Hi Catherine,
It's always fun to hear about guests planning their very first trip and we are more than eager to help you plan the best trip for your family. I'm also glad to hear that you are aware of the Children's Activity Centers and are curious about them. They are a fantastic way for your kids to have an evening of fun while the parents have a kid-free night out! You are more than welcome to book a reservation with them and are not limited to one based on your resort location. The cast members might ask which resort you are staying at, but more as a reference point.
My kids have gone to the
Sandcastle Club at Disney's Beach Club and absolutely loved it! In fact, after we had our evening out and came back to retrieve them, they didn't want to leave. Other locations include
Cub's Den at Disney's Wilderness Lodge,
Simba's Cubhouse at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, the
Never Land Club at Disney's Polynesian Resort, and
Camp Dolphin at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel.
To book a reservation or for more information, call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). Keep in mind that they are only open in the evenings and hours may differ among locations. Dinner is included in the cost and there is a 2-hour minimum for stays.
Have a wonderful time and feel free to stop back by with more questions.
~Allison L