Personal guides at Disney parks

QUESTION: We are planning a trip to either Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California with friends and would like to know if one can hire a personal tour guide in these theme parks. Ideally, the guide would escort the children to all the best attractions and show them the sights, leaving us to choose what we want to see and the opportunity to have a less stressful holiday. - Joanna Wolmarans

ANSWER: Yes, both theme parks offer VIP tour services. You will be provided with an experienced personal guide who will plan the itinerary which best suits your group, provide an escort service through the park and get the best seats in the house for live shows, parades and nighttime spectaculars. The only downside is that this service does not come cheap. At Disney World, the cost is 125 dollars per hour for a minimum of six hours. At Disneyland the cost is 75 US dollars per hour for a minimum of four hours if booked 48 hours in advance and 95 dollars per hour for same-day bookings. Prices exclude entrance fees to the parks. You can find out more by checking out the www.disney.com website or calling (714) 300-7710 for Disneyland or (407) 560-4033 for Disney World. Bookings are taken up to 90 days in advance and you can get a discounted hourly rate if you are staying at a Disney resort or your trip falls outside of the US
holidays.