Hi, We did get a stroller one year for our 3 year old and our 6 year old took a few turns in it but he was pretty tall for it. IMO I don't think a Disney stroller would be comfortable for an 8yo unless they were very petite. Instead just plan breaks in so she doesn't get too tired out. Of course if she has a medical issue and doesn't have the stamina for the large amount of walking at Disney they do have wheel chairs for rent.
Wow! I’m amazed at how judgmental some people can be.
I never rent a Disney stroller. But from what I’ve seen, they look very sturdy. The wheels are big so making a turn looks to be a breeze. There doesn’t seem to be any storage space though.
My kids have been out of stroller for years at home. But I always bring a double umbrella stroller to theme parks. With older kids, I find it most useful when you need to stake out a spot for fireworks and such. This way they have a place to sit and it also provides some personal space. Can you imagine asking the kids to stand and wait 30 minutes in tightly packed crowd after a long day for Happily Ever After to start?
Don’t let some people shame you. If you want to bring a stroller so you can keep your kid happy and comfortable so be it!!
My kids have no problem waiting for rides or shows. But it’s much harder for them to have to stand still and wait in a tightly packed crowd. But you are right about other people around us standing and waiting. I’ve seen tons of kids doing that and I’m always impressed! It’s just not what we choose to do. The stroller gives them a place to sit and a buffer from the crowd. They are much happier this way.Some kids can easily wait 30 minutes, as do all the other people around them? One thing about HEA - there's no way you could even see the castle from a stroller with everyone standing for the show. How do you manage?
My kids have no problem waiting for rides or shows. But it’s much harder for them to have to stand still and wait in a tightly packed crowd. But you are right about other people around us standing and waiting. I’ve seen tons of kids doing that and I’m always impressed! It’s just not what we choose to do. The stroller gives them a place to sit and a buffer from the crowd. They are much happier this way.
We have our favorite spot on a curb to watch HEA. This gives us a bit of an advantage. And they normally stand up when the show starts. So it’s never a problem to see the projection. Granted, I don’t think they can see the lower third of the castle though. I personally can’t even see that low myself!
The curb gives me a few inches boost when I stand at the edge. It helps since I’m 5’2” and my kids are much shorter than that.But I thought all the area in the hub and down Main Street was filled by the start of HEA? What would a curb have to do with it, when they let you stand in the street, etc?