Four Disney Resorts Start Dog-Friendly Pilot Program

Posted by Mike

Oct 19, 2017 1:40 PM

Four Walt Disney World resorts are now taking part of a one year pilot program. The resorts taking place in the program are Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and the Cabins at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness.

This dog-friendly option will be available to Guests with reservations Oct. 15, 2017 through Oct. 15, 2018.

Cost

Each property’s per night / per room pet-cleaning rate is:

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort $50/night
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort $50/night
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort $75/night
Cabins at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort $50/night

General Information

A maximum of two dogs per guest room can be accommodated.
Each resort has a block of rooms specifically designated for dog-friendly stays.
Each Guest room will have easy access to outdoor pet walkways for exercise and green spaces with pet relief areas.
Dog lovers will find plenty of Disney amenities and special touches for their four-legged friends.
Disney enjoys a partnership with Best Friends Pet Care, an on-property full-service facility that can provide assistance with pet daycare and other pet services (fees apply).
Pet merchandise is coming soon to participating resorts.
While dogs will be allowed to stay in Guest rooms, they will be expected to be well-behaved, leashed in public resort areas and properly vaccinated.

Pluto’s Welcome Kit

We went out to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to take a look at the welcome kit handed out to guests taking part in the pilot. Included in the kit is a mat, bowls, and plastic disposable bags. Not pictured is a pet ID tag, puppy pads, dog walking mat, and a Pluto “Do Not Disturb” door hanger.

Additional Policies and Restrictions

Only dogs will be allowed in Guest rooms, and there is a limit of two dogs per Guest room.
Guests are responsible for the proper care, behavior and waste maintenance of their dogs throughout the Resort.
Dogs must be well-behaved and are not allowed on furniture in public areas.
Dogs should be supervised at all times while staying on Resort property and should not be left unattended in your Guest room for more than 7 hours.
Dogs should remain silent if left unattended in your Guest room. If noise is heard, you will be called to address the noise within 30 minutes.
Please display the provided “Do Not Disturb” door hanger outside your room to alert Cast Members that dogs are present.
Housekeeping service in Guest rooms with dogs is only available when Guests are present. Please dial the Housekeeping button on your in-room telephone to schedule a cleaning time at your convenience.
Please leash or restrain your dogs at all times while in public spaces on Resort property.
Only licensed service animals are allowed in Food & Beverage locations, the Club Lounge, Pool Areas, Fitness Centers and other public Guest areas.
Guests with dogs are allowed to use some Resort transportation services, including Disney’s Magical Express® and Minnie Van™. In order to use Resort transportation, dogs must remain in pet carriers for the duration of transit. All other Resort transportation and public transportation, including Walt Disney World® Monorails and Friendship Boats, are available to Guests with licensed service animals only.
Dogs are not permitted in Theme Parks and Disney Springs®. Only licensed service animals are allowed in these Guest areas.
Up-to-date vaccination records must be available upon request.