small seizure svc dog question

[wbh1964]

My dd has a small service dog (a seizure dog). Is there a list anywhere of the rides/shows service dogs are allowed or not allowed at Disney? Bella stays in Lindsay's lap at all times. Many of the rides Linds can't do anyway but we do most all the shows and the rides that don't move alot or very fast and just curious what other experiences have been.
Thanks!

 

[wdwjeffc37]

Don't worry. If you have a certified service animal it can go wherever you can go at Disney. They are very accomodating when it comes to that kind of thing. Have fun!!!

 

[livndisney]

Don't worry. If you have a certified service animal it can go wherever you can go at Disney. They are very accomodating when it comes to that kind of thing. Have fun!!!

Sorry, this is incorrect. There is no "certified" service animal. The OP was correct to ask what ride would be safe for the dog as all rides do not allow service animals.

Here is a link that may help the OP:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/service-animals/


"Attractions Not Allowing Service Animals

Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on certain attractions. These include:

Magic Kingdom Park
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain
Peter Pan’s Flight
Space Mountain

Epcot
Mission: SPACE
Test Track
Soarin’
Sum of All Thrills

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Star Tours – The Adventure Continues

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Kali River Rapids
Expedition Everest
Primeval Whirl
DINOSAUR - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain®

A member of the party must remain with the animal at all times."


You may also want to take a look at the sticky at the start of this board- there is lots of information there.

 

[wbh1964]

Thank you both for your reply.
wdwjeff...I thought the same thing until I read a thread that mentioned there might be a problem with certain attractions.
livindisney...thank you very much, the link was very helpful!

 

[BigAlsGal]

No sum of all thrills for your pooch!?!

Could you imagine?

 

[SueM in MN]

The list of attractions to avoid is listed in the disABILITIES FAQs thread, located near the top of this board.

Besides those listed one where Service Dogs are not looked, there is a list of attractions where guest need to talk with a CM before boarding.

 

[Schmeck]

Don't worry. If you have a certified service animal it can go wherever you can go at Disney. They are very accomodating when it comes to that kind of thing. Have fun!!!

Were you really thinking a service dog could go on Rockin' Rollercoaster? How would it stay in the vehicle?

 

[KPeveler]

I know there are now kennels out here in Disneyland, but I am not sure in WDW - are there kennels for services dogs to stay in at the attractions a dog is not allowed on? I know previously a member of a person's party had to stay behind to watch the animal, but I know now there are kennels (basically just large cages) for service dogs. Also, it was never made clear to me whether this was something reserved only for those traveling alone, or whether parties of more than one have access to the kennels.

 

[Gracie09]

Were you really thinking a service dog could go on Rockin' Rollercoaster? How would it stay in the vehicle?

If its small enough it can go in the pouch in front of your seat where you put your hats and stuff.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Don't worry. If you have a certified service animal it can go wherever you can go at Disney. They are very accomodating when it comes to that kind of thing. Have fun!!!

No such thing as a certified service animal.

A business owner can ask only two questions of a person with a service animal - "is this a service animal" and "what service has it been trained to perform." They are not allowed to ask for documentation or ask any questions regarding the owner's disability. Which makes sense, because there is no such thing as official documentation. (Therapy dogs, comfort dogs, and companion animals are not service animals. Pets are not service animals. But all the owner needs to do is say it is trained to perform a service.)

Also sort of interesting that the federal statute has been revised to mention only two types of animal - dogs and minature horses. No cats, rats, rabbits, ferrets, birds or snakes.

There are rides at WDW on which you cannot for safety reasons take an unrestrained animal. Someone's already posted a list, and it notes that a member of the party must remain with the animal. Never heard of kennels to put the animal in while you ride, I assume they just stick it in a carrier or cage (there is only one kennel facility at WDW and it is nowhere near the parks), and you apparently are not permitted to leave it with a cast member.

 

[KPeveler]

No such thing as a certified service animal.

A business owner can ask only two questions of a person with a service animal - "is this a service animal" and "what service has it been trained to perform." They are not allowed to ask for documentation or ask any questions regarding the owner's disability. Which makes sense, because there is no such thing as official documentation. (Therapy dogs, comfort dogs, and companion animals are not service animals. Pets are not service animals. But all the owner needs to do is say it is trained to perform a service.)

Also sort of interesting that the federal statute has been revised to mention only two types of animal - dogs and minature horses. No cats, rats, rabbits, ferrets, birds or snakes.

There are rides at WDW on which you cannot for safety reasons take an unrestrained animal. Someone's already posted a list, and it notes that a member of the party must remain with the animal. Never heard of kennels to put the animal in while you ride, I assume they just stick it in a carrier or cage (there is only one kennel facility at WDW and it is nowhere near the parks), and you apparently are not permitted to leave it with a cast member.

A CM is not allowed to be left with your animal, but there was a recent settlement in which Disney provided kennels/cages at the rides where a service dog cannot ride - I believe the case involved seeing eye dogs, but I have seen the kennels here in CA. Can anyone confirm Florida?

 

[wbh1964]

We just returned from a 5 state trip and stayed in a different hotel each night. We were asked to show Bella's id more than once and one hotel would not let us stay until we supplied the dogs service dog id for them to make a copy. Bella always has on her service dog vest but we were asked many many times in all 5 states for a service dog id.

 

[KPeveler]

We just returned from a 5 state trip and stayed in a different hotel each night. We were asked to show Bella's id more than once and one hotel would not let us stay until we supplied the dogs service dog id for them to make a copy. Bella always has on her service dog vest but we were asked many many times in all 5 states for a service dog id.

This is not an uncommon experience, but it is still illegal. No one in any venue at any time can require proof the animal is a service dog.

I am not sure about hotels, but I do know that emotional support animals, which are more than pets but not trained to provide a specific service, DO require documentation before they are allowed into apartments which do not normally allow animals.

Service dogs are not required to have a vest, identification, certification, documentation, or anything else like it. As stated before, the venue can ask if the animal is a service dog, and what service it provides. Nothing more. I do believe that the animal is also required to be on a leash while in public, but that may vary state to state.

A venue may ask a person to remove their service animal if the animal is disruptive or dangerous - barking, growling, not on a leash and wandering, licking, being allowed on tables in restaurants, etc. The person must be allowed back in, but a disruptive or dangerous animal can be asked to leave. This is the only time a service animal is not allowed into a public place.

There is no such thing as a "universal certification" for service dogs, though different programs do indeed have their own certification.

It is very common to be asked to provide "proof" your service dog is "real" but it is illegal to ask for or require documentation.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Under the law they are not permitted to ask for any documentation regarding the animal's training, details regarding the disability, or for the dog to demonstrate its training in order to provide public access to a service animal. Only the two questions are permissible: is this a service animal? and what service is it trained to perform?

There is no requirement under law that a service dog wear a vest or patch, or have any documentation or certification. The vest might make it easier to explain though.

There are some states that will allow therapy or companion dogs in housing with a doctor's certification. Some of them will not also permit the same animal in a restaurant though.