Best Friends Pet Care Inc. has signed an agreement with Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., to build and operate a full-service, luxury pet "resort". The facilities will provide a range of pet hospitality services including dog and cat boarding, grooming and day camps.
Facilities for pet guests will not be far off from those for humans. The luxury suites will include televisions, raised bedding, and even bedtime stories for the pet who finds it hard to sleep. Activities will also include nature walks and playgroups. Even ice cream pet treats will be available for the pampered pooch in your life.
The Walt Disney World Resort already offers pet boarding facilities located at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Beginning in January of next year, Best Friends Pet Care will assume responsibility of these existing facilities on top of the newest pet "resort".
"We are thrilled to have this opportunity to come to Walt Disney World Resort to create the premier vacation destination for pets," said Dennis Dolan, president and CEO of Best Friends Pet Care. "This facility will be designed to fit into the Walt Disney World Resort vacation experience and will be unlike anything else in the industry."
Walt Disney World is eager to be working with Best Friends Pet Care on this project. "We know they will deliver a unique experience for the family pets of our guests and employees that is both fun and consistent with the Disney approach," said Kenneth Janik, regional manager for Walt Disney World Operating Participants.
Although Best Friends Pet Care has not yet set rates, they are usually based on the local market. Their facilities in North Carolina tend to be cheaper than those in Chicago. Facilities in locations such as Atlanta are closest to the expected rates for their Disney World resort.
At their Marietta, Ga., facility the rate for a dog under 50 pounds is $27.50. The rate for cats is $20.50. Discounted packages, which include various activities and amenities, are offered at all of their facilities and will also be offered at their Walt Disney World resort. Other amenities and activities are offered at an additional cost.
"It will be a unique and one-of-a-kind facility," said Debra Bennetts of Best Friends Pet Care. "It will go well beyond what they're offering right now."
As for the safety of your pet, veterinary care will be available 24 hours a day seven days a week, as with all of their facilities. "We maintain close relationships with vets in the area," said Bennetts. Their Orlando location will be no different.
The state-of-the-art facility is set to open in mid-2009 and will be located on Bonnet Creek Parkway inside the Walt Disney World Resort.
For more information regarding Best Friends Pet Care Inc. locations please visit the Best Friends Pet Care web site or the Walt Disney World web site..
Disney's Coronado Springs resort.
Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs resort in Orlando manages to blend new world amenities with old world charm. It also manages to seamlessly incorporate various Latin architecture styles into a beautiful complex. Then there's that extra touch of Disney magic!
About the Coronado Springs Resort
The Coronado Springs resort is the newest of Disney's Moderate resorts. This means that it has some extras that the Disney Value resorts do not offer. The hotel is fairly close to being a deluxe, but at the moderate (i.e. much better) price.
The 1,912 rooms at the resort measure 314 square feet each. Suites are available, but the majority of the rooms are standards with two double beds. A select few rooms feature king beds. The resort offers high speed Internet; however, be prepared to pay an extra charge for WiFi.
A concierge desk is available. Other amenities include limited room service, a health spa, laundry rooms, and a beauty/barber shop.
Finding Food at the Resort
The Pepper Market is a grab and go dining facility. It offers quick meals that are often prepackaged for easy eating on the go. In addition to roasted chicken, salads, and traditional food court offerings; an on site bakery offers tasty treats.
The Maya Grill is a featured table service restaurant on the Disney Dining Plan. Its fusion cuisine offers something for everyone, including chicken, fish and beef. A wonderful and delicious dessert is the perfect way to end the meal. Note that the portions are very large, and many guests report being able to split one dish. Beware that the Maya Grill is only open for breakfast and dinner, so be prepared to eat lunch elsewhere.
Things to Do at Coronado Springs
Don't miss out on the fabulously themed pools. The "Dig Site" is fashioned after Mayan ruins and offers a cool and relaxing dip in the water. The La Vida Heath Club can also be a great place to relax. State of the art exercise equipment is available, and massages can be booked.
Kids and adults will enjoy the two arcades, full of fun video games. And, there's plenty to keep anyone occupied outside. Jogging trails, volleyball, bike and watercraft rentals are all available if you enjoy the sun!
Other Information to Know
Free transportation is offered to all of the parks. The Coronado is closest to the Animal Kingdom, but all of the parks are just a short (free) bus ride away. Even Downtown Disney can be reached easily by bus.
Prices vary depending on the season. Obviously, fewer discounts will be available during peak seasons when the resort can easily sell out. Off peak times are often the best time to get a good deal. Holidays are often crowded as well, so plan accordingly.
Here's even more information about the Walt Disney World Coronado Springs resort: http://www.great-disney-vacations.com/coronado-springs.html
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