Simba's Cubhouse at AKL

[mickeymousemom]

I'd love some reviews! I just made a reservation for my 4 yo to stay here and play so Dh and I can FINALLY have some time to ourselves in Epcot. After reading a few reviews at Allearsnet(albeit older reviews) I chose Simba's Cubhouse.
I wanted someplace smaller so that she could be easily watched. She's a good kid, but you just never know.
How are the CM"s there?
I'll take any opinions you can give, as we have never done anything like this before...

TIA!

 

[JESW]

My kids have gone there several times while dh & I ate at Jiko's and they enjoyed it. I am sad as the last time they could go was in august as ds turns 13 in november and ages out.

It is a small room (not tiny) so the cm's can see the children at all times. There is a window the kids can look out and sometimes the smaller animals come over. One trip there was a birds nest close by.

I asked dd8 what they had - a play kitchen area, dolls, a marble-type game, a tv with Disney movies playing, video systems (xbox? playstation?), pizza - she can't remember the other food, plastic blocks to build a castle, etc.

You will be getting a pager so they can contact you if your child is having trouble - some kids adjust easily and others don't. We usually went early (4:30 or 5:00) and most times our kids were the only ones! Our oldest was too young to be left alone so he used the child care places (we also loved the Peter Pan Clubhouse at the Polynesian) to just chill and play his gameboy.

Hope your child enjoys it!

Jill

 

[Magic2000]

We've used Simba's Clubhouse a few times while dining at either BOMA's or Jiko. My DD loved it!!! She mostly colored with the markers while she was there! When you check them in, you can walk around with them, and help them get settled. When I checked my DD in, she got to pick what she wanted for dinner (hotdog, ff, choc milk).

We've also used the Cub's Den at Wilderness Lodge. She liked that one too - and they did some puzzles where you color the picture on the puzzle. Again, she got to pick what she wanted for dinner and played with some of the other kids there.

My DD often asks about going to the kids clubs - they really look like a lot of fun and the kids all seemed to be having a great time! The ladies who were working there were very nice too!

Have a great trip!

 

[CoolPool]

If you are staying at the PORiverside (per siggy) but dining out in Epcot, why not consider one of the Epcot resorts' clubhouses? I say this because that seems like a lot of work and extra time (which you pay for) to go drop her, then travel to Epcot, then go get her at AKL, then back to your resort. It might be easier to put her in the Beach Club sandcastle club where you are in quick walking distance? Just thinking out loud.

My kids loved Simba's and Poly's Neverland Club, GF, and the Saratoga Springs one too. None of them are "big" so I wouldn't worry too much about the size of the club. Have a great trip!