this is more prevalent in pet owners that like to travel with them. Most of them do not want to negatively affect others trip & will do everything possible to assure they don't. There will be a very few who don't care. There will also be people who aren't traveling with pets who don't care about others & will make your stay less than perfect.

To me, it's only being selfish if a person is totally unwilling to compromise. If I said, I think every room should allow pets, ban kids, require kids, etc., then I would be being selfish. I don't think everything is about me. We all need to coexist & consider others in the process. This world would be a much better place, if we could all learn that.

Well I might be misinformed but when staying in a very upscale hotel in Fort Lauderdale we were not amused when guests shoved their little darlings into the restaurant in a dog stroller.
The stroller was filled whit poop and it smelled horrible.
Rich people or not it was disgusting. This is one of the reasons we only book pet free hotels.

I've never seen a pet-friendly hotel that allowed pets in a restaurant, unless it was a service animal. If someone would have spoken up this would have been remedied immediately. One bad pet owner doesn't represent all, just as one bad parent doesn't represent all. Your situation wasn't the norm. Pets are sometimes allowed in restaurants/bars with outdoor seating, but not inside.

Looking what a lousy job Disney does by following his own rules and constantly shutting one eye if people don't follow the rules I'm sure we could find Fifi in the pool in no time.

Besides could you imagen what ugly discussion CM would have to face?

WHAT? MY DOG PAYED XXXX DOLLARS SO HE MAY POOP,SWIM,BARK OR BITE WHEREVER EN WHOEVER HE WANTS. CALL THE MANAGER.

I know you were just joking with you last statement, but other hotels deal with this situation on a daily basis. Obviously, it isn't a big problem.

I think it's a good idea to have a small portion of rooms allocated as pet rooms at one or more of the resorts. That way if people don't want to stay in a pet room, they don't have to. With a proper warning and deposit system (at other hotels it's a hefty fine for sneaking in a pet to a non-pet room $500 or more) I think pet rooms could definitely work.

In my town, we have a very nice resort which is extremely extravagant in price and not a national chain. You would not expect this particular hotel to accept pets. The rooms are clean, it doesn't smell and there are strict rules about where dogs can be walked as well as a policy that owners pay 100% of damages caused upon checkout.

I agree that some people are not responsible when it comes to their pets. Those people should be held accountable for their actions financially for damages and legally if it involves an aggressive dog and/or injuries.

I don't agree that pets always create extra noise or that pet rooms equal dirty rooms. Babies and toddlers are also noisy, messy, sometimes wet the bed, and have "accidents" frequently. Should they be banned from Disney resorts?

In many years of travel to both pet friendly and non pet friendly resorts, I can honestly say that I have been awakened far more times from screaming/crying children and rowdy adults than dogs. If people really stop to think about all the things that go on in hotel rooms, they'd realize that any germs that come from a dog are the least of their worries.

This is the reality of pet & human travel. There will be pet owners who allow their pets to disturb others. There will be many more parents who do the same with their kids. Let's not forget the drunks. How about those who can't hear well & wake up at 6am screaming instead of talking? Then there's the couples who forget they're not at home in their own bed, when the volume keeps going up. The list could go on. That's traveling. I've experienced them all. We all have to deal with it. Fortunately, those situations aren't the majority. Most people in the real world do try to consider others. On message boards, not so much.

The part about germs is too true & something I try not to think about when I travel.

 

[jcano]

1. Speaking as a Mom whose 2 daughters were terrified of dogs when they were young. Having dogs on the property would have been a serious problems for our family.

2. The last pet-friendly hotel we stayed at. A lady brought her "baby" into the eating area and proceeded to plop him right down on the table. Ewwww! She was very upset and became quite angry when another guest asked her to remove her dog from the area. She just couldn't understand what the problem was.

 

[mkoerner]

No thank you! I agree with other posters who said there are some, not all, pet owners who are not responsible, with the mentality of, "It's not my house, so who cares."

 

[Disneyadore]

I've never seen a pet-friendly hotel that allowed pets in a restaurant, unless it was a service animal. If someone would have spoken up this would have been remedied immediately. One bad pet owner doesn't represent all, just as one bad parent doesn't represent all. Your situation wasn't the norm. Pets are sometimes allowed in restaurants/bars with outdoor seating, but not inside.

It were obviously long term house guests. So who do you think would have been the winner if we would had complaint.

And no it was no service animal. We talked to the lady. She was very nice and told us the dog was a gift from her son. I was under the strong impression the dog was a substitute for their son.

We saw them quite a few times walking the promenade. O and the dog was also a well know guest in the bar at night.

The bartender gave him a bowl of water as soon as the dog was wheeled into the bar.

Still wondering if the dog also tipped the bartender

 

[gardenia]

No. No, no, no. I was relegated to a pet wing at Royal Pacific once. It was a nightmare. It was doggie-h-e-double-hocky-sticks. I won't ever go back to RPR or any other dog hotel.

 

[jade1]

Well now. There are many hotels that take pets.
We found out the hard way that a pet friendly hotels almost always are also smokers hotels.
Staying at hotel whit barking dogs and in the smokers part was an experience we will not have again.
For a 175 Dollar room we expected more.

I believe one pet-friendly resort would be a HUGE hit with guests. Tiled floors, dog park, pet bed area, walking service, etc.

we only book pet free hotels.

You would have any easy decision then.

 

[TDC Nala]

If my dad had been able to bring his dog on vacation he would have been so worried about the dog being lonely that he would have stayed in the room with the dog all day. Kind of defeating the purpose of a family vacation.

I haven't got a problem with Disney building a separate, totally pet-accommodating hotel. That means there is a choice for those who don't want to stay at one, which would not be the case if they made sections of the current resorts pet-accommodating. However, if it gets overrun with pet owners clamoring to stay there - they might just have to build another one.