Westgate Lakes is now pet friendly.

[JWC Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close JWC]

This is good information to know as I definitely won't be staying there if they allow pets.

[rikkis_playpen Diamond Club Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close rikkis_playpen]

As usual I agree with timeos!

It was my impression that the pet friendly units are limited to specific building(s) so it shouldn't be an issue to ask NOT to placed in one of those if you don't have a pet. It only makes sense as they have far too many buildings and allowing all of them to have he occasional pet visit creates a nightmare. Limit it to a building or two - maybe even set them up specifically for pets as they have done at Celebration World (all tile floors, no small items on the low tables, etc - basically pet proofing the units for 4 legged occupants).

Overall I see it as a positive (from Wastegate! A first!) as owners/ travelers do want to take pets and if done correctly can be a benefit to all.

I deal with numerous rental requests for Orlando each day, and there are always several each week that request pet friendly lodging. There are tons of pet friendly activities and restaurants in the Orlando area (Winter Park especially), and since it is a common drive to location for many travelers having more pet friendly timeshares seems like a no brainer..

If handled carefully, larger resorts should not have any real difficulty implementing a pet friendly policy with specified villas.

[csavargo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close csavargo]

Westgate Smokie Mountain Resort and Spa,
stayed there last week.
First question they asked at the time of check in...did you bring any pet?
Have I known before....I would...
I left my puppy with someone, private and paid $300.
They should limit not only weight but certain breeds as well on a no go list!
Pit bulls are illegal in Toronto.

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

Not to turn this into a SkyAuction thread, but they aren't always aware of what the resort does. My experience is very limited but I have used SkyAuction to get better pricing at Westgate River Ranch. Not only did it not say it was pet friendly (which I knew by then) but the resort also charges an activity fee per day that is not disclosed on the auction. I emailed SkyAuction regarding this surprise fee and they responded that they'd look into it. Of course it's weeks later now and not one word back.

Not an unexpected rip-off for Wastegate resorts.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

If handled carefully, larger resorts should not have any real difficulty implementing a pet friendly policy with specified villas.

And if they don't, people will continue to sneak their pooch in.

[TamaraQT Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close TamaraQT]

Well I havent been here much since I joined but i was searching on this particular topic (Westgate Pet Policy) and here I have landed. Sorry for all the pet lovers out there, but I disagree with this policy. I do not want to be in a unit that had a pet occupying it. Just another policy to put me a step closer to unloading my Westgate timeshare. I am going to Westgate Lakes 8/27 to 9/3. I have requested a unit that has not had any pets in it. I was told pets are limited to certain units and buildings. I dont know how much truth there is to it but I have to admit, I am worried. I do intend to attend the "Owners Update Breakfast". Believe me, I am the last person a salesperson wants to see. I am going SOLELY to express my outrage about the pet policy. I have a feeling they may be escorting me out of there.

[dcwojo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dcwojo]

I use owner updates to express my disapproval quite regularly. When the salespeople lose sales you get more action on your complaints. More owners at all resorts should be doing this.

[timeos2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close timeos2]

Well I havent been here much since I joined but i was searching on this particular topic (Westgate Pet Policy) and here I have landed. Sorry for all the pet lovers out there, but I disagree with this policy. I do not want to be in a unit that had a pet occupying it. Just another policy to put me a step closer to unloading my Westgate timeshare. I am going to Westgate Lakes 8/27 to 9/3. I have requested a unit that has not had any pets in it. I was told pets are limited to certain units and buildings. I dont know how much truth there is to it but I have to admit, I am worried. I do intend to attend the "Owners Update Breakfast". Believe me, I am the last person a salesperson wants to see. I am going SOLELY to express my outrage about the pet policy. I have a feeling they may be escorting me out of there.

As they do at Celebration World since it opened it is easy to keep the pet buildings/units separate from those that aren't allowing it - especially with a resort as large as WGL. They are just as likely to "lose a sale" to a buyer that wants to travel with their pet as they are to lose one to a non-pet person. If they clearly define the building(s) that allow pets and those that don't it should be a non-issue for all. More & more hotels are adopting a pet friendly policy it seems as they want business from any source they can get.

[dcwojo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dcwojo]

I do not have an opinion one way or the other about pet friendly resorts, but voicing displeasure about my concerns at updates seems to get the most attention from the timeshare companies I own with.

[TamaraQT Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close TamaraQT]

I use owner updates to express my disapproval quite regularly. When the salespeople lose sales you get more action on your complaints. More owners at all resorts should be doing this.

Well I never bothered attending and now I feel like I shouldnt be complaining to myself and others, I should be complaining at the resort. And what better place to do it than in a room they are attempting to get more SALES in. I don't know why it has taken me this long to think about it. Now I am really looking forward to getting there.

As they do at Celebration World since it opened it is easy to keep the pet buildings/units separate from those that aren't allowing it - especially with a resort as large as WGL. They are just as likely to "lose a sale" to a buyer that wants to travel with their pet as they are to lose one to a non-pet person. If they clearly define the building(s) that allow pets and those that don't it should be a non-issue for all. More & more hotels are adopting a pet friendly policy it seems as they want business from any source they can get.

Well you have a good point. Even though I dislike pet-friendly hotels, I have to consider other people like them and want more of them. I guess I shouldn't jump to conclusions until after I see if there is any evidence that all units are pet friendly. Because when dealing with WG we all know they are more interested in the $$$ then owner/guest satisfaction. I guess my real concern is that the entire resort is going to be pet friendly no matter which room you stay in. There will be no seperation and they will SWEAR the rooms have been cleaned and sanitized properly.

[Theo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Theo]

Fair is fair...

Isn't it only fair (and entirely appropriate) that an outfit like Westgate, owned and run by an animal like financially and morally bankrupt Mr. Sea Gull should allow other animals onto Westgate properties?

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Wow! Are you same Theo I've come to know and love?

Ya know, from SW FL fame?



Not surprising, there was a mugging at a Wastegate Branson resort recently. No, not a mugging of owners, by an actual mugging of a guest.