Hi Barbra!
The
Walt Disney World Resort does a really great job with trying to accommodate guests with disabilities, and part of that is making sure that
service animals are allowed at most locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort! As long as the service dog in training is wearing his or her vest and is well behaved, he or she will be treated as a service dog. However, because the dog will be treated as a service animal, he or she must be with you at all times and can't be left alone in any of the resort rooms, even those that are designated as pet-friendly. The Walt Disney World Resort requires service animals to be with their owners at all times.
If you decide to stay at one of the
Dog-Friendly Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and do not want to designate your dog as a service animal, you can leave him or her in the room alone and the crate is optional. However, because the dog will be treated as a normal pet, this also means that you will not be able to bring the dog into the parks like you would with the service animal designation.
If you choose to bring the service animal with you, be sure to let the Disney Reservation Center or your Travel Agent know about the service animal when you make your reservation.
Have a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow!
-Lindsey N.