Best Friends Pet Care at Walt Disney World
Best Friends Pet Care at Walt Disney World offers a luxury, full-service pet resort with a wide range of activities, amenities and extras. Located across from Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort, this 50,000-square foot complex includes accommodations for up to 300 dogs, cats and pocket pets. It also includes a full-service grooming salon and two 1,100-square foot doggy day camp rooms.
If you would like to make reservations visit www.wdw.bestfriendspetcare.com or call 877/4-WDW-PETS.

2510 Bonnet Creek Parkway, across from the Port Orleans resort.
open: Monday - Sunday
Open one hour before parks open and close one hour after parks close.
Check out time is 12:00 noon. A daycare charge will apply to boarding pets who leave after check out time.
VIP Suites (4 available):
- 226-square foot super deluxe VIP suites
- tiled bedroom with glass doors
- raised platform bed
- flat panel TV that plays Animal Planet and Disney Channel (you may also provide your own DVD)
- personal pet concierge
- Private, covered outdoor play yard
- 2 walks
- 2 play group sessions
- ice cream treat
- bedtime story
- go-home fresh bath (with a 3-night stay)
- webcam for owners to check in


Vacation Villa (14 available):
- 72-square foot tiled bedroom
- raised platform bed
- flat panel TV that plays Animal Planet and Disney Channel (you may also provide your own DVD)
- 28-foot private outdoor patio
- 1 walk
- 1 play group session
- turn-down service each day


Indoor-Outdoor 2-Room Suites:
- 36- to 48-square-foot suites
- indoor bedroom with pet cot
- outdoor patio
- One walk is included each day
All Indoor Suites:
- 32-square foot climate controlled suite
- pet cot
- 2 walks/day
Kitty Condos:
- two- or four-room condos available
- private relief area
| Dogs | Resort Guests |
Other visitors |
| Indoor Suites | $34 |
$37 |
| Indoor-Outdoor 2-Room Suites | $40 |
$36 |
| Vacation Villas | $53 |
$59 |
| VIP Suite | $69 |
$76 |
*2nd and 3rd pets sharing a standard suite receive 30% off
*2nd and 3rd pets sharing a Villa or Luxury suite receive 50% off
*Hourly daycare rates are available.
The following options are offered a la carte:
- Playgroup: $15 for 30 min
- Playtime: $8 for 10 min
- Cuddle time: $8 for 10 min
- Walk & Explore: $8 for 10 min
- Bottled Water: $5 per day
- Bedtime Story: $6 each
- Ice Cream Break: $4 each
- Premium Bed: $5 per day
| Cats | Resort Guests |
DVC Members |
Other Visitors |
| Two Level Condo | $21 |
$19 |
$23 |
| Four Level Condo | $30 |
$28 |
$32 |
The following options are offered a la carte:
- Playtime: $8 each
- Cookies & Milk: $3 each
- Tuna on a Ritz: $3
- Activity Toy: $3 per day
- Deluxe Kitty Bed: $5 per day

Rates for "pocket pets":
This includes animals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets. Fees range from $12 to $23 per day ($10 to $21 for resort guests) depending on the size and type of pet. You have to provide your own enclosure. Exotics, venomous pets, and primates are not accepted for boarding.
Dogs must be up to date on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella.
Cats must be up to date on Rabies and FVRCP.
Written proof of vaccines from vet must be provided.
Doggy Day Camp:
- 1100 square foot camp rooms
- attached outside yards
Full Day $27
5 Point Packages $125*
20 Point Packages $480
*1 point = 1 visit
A complimentary “interview” is required, to determine a dog’s suitability for group play. Vaccinations and regular fecal checks are required for the health and safety of all the dogs.
Daycare:
Up to 6 hours |
Over 6 hours |
|
| Indoor | $16 |
$27 |
| Indoor/Outdoor | $18 |
$30 |
| Vacation Villas | $30 |
$53 |
| VIP Suites | $46 |
$69 |
| Cats - Two Level Condo | $15 |
$18 |
| Cats - Four Level Condo | $21 |
$26 |
Grooming:
This state-of the art salon provides treatments by experienced stylists. Your pets can enjoy shampoos, hair cuts and flea treatments while boarding or just by appointment. Want your pet to experience something a little extra? Exotic styling, pedicures, skin care and moisturizing treatments are also available!


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