Time for a dip at the Holiday Inn Sunspree LBV pool?

Are you looking for a hotel near Disney for your next family vacation? And are also thinking of bringing Rover along? Well, look no further than the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort at Lake Buena Vista. Not only do they have bunkbeds for the kids, but they also allow up to two pets per room (size restrictions apply)! 

To find out more about this great hotel option, please read my article on Examiner.com - just click here!

And if you have any questions, or would like to make reservations at this hotel, please email me!

I am excited to announce that I am now the “official” Orlando Travel with Pets Examiner on Examiner.com!

Examiner.com is “the insider source for everything local”. Over 13,000 Examiners write blog type entries on their specified topic. Topics range from arts and entertainment, business issues, health, travel, where to eat, shop…. pretty much anything and everything! The Examiners have to apply for their topic and prove that they have the knowledge to write about their topic. The website is broken down into large cities – right now there are 109 cities and areas with more to be added this year.

I will be contributing a few articles a week and I will provide links to the articles on this website also.

If you are interested in becoming an Examiner, go to Examiner.com and click on “Write For Us”. You can say that you were referred by me!

Thank you and Happy Travels!

Leila

Shamu - Sea World - Orlando

Are you heading to the Orlando theme parks this summer and wondering if your pet is allowed too?

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed inside any of the theme parks in Orlando including the four Disney parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Sea World. However, each park has kennels where you can leave your pet while you play in the park. These kennels are located near the entrances so at least you can take a break from the park and take your pet for a walk.

Disney

Disney has five “Pet Care Kennels” on property – each run by Best Friends Pet Care, Inc. and are members of the American Boarding Kennel Association. The kennels are all air-conditioned which is vital during the hot Florida heat.
The five kennels are located adjacent to the entrances of Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. The closest kennel to the Magic Kingdom is located at the Ticket and Transportation Center. There is one additional kennel at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
Reservations aren’t required, but are recommended during high season. The fee includes two walks and two feeds a day at all locations except Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – This is the only accommodations owned by Disney that pets are allowed. Pets are not allowed in non-air-conditioned cars or tents. Guests staying in pet-designated campsite loops can let their canine pals roam and romp off leash in Waggin’ Trails Dog Park. Pet walk areas are also located throughout the campground.

Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando also has a kennel which is located in the parking structure. The pet fee is $10 per pet and no overnight boarding is allowed. Pet owners must return periodically to walk and feed their animals.

All three hotels on Universal’s property – Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort allow pets in specified rooms. A cleaning fee of $25 per stay will be charged per pet, and they allow up to two pets per room.

Sea World

Sea World also has a kennel located outside the main entrance. The cost is $8 per pet and pet owners must walk their pet during the day.

The Renaissance at Sea World does not allow pets, but there are hotels on International Drive that do.

For more information, or help in planning a trip to Orlando for you and your pet, please email me at Leila@WorldClassTvl.com.