Meet the happiest nannies on earth.
Disney-bound parents overwhelmed by the concept of a family park visit are increasingly turning to corporations like Once Upon a Nanny and Nanny Land, which provide up the services of a nanny and a Disney tour guide multi function.
With businesses booming for each corporations, based on TODAY.com, these so-called “theme park nannies” are speaking out what it’s really prefer to step into their glass slippers.
Cyan Nardiello decided to begin her business after she posted to TikTok in 2020 about sharing the wonderful experience she had taking a little bit girl she often babysat to Disney. She now has 50 employees.
“Any little thing I can do to assist them out, I’ll do,” Nardiello told TODAY.com.
The Florida-based college student and her employees will take the children to the theme parks on their very own, if mothers and dads need a break — or they’ll happily tag together with the entire family, and help wherever they’re needed.
Nardiello and her crew will suggest what rides and parades the children should try based on their favorite characters, map out the very best routes, give insights into wait times, hold spots in line and even indicate the locations of baby-changing stations, shady spots for naps and sensory rooms.
“It’s curated to each family’s needs,” Nardiello said. “[These services] have really revolutionized theme park vacations for families.”
The additional cost comes as planning and paying for theme park vacations has change into increasingly more overwhelming for families as prices have skyrocketed and recent offerings have been added.
Food prices at Disney World in Florida have skyrocketed by a median of 61% over the past decade — nearly twice the speed of inflation over that point, based on a study conducted by FinanceBuzz.
The price of tickets, meanwhile, has spiked by a median of 56% over the past 10 years.
A recent review by Bloomberg News found that a typical family of 4 can wind up spending a minimum of $4,280 for a week-long stay.
But despite the heftier-than-ever price tag, many families are willing to shell out the additional money for a “theme park nanny” to assist guarantee they’ve probably the most magical time.
“Numerous families say they wouldn’t take the trip if it weren’t for us,” Shannon Albrecht, the CEO of Nanny Land, told TODAY.com, noting that “it’s often very obvious why they need us,” whether or not it’s the number of children, age gaps or handicaps.
Erin N., an worker of Nanny Land, shared that although she’s there to ensure that the families have an awesome time, she truly enjoys “attending to relive my childhood and having the chance to view the theme park from a baby’s perspective.
“It’s truly a magical experience.”