Pedometer Users at WDW??

[TinkerbellMama]

Anybody here used one and care to share their mileage/step count with us? We typically walk a mile or two daily at home but we'd like to know what we should work up to in order to "simulate" a day in the parks. We are in good shape and I even went 14 hours at Epcot while pregnant last June (can you say ADDICT?? ) with no ill effects, but now that we've got a baby with us we'd like to get an idea of just how far we'd be pushing that stroller, etc. Thanks!

 

[GOOFYFREEK]

I am not sure the step count but are avg milage a day was 3.4 miles, but we cram allot in 2.5 days.

 

[bigbabyblues]

I hadn't even thought about taking a pedometer......interesting idea to see how far we walk though. Hmmm....might have to borrow one!

 

[MickeyMouseGal]

I bought one for my upcoming trip. aw: aw: aw: aw:
I'll let you all know what the final 'verdict' is. Keep in mind that I'm a 'commando Disney traveler' and my final milage may be different than others!

 

[TinkerbellMama]

You can get them really cheap at Wal-mart...definitely under $10.

 

[SnackyStacky]

I took a pedometer with me on my visit in September of '02. The mileage count was 13.2 miles - and that was a light day.

I didn't see what the step count was, because I dropped the darn thing in the toilet! AND IT WAS ONLY THE FIRST DAY OF OUR VACATION!

But yeah - 13.2 miles.

 

[pjupton]

I took a pedometer with me on my visit in September of '02. The mileage count was 13.2 miles - and that was a light day.

That's about what I found too - 12 to 14 miles a day. But we went ALL DAY since it was just two adults. I think my longest day was early EMH all the way through to E-ride night with hopping through at least 2 parks and maybe 3.

 

[flminivanmama]

that was my average too - 9 - 12 miles a day

 

[jiminyfan]

varied based on the park and what we did that day, no day was under 15,000 steps highest wat 27,435. Average day was around 19,000 or so steps. After 9 days or so, I took it off as I had a good idea of what I was walking each day.

 

[SammieG]

my pedometer only does a step count.. how many steps on average make a mile?

 

[bdcp]

I plan on taking mine in Nov just out of curiousity. I usually walk 3-5 miles a day just doing a normal day and I have a desk job. I get up and walk to talk to people rather than phone, I take stairs instead of elevators, that kind of stuff. I was figuring at least 8 miles a day in WDW. Every guide I read says that you should be able to walk 5-6 miles at least before you go so you can deal with all the walking there. The other times we've been, we've had some sore legs each morning, but that goes away pretty fast with more walking. I walked 11,900 steps last week one day and that was approx 5.9 miles. I've been told 10,000-12000 steps is approx 5 miles. It depends on the person and consistency of your stride. My pedometer takes stride and weight info before you use it the first time and figures mileage and calories burned. It also shows aerobic steps taken (so many steps/minute for at least 10 minutes straight).

 

[mickeyfan2]

15,000+ steps per day. I think the high was almost 19,000.

 

[DVC-Don]

I have a programable (program in my average stride) pedometer and at WDW tend to rack up between 5 and 7 miles per day.

 

[dck12ga]

I think if you really want to know how many miles you are walking then you should get a really good pedometer! I did buy a cheap one and it counted steps while I was on a ride. So after the first hour I took it off!

 

[mrssmh]

I was there in April with my DH and 2DD's (7 and 9). We did between 8-12 miles every day. I'm sure it would have been more if it had just been two adults. I have a decent pedometer from the Discovery Store that is pretty accurate at distinguishing actual walking from just motion, like rides.

Have a great trip!

 

[bicker]

We brought our pedometers with us for several years, 2001-2003. We averaged around 6 miles per day, but we were on a weight-loss program at the time, and explicitly devoted some specific time each day to walking.

We had a funny incident with our pedometers in 2002. My wife and I have a THING -- we name our toys and devices, at least the smart ones. Typically we derive a name from the brand name, model name, or description of the what the device does. The Tivos are named Phil (now retired -- he still watches television, but we rarely ask him to record anything for us), Pio, and Huey. Our cell phones are Frick and Frack. Our PDAs are Clio and Cleon. And our pedometers were Petey and Meter (not very inventive, that last one.)

So, we're having fun with our pedometers at Wilderness Lodge in 2002. One day, while waiting for the ferry from Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom, my wife brushed up against one of the ropes and Petey got detached, bounced on the decking, and then bloop! right into the lake. Glub, glub, glub, gone. Anyway. We headed back into the Wilderness Lodge and went to the Guest Services desk. I told them, in a rather sunny and happy manner, that "Our pedometer, Petey, fell into the lake and drowned. Do you know where we could buy a replacement?" The CM couldn't get past "fell into the lake" and "drowned" and the "glub, glub, glub" sound effects I was making.

Eventually, after she assured herself that we were, indeed, just talking about a pedometer, and not our child, she gave us directions the mall.

 

[tuckerkeys]

we averaged 33 miles for our 5 day trip this spring. we were park goers in the am and then resort pm, so no pedi then....you don't even believe how much you walk and it doesn't feel like it at all!

 

[champagnegirl26]

We did around 8 miles a day.

 

[SamSam]

The last two trips we averaged 8 miles a day. These are very light days for us, as our park going has changed drastically from our old 'commando' style. I would imagine it would be pretty easy to do 14-16 miles a day if you're going all day 'commando' style.

 

[Lanshark]

We averaged beteen 8.5 and 11 miles daily.

Be careful how you attach it to yourself. I had mine on my belt and lost one several years ago in the Dino ride in AK. I've been much more careful with my new one.