Many people in our family have used the Fairy Godmothers. They will send someone to your room to babysitt. Also we liked Kids Night Out. I would recommend using these type of services... that way your child doesn't have to go to another resort, and you don't have to be home by midnight.
Here is the info:
Fairy Godmothers
(407) 969-9847 and toll free 877-611-4314
Guest Comments on Fairy Godmothers:
Karen Kelley (1/03) comments: We just returned from a trip to WDW last Friday. We were there for my husband to run the Marathon and planned our family vacation around that. We have a 5 year old and a 6 month old and we used the Fairy Godmothers one evening. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone, especially if you have children too young to attend the kids clubs. Marguerite was our Fairy Godmother and she took the kids to the playground, food court, and game room (we stayed at the Caribbean Beach). My husband and I were very comfortable with leaving the children with her and they seemed to enjoy the time with her as well.
Chris Frederick (2/02): I just wanted to tell you what a great experience we had with Fairy Godmothers babysitting service on our trip this month. We had a lovely woman named Vera Kennedy watch our 4 year old and 20 month old daughters. She took them to the playground and then did a craft project with them. They were fast asleep by the time we got back.
Michele W writes: We have used the Fairy Godmothers and love them. Well, actually, we have only used one sitter and love her so much that we always ask for her. She is the only babysitter my kids have ever had that wasn't family.
Leanne H. says: I also agree Fairy Godmothers is excellent!! We've used the same sitter on many, many vacations. She's awesome and my son, who's going to be 4, remembers her every trip.
The Cumbo Family: We have 3 children ages 5, 4, and 3 and hardly ever leave them with babysitters. In 1997, we went to WDW and stayed off-site. We used Fairy Godmothers then, again in 1999, and again last year, when we stayed at the Ft. Wilderness cabins. They are wonderful. They bring a bag of toys and come to wherever you are staying, on or off-site. I would highly recommend Fairy Godmothers.
Diane Welch (12/01): Just returned from a great Disney vacation and we took advantage of the Fairy Godmother's service. I have nothing but good things to say. Very efficient, trustworthy and reliable. I felt very comfortable leaving my children with her. She had all her credentials with her and brought videos, prizes and the kids kept talking about what a great time they had with the Fairy Godmother. That's how they always referred to her. She arrived 20 minutes prior to her scheduled time and did not charge for that - that was her get acquainted time - which was nice and she just asked for estimated time that we would be back - so she could let her family know when she would be returning home and also called ahead of time to see what the children like to watch & do. I would definitely use them again and is worth every penny.
Kid's Night Out
(407) 827-5444
NOTE: Walt Disney World switched from its long-time authorized provider of in-room babysitting, KinderCare, to Kid's Nite Out.
Kid's Night 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 $13.50 per hour
* 2 children $15.50 per hour
* 3 children $17.50 per hour
* 4 children $19.50 per hour
(For groups of more than four children, all children must be 2 years or older. 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 $8 will be applied to each bill.
All rates are hourly, with a 4-hour minimum. Cancellations require 4 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.
All About Kids
(407) 812-9300
What if I want to drop my child off during the day? Are there are any off-site day care facilities?
KinderCare provides daycare on a space available basis for children at least 1 year old and walking. Call (407) 827-5437 for availability on the morning of the day (call in advance for weekends) to see if space is available.
Hours: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Rates: $9.50 per hour ($42 for one 10-hour day) Lunch and snacks included. Dinner extra $2.50
Location: Administration area and Magic Kingdom Park North service area
If you have comments or tips to share with others about childcare options at Walt Disney World, please email me. Better yet, if your children have any comments about their experiences with either the resort kids' clubs or with in-room babysitters, ask them to drop me a line! Thanks!
