News Round Up 2017

[danikoski]

Completely agree with @jknezak ...I have travelled with my dog to go to dog shows. She's a Great Pyrenees, so kind of a massive dog. She's pretty mellow and not bad to travel with, although she can become a diva about getting attention at hotels. I once had her sit her fluffy bottom in the lobby of the Kimpton hotel in Minneapolis and not move until she got attention from the front desk. At any rate, even though she's a pleasant dog to travel with, after about 3 nights, she starts getting a little stir crazy. I can't imagine taking her with me to Disney. I'd have one neurotic white fluff ball by the end of the week. Now, if Disney hosted a dog show or dog charity walk/run, then maybe I'd do it. But otherwise, no way.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Here's a question about this...Will Disney get rid of the theme park busses to EPCOT and DHS from these resorts due to this system going to those parks? I'm hoping they won't, because I'm assuming some people will be scared to even go on this transportation system. Also, do you think this will raise the prices for Pop a lot? I only ask because it is my favorite value resort.

I have trouble seeing them totally getting rid of the buses and "forcing" people to take the gondolas - plus there has to be some weather scenarios where they will have to shut it down and role out buses anyway

Now, I can see them cutting back a bunch on the buses that service the parks in questions, but not getting rid of them completely.

 

[umichigan10]

I don't think they'd go that small...more 200-300 rooms maybe. You need enough giblets to make the gravy.

Haven't seen rumors about new Epcot hotels but that's interesting

I’ve heard the Epcot resort rumor kicked around a few times here. I wonder if they’re waiting for Star Wars and seeing if they can launch more boutique hotels?

 

[amberpi]

There have been rumors of a new resort near the front of Epcot.

Fascinating. If it was walking distance to Epcot and along the monorail to the MK, it would be my holy grail. As long as it didn't allow dogs. If so, I'm out. I'm out if the SW hotels allows dogs too.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

If they've been "waiting"...it's been Since boardwalk opened in like 1998....people often forget that major capital construction took about a 15 year hiatus.

 

[piglet1979]

I understand having the dogs at the campsites but I disagree with it being at the hotels. I like little dogs like a yorkie but I hate big dogs. When at my sisters I make lock up her great dane. The bigger dogs are scary to some who is short (like me) and is standing face to face with them plus they are just gross too. I also don't want to deal with the smell, noise or if the owners that don't clean up after them round the grounds. We have dogs next to us that bark all the time. I don't want to deal with that on vacation too. i would be ok if it was at 1 hotel maybe two but I certainly do not want it at all the hotels.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Fascinating. If it was walking distance to Epcot and along the monorail to the MK, it would be my holy grail. As long as it didn't allow dogs. If so, I'm out. I'm out if the SW hotels allows dogs too.

I give adding any "stops" to the monorail anywhere a 0.0001% of happening.

The monorail is dying...it may be a slow decline - don't alter your plans - but it is happening.

 

[amberpi]

I give adding any "stops" to the monorail anywhere a 0.0001% of happening.

The monorail is dying...it may be a slow decline - don't alter your plans - but it is happening.

That's cool. I'm happier at the Swolphin than any other place "on property" and have been going there since I was a kid, so I'm cool. Where else can you get Bluezoo room service and the best pool service around?

I hate that the monorail is dying though - hate it!

 

[rteetz]

I was able to get some more info on the dog situation.

• This is only for canines, and not other pets
• The add on includes Pluto's Welcome Amenity (room/dog friendly items)
• Dogs will not be allowed in restaurants, pool areas, and recreation spots
• Dogs must be properly vaccinated
• This is a one year test for the moment through October 15, 2018
• Guests can have up to two dogs in a room
• No weight or breed restrictions
• Guests can make CMs aware of noises dogs and then owners will be notified
• Guests can use their own personal crate/carriers in the rooms
• Most guests with dogs will be in a specific area of the resort
• Guests can travel with dogs on magical express but dog must be in a pet carrier
• There will be designated pet spaces
• Pet medicine can be stored by Disney until room is ready
• No travel insurance for dogs
• If a guest does not like dogs they can be accommodated to be away from the dogs
• They will work with guests with allergies
• Disney is sending guests letters notifying them of the dog addition to those who are already booked

 

[skier_pete]

Well, at least owning at AKV I can be sure they will never allow dogs at that resort. The first time a dog chases an antelope across the Savannah would be about 20 different lawsuits.

 

[MissGina5]

I’ve heard the Epcot resort rumor kicked around a few times here. I wonder if they’re waiting for Star Wars and seeing if they can launch more boutique hotels?

well wait where is the french riviera resort in regard to the rest of this

 

[amberpi]

I was able to get some more info on the dog situation.

• This is only for canines, and not other pets
• The add on includes Pluto's Welcome Amenity (room/dog friendly items)
• Dogs will not be allowed in restaurants, pool areas, and recreation spots
• Dogs must be properly vaccinated
• This is a one year test for the moment through October 15, 2018
• Guests can have up to two dogs in a room
• No weight or breed restrictions
• Guests can make CMs aware of noises dogs and then owners will be notified
• Guests can use their own personal crate/carriers in the rooms
• Most guests with dogs will be in a specific area of the resort
• Guests can travel with dogs on magical express but dog must be in a pet carrier
• There will be designated pet spaces
• Pet medicine can be stored by Disney until room is ready
• No travel insurance for dogs
• If a guest does not like dogs they can be accommodated to be away from the dogs
• They will work with guests with allergies
• Disney is sending guests letters notifying them of the dog addition to those who are already booked

Sounds like WDW is doing it properly There are still people like me (and I love pretty much all animals!) who won't want the possibility of disruption and will simply go elsewhere.

 

[dina444444]

well wait where is the french riviera resort in regard to the rest of this

On the part of the Caribbean Beach property that was leveled.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I give adding any "stops" to the monorail anywhere a 0.0001% of happening.

The monorail is dying...it may be a slow decline - don't alter your plans - but it is happening.

well, based on that image it looks like the EPCOT monorail stop might be walking distance to the resort - so not a "new" stop, but new "access"

 

[skier_pete]

well wait where is the french riviera resort in regard to the rest of this

Not to be that guy, but it's not French Riviera - it's just Riviera. It's unknown if they are going for French or Mexican Riviera, but you would think with the nearby CBR, it's probably the Mexican Riviera.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

well, based on that image it looks like the EPCOT monorail stop might be walking distance to the resort - so not a "new" stop, but new "access"

This one is under the sole jurisdiction of the Federal TOTS Agency

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Not to be that guy, but it's not French Riviera - it's just Riviera. It's unknown if they are going for French or Mexican Riviera, but you would think with the nearby CBR, it's probably the Mexican Riviera.

I think it was implied as French...but the theming doesn't fit...so they are dancing the ambiguity line there

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I was able to get some more info on the dog situation.

• This is only for canines, and not other pets
• The add on includes Pluto's Welcome Amenity (room/dog friendly items)
• Dogs will not be allowed in restaurants, pool areas, and recreation spots
• Dogs must be properly vaccinated
• This is a one year test for the moment through October 15, 2018
• Guests can have up to two dogs in a room
• No weight or breed restrictions
• Guests can make CMs aware of noises dogs and then owners will be notified
• Guests can use their own personal crate/carriers in the rooms
• Most guests with dogs will be in a specific area of the resort
• Guests can travel with dogs on magical express but dog must be in a pet carrier
• There will be designated pet spaces
• Pet medicine can be stored by Disney until room is ready
• No travel insurance for dogs
• If a guest does not like dogs they can be accommodated to be away from the dogs
• They will work with guests with allergies
• Disney is sending guests letters notifying them of the dog addition to those who are already booked

I like the last line...
...the rest is mostly insufficient.

Pet carriers on buses...that's a disaster waiting to happen...

And "guest may contact" on animal noises and they will be "notified"...

Relocation? Anyone gone through a "relocation" at full occupancy? That results in financial compensation probably 7 outta 10 times

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Sounds like WDW is doing it properly There are still people like me (and I love pretty much all animals!) who won't want the possibility of disruption and will simply go elsewhere.

What's the limits on how many holes can be blown through it for "properly"?

 

[rteetz]

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