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What about my pet?

Walt Disney World has Kennels available for guests that are traveling with their family pet. Walt Disney World is a member of the "American Boarding Kennel Association".

Disney Kennel Management Change

Disney's kennels are now run by Best Friends Pet Care. The transition will be done in phases with completion taking place in February. Also scheduled is a new full service pet resort to be built on Bonnet Creek Parkway.

This luxury facility is expected to open in mid-2009 and will offer pet care to Disney resort and theme park guests.

Kennel Locations

Magic Kingdom Area: Ticket and Transportation Center
(407) 824-6568 (8-273-6568)
Epcot
(407) 560-6229 (8-224-6229)
Disney-MGM Studios
(407) 560-4282 (8-264-4282)
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
(407) 938-2100 (8-263-2100)
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground (407) 824-2735 (8-283-2735)

Note: All Kennels offer overnight boarding but there is no Attendant. If you require access to your pet, security must be contacted.

Kennel Prices

Ticket and Transportation Center, Fort Wilderness, Epcot: The Kennel prices at the following three locations includes 2 potty breaks per day and up to 2 feedings per day (verified pets only, see below under requirements)

Dogs:

$15 per pet per day ( for DAY guests)
$15 per pet per day ( Resort Guest)
$20 per pet overnight (for guests )
$18 per pet overnight (for RESORT guests)

Cats:

$10 per pet per day ( for DAY guests)
$10 per pet per day ( Resort Guest)
$15 per pet overnight (for guests )
$13 per pet overnight (for RESORT guests)

The following options are offered at the above locations:

Extra Walk - $5.00
Cuddle Time - $5.00
Ice Cream Break - $4.00
Medication - $2.00 per treatment with owner supplied meds (no injections)

Disney Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom: The Kennel prices at the following two locations DO NOT INCLUDE walks and feeding. The owner will need to return to the kennel and walk their dog at least twice a day.

$10 per pet per day ( for DAY guests)
$10 per pet per day ( Resort Guest)
$15 per pet overnight (for guests )
$13 per pet overnight (for RESORT guests)

Kennel Sizes

Small -25.5" x 20" x 23.3"
Medium -34" x 34" x 34"
Large -55" x 45" x 36"
Outside kennels (available on request)-- large kennels, sizes vary
Pets cannot be kept in a car during the day; the car WILL be broken into and the pet(s) removed. This is against Florida law, and the person will be fined $5000 if a pet is found in a car. Pets in campers with air conditioning are not included under this law.

Kennel Requirements

Walt Disney World is a member of the "American Boarding Kennel Association"
Dogs must have proof of the following vaccinations administered by a licensed Veterinarian:
Rabies, D.H.P.(Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza), Parvovirus and Bordetella
Cats must have proof of the following vaccinations administered by a licensed Veterinarian:
Rabies Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis and Calcivirus

All guests are required to walk their pet at least once in the morning and evening (twice a day.) Dogs less than a year old are required to be walked at least three times a day. The Epcot kennel offers a dog walking service for $2.50 per walk.
All dogs and cats have to be a minimum of 8 weeks old to be kenneled.
No native wildlife or exotic species are allowed in kennels.
Pets which have unverified vaccines or which are aggressive must be cared for by the owner. The kennel staff will not feed, walk or provide extra services to unverified pets.

Kennel Service

Boarding of guests' pets
Purina pet food is used. Owners can provide their own food.
Feeding is available, but guests are advised to walk and exercise their own pets.
No veterinary services are offered. Guests will be referred to an Orlando animal clinic if problems arise.
Camping with pets is permitted in select Full Hook-up campsites at an additional charge, based upon availability at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Restrictions apply and pets are not permitted in Wilderness Cabins or campsites not within designated pet loops.
Guests should request a pet site when booking reservations.
The charge is per day, per site (not per pet).
Pets must meet vaccination requirements
Fort Wilderness guests may also leave their pets at the Kennel during the day

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