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Bonnie's Mom · 12-03-2007, 06:24 AM

FYI to all of you who travel to Disney World with your pets. I just got this information.

Kennel Operations will transition to Best Friends PetCare
11/28/2007

With current trends reflecting that more families are vacationing with their pets, the Walt Disney World Resort will transition its kennel operations to an industry expert, Best Friends PetCare, Inc. beginning Jan. 10, 2008. They currently operate 44 locations in 18 states.

Conversion of Walt Disney World Resort Kennels to Best Friends will occur in phases throughout January and February 2008.

Best Friends also is slated to build and operate a full-service, luxury pet "resort" at the Walt Disney World Resort. The one-of-a-kind pet facility is expected to open mid-2009 and will be located on Bonnet Creek Parkway. The luxury pet "resort" will cater to park and resort Guests, and will provide a full range of pet hospitality services.

Txgurl06 · 12-03-2007, 06:31 AM

Pretty Cool!

chachi · 12-03-2007, 06:42 AM

My Husband just told me about this this weekend. I think its great but I never take my yorkies with me when I go to Disney World. I might now. I ddnt like the kennel because you had to walk your dogs at least once a day and when you are doing some parks that may not be possible

Yorkiekids · 12-03-2007, 07:21 AM

That's great. I wish more companies would come around.

marcerella02 · 12-03-2007, 07:32 AM

it's about time!!! can't wait to go!

BubblPopElectrc · 12-03-2007, 07:56 AM

I read about this on another forum.

I'm wondering.. What's the benefit of this as opposed to what they had before (other than it being another facility being run by non-Disney workers)? Isn't it basically the same thing?

Also why would you (generally speaking- no one in particular) take your dog(s) now? They would still have to stay at the kennel at night- and NOT be allowed at your hotel room. I think the word "resort" is a little misleading.

I would think it (the trip down, visiting them and leaving them multiple times, etc.) would be more stressful than just leaving them at home.

chachi · 12-03-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I read about this on another forum.

I'm wondering.. What's the benefit of this as opposed to what they had before (other than it being another facility being run by non-Disney workers)? Isn't it basically the same thing?

Also why would you (generally speaking- no one in particular) take your dog(s) now? They would still have to stay at the kennel at night- and NOT be allowed at your hotel room. I think the word "resort" is a little misleading.

I would think it (the trip down, visiting them and leaving them multiple times, etc.) would be more stressful than just leaving them at home.

I would do it. I miss my yorkies terribly when I go to disney world. It depends on what the facilty entails also. Mine are boarded at the groomers when we go. But she takes them to her home.

marcerella02 · 12-03-2007, 08:13 AM

i woudlnt bring Layla to the day care but would go to the hotel that is pet friendly.

BubblPopElectrc · 12-03-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

i woudlnt bring Layla to the day care but would go to the hotel that is pet friendly.

But there isn't one (a Disney-owned hotel that will allow pets).

That's why I think the article is misleading.

chachi · 12-03-2007, 08:52 AM

Yep your right none of the disney resorts allow pets

BubblPopElectrc · 12-03-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Yep your right none of the disney resorts allow pets

I wish there was! I think it would be very popular.

Maybe it would be to big of a risk because of irresponsible owners though.

chachi · 12-03-2007, 09:07 AM

I know. I dont think they would ever do it though because too many people would leave them in the room unattended to for too long while they went to the parks

BamaFan121s · 12-03-2007, 10:20 AM

I think that if I took any of my 3 with me on vaction--especially to Disney where there are lots of rowdy kids--they would hate me forever.

But I can see where a pet-friendly hotel would attract some people. Maybe those who 'smuggle' their pets in to the non-pet friendly hotels would be encouraged to stay there instead...

marcerella02 · 12-03-2007, 10:24 AM

oh i completely misread that
You can bring pets to the Fort Wilderness if you rent one of the cabins but they defeinitly need a pet friendly, pet centered, pet THEMED (lady and the tramp and 101 dalmations decorations everywhere!) resort

chachi · 12-03-2007, 10:38 AM

Thats interesting I didnt know you could bring your dogs of you stayed in a cabin at FW neither did my Husband that knows alot about Disney. I love FW the resort but I have never checked out the cabins

12-03-2007, 06:24 AM	#1
Bonnie's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,040	Disney World to build a Luxury Pet Resort FYI to all of you who travel to Disney World with your pets. I just got this information. Kennel Operations will transition to Best Friends PetCare 11/28/2007 With current trends reflecting that more families are vacationing with their pets, the Walt Disney World Resort will transition its kennel operations to an industry expert, Best Friends PetCare, Inc. beginning Jan. 10, 2008. They currently operate 44 locations in 18 states. Conversion of Walt Disney World Resort Kennels to Best Friends will occur in phases throughout January and February 2008. Best Friends also is slated to build and operate a full-service, luxury pet "resort" at the Walt Disney World Resort. The one-of-a-kind pet facility is expected to open mid-2009 and will be located on Bonnet Creek Parkway. The luxury pet "resort" will cater to park and resort Guests, and will provide a full range of pet hospitality services. __________________ ................ Bonnie's Mom ********* SSLS ~ Ladybugs Rock

12-03-2007, 06:31 AM	#2
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,066	Pretty Cool! __________________ To The"Coolest" Friend A Girl Could Have

12-03-2007, 06:42 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 21,296	My Husband just told me about this this weekend. I think its great but I never take my yorkies with me when I go to Disney World. I might now. I ddnt like the kennel because you had to walk your dogs at least once a day and when you are doing some parks that may not be possible __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-03-2007, 07:21 AM	#4
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,145	That's great. I wish more companies would come around. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

12-03-2007, 07:32 AM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 6,848	it's about time!!! can't wait to go! __________________ Layla 's Simon Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-03-2007, 07:56 AM	#6
BubblPopElectrc Britney and Brooklyn's Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,694	I read about this on another forum. I'm wondering.. What's the benefit of this as opposed to what they had before (other than it being another facility being run by non-Disney workers)? Isn't it basically the same thing? Also why would you (generally speaking- no one in particular) take your dog(s) now? They would still have to stay at the kennel at night- and NOT be allowed at your hotel room. I think the word "resort" is a little misleading. I would think it (the trip down, visiting them and leaving them multiple times, etc.) would be more stressful than just leaving them at home. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Coral, and Brooklyn Last edited by BubblPopElectrc; 12-03-2007 at 07:58 AM.

12-03-2007, 08:13 AM	#8
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 6,848	i woudlnt bring Layla to the day care but would go to the hotel that is pet friendly. __________________ Layla 's Simon Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-03-2007, 08:52 AM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 21,296	Yep your right none of the disney resorts allow pets __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-03-2007, 09:07 AM	#12
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 21,296	I know. I dont think they would ever do it though because too many people would leave them in the room unattended to for too long while they went to the parks __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-03-2007, 10:20 AM	#13
BamaFan121s YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,517	I think that if I took any of my 3 with me on vaction--especially to Disney where there are lots of rowdy kids--they would hate me forever. But I can see where a pet-friendly hotel would attract some people. Maybe those who 'smuggle' their pets in to the non-pet friendly hotels would be encouraged to stay there instead... __________________ ...........Misty........... Trixie * Lexi * Chipsie

12-03-2007, 10:24 AM	#14
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 6,848	oh i completely misread that You can bring pets to the Fort Wilderness if you rent one of the cabins but they defeinitly need a pet friendly, pet centered, pet THEMED (lady and the tramp and 101 dalmations decorations everywhere!) resort __________________ Layla 's Simon Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-03-2007, 10:38 AM	#15
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 21,296	Thats interesting I didnt know you could bring your dogs of you stayed in a cabin at FW neither did my Husband that knows alot about Disney. I love FW the resort but I have never checked out the cabins __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427