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.