Disney Kennels
 

Has anyone used the Disney kennels? Are they clean and safe?

They are under new ownership now. Best friends.

just bumping this for you. I have not used them but I remember reading on here someone who had- many actually. I know at one point you were responsible for exercising your pet during the day but i'm not sure if that is still true. But, i mean, its Disney, they don't screw around and usually do things quite well.

Hi, I have used the Disneyland kennels about 6 times in the past 2 years and I love them. The employees don't let your dogs out, you come back every couple of hours and take them potty and they are clean. Make sure you have your shot records, take a blanket and your food. The lady that works the kennels in the mornings is very nice, she's been there for a long time and she will sit by your dog and talk to them. I highly recommend them! I am referring to the kennels that are located next to the main gate to disneyland, they don't offer overnight stays. I think they have overnight kennels close by but I have never used those. I hope this was helpful!

funny you posted this thread because i too was just asked to go to disney at the end of next month and was wondering what to do with morgan.

i heard the disney kennels were nice and that you had to come back to take them out. Do the park hotels allow dogs or do you have to stay outside the park?

You have to stay outside the park. That is one area that Disney is EXTREMELY behind the times.

I wish disney would change this policy! We love to stay at the disneyland hotel! We have stayed at the hilton which has it's own shuttle service and some rooms have disney views and we have stayed at the menage which is down the street from disneyland and they are clean and good priced but you would have to take the shuttle and we have stayed at the howard johnson which is in walking distance of the park and if you have kids they have a fun pirate themed water park. I'm sure there are other hotels in the area that are pet friendly but these are the only ones we've tried. The hilton was the nicest but also the most expensive.

well that sucks. guess i'll be finding other accommodations for morgan if i decide to go. she'll have to stay at home with friends

When we just had peanut we stayed at the disneyland hotel. We had to sneek him in. He's not a barker and is potty pad trained so it easy but now with 2 we just stay at the other hotels.

I've debated whether or not to use the disney kennels, or kennels in my area, . . .but always decided against it . .. My husband and I travel to WDW a few times a year (we are AP holders) and are lucky enough to have our dogs watched in our own home . . .usually my kids, sometimes my parents . . .this November, we have my daughter's fiance' staying here so we can all go as a family. (My husband and I have been going alone) I would love to bring my babies with me . . but I figure the stress of flying and then being in an unknown place in a cage would surely freak them out . . .I feel they are safer and more secure in our own home . . .As time goes on though, it does seem to get more difficult securing someone to watch them. They day I cannot find in home care will be the day I won't be going . . .:(

I'm sure the disney kennels are kept very well as it is disney standard. I don't have any personal experiences to share though. I would love to see the WDW resorts open their policy to include bringing your babies with you. :D

we have been renting houses. HomeAway.com has great dog friendly pool homes that allow pets for around the $100 @ night.

We are going to Disney in Dec and I looked in to the kennels. I have heard that they are really good, but currently you have to walk your own dogs and they can't stay in any of the disney accomodations with you. HOWEVER, they are building a new dog facility at Disney and it is going to have doggy day care and everything. I believe it will be ready in April 2010.

From what I have researched at Disney (we go several times per year, also), if you board your dog at the kennels located at the TTC (or Transportation & Ticket Center for those who don't speak Disney! :p ), Epcot, and Fort Wilderness the caretakers at the kennels will walk your dogs twice and feed twice daily, but at Animal Kingdom and Disney Studios the guests have to walk. I'm thinking the reasoning on this is because of the proximity of the TTC (which is the "hub" to travel to MK), Epcot (which has several deluxe resort hotels in its "area"), & Fort Wilderness (which has the campground) kennels to the Deluxe resorts and the more popular parks.

Here is a link to Disney's website that talks about the kennels. Pet Care Kennels | Walt Disney World Resort

Here's what they say:
We are going to Disney again in October, but my dad is going to take care of Sophie since she is still young. When we go again, she'll either go with us and we'll stay off property in a pet-friendly hotel and only use the kennel while at the park or we will board her overnight. The latter will only be if we can't get a pet-friendly hotel or house. I don't like the idea of boarding her overnight unless we have to.

If you stay at Ft. Wilderness (in an RV/camper/log cabin) your dog can stay with you. Just not in the other Disney hotels.

if you hear any updates on the new facility please share
thanx

Does anyone know if there is a kennel located within one of the resorts? If my dog can't stay in my room I would prefer they were in the resort complex where we stay rather than at one of the parks.

Thanks

The closest resort would be the Polynesian resort which you can walk to the TTC (ticket & transportation center) where one of the kennels is located. BUT, as of this time, there are no resorts on WDW property that cater to animals. You'd have to find a hotel off property that is pet-friendly.

The kennel at the TTC will be fairly close to the Polynesian resort because there is a walkway to it. The only other kennel close to a resort is the one at Fort Wilderness. The others are at the parks. I'm hoping Disney will eventually allow pets at the resort hotels. I figure the first ones to allow it will be the Vacation Club villas at Animal Kingdom, Saratoga Springs, the Contemporary, etc. since you "buy" into those spots. Then I figure it will be the deluxe resorts (Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Polynesian, & Animal Kingdom Lodge), then the moderates (Caribbean Beach, Coronodo Springs, etc.) and then finally trickling down to the value resorts (Pop Century & All-Star Resorts). I love Disney, but they always do everything like that strange, so I figure they'll try it at the higher end resorts since many couples stay there who have pets that are their "children" and that don't have any or few skin kids. Just my observation!

HOWEVER, the new Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort that will be within Disney property is allowing pets to be in the room. It is NOT a Disney Resort hotel, but it is in the resort property and will provide Disney Transportation. If I remember correctly, it is right inside the entrance to the resort property and right before you get to the entrance to the Caribbean Beach hotel. It's opening Oct. 1 and we are considering staying there for our first night at Disney on the 12th to check it out. Sophie is actually staying with my dad at my house while we are gone, but we are going to go over to the kennels at the TTC to check them out and ask questions. I'll report back with what I find out!

Thank you for the information!! I definately want to hear back after your trip and see what you think of the kennles and possibly the Bonnet Creek Resort. Fell free to PM me also with what you thought. Last year when we went I boarded the dogs with our, who had a great facility and they got tons and tons of love and attention, but now that we have moved to a different state I have not found any place I would be comfortable with and we have no family here. Plus I really worry about them and miss them when we are gone so hopefully by 2011 when we go back there will be a place they can stay with us!!

I was going to point that out as well. :thumbup: They DO allow them there. That is the only Disney hotel property that allows it though. Thankfully, they do not allow them in all the resorts--that is one policy that I am very glad they have that I hope they keep! There are some resorts in the Downtown Disney area (still on Disney property with all the perks, but not Disney owned). Not sure what their policies are, but it wouldn't hurt to check.

I'm not sure if the Disney Kennels board dogs overnight though? I know they didn't used to, but it may have changed since then. :confused: The people I know that have used them in the past rave about them. The only complaint they had was having to go back every few hours to walk their doggies--the process of actually getting there and back to one of the parks can be a pain, taking an hour to do easily.

Hi, I just went to Orlando 2 weeks ago and Chloe did stay at the Kennel in Magic Kingdom (they have a few in the various parks). The price was $18 for the whole day; they were very good, and took note of all of the things I wanted them to do for my baby (Feed her her home cooked meals....yes, I have to cook lamb, chicken, rice and mix it with her dry food, cuz she's a picky picky eater! ...... as well as her nutrical twice daily). They allowed me to bring all of her things to make her more comfortable (blankets, toys, pee pee pads, and harness) and I got them all back in the ziplock I provided them in.

They had set up her things while I was finalizing the paperwork at the front desk, and allowed me to go back there and place her in her cage myself. The place looked very clean and smelled pleasant.

When I got her back, she was as I left her, and I checked her for fleas, etc. and not a thing went wrong.

I have to say it was a good experience, even though I was uneasy at leaving her in a kennel for the first time.

Good luck and BTW take a poncho and umbrellas!, it's been raining down here in Florida all the time lately!
XoXo, Meli & Chloe

Yes, they do allow them at the Campground. I forgot to mention that, too! As far as I know, the Downtown Disney hotels don't allow pets. However there are a few surrounding hotels literally right outside the entrance that do, such as the Sheraton Safari hotel. We are considering staying there or at the new Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort since both are pet friendly and I want to check them out before we take Sophie. The kennels do board overnight now and the one at the TTC & I think the Kennel at Ft. Wilderness does walk the dogs for you twice, but the ones at the other parks require you to walk them yourself.

Oh wow...glad to see they changed that and are doing that now. Good info to know...thanks for the update! :)