Taking your stroller - The DIS Discussion Forums

spacefly67 · 08-13-2012, 12:44 PM

We will be flying (us air) to WDW in less than two weeks.
I want to take my dream on me twin stroller.
I thought we were able to check a stroller for free, but I called the airline today to ak them about how to wrap it and they told me that It is going to cost us $25 each way to check it.
What should I do?? I just bought it (mostly for this trip). Would it be cheaper to UPS it? What do you do?

nadira36 · 08-13-2012, 12:54 PM

We always gatecheck - that's free, but if you're worried about it getting dirty, then pay to get it checked. If you want to send it, you'd have to check with UPS/Fedex or company of choice to determine cost.

HulaHoopy · 08-13-2012, 03:37 PM

It depends on the airline. I have checked a stroller with USAIR for free.

I have also gate checked a stroller with USAIR and Southwest for free.

I live in Delco too and fly out of Philly!

twinboysmom · 08-13-2012, 03:42 PM

If your quote for $25 each way is correct, I would rent a stroller from an offsite company first. I would look on us airs website and see what the rules are regarding gate checking the stroller. Sometimes the people on the phone are clueless.

I did a quick search and according to their website a fully collapsible stroller which I would assume yours is is exempt from luggage charges.

minniesmama · 08-13-2012, 10:25 PM

Which airline? I have never heard of being charged to check a stroller. Or a carseat. Or both, for that matter. I think your agent may have been mistaken. Call and talk to someone else, or check the airline website before you worry.

minniesmama · 08-13-2012, 10:30 PM

Couldn't resist, checked for you

I realized you're flying USAir...
See about halfway down:
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/trave...epolicies.html
You're allowed to check your "infant assistive device" aka stroller.
Phone people aren't only wrong at Disney

J3nn78 · 08-14-2012, 06:48 AM

Be careful with gate checking. I gate checked a brand new double stroller. Got to FL ok, but did not make it home in one piece. When we got off the plane, one rear wheel was bent badly. Then somebody who had been on the plane came up to us and told us that he saw it fall off the conveyor when they were loading it. When I tried to get anyone from the airline to do anything about it, they claimed they were not liable and blamed it on cargo shift. I spoke to anyone I could that day and from home. They would not cover any damages. My stroller was ruined. I never brought my own stroller again- orlandostrollerrentals.com is great.

Ihave3cute1s · 08-14-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by J3nn78

Be careful with gate checking. I gate checked a brand new double stroller. Got to FL ok, but did not make it home in one piece. When we got off the plane, one rear wheel was bent badly. Then somebody who had been on the plane came up to us and told us that he saw it fall off the conveyor when they were loading it. When I tried to get anyone from the airline to do anything about it, they claimed they were not liable and blamed it on cargo shift. I spoke to anyone I could that day and from home. They would not cover any damages. My stroller was ruined. I never brought my own stroller again- orlandostrollerrentals.com is great.

This is my fear that they will ruin my stroller, I have a City Select and would just cry if they broke my stroller. I wouldn't be able to afford to replace it so we are going to rent a City Mini GT on our trip and just not worry about it.

spacefly67 · 08-14-2012, 12:47 PM

Thanks everyone!

minniesmama:

Thats what I saw. I just got worried when she told me I had to pay. She said I had to pay since my child wasn't a lap infant.

I don't really care about it getting dirty. I bought a cheap one just for this trip. I will gate check it! Thanks again! One less thing for me to worry about!!

9 DAYS TO GO!!!!

2binak · 08-14-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacefly67

Thanks everyone!

minniesmama:

Thats what I saw. I just got worried when she told me I had to pay. She said I had to pay since my child wasn't a lap infant.

I don't really care about it getting dirty. I bought a cheap one just for this trip. I will gate check it! Thanks again! One less thing for me to worry about!!

9 DAYS TO GO!!!!

You may want to reconsider buying a bag for your stoller. Our bag is covered in grease & grime from all of our trips. Also, if it's raining out when you land, the stroller will get soaked.

TheRatPack · 08-14-2012, 03:00 PM

The Maclaren bags are awesome though. Very very sturdy and great handles, padded bottom and roller wheels. You could wrap the stroller in a large garbage bag or rain cover before putting it in the bag. Oh and the Maclaren bags are black....so they don't show dirt as bad.

I found a brand new one on eBay for 25.00 (for a double stroller). I think I still have it around here somewhere LOL as we only had to use it one year before our middle son was old enough to not need his side of the stroller so we moved on to a single. Come to think of it I think we still have a brand new Protect A Bub rain and wind cover for our side by side double too.....not sure why I sold the stroller and never the accessories LOL

Oh well....back to topic.

08-13-2012, 12:44 PM	#1
spacefly67 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Drexel Hill, PA Posts: 45	Taking your stroller We will be flying (us air) to WDW in less than two weeks. I want to take my dream on me twin stroller. I thought we were able to check a stroller for free, but I called the airline today to ak them about how to wrap it and they told me that It is going to cost us $25 each way to check it. What should I do?? I just bought it (mostly for this trip). Would it be cheaper to UPS it? What do you do?

08-13-2012, 12:54 PM	#2
nadira36 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 373	We always gatecheck - that's free, but if you're worried about it getting dirty, then pay to get it checked. If you want to send it, you'd have to check with UPS/Fedex or company of choice to determine cost. __________________ Sept 2012 PTR 80s/90s various trips with family, never stayed at a resort hotel. 2001 - seasonal CM for a summer. 2007 - convinced DH to take the first trip. Stayed at CSR for 10 days. 3 toddlers 6 adults 2009 - second trip. ASMo for 5 days. 2 Adults 2 toddlers. 2010 - 4 adults 4.5 children. 7 days Pop. 2011 - We can't afford to go to Disney this year. So we're only staying at the Poly for 8 nights. If it's gonna be on credit, might as well make it worthwhile. 2012 - Back to the Poly for 10 days 2 adults 3 kids 2013 - First AKL stay only 5 night 2 adults 3.5 children

08-13-2012, 03:37 PM	#3
HulaHoopy Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 80	It depends on the airline. I have checked a stroller with USAIR for free. I have also gate checked a stroller with USAIR and Southwest for free. I live in Delco too and fly out of Philly! __________________ ME DH DS5 DD3

08-13-2012, 03:42 PM	#4
twinboysmom DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,859	If your quote for $25 each way is correct, I would rent a stroller from an offsite company first. I would look on us airs website and see what the rules are regarding gate checking the stroller. Sometimes the people on the phone are clueless. I did a quick search and according to their website a fully collapsible stroller which I would assume yours is is exempt from luggage charges. __________________ Me , DH , DS 3 , and DS 3 Last edited by twinboysmom; 08-13-2012 at 03:49 PM.

08-13-2012, 10:25 PM	#5
minniesmama Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 102	Which airline? I have never heard of being charged to check a stroller. Or a carseat. Or both, for that matter. I think your agent may have been mistaken. Call and talk to someone else, or check the airline website before you worry. __________________ Me , DH , DD(5), DD(3) Many, Many trips 1980s, 90s (I'm a Florida kid!) POP Sept. 2007 (first family trip!) Disneyland July 2008 POP May 2009 (May Monsoon with a 5-week-old ) CBR Sept 2010 Next trip: POR Nov. 2012!!

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08-13-2012, 10:30 PM	#6
minniesmama Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 102	Couldn't resist, checked for you I realized you're flying USAir... See about halfway down: http://www.usairways.com/en-US/trave...epolicies.html You're allowed to check your "infant assistive device" aka stroller. Phone people aren't only wrong at Disney __________________ Me , DH , DD(5), DD(3) Many, Many trips 1980s, 90s (I'm a Florida kid!) POP Sept. 2007 (first family trip!) Disneyland July 2008 POP May 2009 (May Monsoon with a 5-week-old ) CBR Sept 2010 Next trip: POR Nov. 2012!!

08-14-2012, 06:48 AM	#7
J3nn78 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,780	Be careful with gate checking. I gate checked a brand new double stroller. Got to FL ok, but did not make it home in one piece. When we got off the plane, one rear wheel was bent badly. Then somebody who had been on the plane came up to us and told us that he saw it fall off the conveyor when they were loading it. When I tried to get anyone from the airline to do anything about it, they claimed they were not liable and blamed it on cargo shift. I spoke to anyone I could that day and from home. They would not cover any damages. My stroller was ruined. I never brought my own stroller again- orlandostrollerrentals.com is great. __________________

08-14-2012, 12:47 PM	#9
spacefly67 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Drexel Hill, PA Posts: 45	Thanks everyone! minniesmama: Thats what I saw. I just got worried when she told me I had to pay. She said I had to pay since my child wasn't a lap infant. I don't really care about it getting dirty. I bought a cheap one just for this trip. I will gate check it! Thanks again! One less thing for me to worry about!! 9 DAYS TO GO!!!!

08-14-2012, 03:00 PM	#11
TheRatPack Under penalty of law this tag not to be removed except by the tagfairy! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,905	The Maclaren bags are awesome though. Very very sturdy and great handles, padded bottom and roller wheels. You could wrap the stroller in a large garbage bag or rain cover before putting it in the bag. Oh and the Maclaren bags are black....so they don't show dirt as bad. I found a brand new one on eBay for 25.00 (for a double stroller). I think I still have it around here somewhere LOL as we only had to use it one year before our middle son was old enough to not need his side of the stroller so we moved on to a single. Come to think of it I think we still have a brand new Protect A Bub rain and wind cover for our side by side double too.....not sure why I sold the stroller and never the accessories LOL Oh well....back to topic. __________________

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