ms_missy66
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I just have to share...
I've seen many threads on several different disboards about stroller rental. I've always been a huge fan of renting Disney's double stroller. Sure it's expensive and hard plastic, but holy moly, it's just so darn convenient to leave it where ever you're done with it! No folding it up and lugging it onto a bus, etc.
Ladies and gents...I had a life changing...okay, well maybe more like Disney-vacation changing experience. Circumstances led me to rental a double stroller from Orlando Stroller Rentals (http://www.orlandostrollerrentals.com/) based on the recommendation someone made on this board. What's funny, though, is that every time I saw someone mention this site/service I rolled my eyes thinking, "Is this a paid endorser?" Everyone's experience with them seemed just *too good*. KWIM?
So anyway, we got to the Wilderness Lodge early in the morning. I had spoken with Shannon, who owns the business, I believe, prior to our trip and she agreed to have a stroller waiting for us at 8:00 AM. I went to retrieve it from the bell services desk, just as she had instructed...they sent me to the front desk. They didn't have it. I called and left a message for Shannon, telling her we were anxious to start our fun and to please call me back because it appeared that the stroller was not at the lodge. I went back to bell services one more time and said, "Humor me...her email specifically says to come here. Can someone please check?" They did and sure enough! The stroller WAS there. I called Shannon leaving her a message, letting her know it had been found. She returned my call promptly to apologize for any inconvenience. I started to laugh and said to my husband "This girl is good! It wasn't her fault at all! The stroller was here the whole time!"
Now trust me when I tell you this. I'm a pain in the rear when it comes to strollers. I'm picky. My girls are 5 and 4. My 5 year old is 46 inches. She's a tall gal! I was skeptical about her fitting in the stroller comfortably. Much to my delight she did! In fact, she loved reclining back and chilling out for a bit when she got tired.
When we got it, the stroller was very clean and in excellent shape. We loved the extended sun shades as we had a really warm and sunny week. Our backpack and jackets fit under the seats. Our water bottles and other bags fit well behind them. We sometimes had to have our girls stand up to get the stuff from underneath, but it was no big deal and happened once a day or so. Last, there was a little packet of instructions and a container with band-aids tied onto the stroller, which came in handy when my younger daughter scraped her knee at Epcot.
The stroller was a dream to maneuver in the parks, fold up and put on the bus. There is a video on the website about how to fold it - it really is that easy! I told Shannon this on our last day there, but if I had known about it when my girls were like 2 and 6 months, I would have definitely bought one! I know it's expensive, but it was SO great! Seriously, how many products can you buy that suit your family from ages 1 to almost 6?
Now here's the best part... Our rental fee with tax was about $90 for seven full days. The Disney stroller rental would have been $189 for that same amount of time. And it was a huge blessing to have a stroller with us at the resort, as my 4 year old tends to simply decide she cannot walk another step. We saved our backs and a whole lot of energy being able to put her in the stroller immediately after getting off a bus.
Now I know it seems like I'm a paid endorser, but I promise I'm not. As long as my kiddos will fit into this stroller, I will rent it over and over again. The equipment, itself, was wonderful and the customer service was even better. I couldn't recommend Orlando Stroller Rentals more. They were so great!
I've seen many threads on several different disboards about stroller rental. I've always been a huge fan of renting Disney's double stroller. Sure it's expensive and hard plastic, but holy moly, it's just so darn convenient to leave it where ever you're done with it! No folding it up and lugging it onto a bus, etc.
Ladies and gents...I had a life changing...okay, well maybe more like Disney-vacation changing experience. Circumstances led me to rental a double stroller from Orlando Stroller Rentals (http://www.orlandostrollerrentals.com/) based on the recommendation someone made on this board. What's funny, though, is that every time I saw someone mention this site/service I rolled my eyes thinking, "Is this a paid endorser?" Everyone's experience with them seemed just *too good*. KWIM?
So anyway, we got to the Wilderness Lodge early in the morning. I had spoken with Shannon, who owns the business, I believe, prior to our trip and she agreed to have a stroller waiting for us at 8:00 AM. I went to retrieve it from the bell services desk, just as she had instructed...they sent me to the front desk. They didn't have it. I called and left a message for Shannon, telling her we were anxious to start our fun and to please call me back because it appeared that the stroller was not at the lodge. I went back to bell services one more time and said, "Humor me...her email specifically says to come here. Can someone please check?" They did and sure enough! The stroller WAS there. I called Shannon leaving her a message, letting her know it had been found. She returned my call promptly to apologize for any inconvenience. I started to laugh and said to my husband "This girl is good! It wasn't her fault at all! The stroller was here the whole time!"
Now trust me when I tell you this. I'm a pain in the rear when it comes to strollers. I'm picky. My girls are 5 and 4. My 5 year old is 46 inches. She's a tall gal! I was skeptical about her fitting in the stroller comfortably. Much to my delight she did! In fact, she loved reclining back and chilling out for a bit when she got tired.
When we got it, the stroller was very clean and in excellent shape. We loved the extended sun shades as we had a really warm and sunny week. Our backpack and jackets fit under the seats. Our water bottles and other bags fit well behind them. We sometimes had to have our girls stand up to get the stuff from underneath, but it was no big deal and happened once a day or so. Last, there was a little packet of instructions and a container with band-aids tied onto the stroller, which came in handy when my younger daughter scraped her knee at Epcot.
The stroller was a dream to maneuver in the parks, fold up and put on the bus. There is a video on the website about how to fold it - it really is that easy! I told Shannon this on our last day there, but if I had known about it when my girls were like 2 and 6 months, I would have definitely bought one! I know it's expensive, but it was SO great! Seriously, how many products can you buy that suit your family from ages 1 to almost 6?
Now here's the best part... Our rental fee with tax was about $90 for seven full days. The Disney stroller rental would have been $189 for that same amount of time. And it was a huge blessing to have a stroller with us at the resort, as my 4 year old tends to simply decide she cannot walk another step. We saved our backs and a whole lot of energy being able to put her in the stroller immediately after getting off a bus.
Now I know it seems like I'm a paid endorser, but I promise I'm not. As long as my kiddos will fit into this stroller, I will rent it over and over again. The equipment, itself, was wonderful and the customer service was even better. I couldn't recommend Orlando Stroller Rentals more. They were so great!
Shannon was so nice about it and promptly replied to my email and refunded my paypal. Next time I need a stroller for WDW...I'm going with Orlandostrollerrentals!!!
