{"id":58978,"date":"2017-12-29T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T17:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=58978"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:11:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:11:28","slug":"free-hour-childcare-simbas-cubhouse-walt-disney-world-animal-kindgom-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/free-hour-childcare-simbas-cubhouse-walt-disney-world-animal-kindgom-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Hour of Childcare at Simba&#8217;s Cubhouse at Walt Disney World Animal Kindgom Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58980 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screenshot-3-400x364.png\" alt=\"Discount while dining at Animal Kingdom Lodge at Simba's Cubhouse\" width=\"400\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screenshot-3-400x364.png 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screenshot-3.png 571w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking forward to a dining reservation at Animal Kingdom Lodge?\u00a0 Want an hour of free childcare?\u00a0 Read on to find out more.\u00a0 The participating restaurants include the following:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/sanaa-menu\/\">Sanaa<\/a>, which is known for its awesome bread service, and its great views of animals while eating.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-58996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sanaa-301x400.png\" alt=\"Animal Kingdom Lodge \" width=\"301\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sanaa-301x400.png 301w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sanaa.png 426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/boma-menu\/\">Boma,<\/a> which is known for its awesome breakfast and dinner buffets full of awesome African inspired dishes, and the Walt Disney World famous dessert of Zebra Domes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-58993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Boma-301x400.png\" alt=\"Animal Kingdom Lodge\" width=\"301\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Boma-301x400.png 301w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Boma.png 426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/jiko-menu\/\">Jiko,<\/a>\u00a0 which is a signature restaurant (i.e. Disney Dining plan 2 dining credits), with great South African wines, awesome steak filets, and scrumptious mac and cheese.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-58994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Jiko-300x400.png\" alt=\"Animal Kingdom Lodge\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Jiko-300x400.png 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Jiko.png 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While recently staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge my family dined at all 3 restaurants and had 3 great experiences.\u00a0 While planning our vacation, I noticed that Disney was advertising a free hour of childcare if you dined at one of those 3 restaurants and used the Disney childcare center, Simba\u2019s Cubhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Simba&#8217;s Cubhouse is located on the bottom level of the main building at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House.\u00a0 My children are aged 9 and 6, and my husband and I decided they would be least interested in the Jiko meal so that\u2019s the night we planned on using the childcare.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the details you need to know about Simba&#8217;s Cubhouse:\u00a0 You\u2019ll need to have a dining reservation at one of these restaurants as they are all very popular, so don\u2019t count on being able to eat there without one.\u00a0 You can make a dining reservation on the Disney World website, on the My Disney Experience app on your phone, or by calling (407) WDW-DINE.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your dining reservation settled now onto the childcare reservation.\u00a0 If you\u2019re currently at Disney World you can call (407) WDW-DINE or you can make a reservation at the concierge desk at your resort for the childcare reservation.\u00a0 You do not have to be staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge to take advantage of this offer.\u00a0 If you\u2019re still planning your vacation at home you\u2019ll need to call the (407) WDW-DINE number to make your childcare reservation.\u00a0 You cannot make the childcare reservation on the website or app.\u00a0 They had a sign saying they did accept walk-ins without reservations at Simba&#8217;s Cubhouse, but I wouldn\u2019t chance it if you have a special night planned.\u00a0 The Cast Member told me they had been running the free one hour special for the last 4-5 months, so hopefully they will continue- but no guarantees!<\/p>\n\n<p>The fine print about Simba&#8217;s Cubhouse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your kids have to be between the ages of 3-12.<\/li>\n<li>Your kids have to be potty trained.<\/li>\n<li>You have to have a minimum of 2 hours of childcare.\u00a0 The special offer Disney is offering only gives you one hour free, so you still have to pay for at least one hour of childcare.\u00a0 Disney\u2019s website states the cost is $15 per hour per child.\u00a0 However, when I went in November of 2017 the price quoted to me was $25 an hour for 2 children.\u00a0 Even though you can make the reservation in advance you pay when you pick up your children.\u00a0 Also, they had an annual passholder discount of 15%!\u00a0 So for $21 I got 2 hours of childcare for my 2 children.<\/li>\n<li>They give your child dinner.\u00a0 YEP, this awesome childcare center price includes dinner for your children!\u00a0 It\u2019s the typical Disney kids menu, hot dogs, pizza, mac and cheese, hamburgers, etc.\u00a0 You pick exactly what the children are served from a menu when you drop them off.\u00a0 The $21 I paid included the cost of dinner for my children.\u00a0 THIS IS THE BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY AT DISNEY!\u00a0 The cost of dinner alone for my children at Jiko would likely have equaled the same amount of money as having 2 hours of childcare + their dinner.<\/li>\n<li>You have to have a photo ID with you to drop off and pick up your children.\u00a0 Disney is very safety conscious and have you fill out info with all your emergency contacts, any allergy or medical info, etc.<\/li>\n<li>You have to turn in your receipt from your meal after dining to get the free hour at the childcare center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-58995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Simbas-cubhouse-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"Animal Kingdom Lodge\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Simbas-cubhouse-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Simbas-cubhouse.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally and most importantly, my children loved it.\u00a0 They had a great time vegging out on some Disney movies and playing some video games after a few busy park days.\u00a0 There are also plenty of toys for all ages.\u00a0 Sorry I didn&#8217;t take any pictures of the interior.\u00a0 I didn&#8217;t want to be the weirdo asking to take pictures while other people&#8217;s children were playing inside.\u00a0 Suffice to say there were plenty of toys, it was clean, and there were appropriate activities for a variety of ages.\u00a0 There were only about 4-5 children total even during the busy Thanksgiving season we utilized the service.\u00a0 My children said the Cast Members were so nice to them, and one cast member even sat with them to hang out with them while they were playing video games.<\/p>\n<p>Both my kids and my husband highly recommend taking advantage of this great special for a fun night for the entire family!<\/p>\n<p><em>Has your child ever visited Simba&#8217;s Cubhouse? 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