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Resort Kids' Clubs | In Room Child Care
Rate and Review the Child Care Clubs at Disney World
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I've heard that some Walt Disney World resort hotels have special clubs that provide child care. Which ones? And what are the services they offer there?
Some
deluxe resorts offer child care services on-site for
Disney resort guests. In some cases these services are also available
to off-site guests. (Call to determine availability.)
GENERAL CONDITIONS: The following conditions apply to most
Walt Disney World resort hotels' kids' clubs, but are subject to change
at any time. Call first if you have any questions or to verify specifics.
Age: Childcare is provided for children over age 3
who are potty-trained, through age 12. Resorts will not
make exceptions.
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to midnight, with some exceptions.
Beepers are provided to parents so they can be contacted in
case of emergency. (Parents may also call the childcare club to check
on their children if desired.)
Price:
$11.25 per hour. Dinner is usually included and is usually typical children's
fare, such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers,
macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets and French fries, fruit and ice
cream.
Activities offered at the clubs include board games, puzzles,
arts and crafts, video games, Disney movies.
Reservations
are required in most cases, although walk-ins may be available on
a first-come, first-served basis. To make reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE.
You may also call some of the resorts directly -- the phone numbers
are listed with the resort details below.
Cancellations
must be made at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise a
fee of $20 per child is assessed. Reservations are held for
30 minutes before they are released to other guests.
The Disney resorts offering evening childcare are:
Animal
Kingdom Lodge
Simba's Cubhouse
(407) 938-4785
Grand
Floridian
Mouseketeer Clubhouse
(407) 824-1666
Polynesian
Never Land Club
(407) WDW-DINE
(407) 824-2000, ext. 2184
Special Info: Noon to 4 p.m. open to Polynesian resort guests
at no charge for activities.
Wilderness Lodge
Cub's Den
(407) 824-1083
Yacht and Beach Club
Sandcastle Club
(407) 934-7000, ext. 6191
Rate and Review the Child Care Clubs at Disney World
Also on Disney property, although not a Disney-operated resort:
Swan and Dolphin Resorts
Camp Dolphin
(407) 934-4000, ext. 4241
Age: Childcare is provided for children over age 4 who
are potty-trained, through age 12.
Hours: 5:30 p.m. - midnight
Price: $10 per hour, per child
Activities: Dinner party, as well as arts and crafts, video
games, a visit to the Dolphin game arcade and Disney movies.
Reservations: Accepted by calling 1-407-WDW-DINE, plus a limited
number of walk-ins will be available on a first-come first-served
basis.
What if my child is too young for one of the clubs? Or what if I'd prefer to have a babysitter come to our room?
Disney recommends:
Kid's
Nite Out
1-800-696-8105 (press 0 for reservations)
Kid's Nite Out Caregivers are at least 18, are insured and bonded, have hands-on training and childcare experience, including child/infant CPR and basic first aid. They will provide one-on-one in-room childcare in a Walt Disney World Resort room, and will provide a variety of activities, including reading, coloring, or games. A sitter can also be hired to accompany children to area attractions or act as father's/mother's helper. Kid's Nite Out also plans and works children's parties, camps, and children's theme conventions.
Hours:
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at all Walt Disney World
Resorts
Rates are based upon the number of children --
*
1 child $14 per hour
* 2 children $16.50 per hour
* 3 children $19 per hour
* 4 children $21.50 per hour
(For groups of more than four children, call Kid's Nite Out for
rates.)
NOTE: After 9:30 p.m., there will be an additional $2 an
hour charge. A one-time transportation fee of $10 will be applied
to each bill.
*All rates are hourly based. Four (4) hour minimum charge. Caregiver transportation fee is $10. Reservations that begin after 8:59 p.m. require an additional $2 per hour premium. Cancellations require a 24-hour advance notice. Advance reservations are required. Holidays and special events require an additional premium. Rates are subject to change.
If you have comments or tips to share with others about childcare options at Walt Disney World, please post in our Rate and Review Area.
