What are your thoughts on a pet friendly DVC?

[karebear06]

No way I didn't buy dvc to be in room with dogs and cats and whatever. Dogs are not people they are dirty and lick their own butts. Dogs are not just like people they are not just like a son or daughter. Do you poop and pee on people's sidewalks grass and curbs. No

I think some dogs are cleaner than a lot of people and more well mannered than most kids.

I wouldn't have a problem with a pet friendly dedicated resort. I would assume there would also be a premium.

 

[ErinC]

Put me in the NO camp. I have two dogs and love them very much, but I don't want to deal with them on my vacation in a strange environment. DVC housekeepers have enough problems keeping the rooms clean enough as it is. I don't want pet fur, dander, and "accidents" making their job any more difficult.

Just in case anybody is interested, my SIL used the new kennel on her trip recently and thought it was great! I didn't think the price was too terrible compared to what our kennel pricing is here at home. You can even get a DVC discount!

 

[luv2sleep]

I hope not. My son has asthma and it's triggered by cats and dogs and many other things. I'd hate if if we stayed in a room where a pet had just previously checked out. I don't care how much allergen cleaning they do. It stays behind. What about all of the sick children who go to the parks. Why put their health at risk? I hope it never happens.

 

[Chuck S]

The only way I could see a pet friendly resort working would be for it to be separate from the regular DVC system. Owners there would not be able to use their points anywhere except that resort, because with an inter-use agreement, those owners would certainly be "tempted" to sneak a pet into a non-pet resort. And owners at other resorts that book somewhat last minute trips would be stuck in the pet friendly resort.

Let's also assume that a pet friendly resort would be a fairly small property, as compared to OKW, AKV and SSR. Additional maintenance and housekeeping would make dues horrific at that resort. Plus Disney would have trouble marketing it to the general public with high dues, in addition to those that would do not want a pet friendly resort.

Just not a great idea. I think boarding your pets or having someone look after them at home is a much better travel option for pet owners. I board my cats at the vet, that way I know that if anything unusual were to happen, they'd receive immediate medical treatment.

 

[Dean]

I think some dogs are cleaner than a lot of people and more well mannered than most kids.

I wouldn't have a problem with a pet friendly dedicated resort. I would assume there would also be a premium.

While that's true of some pets, it's not of all. The risks are greater with pets than with kids plus they're additive.

 

[VLee]

While I understand the reasons that most would not like a pet-friendly resort, I would love one and would be more than willing to pay the additional fees. There could be a section for pets dedicated, but at no additional costs to others.
I pay for boarding and also for a personal petsitter to come to my house. In fact, we are in the process of actually training our 7 month old puppy now as a service animal.....since we see potential physical issues developing in our lives. And we do intend on bringing her to Disney in the future should my husband make the trip.

 

[DVC-Don]

Probably not, but so far I've seen two families smuggling cats in and out and one family trying to hide a mini schnauzer in their coats.

 

[eva]

I've just noticed so many more hotel chains allowing it. At first it was only the expensive hotels (Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, etc) then it seemed to start expanding. It seems more commonplace to see a dog walking through the lobby of a hotel these days so it makes me wonder if Disney will follow suit. I can see if they have some high profile celebrity staying at the Grand Floridian that they would chose not to notice the dog in the room with them. Not saying its right or fair, but I'm sure it happens.

What if there was an extra charge to bring your pet? Or a deposit that you only got back once housekeeping reported that the room was left in good condition? Would that change anyone's opinion?

Nope! If DVC wants to do one resort that allows pets, that is their business. But you won't see me there. I love animals and live in a high-end apartment complex that is very pet friendly. I can tell you that the dogs in our complex are very well behave for the most part and the complex requires everyone picks up after their animals. But when owners are not in their units, the dogs have a tendency to bark and run around a lot. I sure don't want to hear that when I am trying to relax on vacation. There shouldn't be much of a problem with service animals at DVC resorts since they should be with their owners during the day. They probably aren't left in the room by themselves.

Plus, I don't want to worry about checking in to a room that has a definite pet smell to it.

The only way I could see a pet friendly resort working would be for it to be separate from the regular DVC system. Owners there would not be able to use their points anywhere except that resort, because with an inter-use agreement, those owners would certainly be "tempted" to sneak a pet into a non-pet resort. And owners at other resorts that book somewhat last minute trips would be stuck in the pet friendly resort.

Let's also assume that a pet friendly resort would be a fairly small property, as compared to OKW, AKV and SSR. Additional maintenance and housekeeping would make dues horrific at that resort. Plus Disney would have trouble marketing it to the general public with high dues, in addition to those that would do not want a pet friendly resort.

Just not a great idea. I think boarding your pets or having someone look after them at home is a much better travel option for pet owners. I board my cats at the vet, that way I know that if anything unusual were to happen, they'd receive immediate medical treatment.

Absolutely agree! Points purchased at a pet friendly resort should only be used at that resort.

 

[twinklebug]

Probably not, but so far I've seen two families smuggling cats in and out and one family trying to hide a mini schnauzer in their coats.

Service animals come in all shapes and sizes. A few people do try to get around rules by having their pets declared as service animals so it can go on planes and into hotels, but more often than not when you see one it's for a legitimate health need.

When I worked at the pharmacy years back there was a woman who'd walk through our department with a tiny dog hidden in her pocketbook. For over a year I'd see her and assumed she was a crazy dog lady. One day her niece came up to the window to pick up some medication and explained who she was, who her Aunt was, and that we may know her from seeing her about. Her Aunt's little dog had passed away and without him she was unable to function in a normal way due to nervous condition. It was sad to learn that the aunt had returned to being housebound without her companion at her side, and even at home was a complete, nervous wreck. After learning about small service animals I no longer judge anyone with an animal in a public place.

 

[disney_bob]

If you want to create a whole new resort that is pet-friendly be my guest, but don't take up space for the rest of us. As an allergy sufferer, I'd hate to be "left out" of a reservation/room because of pets - ESPECIALLY if I bought into a property before the change.

 

[Dean]

Service animals come in all shapes and sizes. A few people do try to get around rules by having their pets declared as service animals so it can go on planes and into hotels, but more often than not when you see one it's for a legitimate health need.

Since there is no registration requirement or requirement for proof of service animals, it's easy to manipulate such issues. While I realize that for a given circumstance it's difficult to know, I believe the % of people abusing this area at resorts is far higher than I think you do. I believe it's quite common, a guess would be around or slightly greater than 50% for hotels and resorts, far less for regular life.

 

[LindaBabe]

As a person with allergies to fur bearing animals, these 'pets everywhere' policies cause me a lot of problems. Can't even fly in planes without 'em any more. Count me as opposed!

 

[Golden Rose]

We love pets, and have several, but I would never want to see the current resorts become pet friendly DVC. Pets really increase the maintenance and housekeeping requirements for a space, and DVC seems to have trouble keeping up with both already. Furthermore, pets can get loud when they are unhappy. (Children can, too, of course, but children are very much a part of Disney, and everyone expects them to be around.)

I think converting part of an existing DVC resort would be a disaster. Too many people suffer from allergies, and maintenance costs are already high. At a minimum, they would have to convert only a small portion of rooms to pet friendly, and those would have to be a separate booking category, not a request. Obviously, guests would have to know in advance, as they would have the pet with them, and some guests would need to not book those rooms because of allergies. It sounds like a horrible idea to me.

I think building a new DVC pet friendly resort would be the only good option, if they chose to go that way. I still don't think it is a good idea, but better than transforming part of an existing one. It could be furnished with designs made of sturdy materials in a distressed style that wouldn't show wear as easily. It could have special dog park areas, possibly one for big dogs and one for small dogs, and areas for walks. Owners would purchase knowing that maintenance and housekeeping would make for higher dues, but there might be enough people interested in such a thing as to make it desirable.

 

[pequele]

No way I didn't buy dvc to be in room with dogs and cats and whatever. Dogs are not people they are dirty and lick their own butts. Dogs are not just like people they are not just like a son or daughter. Do you poop and pee on people's sidewalks grass and curbs. No

Haha and you don't think babies and toddlers don't have leaky diapers on the couch and floor of your current rooms you use? No kid (or adult for that matter) has spit up or vomitted in a room you've rented from Disney? That's a good one!

 

[Dean]

Haha and you don't think babies and toddlers don't have leaky diapers on the couch and floor of your current rooms you use? No kid (or adult for that matter) has spit up or vomitted in a room you've rented from Disney? That's a good one!

But one is an obligate risk and one is not (and is additive to the other risks).

 

[Sammie]

I don't know whether they will ever offer a pet friendly resort, but for all those that are concerned about allergens, cost of cleaning, noise etc. every trip we see more and more dogs at DVC resorts.

Some I am sure are legitimate service animals and some are pets that people are bringing under the guise of support animals.

Either way, you are dealing with animals in the rooms whether you are aware or not. So truly when you check in into a DVC resort there is no way to know an animal was not in that room prior.

If Disney does build a pet friendly it will be due to the increased situation of more and more animals there.

 

[meggiebeth]

I mean honestly, can you imagine the complaints? 'Excuse me- we were kept up all night by some dog barking! If my dog will behave why should I be bothered by others?!' and 'When we woke up this morning there was dog mess all around the entry to our door!'

Honestly, there would be so many complaints. Can you imagine the barking dogs? It would be painful to sleep at night. You'd feel like you were in a kennel. Unless they invested in really good sound insulation.

Think about the upkeep. People would expect housekeeping to clean up after their dogs, and there would inevitably be stains and scratches and lots of damage. Dogs chewing tables, chairs, bedspreads, it would be a nightmare to manage.

It really would be difficult. Lodges like the Tree houses at SSR would be a bit easier because they are separated and the barking issues wouldn't be so bad.

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[codysmom1990]

Yes, I wish they would allow dogs, I would be able to go to Disney more often. Or at least make one hotel dog friendly, they can limit dog size and how many. the one Universal Studios hotel allows dogs, the Royal Pacific. I have 2, 3 pound dogs that I would not want to leave in a dog shelter, they are very nervous dogs and do not like strangers. I would say no to maid service and check on the alot, DVC, this would be perfect to add to it, After all its suppose to be your home away from home!!!

 

[Dean]

Yes, I wish they would allow dogs, I would be able to go to Disney more often. Or at least make one hotel dog friendly, they can limit dog size and how many. the one Universal Studios hotel allows dogs, the Royal Pacific. I have 2, 3 pound dogs that I would not want to leave in a dog shelter, they are very nervous dogs and do not like strangers. I would say no to maid service and check on the alot, DVC, this would be perfect to add to it, After all its suppose to be your home away from home!!!

I think all Lowe's hotels allow dogs. Unless things have changed in the last couple of years, all Universal hotels did allow dogs, at least that was my understanding.

 

[Mouseaholic!!!]

Laat May my DH and D-DVCfriend took me to WDW to find my smile. My 91 year old Mom had passed 1 month earlier after 2 years of intensive end-of-life challenges. My 25 lb. Terrier, Shadow, at times, was one of the few links with sanity through all the caregiving.

Shadow stayed at Best Friends. I won't say he loved it as much as sleeping at the foot of the bed, but we visited him once a day for play time.

He was close. He was well cared for. We could visit when I needed a dog hug.

As OKW guests, it was a good solution.