Double Chariot in the parks?

[candielips]

I have a double Chariot Cougar Bike Trailer and was wondering if you are able to take these into the parks? My cousin has a older child who requires a stroller while at WDW and this would accommodate his weight limit. I have the stroller conversion kit and they are really not wider than most double side by side strollers. Anyone have any experience with these in the parks?

Here is the link to the carrier: http://chariotcarriers.com/english/html/cougar.php

 

[princessmom29]

I would think it would be fine, as long as it meets the deminsion requirments that WDW sets.

 

[clanmcculloch]

With the stroller (not jogging) conversion kit it doesn't look bigger than other double strollers. I don't see why it would be an issue. The jogging conversion kit I could see possibly being an issue but the strolling one looks fine. Actually, it looks like something I would have loved when my kids were little.

Have fun!

 

[JaxJags08]

I saw some Chariots at Hollywood Studios earlier this month. I saw about 3 and I remember them specifically because I had never seen them before and thought they looked great for older or bigger kids.

 

[candielips]

Thanks!

I would think it would be fine, as long as it meets the deminsion requirments that WDW sets.

Does anyone know where I might be able to find these dimensions?

 

[deegack]

I saw one last time I was there. I was shocked they let it on the bus. It took up a ton of room as it doesn't fold.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Q. Are there any personal items I should not bring with me into the Theme Parks?

A. Items that you may not bring into the Theme Parks include, but are not limited to:

Items with wheels, such as wagons, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels, two-wheeled or three-wheeled conveyances, strollers larger than 36" x 52", suitcases, coolers, or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations), and any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV wheelchair or stroller
Alcoholic beverages
Weapons of any kind
Folding chairs

The Cougar 2 is 45.2 x 32.7 x37.6in. But the folded dimensions are 42.1 x 31.5 x 11.8in. That's huge to carry on a bus or monorail. And I doubt it would fit on a tram from the parking lot.

 

[advfhorn]

I also have been looking for a stroller for our Disney trip for our son who will be almost 4 and has a physical disability which causes him to tire much more easily than other children his age. We already own a Cheetah Chariot we use for biking and have the stroller conversion kit which we use when camping and outings we need a big stroller for.

The cons for taking it are:
- does not recline
- does not fold small for transport

Pros:
- it has plenty of storage (especially since it is a double and we only have one child)
- it will not tip when heavily loaded
- if the sun is bad it is easily covered for 100% shade
- very LIGHT to push and easily manuverable
- hold 100pds, and our 40inch tall son has at least 6 more inches above his head sitting up straight

 

[Mama Who]

I saw one last time I was there. I was shocked they let it on the bus. It took up a ton of room as it doesn't fold.

In the OP's case it sounds like the child may be SN, thereby making it an accommodation like a wheelchair. A "stroller as wheelchair" pass would probably ease any concerns. (Might be worth asking on DISabilities, OP.)

 

[camdensmom]

We have twins and opted to buy two Maclarens with the plastic attachments that allow us to connect them. We were THRILLED with this decision for the following reason;

lightweight
can fold and throw over your back with one hand
takes little to no room on a bus
easy to operate
can hold our 5 year old's weight if needed
easier to navigate crowds with two singles

We took them last year when the girls were 8 months and they were perfect. It was not ideal to have them hooked together with the plastic attachments for long hikes across the parks, but while myself or DH took our son (then 4) onto a ride it was nice to have the option.

 

[livndisney]

In the OP's case it sounds like the child may be SN, thereby making it an accommodation like a wheelchair. A "stroller as wheelchair" pass would probably ease any concerns. (Might be worth asking on DISabilities, OP.)

"Stroller as a wheelchair" tag/GAC is not used on buses. And even wheelchairs have size limits. Inside the park the "stroller as a wheelchair" still need to be able to fit into wheelchair areas.