Do I need a stroller for a 5 1/2 yr old?

[KyMattDisney]

Having that great debate..currently we don't have a stroller...our other one broke after 2 children and we decided not to get another. But now I am questionning if we will be lost without one in the parks...they are great just to store stuff and getting through the airport, etc. We can pick up a lightweight one for about $20-$30 at Target or Walmart......any thoughts??? Thanks!!!!

 

[AFMom]

After ours turned 3.5 - we never took a stroller to the parks - relied on backpacks to carry stuff, and just didn't need as much with older kids. When we went with a 5 and a 6 year old - we just let them take frequent ice cream sitting breaks, or made sure to plan shows in here or there!

 

[DLovinFam]

The last time we went, our youngest had just turned 5 and we didn't use a stroller and all was fine.