Mickey Mouse wouldn’t be the same without his dog Pluto! Just like many of us wouldn’t be the same without our pets! Wouldn’t you love to bring your furry friend with you to experience the magic of your Disney vacation?! Last year Disney started a pilot program at select Walt Disney World resorts that allowed guests to bring their four-legged friends to stay with them in their Disney Resort! We are so excited to share the news that Disney has now announced that they will be making pup-friendly accommodations a permanent fixture at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Four of the Walt Disney World resort hotels offer a limited number of designated rooms that are available to guests who want to bring their dogs with them for their resort stay! The designated canine rooms at the participating Disney resorts all are located with easy access to outdoor pet walkways for exercise and green spaces for pet relief areas.
There are pet-friendly hotels available in each Disney resort category. These three Disney resort categories consisting of Disney’s value resorts, Disney’s moderate resorts and Disney’s Deluxe resorts. Here is a list of the pet friendly hotels available in each of these categories:
Disney’s Value Resorts: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney’s Moderate Resorts: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
Disney’s Deluxe Resorts: Disney’s Yacht Club
To give you some more information on this great accommodation Disney is offering, here are some answers to common questions you may have,
How many dogs can stay in the room?
Disney allows a maximum of two dogs per guest room.
Is there an additional cost when bringing a dog?
Yes. Disney has applied a per night surcharge when bringing your dogs to stay at the resort. If you pick one of the participating resorts in Disney’s value or moderate categories to stay at, the cost is $50 per night. If you are staying at a participating resort in Disney’s deluxe category the cost is $75 per night.
What perks are included in the pet surcharge?
Disney has included a lot of goodies that will make your pup feel right at home! Upon arrival, your dog will receive Pluto’s Welcome Kit! Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Mats
Bowls
Pet ID tag
Courtesy plastic disposable bags
Puppy pads
Dog maps
Pluto “Do Not Disturb” door hanger
How long can a dog be left alone in the room for?
Disney expects all pets to be looked after and well-behaved. This means that dogs should not be left any longer than 7 hours at the maximum. If a lot of noise is heard as a result of your dog being left alone in your room, you will be contacted within 30 minutes to come resolve the issue.
Will the room be cleaned if the dog is present?
No. Housekeeping will not go into your room if your dog is alone and unsupervised. Guests with dogs that would like their room cleaned must call the housekeeping department to arrange a time for the room to be cleaned when the dog owners can be present.
Are dogs allowed throughout the rest of the resort?
Yes! Dogs are allowed in common areas around the resorts! However, dogs are not allowed on furniture in public spaces. Disney also requires that dogs be on a leash or restrained at all times. Also, only service animals are allowed in food & beverage areas, lounges, pool areas and fitness centers.
Can dogs come inside of the theme parks?
No. No Dogs are permitted at the theme parks or Disney Springs, only licensed service animals are allowed in the parks and Disney Springs.
Can I board Disney transportation with my dog?
Yes! You are able to bring your dogs aboard resort transportation services such as Disney’s Magical Express which takes you to and from the airport and in Disney’s Minnie Vans. However, dogs must remain in their carriers while onboard Disney transportation. Dogs are NOT permitted on the monorail or Friendship Boats unless they are licensed service animals.
Are there other options that allow me to bring my dog but not have them stay with me at the hotel room?
Yes. Disney offers a pet babysitting and boarding service called Best Friends Pet Care! The property offers VIP Luxury Suites, Vacation Villas, and Indoor/Outdoor Suites where your dogs can enjoy all the comforts of home! The accommodations include dog play groups, flat-screen televisions for dogs, bedtime stories and even a bath. There are also 2 and 4 level condos available for cats! The Best Friends Pet Care Center can house up to 300 dogs, cats and small pets. You can also have the option of dropping your pets off at Best Friends Pet Care for just the day. Pet Care opens up one hour before the Disney parks open and remains open until one hour after they close.
We are very excited that dog-friendly accommodations will be a permanent option for Disney guests! When your ready to plan your next trip to the Walt Disney World resort for the whole family (pets included) be sure to contact your Kingdom Magic Vacation Travel Planner! Our team is excited to plan your dream vacation!
