Originally Posted By ecdc I could swear I've read that it's possible to get babysitters while on vacation to DL. Not that the resort does it, but perhaps they have recommendations? My wife and I would like one free evening at the Napa Rose and have two little boys we'd like to have babysat if it's possible. We're not insistent on it, and if it isn't doable, no worries. But if anyone has suggestions, or if there are people who offer this service, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks!
Originally Posted By yfoog Hello: We just got back from DL. We stayed at the Grand Californian. They have a Baybysitting service there. I can't remember what it costs, but it has a 2 hour minimum. I think it is for GCH guests only, but I'm not sure of that either. It looked nice. They have movies, games, toys, and PS2 for the kids. We didn't use the service though. I think it was even open til Midnight.
Originally Posted By passthepixiedust You could try the Fullerton childcare agency. Somebody on another board had nothing but nice things to say about them.
Originally Posted By retlawfan The "babysitting" at the GCH starts at 5pm each night and goes to midnight. It is called Pinocchio's Workshop. It is open to kids 5 years old to 12 years old(I think) only though. I don't know if a non guest of the hotel can use the service. Good Luck and Have fun!
Originally Posted By raer I think the service at the Grand is something like $10 or $15 per hour per kid.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <snip> I will babysit for room and board! <snip> disneyfreaksk Would you come to WDW with us for a week? Warning: We have ... more than a couple of kids.
Originally Posted By practicallyperfect Pinocchio's Workshop is available to all guests of the DL Resort hotels. We have used it while staying at GCH and DLH. It is a lot for fun for the kids. My girls always look forward to their evening at Pinocchio's as much as I do!!
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk YES DVD_DAD! I have 3 of my own and work in the YMCA child care program. I AM fun! You should know that I reside in Arizona, so airfare might be costly!!!
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk YES DVC_DAD! I have 3 of my own and work in the YMCA child care program. I AM fun! You should know that I reside in Arizona, so airfare might be costly!!!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Well you bring your 3 and we can add that to my 5 and that will give us 8 kids with 3 adults. Not too shabby. YMCA... hummmm.... wow thats neat. Hey what part of AZ do you live in? I have a really close friend in Glendale.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Opposite end of Phoenix Metropolitan area than your friend. We now live in Queen Creek! Don't know that I will ever get a family trip to WDW. We can barely afford DL every 3 years or so!