FOP stroller strategy

[DizneyMommy]

We will be in the parks with every human in the state of FL and every other state that has Spring Break 3/14 lol. We still bring a stroller for my youngest, mainly so I don’t lose her. I know the crushing mass of people heading toward FOP at opening, and want to get in line with the rest of our party as easily as possible. The stroller folds into a small square, it is our subway/taxi/bus stroller because it is so small. Could I just fold it and carry it up to the ride, and set it to the side like a large backpack while we ride? It’s about the size of a large backpack when folded.
If not, can someone show me a pin drop for FOP stroller parking?

 

[coasternut22]

At park opening, the line will build outside of the main queue eventually going towards Africa/Festival of Lion King. You are allowed a stroller in line up to the main standby entrance/clocks/Genie+/old fastpass return. When you get to that spot, the cast member will have one person from your party take the stroller to stroller parking, which is about 100 feet to the right of the official line entrance about half way to Satuli canteen. They will for sure point you in the right direction. Then the person who drops off the stroller will have to catch up with the rest of the party who will be walking up the main queue towards the waterfall. My advice is to keep the stroller and not try to find stroller parking until they tell you to at the main entrance. This will save time during the mad rush at rope drop.

 

[CarolynFH]

We will be in the parks with every human in the state of FL and every other state that has Spring Break 3/14 lol. We still bring a stroller for my youngest, mainly so I don’t lose her. I know the crushing mass of people heading toward FOP at opening, and want to get in line with the rest of our party as easily as possible. The stroller folds into a small square, it is our subway/taxi/bus stroller because it is so small. Could I just fold it and carry it up to the ride, and set it to the side like a large backpack while we ride? It’s about the size of a large backpack when folded.
If not, can someone show me a pin drop for FOP stroller parking?

If it folds up to backpack size, I don't see why you couldn't do that. On FoP, on the wall behind the single row of seats in each room are huge bins for people to put their bags, jackets, etc. in. Those bins are huge and easily accommodate a large backpack. Look for a video online that includes the queue and the loading process, not just the ride itself.

A question did just occur to me - will your DD be tall and old enough to ride FoP? The minimum height is 44", and the child needs to be mature enough to remain seated with the restraints closed. It's a unique seat. If not, what will you do with her while you ride?

 

[DizneyMommy]

Oh yes, she’s big enough for the ride and big enough to not be in a stroller but then where would I put my coffee?? She had hypotonia as a premie and her little legs wear out quicker, she’s perfectly content getting a free ride forever. This will probably be the last stroller trip though.

 

[DizneyMommy]

I’ve ridden it so I know what the seats are like, I just never paid attention to where to put a bag because we always left it with the stroller watcher.

 

[lanejudy]

Regardless of how small it folds, they probably will not allow it in the queue. We ran into a similar situation once. If it fits into a backpack -- not recognizable as a stroller -- that would work.

 

[lpereira]

Oh yes, she’s big enough for the ride and big enough to not be in a stroller but then where would I put my coffee?? She had hypotonia as a premie and her little legs wear out quicker, she’s perfectly content getting a free ride forever. This will probably be the last stroller trip though.

Hypotonia is an allowable reason to request a stroller as a wheelchair tag. You get it at guest services. It will allow the child to remain in the stroller up to the ride. If you so choose. My daughter has a condition that would have qualified for this when she was younger. We always made her walk and took breaks when she needed them. Both routes are available for you.