From Child Care to Camps, WDW has it all... Here is a list of some of the things I have found so far! Click links below to find the info quicker!

CHILD CARE      KIDS-ONLY EVENTS     CHARACTER MEALS     STROLLER INFO

Cubs Den, Wilderness Lodge $7 per hour per child, includes sandwich and fruit. 5 pm - midnight daily 407-WDW-DINE

Neverland Club, Polynesian Resort. This one is supposedly the best. $8 per hour, per kid, includes dinner. 5 pm - midnight daily. 407-WDW-DINE

Sandcastle Club, Beach Club Resort - $5 per hour, per child, includes snack. 4:30-midnight daily. 407-934-6290

Mouseketeer Clubhouse, Contemporary Resort - $4 per hour, per child. Snack included. 4:30 - midnight daily. 407-824-1000, ext. 3038

Mouseketeer Clubhouse, Grand Floridian Resort, - $4 per hour, pre child. Snack included. 4:30 - midnight daily. 407-824-2985

Harbor Club, Disneys Boardwalk - $5 per hour, per child. 4 pm - midnight daily. 407-939-6301

Kindercare - Offers in-room and drop-off child-care services at select hotels. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.  407-827-5444

Strollers 

Strollers are very important if you have younger children. Most kids are not use to walking hours and hours. You can bring your own stroller from home, which definitely has its advantages over renting. Its suggested that you purchase a 'throw away' umbrella type stroller at Target or Walmart for $15 or so. If you lose it, no big loss. The advantages of bringing a stroller vs. renting are:

1. 1. Your child will be more comfortable in the same stroller each day, not switching from different styles of strollers each park you visit.
2. You will have access to the stroller even when you are at your departure airport, which will be a blessing! If you plan on renting a stroller at Disney World, and don't bring one with you, you will be carrying your child/children and your carry-on luggage, and jackets, and anything else you are bringing all around the airport. It is much easier to push a child in a stroller and hang some of the stuff on the stroller! 
3. You will have the stroller at your resort, depending on where you stay, you could be a long walk from the buses! In the morning it may not be a big deal to carry your child to the bus stop, but believe me, at the end of the day, that extra 20lbs. will feel like 100lbs! 
4. Umbrella type strollers are easy to fold up to fit on disney transportation!
5. When you get off a ride or attraction, you will look out and see a SEA of Disney strollers, when yours is different, its easier to find!
6. It will save you the money that you would spend on renting a stroller.

Many people do opt to rent a stroller at the parks. The fees to rent one are $7 per day, with a $1 refundable deposit. Double strollers are also available, the fee for the double strollers are $12 per day, with the same $1 deposit. This is a daily charge, so you can rent the stroller in one park, turn it back in, and then go to another park. You show them your receipt and they don't charge you again. Strollers are available near the entrance to each of the parks. There is an ample supply, so don't worry if you arrive late in the day.  If you choose to rent a stroller, there are advantages to that, too!

1. You don't have to worry about the stroller as much as if it was your personal property. If someone happens to 'borrow' your stroller, you can just get another one.
2. When you are ready to leave the park, you can just leave the stroller wherever you end up (you wont get your deposit back, but its only $1)
3. You can start the day without a stroller, and as your child tires you can rent one.

Remember: Never leave any personal belongings in the stroller when you park it outside an attraction. You never know who may pass by and decide to help themselves to your items. 

Special Kids ONLY Events

There are a few special events for children visiting Disney World. These are hidden treasures, some might say!

Pirate Treasure Hunt Cruise at the Grand Floridian Resort

Treasure Hunts are held two days a week, (Times and days vary) and lasts approximately 1 1/2 Hours.

The object is to follow clues to search Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon for buried treasure. Sail to exotic ports of call to collect treasure! Kids are given clues and a treasure map. During the treasure hunt they will hear the story of Gasparilla the famous pirate from Florida. At the end the children will dock at the final port o’ call (back at the Grand Floridian) and split the treasure and have a snack. A visit from Pirate Goofy is sometimes an added bonus!

Hosted by Pirates trained in Water Life Saving. Children get a bandana, a snack, and a portion of the found treasure. Meet 15 minutes prior at the Grand Floridian marina.

For kids ages 3 to 10 years (must be potty trained) - adults can not stay with the kids. Cost is $22.95 plus tax per child. A credit card must be used to guarantee your reservation. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. 15 children maximum. This can be booked up to 120 days in advance. Call 407-WDW-DINE or 407-WDW-PLAY

NOTE: Send a disposable camera with your child, and ask the Cast Members to take a few photos!

Wonderland Tea Party, also at the Grand Floridian Resort.

Takes place at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian Resort.

Its offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

This is exclusively for kids (ages 3-10 and they must be potty trained).

The tea party is hosted by characters from Disney's Alice in Wonderland. It includes lunch (heart-shaped peanut butter and jam sandwiches, apple juice or tea, chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie treats) , cheese and crackers, and cupcakes (which the kids decorate). Alice reads a story.

Maximum of 25 children per group.

Currently, this event can be booked up to 120 days in advance. You must cancel with 24 hours advance notice, or be charged part of the fee.

Cost is $22.95 per child, plus tax, ages 3 through 10. Children must be potty trained.

Children must arrive 15 minutes prior to tea time, to check in

Suggestion - give your child a disposable camera for this occasion.

Special Kids Fishing Excursions:

These depart daily from the Boardwalk .

The fishing trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. There are 5 children per boat, and 2 cast members. One is a fishing guide, and the other a trained lifequard. The children will fish with hot dogs as bait, and can catch small sunfish, or even an occasional bass!

The cost is $30 per child, ages 5 through 12. All gear, bait and beverages will be provided. No adults are allowed on this fishing excursion, so send a disposable camera with your child to capture some of the fun! This can be booked up to 120 days in advance. It is suggested that you call as soon as you know which day you would like, these boats fill up quickly! Call 407-WDW-PLAY. A credit card will be required to hold your child’s spot.

Your child will have a great time!

 

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Cape May Cafe, Beach Club Resort. Attend "Goofy's Beach Club Bash" Admiral goofy and his crew daily. Breakfast buffet. 7:30 am - 11 am. $14.95 ages 12 and over, $8.50 (3-11). Priority seating 407-WDW-DINE

Chef Mickeys, Contemporary Resort. Breakfast 7-11 am, Dinner 5-9 pm. $14.95 (12 and over for breakfast) $19.95 (12 and over for dinner). $8.95 (3-11 for breakfast and dinner).

Minnies Menehune Breakfast, Polynesian Resort. Come eat with Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale at O'hanas from 7:30 am -11 am. $14.955 (12 and over) and $8.95 (3-11)

A Grand Morning Buffet at 1900 Park Fare in Grand Floridian Resort, with Mary Poppins, daily from 7:30 - 11 am. $16 for ages 12 and up, $10 ages 3-11. DINNER - 5:15-9pm - dine with Mickey, Minnie and Snow White!

Character Breakfast at Artist Point. Want to see Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore? This is the place. All you can eat breakfast daily from 7:30-11:30 am at Wilderness Lodge. $14.50 for ages 12 and up, $8.75 for ages 3-11.

Character Breakfast at Old Key West - Breakfast with Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays only. 7:30 - 10:15 am. $13.95 for ages 12 and up, $8.50 for ages 3-11

Character Breakfast at the Animal Kingdom - At the Restaurantosuarus, Donald's Prehistoric Breakfastosaurus where students of Paleontology (dinosaur science) Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Goofy welcome you to their digsite base camp. 7:30am - 10 am. Park admission is required.  $14.95 for ages 12 and up, $ 8.95 for ages 3-11

Character Breakfast and Lunch at Disney MGM Studios - At Hollywood and Vine, Character breakfast and lunch featuring Minnie and friends. 8:30 - 11:15 am and 11:30 - 3:30pm. Park admission is required. $14.95 for ages 12 and up, $ 7.95 for ages 3-11

Character Meals at Epcot - The Garden Grill Character Experience served Family-Style for breakfast, lunch and dinner is hosted by Mickey and friends. Hours vary with park hours. Park admission is required.  $14.95 for ages 12 and up, $8.25 for ages 3-11

Character Breakfast at Cinderella's Castle. This is the most popular of all character meals and books early! Make you reservations exactly 60 days out! "Once Upon a Time" breakfast features Disney's princesses at Cinderellas Royal Table. 7:30 10:00 am daily. Park admission is required. One note - if you will not be staying at a Disney Resort, you will not be allowed into the park before official park opening - so dont get a 7:30am reservation,  you will not be allowed in. $14.95 for ages 12 and up, $7.95 for ages 3-11

Character Dinners at Liberty Tree Tavern - Enjoy this character meal in Magic Kingdom. Liberate your apetite with Minnie and Friends daily from 4:00 pm. Great service and food served Family-style make this a favorite character meal for many! Park admission is required. $19.95 for ages 12 and up, $9.95 for ages 3-11

All Day Character Dining at Crystal Palace - Breakfast, lunch and dinner served buffet style. Meet Winnie the Pooh and gang while you enjoy your meal. Park admission is required. 

Garden Grove Character Dinner at Swan Resort. Meet Rafiki and Timon (Mondays and Fridays) and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger (Thursdays) and various other characters on Wednesdays from 6-10 pm. No price available. Call 407-934-3000 ext. 1618

Breakfast with Captain Mickey at Fulton's Crab House. 8:30  and 10 am daily. $13 ages 12 and up, $8 ages 3-11. Call for seating 407-934-BOAT

• VIDEO ARCADES

There are video arcades at all resorts as well as the Light and Power arcade in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. There are also playgrounds at all resorts

• WATER PARKS - Click for more Water Park Information

Three water parks: Blizzard Beach, the most challenging (recommended that everyone be a pretty good swimmer to go on most of the slides). Typhoon Lagoon is still pretty intense but tamer than Blizzard Beach. River Country is the oldest of the 3 parks and offers the most to families with small children. There are kiddie areas in all three water parks. Life jackets are available at each of the parks, as are towel and lockers (rentals). You will need some sort of water shoes, the ground gets very hot! You are allowed to bring coolers into the parks, so pack a lunch and save some money. No glass is allowed in, though! One thing everyone has told me, it rains almost daily during the summer months (brief showers) and due to the danger of lightning everyone will be asked to get out of the water until it is safe. Everyone says DO NOT LEAVE. Most people will, and as soon as the rain stops you will have the place to yourself. Admission to these parks is included in Hopper Passes and LOS passes.

Chip and Dales Rescue Rangers Kidventure - Kids can learn about plants, wildlife and how to interact with them. Explore habitats at Fort Wilderness and zoological and botanical gardens. Includes a souvenir picture and transportation from Discovery Island from the Disney Institute. Wednesdays only and costs $59 per child 7-10 years old. 407-WDW-TOUR

Camp Disney at the Disney Institute - offers kids a new way to explore WDW resort both on stage and behind the scenes. Morning or afternoon field trips for ages 7-10. Older kids can choose a 6 hour field trip adventure, or hands on Disney Institute programs designed especially for kids, like scaling a rock wall or animating a comic strip. Two half day programs (taken on same day) or the 6 hour programs are $89 per child, and include lunch. One half-day program is $59 per child (lunch available at an additional charge). Call 407-WDW-TOUR

Campfire Singing with Chip and Dale nightly at 8 pm at Fort Wilderness Resort. Disney cartoons and films are complimentary to resort guests

Hayrides depart from Fort Wilderness Pioneer Hall at 7 and 9:30 pm nightly. $6 ages 10 and over, $4 ages 3-9. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Guided Horseback Riding is available at Trail Blaze Corral at Fort Wilderness at various times daily for ages 9 and up. $22 each person. Call for reservations 407-824-2832