What a way to jump-start a vacation. We arrive at Ft Wilderness (not first time at Disney, but first time camping there) with PU in tow full of Disney excitement.
We are warmly welcomed at the first gate, then sent to the check-in gate. The lady at check-in tells us we are not in a pet loop because dogs are not allowed in PUs at any time, and our dog would have to stay in a kennel during our entire fourteen day stay. Almost in tears now (no way was she staying in a kennel, even if it meant we were to turn around and go home), I told her I clearly told them we had a dog and a PU when I made reservations, I called and double checked to make sure they knew we were bringing a dog later, plus I was assured by one employee and several other PUers that although the Disney resort website does say that no dogs are allowed in soft sides, it was fine as long as the dog isn t a noisy one that neighbors will complain about.
She made a call and changed us to a pet loop where we camped (dog was silent) and had a wonderful vacation.
That check-in was ridiculous, though. Ft Wilderness needs to get consistent. Either allow dogs in PU s or don t, but they shouldn t be giving people two different stories. This could have ruined our vacation and our Disney vacations are our big ones - we take out a loan every three years to go to Disney, then go back when the loan is paid off, lol.
Right now I m thinking next time we go to Disney, we tell them honestly on the phone that we have a dog, pay the extra five bucks a night, then hide the dog during check-in...
Miss-TeriI am glad you got to camp there, but that was a big stress to be thrown on you when you got there.
Miss-TeriTeri,
Sorry you had this problem - but yes FW does have problems with consistancy at times. It probably has something to do with the turnover in employees.
As it has been explained to me by FW Cast Members in the past, the only restrictions on Pop Ups and tents is that pets should not be left unattended in the pop up/tent. When you are on the site they are more than welcome.
I actually find that it is easier when making reservations at any campground, not just FW to tell them that I am in a 21 trailer. At FW I specifically ask for a pet loop during the reservations process.
Miss-TeriA lot of Florida campgrounds require pets to be in " air conditioned" campers. I understand that rule. Even the outside temps can be stressful to a dog down here. We have some idiots that leave their children in cars here while they shop.[:(]
Miss-TeriOh, yes. We definately have an A/C - couldn t camp in Oklahoma without one! [: (]
I m going to make them write on the invoice that we are in a pet loop and that we have a dog next time. They were clearly told that by me twice before we got there, but maybe it ll help to have it in writing.
It worked out fine in the end, as we had a wonderful time!