Walt Disney World

Did you know this fun fact about Best Friends?



Facility to Bring New Level of Service and Amenities to Disney World Pet Guests


LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Best Friends Pet Care Inc. has signed an agreement to build and operate a full-service, luxury pet "resort" at Walt Disney World Resort. The one-of-a-kind facility will cater to park and resort guests as well as Walt Disney World employees, providing a full range of pet hospitality services including dog and cat boarding, day care and grooming services, and doggy day camp.
Pet guests will enjoy such amenities as luxury suites with television and raised bedding, activities such as nature walks and playgroups, and pampering services ranging from ice cream treats to bedtime stories. The state-of-the-art facility will be located on Bonnett Creek Parkway in Walt Disney World Resort and is expected to open in 2010.
In anticipation of opening the new facility, Best Friends has assumed operating responsibility for the five existing pet boarding facilities in Walt Disney World Resort. Kennels on the Walt Disney World property are located at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and provide both daytime and overnight boarding.
"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 project is still in the design phase, but our goal is to create a true resort destination for pets. This facility will be designed to fit into the Walt Disney World vacation experience and will be unlike anything else in the industry. "We are also fortunate to be operating the existing boarding kennels," he added. "It allows us to get to know the pets and pet parents who already use the Walt Disney World kennels, so we can be sure our new facility will meet their needs."  "We are very pleased to have Best Friends working with us on this project," said Kenneth Janik, regional manager, Walt Disney World Operating Participants. "Best Friends is well-respected both for the quality of care they provide, and for their innovative pet amenities and hospitality services. 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."  Best Friends is a leading provider of pet hospitality in the United States, with 43 locations in 18 states. The company introduced the concept of a "pet resort" to the industry in 1996 and has been responsible for popularizing such services and care options as luxury suites and doggy day camp programs. For more about Best Friends Pet Care, visit www.bestfriendspetcare.com.

Give A Day Get A Disney Day

Back in October I blogged about volunteering and receiving a FREE day at Disney Land. Have we started? The program has officially began. Give A DayGet A Disney Day. Summer is around the corner, which means vacation season is upon us. How cool would it be to be able to get into Disney World for FREE for the day! Let alone to be able to help those that can use the help. Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things in life.

Give A Day. Get a Disney Day.

Wow am I excited!

This program does not begin until January 2010, but I thought I would mention it now since it goes along with the last post. Give a Day.Get a Disney Day. is a program that celebrates and inspires volunteering. Starting January 1st 2010 you can log onto the website and pick a location in your area to volunteer for a day. Once you have logged in your information, it will be sent to Hands On Network, part of the Points Of Light Institute. They will keep track of where you have gone to volunteer, and then once your time has been confirmed you will receive your free pass to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park. For more detailed information please visit any of the above sites. Make sure to sign up right away in January, as they do have limited tickets.

The really cool part is for those of you who have the ability to travel with your pets, when you visit the Walt Disney theme parks in Florida, your furry family member can visit us at

Best Friends! You got it, Best Friends Pet Care now owns several of the pet care locations on the Disney property. While you are out enjoying your well deserved day of fun let them come enjoy theirs with us. If you are unable to bring your pet with they are always warmly welcomed at any of our local locations.