I wish DVC had pet friendly rooms

[disney junky]

Does anyone else have strong feelings one way or the other?

 

[Jillpie]

I couldn't disagree more, but remember it's just my opinion. And this is coming from someone who owns 2 Labs that I absolutely love. Here's the problem...

1. Pet hair, it's unavoidable and everywhere. I would never want to subject non dog owners or mousekeepers to that.

2. Dog poop. As much as you say that you are contientious, not everyone is, period. Nuff said about that.

3. Barking. And you know it will start. Incessantly.

4. Smell. From fur, pee accidents etc.

It just should never be allowed. These resorts are just too beautiful and clean to bring dogs and cats in, no way, no how.

 

[LouisianaDisneyFan]

Does anyone else have strong feelings one way or the other?

Ahhh, we've been down this road before when I posted suggesting a SEPARATE resort for pets and some folks misread my idea to mean allowing pets in existing resorts. Lots of opinions voiced in that thread... let me go back and search for a link to the thread. I'll post it when I find it.

EDIT: Here ya go... four pages of feedback: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2491101

 

[ElizabethG]

I couldn't disagree more, but remember it's just my opinion. And this is coming from someone who owns 2 Labs that I absolutely love. Here's the problem...

1. Pet hair, it's unavoidable and everywhere. I would never want to subject non dog owners or mousekeepers to that.

2. Dog poop. As much as you say that you are contientious, not everyone is, period. Nuff said about that.

3. Barking. And you know it will start. Incessantly.

4. Smell. From fur, pee accidents etc.

It just should never be allowed. These resorts are just too beautiful and clean to bring dogs and cats in, no way, no how.

Exactly! I was thinking about typing just that. So, I'll just say DITTO!

 

[CrazyDuck]

Your dos stinks (you may not think it does, but it does), and there is not enough time for housekeeping to get rid of the smell before releasing the room to the next guest (which would probably be me).

Now if they charge you an extra days worth of points and used that day to Pet Treat the room (remove stains, hair, smells) before releasing it to another guest, I'd be ok with that!

~CD

 

[jaurban]

No - one word - allergies!

I would know in about 20 seconds whether a pet had been in that room in the past few weeks or months, depending on the scope of the cleaning jobs done. My eyes, nose, throat and skin thank you for not bringing animals. (I know, service animals, and yes I cringe when I see them, not because they shouldn't be there but because I know I will suffer accordingly.)

Plus, as an owner, I don't want to be assessed extra dues to take care of that. And, I don't really want to deal with pets of others who might be on the resort grounds. Whole issue about kids approaching unfamiliar dogs, etc...

 

[MichelleB]

I have 3 horses & 9 indoor cats so you can see I am a pet lover. I am pretty picky about how clean my house is but some people are not. I would NEVER want to see DVC go pet friendly. They have the shelter on property and I feel that is for those that choose to travel with their pets. Goodness, they have enough dealing with the guests that aren't thoughtful about the rooms much less adding pets to the mix. Just is just MY own opinion.

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

I am not opposed to dogs being allowed but Disney isn't like your traditional hotel. There isn't much to do with your dogs like if you were staying in a traditional resort or hotel that is in a vacation spot. My dogs would get less attention probably at Disney than anywhere else since they would be crated all day while we were exploring the parks. Not fun for them at all...so we leave them at home when we go to Orlando. Now, for Disneyland - I don't spend nearly as much time there and so many other things get my attention like the beaches, etc. so I am honestly considering bringing my dog out with us in September since there are dog friendly beaches, parks and trails to explore in the area. As someone in the hotel industry, I can tell you that more pets stay in rooms than most of us would realize and frankly, I would rather have a pet stay in a room than a smoker but that is another discussion...

It is no more work to clean a good pet owners room than a regular room in fact I would really say that they are easier to clean being that most responsible pet owners have well behaved, housebroken dogs and they usually bring extra sheets (or ask for them) to cover up any furniture, etc. The first thing I ever do is remove the bedspread and put it in the closet and if the bed isn't triple sheeted, I take care of that. Then, the dogs get fed in their crates. We avoid people and go out side entrances and always clean up after our pets. We have never had issues. But, I think it is cruel to take a dog on vacation only for them to stay in their crates nearly the entire time. JMHO.

 

[JBx3]

Would strongly discourage. Nothing to do with the pets themselves but for all the reasons already stated above.

Its almost like getting a smoking room when you don't smoke, it pretty nasty.

 

[JBx3]

I am not opposed to dogs being allowed but Disney isn't like your traditional hotel. There isn't much to do with your dogs like if you were staying in a traditional resort or hotel that is in a vacation spot. My dogs would get less attention probably at Disney than anywhere else since they would be crated all day while we were exploring the parks. Not fun for them at all...so we leave them at home when we go to Orlando. Now, for Disneyland - I don't spend nearly as much time there and so many other things get my attention like the beaches, etc. so I am honestly considering bringing my dog out with us in September since there are dog friendly beaches, parks and trails to explore in the area. As someone in the hotel industry, I can tell you that more pets stay in rooms than most of us would realize and frankly, I would rather have a pet stay in a room than a smoker but that is another discussion...

It is no more work to clean a good pet owners room than a regular room in fact I would really say that they are easier to clean being that most responsible pet owners have well behaved, housebroken dogs and they usually bring extra sheets (or ask for them) to cover up any furniture, etc. The first thing I ever do is remove the bedspread and put it in the closet and if the bed isn't triple sheeted, I take care of that. Then, the dogs get fed in their crates. We avoid people and go out side entrances and always clean up after our pets. We have never had issues. But, I think it is cruel to take a dog on vacation only for them to stay in their crates nearly the entire time. JMHO.

Very good reply and post! But who determines who the "responsible pet owner" is? That is the tough one.

 

[Connears]

I couldn't disagree more, but remember it's just my opinion. And this is coming from someone who owns 2 Labs that I absolutely love. Here's the problem...

1. Pet hair, it's unavoidable and everywhere. I would never want to subject non dog owners or mousekeepers to that.

2. Dog poop. As much as you say that you are contientious, not everyone is, period. Nuff said about that.

3. Barking. And you know it will start. Incessantly.

4. Smell. From fur, pee accidents etc.

It just should never be allowed. These resorts are just too beautiful and clean to bring dogs and cats in, no way, no how.

TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE ABOVE....NOT PAYING FOR ALL THE DAMAGE/MAINTENANCE ISSUES FOR PETS!!!!! SORRY, IF THIS IS EVEN SPECULATED, I'LL BE THE FIRST TO VOICE MY OPNION. I HAVE SEVERE ANIMAL ALLERGIES AND HAVE FOUGHT WITH PET-FREINDLY HOTELS ABOUT ROOMS THAT WERE "GURANTEED PET-FREE".

Connears

 

[LouisianaDisneyFan]

On a related topic, how does Disney handle service pets in rooms? Does Disney charge the guest more for the cleanup? Does Disney take the room out of service for the day after departure to try and rid the room of pet hair? My guess is no, since I suspect they are not typically informed of a service pet until arrival. From the number of service pets I saw on property during our last few stays (both those who were obviously service dogs and some who were questionable at best in the "service" ability), I would think Disney must have some established policies. Anybody know what they are?

 

[DVC-Don]

I couldn't disagree more, but remember it's just my opinion. And this is coming from someone who owns 2 Labs that I absolutely love. Here's the problem...

1. Pet hair, it's unavoidable and everywhere. I would never want to subject non dog owners or mousekeepers to that.

2. Dog poop. As much as you say that you are contientious, not everyone is, period. Nuff said about that.

3. Barking. And you know it will start. Incessantly.

4. Smell. From fur, pee accidents etc.

It just should never be allowed. These resorts are just too beautiful and clean to bring dogs and cats in, no way, no how.

Totally agree.

 

[rentayenta]

Service animals? Pets? Nope. I am a doggie lover but everyone is not. A little pee goes a long way as all pet owners know. You have to rip up carpet to truly get rid of urine and I can't imagine what that would do to my dues.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I have a kennel full of show dogs, and I also board dogs for others when they vacation. In a word....NO...! I do NOT think we want DVC turned into a Motel 6 where pets are allowed. It's like keeping the villas smoke free...That's a good thing for allergy sufferers, and keeping them pet free is also a good thing for the same reasons.

 

[skelooch]

Does anyone else have strong feelings one way or the other?

I guess these are strong feelings one way!!!
Would you bring your animal to a friends or family members home who does not like or have animals of their own and expect them to welcome your animal into their home. Probably not.
DVC is my home I know it is because everytime I go there they tell me "Welcome Home"

 

[dianeschlicht]

On a related topic, how does Disney handle service pets in rooms? Does Disney charge the guest more for the cleanup? Does Disney take the room out of service for the day after departure to try and rid the room of pet hair? My guess is no, since I suspect they are not typically informed of a service pet until arrival. From the number of service pets I saw on property during our last few stays (both those who were obviously service dogs and some who were questionable at best in the "service" ability), I would think Disney must have some established policies. Anybody know what they are?

No, they are not allowed to charge more. Federal law regulates what can and can't be done there, and service dogs MUST be allowed. The rub is what constitutes a service dog, and how does it become certified as such. I suspect Disney probably does a "deep cleaning" after known service animals leave much like they do if a "smoke residue" is reported in a room. I have had to report the smoke residue thing in the past, and they took 12 hours to "de-smoke" it for me, and I truly could not "feel" the ill effects from it at all after they were done. I'm sure they do the same thing to "de-pet" a room.

 

[Alexander]

Oh my goodness, absolutely no pets! Reasons all stated above.

 

[Sammie]

I am not opposed to dogs being allowed but Disney isn't like your traditional hotel. There isn't much to do with your dogs like if you were staying in a traditional resort or hotel that is in a vacation spot. My dogs would get less attention probably at Disney than anywhere else since they would be crated all day while we were exploring the parks. Not fun for them at all...so we leave them at home when we go to Orlando. Now, for Disneyland - I don't spend nearly as much time there and so many other things get my attention like the beaches, etc. so I am honestly considering bringing my dog out with us in September since there are dog friendly beaches, parks and trails to explore in the area. As someone in the hotel industry, I can tell you that more pets stay in rooms than most of us would realize and frankly, I would rather have a pet stay in a room than a smoker but that is another discussion...

It is no more work to clean a good pet owners room than a regular room in fact I would really say that they are easier to clean being that most responsible pet owners have well behaved, housebroken dogs and they usually bring extra sheets (or ask for them) to cover up any furniture, etc. The first thing I ever do is remove the bedspread and put it in the closet and if the bed isn't triple sheeted, I take care of that. Then, the dogs get fed in their crates. We avoid people and go out side entrances and always clean up after our pets. We have never had issues. But, I think it is cruel to take a dog on vacation only for them to stay in their crates nearly the entire time. JMHO.

Yep always wondered how people who state that they have severe allergies, deal with this. I always see pets at Non pet hotels.

Actually to me a Pet Friendly hotel is likely to be cleaner because the pet is known about and a fee is charged to provide special cleaning.

At a nonpet hotel, people sneak them in and the room get the normal cleaning with then leave.

 

[Nikisha421]

eeek...pets make me itchy...all of them!!!