Offsite guests using resort childcare?

[smkiya]

Dh and I will be traveling with 4.5 month old and 5 year old. We would like to spend an evening out alone for dinner, but are reluctant to use an in room/house sitter. Would feel more comfortable using a facility instead. Can you use the resort facility? If not have you used any sitting services while in Disney? What did you think?

 

[NotUrsula]

Yes, offsite guests can use the child care facilities at WDW (not at DLR, last I heard), but in your case only your older child is eligible. WDW facilities cannot take children under age 4.

 

[WantToGoNow]

I believe the resort childcare "clubs" are for resort guests but I do know they have a minimum age of 3 or 4 (and potty trained) so your infant would not be able to stay. I would think the in-room sitters would be your best best.

 

[JoshChristineplus3]

Threadjack a bit " How far in advance do you need to book childcare at the kids clubs? I notice some having problems getting reservations...I can only imagine what a pain it will be with 3 kids! We were thinking about getting dining premium but if i cant use the childcare option due to it being full then theres no point in paying for that plan.

 

[NotUrsula]

The reservations are on the same schedule as dining reservations, and they are handled by the same phone operator.

I always make them during the same call, and contingent, so that I'm sure that I have care at the time that I am planning to eat.