Kidarooz Bike Trailer at WDW? *UPDATE* They ARE allowed as Strollers!

[mookie]

We are driving to WDW and are thinking about taking our bike trailer that converts to a stroller for WDW. We have plenty of room in the car, and know the kids would like it, but my question is does anyone know if there would be any place that we could get stuck and not fit through a door? My ds has Apraxia and mild SPD and we are probably going to get a GAC card to use the stroller as a wheelchair for waiting in line for rides. Not sure if it would fit in the cues or through doors? Has anyone taken a bike trailer to WDW before, and if so, would you recommend it?

 

[dogodisney]

We brought our Instep bike trailer for our trip this past Sept. All the parks let us in with it except MK. They said that they did not allow them because they consider the front wheel arm a hazard.
On a side note, it was too big to fit through most door ways and to take into the stores. It also didn't fit through some of the handicap turnstiles at the different parks.

I have no idea about the handicap cues.

 

[princessmom29]

I am pretty sure you will not be allowed to take the trailer. It would pose too much of a hazard to other guests, and as the PP said it will not fit through most doorways ect.

 

[phins_jazy]

I asked about taking one for our last trip and I was told no. Bike trailers, no, wagon, no, single or double stroller, yes.

 

[mookie]

Hello ALL! I have an UPDATE!

Called WDW just now and was redirected to "special requests" dept. (??? Didn't know they had one of those...)

I directed them to the Kidarooz website so they could view a picture while I was talking with them over the phone. They said that the Kidarooz is an APPROVED stroller...because the front hitch comes entirely off.

I'm not entirely sure if this works for everyone, or just people that are using GAC cards. But the CM and Mgr I talked to both said that the Kidarooz bike trailer/stroller is APPROVED for park use.

For those wanting to check out a picture, I've posted it below. It shows how it would be used both as a stroller and a bike trailer. Hope this helps some of you....it will be a huge lifesaver for us...I'm just hoping the info they gave me is totally correct....I know some CM's give different info than others.

http://www.amazon.com/Kidarooz-Child-Carrier-Bicycle-Stroller/dp/B000NJG4YO

 

[honugirl]

It looks awfully big to me. I would be concerned if you're going to use it as a stroller as a wheelchair that you may not fit through some of the lines, even the mainstreamed lines. There are some lines that will not fit an ECV due to the twists and turns, you have to transfer to a manual wheelchair. I would just hate for you to get there and find out that you can't take it where you need to go. I've used an ECV, so I've seen some of the narrower lines. A manager on Star Tours took pity on me one day 'cause I was alone and let me drive my ECV up through the handicap side and I wasn't on a very big ECV at the time and I had a hard time making it through. It is one of the ones that you're supposed to transfer to a manual wheelchair. I would get exact measurements, then possibly try to call someone to see if it will fit through the lines. Just food for thought. Hope you have a great trip!

 

[mookie]

It looks awfully big to me. I would be concerned if you're going to use it as a stroller as a wheelchair that you may not fit through some of the lines, even the mainstreamed lines. There are some lines that will not fit an ECV due to the twists and turns, you have to transfer to a manual wheelchair. I would just hate for you to get there and find out that you can't take it where you need to go. I've used an ECV, so I've seen some of the narrower lines. A manager on Star Tours took pity on me one day 'cause I was alone and let me drive my ECV up through the handicap side and I wasn't on a very big ECV at the time and I had a hard time making it through. It is one of the ones that you're supposed to transfer to a manual wheelchair. I would get exact measurements, then possibly try to call someone to see if it will fit through the lines. Just food for thought. Hope you have a great trip!

Thanks Honugirl, that is my next concern. Now that I know that it's allowed is one thing, but you are right on my worry not fitting it through the cues/doorways/lines, etc. I have the dimensions, now I just have to figure out who to call on such a specific question....

 

[AmyBWV99]

I would leave it and rent or buy a double for the trip. We have seen people down there trying to get those around and they don't fit in any doorways. I don't think it'd be worth wrestling it all over. I'd also be concerned with lack of sun coverage also.

 

[SueM in MN]

If it is wider than 32 inches, I would not bring it.

Most doors and wheelchair pathways are 36 inches wide, but according to the ADA guidelines, they could be as narrow as 32 inches. The definition of "common wheelchair" that is used in the ADA guidelines is "mobility device does not exceed 30 inches in width and 48 inches in length".

Even though ECVs look really wide, most are only about 24 inches wide. According to the specifications, these 2 really large ECVs are 25.5 inches wide.

This kind of large scooters have trouble negotiating many of the lines because of their width.

UPDATE: I went to the Kidarooz website and in the 'features page', it lists the dimentions as 42 long x 33 wide x 32 inches high. I don't know how tightly it turns, but you would need to be able to turn within a 5 foot space for the turns in attraction lines.
If it really is 33 inches wide, I would suggest not bringing it, especially if you are planning on using it as a 'Stroller as a wheelchair'. Even if it is narrower and is allowed, it would be a better stroller for parking and leaving than for trying to get into buildings or lines.

My DD's wheelchair is 24 inches wide and gets thru lines fine, but even with that, some of the turns can be tight. I would not want to bring anything that is wider than 30 inches at the very most.
Just for reference, this video shows a scooter that I know from the specifications is 30 inches wide. You can see that it is rather tight through doors and the wheelchair gates to get into the park.

 

[RubySlippers]

Just an FYI we saw someone with something similar trying to board the monorail and it was to wide for the ramp they use for wheelchairs to get into the monorail car. Just one more thing to think about. Have a great trip!

Ruby

 

[mookie]

Oh, you all have been such a big help. Thanks so much for your input. I think we've decided to skip bringing the trailer. While it would be great for our son to be in, I think you all are right that it might be too wide. And what's the point of having a stroller as a wheelchair GAC if it's not going to fit in the cues?

I just wanted to avoid renting...it's so expensive! But I guess it's the price we pay to have a good time at WDW!

Thanks again to all of you, and Sue, your dimensions helped trememdously!

 

[honugirl]

Try Orlando Stroller Rentals, I know the people that have rented from them in the past on here have been really pleased with them and they're cheaper than in the park rentals. I think the number might be in the disabilities section.

Hope you guys have a great trip!

 

[SueM in MN]

Try Orlando Stroller Rentals, I know the people that have rented from them in the past on here have been really pleased with them and they're cheaper than in the park rentals. I think the number might be in the disabilities section.

Hope you guys have a great trip!

It is in post #2 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread (link to that thread is in my signature).
As long as you are there, you may want to check out post #6 (which is about Guest Assistance Cards) and post #3 (which is links to helpful resources and links to past threads which may be helpful).

 

[Schmeck]

I'd also like to point out what I call the 'CM answer phenomena' - ask 5 CMs a question, and you'll end up with 5 different answers! Meaning, even though you called Disney and asked if your large stroller was allowed and was told 'yes', that doesn't mean that a CM will not say 'no' to the stroller at the ticket gate at any one of the parks.

This works with just about any question, not just about strollers. I've found Disney to be rather notorious with this - there are a multitude of posts on the Dis about 'this CM told me this, and then the next CM told me that'.

 

[dsneygirl]

I'm glad you have reconsidered. I have seen trailers like this at WDW and DH and I have a pet peeve about them. The arm is so annoying as it sticks way out and we have seen many people get in collisions almost trip because it sticks out so far.
Imagine how crowded it would be trying to push that down Main St USA after fireworks.

Hope you can find a better solution.

 

[tlh0726]

We have a Schwinn PR150 Bike Jogger Stroller that we took in March

http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Joyri...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1240056043&sr=8-5


This unit measures 33 width also. It would not fit through the gates at MK. In the morning, my husband and I would lift it over (minus the kids) at night if the kids were sleeping on our way out, we would have to remove a rear wheel (push button release) hold it up and maneuver it throw the gate. It was not until the next to last day that a CM mentioned a larger gate was available. In the middle of the entry area with a trash can sitting on each side of the gate where it would open and close.

It fit through all the other parks gates. Did fine on the monorail. We used our rental car instead of Disney transportation so I cannot tell you how well it would do on the buses. I think there would be a problem getting it in and out of the attractions if used as a substitute for a wheelchair.

No matter what type of stroller or wheel chair unit that you end of using you will have a problem with parade and firework crowds. People will cut you off, step on your stroller (yes someone actually step on top of my childrens feet), block the path because they have to walk 4 people wide, etc. If they would just remain behind the stroller or wheelchair the line of traffic would keep moving at a steady pace instead of creating a road block because you had to come to a complete stop or run into them.
Out of all the parks, Hollywood Studios had the best crowd control people. We were even there for Fantasmic which was standing rooom only over an hour before the show.

 

[misled3]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1992277

This is a link to a stroller swap at Disneyworld it is only 20.00 for your whole visit a lot cheaper than renting from a company or Disney. Just a thought we are in the swap in August for our trip.