Need stroller recs - City Micro? Kolcraft Contours Options? Something else?

[lizzyb5280]

We're looking to get a new stroller for our WDW trip this November. DD is currently about 36 inches tall and weights about 27 pounds; she will be turning three the week of our vacation. Right now I'm looking at either a City Micro or a Kolcraft Contours Options. Both are pricing out at $159, which would be pretty much the top of our budget.

DH likes that the Kolcraft can be forward or rear facing (I doubt we would ever turn DD around, but perhaps with the next LO), but mostly we're looking for something with bottom storage, reclining seat, and easy to fold for the bus. Also something that's on the taller side, as DH will be the one pushing it, and he's 6' 2''. Can anyone offer reviews of the two I mentioned? Or do you have another stroller you would recommend?

TIA!

 

[Tink1073]

We have the Chicco Liteway and I love it! It's reasonable priced, reclines, and is lightweight. We had the previous version for my now 3.5 year old and it was perfect for Disney. We're going again in May and are planning on using it for our 7 month old. My son is now too big for it (43", 39lbs). I would def. recommend this one because it folds up like an umbrella stroller, but has some features of a full size stroller.

http://www.amazon.com/Chicco-05060886970070-Liteway-Stroller-Fuego/dp/B001ODAHF0

 

[blessedby3]

We bought the Baby Jogger City Mini for our dd for Disney. It has a very tall handle (dh is tall too) and the basket holds lots, although is a bit tricky to get to. It also has a pocket on the back that holds stuff. Our dd is close to yours in size, 35 inches and 25 pounds. This stroller has a terrific sunshade that goes almost all the way to the front of the stoller and a vent at the back when it is reclined so that air flows through. The fold is the EASIEST of any stroller I have owned. You just pull up on a fabric handle that is on the seat and tada...it is folded. I know it is more than the Micro, but I got mine for $179 on diapers.com. Albeebaby was having a sale and diapers.com will price match, then they also offer 10% off on your first purchase. They will price match anyone if you find it cheaper, then take another 10% plus free shipping and free return shipping if you dont like it!
We also have a Mac Quest that is a great umbrella type stroller that I have used with her since she was about 6 mos old. It holds up to 55 pounds and is also great for a tall parent. It reclines and is lightweight. I love my Mac (also have a Volo, no bells or whistles), but wanted something bigger for WDW.

 

[Punkin472]

Maclaren's are SUPER lightweight (volo 8lbs, quest 11 lbs). I got the Volo for our upcoming trip after much research. It doesn't recline but has a big basket underneath and a huge sunvisor. It holds a child up to 55 lbs so we'll be using it for quite some time.

 

[Bren's Mom]

Maclaren's are SUPER lightweight (volo 8lbs, quest 11 lbs). I got the Volo for our upcoming trip after much research. It doesn't recline but has a big basket underneath and a huge sunvisor. It holds a child up to 55 lbs so we'll be using it for quite some time.

Recline isn't really a big deal with a 3 yo, imo. By 3 yo was happy in the Volo I got for our trip. He still loves it although we only use it for 'big' events now that he's 4.5. I paid $70 for mine brand new in box on ebay, I believe the seller I bought it from was the actual manufacturer. My dh is over 6' also and he has no problem pushing it.