Pluto never had it this good
The next major attraction to open at Walt Disney World in Orlando won’t be for the kids — it will be for the dogs.
Best Friends Pet Resort, scheduled to open later this month, will offer not just boarding, but also bedtime stories and a water park for dogs.
“The luxury facility will accommodate way more than 101 Dalmatians. With more than 50,000 square feet of space, half of it outdoors, it has room for 270 dogs, 30 cats and assorted other animals, including birds, potbellied pigs and small mammals like hamsters and guinea pigs. (Sorry, no turtles, snakes or lizards),” writes the AP.
Standard indoor boarding for dogs runs US$37 nightly.
For additional fees, pet-pamperers can get services like doggy play group or bedtime stories for pooches accustomed to snuggling up with children while a parent reads aloud. (On the Best Friends reading list: "The Poky Little Puppy.").
Upgrades for dogs include vacation villas with outdoor patios and flat-screen TVs for watching videos like "Homeward Bound" ($59), or 226-square-foot luxury suites ($76) with private outdoor play yards and personal pet concierges.
Cats can choose between two- and four-story condos.
In addition to the water park, Best Friends offers play groups, outdoor runs, walking trails and areas for playing ball or Frisbee.
By David Wilkening
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