So what did the kids decide?
Well, Chewey, they loved both pools, but I think the splash area at GF won them over! LOL Now I have to see if our family wants to switch (we travel with the same family every year and YC was their choice). I'll keep you guys posted once I speak to them... Thanks for asking.
So I'm a little hesitant to share this story but it has been top of mind given this whole dog discussion here and on other threads.
At GF SL in April, a guest on the first floor had what I'm assuming was a service dog. We saw the dog a handful of times during our stay coming in/out of the room (it was the first room by the elevator so pretty visible in our daily comings/goings), in the lounge, and around the GF grounds. Seemed like this guest was a GF regular, or very good friends with the CMs, or both, so we mainly saw her and dog in/around the CM desk (which at SL is in the middle of the lounge).
Frankly I wouldn't have thought twice about the dog - certainly not my place to make any sort of assessment on need/purpose and I know dogs can be critical to many people. However, it was hard to ignore the fact that this particular dog wasn't exactly the "quiet / out of the way" service animal type. It was a bit hyper, would eat crumbs off the lounge floor, the owner was happy to let anyone pet her. It was a cute little white fur ball of a dog.
The dog's presence ultimately didn't impact us much at all, other than a few times where I needed to watch DD2 as she kept wanting to go pet it (still trying to teach her the proper way to approach a dog). Although I'd by lying if I said I wasn't slightly annoyed at the time because I didn't think the lounge was really an appropriate place for a dog with this personality. But then I found myself questioning if that was even the appropriate response on my part because, again, I have no clue about that person's needs and the dog's purpose. Found myself totally conflicted frankly.
I admit, part of me was being judgy, part of me was trying to be open minded, and part of me said to just mind my own business.
Certainly the CMs said nothing - they were front and center petting the dog at times.
Anyway - not sure the point of this story other than to just relay a somewhat random, isolated dog/CL experience. Our encounters with this dog certainly weren’t constant, just occasional during our stay. I could have 100 more CL stays and probably never see another service animal again!
Hope this isn't a controversial post, it's really just meant to relay an experience.
What do y’all think?
I remember you saying you didn’t love SL, but I’d appreciate your feedback! 
FWIW I would have had the EXACT same reaction. There's really nothing that you can do, and is it even okay to be upset? Lots to process now that I'm trying to process it. If the dog was (repeatedly this is- once is a mistake, lapse in control, whatever) coming up to me, sniffing me and/or barking then I would have quietly brought it up with a CL CM that the d. If it happened again I would have requested a manger. It sounds like in your case the dog was not a problem, just created a weird feeling situation. Service dogs are for so many things I don't think I could name 5% of what they can do, some are fine to pet, others are not. I come down to: if the dog isn't creating a problem I won't have a problem. Sleeping in the same room that repeatedly hosts dogs is an entirely different issue.So I'm a little hesitant to share this story but it has been top of mind given this whole dog discussion here and on other threads.
At GF SL in April, a guest on the first floor had what I'm assuming was a service dog. We saw the dog a handful of times during our stay coming in/out of the room (it was the first room by the elevator so pretty visible in our daily comings/goings), in the lounge, and around the GF grounds. Seemed like this guest was a GF regular, or very good friends with the CMs, or both, so we mainly saw her and dog in/around the CM desk (which at SL is in the middle of the lounge).
Frankly I wouldn't have thought twice about the dog - certainly not my place to make any sort of assessment on need/purpose and I know dogs can be critical to many people. However, it was hard to ignore the fact that this particular dog wasn't exactly the "quiet / out of the way" service animal type. It was a bit hyper, would eat crumbs off the lounge floor, the owner was happy to let anyone pet her. It was a cute little white fur ball of a dog.
The dog's presence ultimately didn't impact us much at all, other than a few times where I needed to watch DD2 as she kept wanting to go pet it (still trying to teach her the proper way to approach a dog). Although I'd by lying if I said I wasn't slightly annoyed at the time because I didn't think the lounge was really an appropriate place for a dog with this personality. But then I found myself questioning if that was even the appropriate response on my part because, again, I have no clue about that person's needs and the dog's purpose. Found myself totally conflicted frankly.
I admit, part of me was being judgy, part of me was trying to be open minded, and part of me said to just mind my own business.
Certainly the CMs said nothing - they were front and center petting the dog at times.
Anyway - not sure the point of this story other than to just relay a somewhat random, isolated dog/CL experience. Our encounters with this dog certainly weren’t constant, just occasional during our stay. I could have 100 more CL stays and probably never see another service animal again!
Hope this isn't a controversial post, it's really just meant to relay an experience.
What do y’all think?
Ssssooo... you stayed SL in April?! Can you please tell me the evening offerings? Were there waffles any mornings? Don’t hold back on me!!
But ultimately since I wasn’t even sure of my own feelings, I pretty much let it go. Although if any of them were I’d hope that proper hand washing in the back would be in order, like I hope it is under normal conditions!
Yep, we did a split GF SL/CR stay this past spring break. Here are my posts from then... hope I didn’t say anything too negative!
GF SL April 2017 - Room
GF SL April 2017 - Food
Some of those posts aren’t back to back so you have to across a bit.
I have mixed emotions about both times I’ve stayed at GF (one RPC, one SL). I didn’t leave loving either one, but then as time passes I find myself wanting to go back. It’s the dang lobby smell - there’s something addicting in it.
To me, GF is a GREAT resort overall - love the pools, splash pad, grounds. I particularly like how the courtyard pool is a totally valid/usable second pool, which frankly we tend to like more than the main pool.
We did have Mickey Waffles one morning. At the time a chef station was rotating between RPC and SL during certain days/services. I think this is still continuing from what I’ve read around here.
Hope that helps, I’m happy to elaborate on anything if needed!
I’m not going to give up hope, I still haven’t heard back from our family anyway... but if they say they’re ok with switching, I’m stalking the booking site!!! I’m getting too old for all this stress!! 
So I'm a little hesitant to share this story but it has been top of mind given this whole dog discussion here and on other threads.
At GF SL in April, a guest on the first floor had what I'm assuming was a service dog. We saw the dog a handful of times during our stay coming in/out of the room (it was the first room by the elevator so pretty visible in our daily comings/goings), in the lounge, and around the GF grounds. Seemed like this guest was a GF regular, or very good friends with the CMs, or both, so we mainly saw her and dog in/around the CM desk (which at SL is in the middle of the lounge).
Frankly I wouldn't have thought twice about the dog - certainly not my place to make any sort of assessment on need/purpose and I know dogs can be critical to many people. However, it was hard to ignore the fact that this particular dog wasn't exactly the "quiet / out of the way" service animal type. It was a bit hyper, would eat crumbs off the lounge floor, the owner was happy to let anyone pet her. It was a cute little white fur ball of a dog.
The dog's presence ultimately didn't impact us much at all, other than a few times where I needed to watch DD2 as she kept wanting to go pet it (still trying to teach her the proper way to approach a dog). Although I'd by lying if I said I wasn't slightly annoyed at the time because I didn't think the lounge was really an appropriate place for a dog with this personality. But then I found myself questioning if that was even the appropriate response on my part because, again, I have no clue about that person's needs and the dog's purpose. Found myself totally conflicted frankly.
I admit, part of me was being judgy, part of me was trying to be open minded, and part of me said to just mind my own business.
Certainly the CMs said nothing - they were front and center petting the dog at times.
Anyway - not sure the point of this story other than to just relay a somewhat random, isolated dog/CL experience. Our encounters with this dog certainly weren’t constant, just occasional during our stay. I could have 100 more CL stays and probably never see another service animal again!
Hope this isn't a controversial post, it's really just meant to relay an experience.
What do y’all think?
So I'm a little hesitant to share this story but it has been top of mind given this whole dog discussion here and on other threads.
At GF SL in April, a guest on the first floor had what I'm assuming was a service dog. We saw the dog a handful of times during our stay coming in/out of the room (it was the first room by the elevator so pretty visible in our daily comings/goings), in the lounge, and around the GF grounds. Seemed like this guest was a GF regular, or very good friends with the CMs, or both, so we mainly saw her and dog in/around the CM desk (which at SL is in the middle of the lounge).
Frankly I wouldn't have thought twice about the dog - certainly not my place to make any sort of assessment on need/purpose and I know dogs can be critical to many people. However, it was hard to ignore the fact that this particular dog wasn't exactly the "quiet / out of the way" service animal type. It was a bit hyper, would eat crumbs off the lounge floor, the owner was happy to let anyone pet her. It was a cute little white fur ball of a dog.
The dog's presence ultimately didn't impact us much at all, other than a few times where I needed to watch DD2 as she kept wanting to go pet it (still trying to teach her the proper way to approach a dog). Although I'd by lying if I said I wasn't slightly annoyed at the time because I didn't think the lounge was really an appropriate place for a dog with this personality. But then I found myself questioning if that was even the appropriate response on my part because, again, I have no clue about that person's needs and the dog's purpose. Found myself totally conflicted frankly.
I admit, part of me was being judgy, part of me was trying to be open minded, and part of me said to just mind my own business.
Certainly the CMs said nothing - they were front and center petting the dog at times.
Anyway - not sure the point of this story other than to just relay a somewhat random, isolated dog/CL experience. Our encounters with this dog certainly weren’t constant, just occasional during our stay. I could have 100 more CL stays and probably never see another service animal again!
Hope this isn't a controversial post, it's really just meant to relay an experience.
What do y’all think?
@Gryhndmom your profile pic is ADORABLE!!!
Well, Disney is not 'everyday life'. I have pets and when I go on vacation, I also take a vacation from the daily responsibilities of pet care. I do not want to hear dogs barking on my vacation. I do not want dogs running up to me, even if they are friendly. I love dogs, but everyone needs a break sometimes.
So what did the kids decide?
My sweet girl Jessica crossed the rainbow bridge (seizures we couldn't control) last year but I just can't change it.
She's adorable. Sorry for your loss. ❤Thanks !
