I love reading about your trip. Sounds like you had a great time! We just returned on the 14th of June and had a great time also. I just wanted to comment about the big kids riding in strollers. My son who is 10 had to ride in a stroller during our trip due to the fact that he has seizures and other medical problems. To look at him, he appears normal but there are many unseen health issues. So, please do not judge because you do not always know the whole story. My son did not want to draw attention to himself by riding in a wheel chair, but I guess from your comment he did just that with the stroller.