Once Upon A Nanny: The Magic of a Nanny Service at Disney World

When I plan a trip to Walt Disney World with my four kids, I always hire nannies to assist me. I understand that some people may question my decision, but as a parent, it's crucial to prioritize self-care and enjoy the vacation just as much as my children. With the help of these nannies, I can relax and have peace of mind, whether they are helping hands in the parks or knowing that my kids are in good hands while I indulge in a date night, enjoying the many activities Walt Disney World Resort has to offer!

Let me share with you my absolute favorite service at Walt Disney World – it's called Once Upon a Nanny. The owner, Cyan, is a true gem; you might even have the good fortune of spotting her at Walt Disney World parks with her clients or even at DisneySea in Japan since Once Upon a Nanny has "Passport Princesses" available for travel nanny services. Cyan has handpicked a team of nannies who are highly professional and incredibly trustworthy. When the nannies step in, the kids have the most magical time imaginable – playing games, creating crafts, going on adventures, exploring the parks and so much more. Cyan and her team take great care to ensure that the kids are happy, engaged, and having the time of their lives.

I've had great experiences with several services before. Check out my blog on Nannies at Walt Disney World for more details.

How to Book A Fairy God-Nanny

If you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World and you're looking for a little extra help, the Once Upon a Nanny website is the perfect place to start. They offer four different options to help make your experience at the park more enjoyable.

The first option is "Helping Hands". This option provides you with a fairy god nanny who will accompany you to the park and help you throughout the day. They can assist you with rider switch, or stay with your child if they are napping, so you can experience all of Walt Disney World with all of your children present. If you don't have grandparents or other adults accompanying you on the trip, this option is especially helpful. The nanny will be an extra helping hand to make sure your day runs smoothly.

The second option is "Parent Play". This is perfect for parents who want to experience the thrill rides in the park but also have young children with them. While your fairy god nanny takes care of your kids on smaller rides like teacup and Dumbo, you can be in line for the big rides like Tron. This way, no one is waiting around for each other and everyone can enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World at the same time.

The third option is "Hotel Hangout". This option is perfect for an adult night out at Walt Disney World. The resort offers many different places to eat, dueling piano bar, and it's nice to know that your kids are being taken care of while you enjoy a date night or a little bit of adult fun. The nanny will stay with your kids at your hotel while you enjoy your night out.

If you are a local to the Orlando, Florida area, you can also take advantage of their services. Additionally, Once Upon a Nanny has locations in California for Disneyland in California Adventure. They also offer services for corporate events and weddings, as well as pet sitting services. The options are endless!

I absolutely adore Once Upon a Nanny for the following reasons. Whenever I send in a request through their website, they always respond within 72 hours to confirm their availability. There have been instances where I made a request just a day before, and they still managed to make it happen. It's comforting to know that if I ever feel overwhelmed during my trip and need extra help, I can simply email them or submit a request. If my parents or siblings are not around to lend a hand, having someone trustworthy whom I can rely on is great.

Let me share with you my three experiences with Once Upon a Park Nanny that made me absolutely fall in love with their service. Although they have babysat my kids multiple times, I want to talk about three distinct instances that convinced me that this was the nanny service I wanted to stick with.

The first time I used Once Upon A Nanny service, my family decided to prolong our vacation, and I was looking forward to spending some quality time with my oldest son at EPCOT. At the same time, my husband went to gather material for an after-hours event. The service scheduled me with a nanny named Miss Emily for five hours, and my kids quickly warmed up to her. Instead of sending a text notification, she called me personally to introduce herself and let me know she would be coming straight from work. I was grateful that she was able to come on such short notice, and my children were disappointed to see her go. The next night, my husband and I had two more theme park nannies come over so that we could have a date night at Amare at Swan Reserve, and the kids had a blast with them. They played games at the community center located at Bay Lake Tower all evening, and they kept me updated throughout the night with pictures and messages. When we returned to the hotel, the kids were already in bed and fast asleep.

We've even had Miss Emily join us at Typhoon Lagoon. We could do the big family rides with our oldest children while she took our daughter to do all the fun activities over at Ketchakiddee Creek. She stayed with us in our cabana and helped out the whole crew. It was so nice to have a helping hand, especially at a water park.

Lastly, and most recently, we had Miss Bella in January 2024; she was phenomenal. She stayed with our youngest by themselves at the resort - now, this takes a lot of trust on my part. I do not believe in leaving young children with nanny services, especially in hotel rooms. But I trust this service enough that I was able to do that. She sent me picture updates, and they went and played on the playground at the resort. Then, Bella met us at Magic Kingdom to drop off our toddler when we were done with all the big rides during the VIP tour. They also got the most adorable Photo Pass picture, and it will forever be one of my favorite pictures with the Park Nanny.

Once Upon a Nanny service provides experienced nannies who ensure the safety and well-being of children while also making their visit to the amusement park more enjoyable. With the help of a nanny, parents can relax and have peace of mind while their children have fun with games, crafts, and other activities. Once Upon a Nanny is an excellent solution for families seeking to maximize their experience at Disney World with the help of assisting hands in the theme parks.