Child Care at Walt Disney World
You have a couple of different options for Disney Babysitting Services - You can use Kid's Nite Out and have a babysitter come to your room (or even accompany your family to the parks!). Older kids(4-12) can enjoy the Children's Activity Centers located at various resorts.
- Kid’s Nite Out
- Children's Activity Centers
- Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Simba's Clubhouse
- Bush Camp
- Camp Kidani - Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Swan and Dolphin
- Polynesian
- Yacht and Beach Club
- Wilderness Lodge
All rates are subject to change without notice
(800-696-8105 or 407-828-0920). If a babysitter is needed throughout your stay, the Walt Disney Company recommends utilizing the services of Kid’s Nite Out. Kid’s Nite Out Caregivers can provide one-on-one in-room childcare in the comfort of your Walt Disney World Resort room or can just hang out with your family if you need a father’s/mother’s helper. The sitters are over the age of 18 years and are certified in child/infant CPR and basic first aid. Reservations can be made up to two months in advance and require at least a 24-hour notice.
Rates are based upon the number of children…
- 1 child - $16.00 per hour
- 2 children - $18.50 per hour
- 3 children - $21.00 per hour
- 4 children - 23.50 per hour
- For groups or more than 4 children, all children must be 2 years of age or older. Please call Kid’s Nite for these rates
- After 9:00 p.m., there will be an additional $2.00 an hour charge.
- For children 6 weeks - 12 years old
- One-time transportation fee of $10 will be added to total bill for the care provider.
- All rates are hourly based, with a 4-hour minimum, and a one-time transportation fee. Cancellations require 24 hours notice to avoid the 4-hour charge. Advance reservations are required. Prices are subject to change without notice.
- For childcare on Holidays and Special Events, rates are subject to change.
Children’s Activity Centers are designed for kids who are potty trained and between 4 and 12 years of age. Your child will enjoy games and activities while you enjoy some Disney grown-up fun! Depending on the hours you book, dinner is included.
Usual operation hours (subject to change) for all Children’s Activity Centers are from 4:30 p.m. to midnight and can be booked in advance by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463).
A credit card is required for guarantee and the cancellation policy is outside 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty charge. Parents are given a beeper (a deposit is taken but refunded when pager is returned). Rates are $11 per hour with a 2 hour minimum.
The Mouseketeer Club
Location: Grand Floridian Resort, near Gasparilla Grill & Games
Hours: 4:30pm-midnight
Price: $11.50 per hour per child (2 hr minimum)
Ages: Age limit is 4 to 12, must be potty trained (no pull-ups)
Features: Children's activity program offering unlimited video games, movies, games and crafts.
Menu: Dinner is included and served sometime between 6:00 - 8:00. Selection includes Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Chicken Strips
Reservations: Required by calling 407-WDW-DINE. 24 hour cancellation policy.
Pagers: Available to parents at drop off with a deposit required
NO OUTSIDE FOOD
Adventure Time
Location: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Poolside (Weather permitting) Available to Grand Floridian Resort Guests only.
Hours: Vary
Price: No Charge
Features: Children will create simple crafts. Games may include races, water balloon toss and diving for prizes
Reservations: Not required.
Camp Dolphin
Location: Dolphin
Hours: 5:30pm-12pm
Price: $10.00 per hour per child
Features: Supervised activities for children ages 4-12 including sports, games, movies, arts and crafts, as well as special events.
Reservations: 407-934-4000, ext: 4241
Meals: dinner and dessert at a resort restaurant
Special Offer: Have dinner at Shula’s, bluezoo or Il Mulino OR enjoy a spa treatment at Mandara Spa and receive up to two hours of complimentary time at Camp Dolphin. Simply present your receipt as proof of purchase at time of child pickup. (NOTE: One child admitted for each adult entrée purchased. One child admitted for each purchase of a spa treatment of 75 minutes or more.)
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
Hours: Saturdays from 3 - 5pm
Price: $30 (plus tax) per child with $10 being donated to the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund - Credit Card Guarantee - 24 hour cancellation policy - DVC Members get 10% discount
Ages: 6 - 14
Features: This weekly program takes kids on an exploration of the Animal Kingdom Lodge's Savannah. They'll learn about the African culture through games, taste testings, activities and crafts.
Reservations: 407-WDW-PLAY
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge, 1st Floor, Zebra Trail off of the Pool Area
Hours: 4:30 p.m. - Midnight
Price: $11.50 per hour for each child. Minimum 2 hours
Ages: Age limit is 4 to 12, must be potty trained (no pull-ups)
Features: Group child care featuring free arcade games, Sega/Nintendo, board games, big screen TV, movies, dolls and stuffed animals, coloring, crafts and much more.
Meals: Included in price. Served sometime between 6:00 - 8:00pm
Menu: The following can be ordered when you check the child in:
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich with Chips, Chicken Fingers with Fries, Hamburger with Fries, Hot Dog with Fries, Mac N Cheese
Reservations: Advance reservations are recommended by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Same day reservations may be available. Call the facility directly after 4:00pm
Cancellation Policy: 24 hour cancellation policy. There is a 30 minute grace period, after which the reservation is released.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD
This program will be discontinued October 1. New educational programs will be introduced in the future.
Location: Meet at Community Hall in Kidani Village. Available to Animal Kingdom Lodge guests only.
Hours: 6-8 pm, 7 days a week
Price: $30 per child, $28.50 for each addt'l child (tax not included) A credit card is required at time of booking.
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Features: Participants will work alongside a guide to achieve a goal revolving around around the culture and animals of Africa.
Meals: There is no food included in this program.
Reservations: Recommended by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Same day reservations may be available.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hour cancellation policy. No refunds if cancelling within 24 hours.
The Harbor Club - 407-939-6301
-Currently closed but may be available for birthday parties-
Location: Boardwalk Inn, Exit Crescent Lake side of Lobby.
The Neverland Club
Location: Polynesian Resort, near Snack Isle
Hours: 4pm-midnight
Price: $11.50 per hour per child (2 hr minimum)
Ages: Age limit is 4 to 12, must be potty trained (no pull-ups)
Features: Children's activity program centering around the Peter Pan theme, offering unlimited video arcade games, cartoons, and assorted toys. Included in the price is a buffet meal from 6:00pm to 8:00pm only.
Menu: Choice of grilled cheese, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, turkey and cheese sandwich. Pick 2: grapes, applesauce, carrot sticks. Drinks: chocolate milk, white milk, apple juice box. Pick 1: chocolate pudding or jello. A snack of goldfish and juice box will also be served at 10:00pm.
Reservations: Required by calling 407-WDW-DINE. 24 hour cancellation policy.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD
SANDCASTLE CLUB (WDW resort guests only)Location: Off Beach Club lobby near Atlantic Wear
Hours: 4:30 p.m. - Midnight
Price: $11.50 per hour for each child. Minimum 2 hours
Ages: Age limit is 4 to 12, must be potty trained (no pull-ups)
Features: Group child care featuring free arcade games, Sega/Nintendo, board games, big screen TV, movies, dolls and stuffed animals, coloring, crafts and much more.
Meals: Served sometime between 6:00 - 8:00, included in price
Menu: Chicken Tenders, Hot Dogs, Macaroni and Cheese, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, French Fries
Reservations: Advance reservations are required. 407-WDW-DINE. Must be a guest of a Disney Resort.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hour cancellation policy. There is a 30 minute grace period, after which the reservation is released.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD
Cub's Den
Location: Wilderness Lodge, Cub's Den
Hours: 4:30pm -midnight
Price: $11.50 per hour, per child (2-hour minimum)
Ages: Age limit is 4 to 12, must be potty trained (no pull-ups)
Features: Entertainment center featuring Disney movies, videogames, western arts and crafts, toys, board games
Menu: Served between 6:00 - 8:00pm and is included. Menu selections are Chicken fingers, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Chips or Fries, Grapes, Apples, Milk, Juice
Reservations: Advance reservations recommended by calling 407-WDW-DINE. A limited number of walk-ins may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellation penalties will apply.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD
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