Royal carriage swap-#1 STROLLER-MISSING-FOUND-MISSING AGAIN

[MouserMom09]

Ok, I've email mousermom09...hopefully she checks her email soon so she doesn't get to WDW to find a damaged stroller.

Keep your fingers crossed.

I have been gone for a few days....sorry! My heart sank when I read that the seat was torn beyond use.

I do not mind one bit getting the seat and taking it down with me. My husband can change out the seats. Do I need to also look into getting a shade, too? If so, please let me know the part # for it so that I can get it ordered when I order the seat. Does #2 have a rain cover and kidpotamus shade with it now?

My only concern is this....We will be leaving on July 2nd. I can't order the stuff until Monday (June 22) since they are closed for the weekend. That will leave exactly 7 business days for this shipping. Do you think it will get to me in time?

 

[mickeeemouse]

When I had no 2 May 12 - 19 we had a rain cover but it did not have a kidpotamus shade with it.

I have been gone for a few days....sorry! My heart sank when I read that the seat was torn beyond use.

I do not mind one bit getting the seat and taking it down with me. My husband can change out the seats. Do I need to also look into getting a shade, too? If so, please let me know the part # for it so that I can get it ordered when I order the seat. Does #2 have a rain cover and kidpotamus shade with it now?

My only concern is this....We will be leaving on July 2nd. I can't order the stuff until Monday (June 22) since they are closed for the weekend. That will leave exactly 7 business days for this shipping. Do you think it will get to me in time?

 

[mickeeemouse]

When I had #2 the seat was ripped too, right after a new one was bought, I ended up buying a sewing kit (I kept it with the stroller) and I just sewed the seat together. It really didn't take that long maybe a half hour. I just double stitched it and it worked fine for the whole entire week ( my kids together probably weigh around 70 pounds) and MOMPOPPIINS used it after me and said it held up too. If the sewing kit is not there I bought it at the POP store for $3.50 it was worth it. I am not a seamstress by far either, the hardest part was getting the thread through the needle. Just a thought because the seats seem to be doing the exact same thing after purchasing them. A needle and thread can go a long way. Just an idea Good luck and have a great trip

Oh no!!! I think I jinxed it...right after I switched swaps into #2 the new seat rips!?!
Well I'm now after mousermom09. I could help donate for the seat if she'd like. PM me!

 

[Mrsdennison]

MRSDENNISON hERE

Thanks to those who switched. My dropped off will be much easier now.

Mrsdennison

 

[disneynuts777]

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I do not mind one bit getting the seat and taking it down with me. My husband can change out the seats. Do I need to also look into getting a shade, too? If so, please let me know the part # for it so that I can get it ordered when I order the seat. Does #2 have a rain cover and kidpotamus shade with it now?

My only concern is this....We will be leaving on July 2nd. I can't order the stuff until Monday (June 22) since they are closed for the weekend. That will leave exactly 7 business days for this shipping. Do you think it will get to me in time?

It would be amazing if you were able to donate a new seat and shade as well!! It is very kind of you.
I am not sure about the shipping. Maybe when you phone on monday they can let you know. Or I am sure that Maddi will be on the Dis sometime soon.

 

[lfwhipp]

Good Morning swappers!

yes i am up way too early, but it paid off!!!

Got all my ADR's this morning at the times i wanted

I even snagged a nice little ADR pixie dust for anyone that wants it at Le Cellier on the 26th at 4:15pm for 7 people. Just PM me and i will send the info to you.

OR if anyone needs a ADR and i can try for you, let me know

who knew i could be so happy at 5:30am

 

[Jazzi2259]

Congrats

 

[parkers*momma]

I was unexpectantly out of town all day yesterday and this morning. I just got back home and reading this thread brought tears to my eyes.

Even when we have bumps...no matter what happens...this group of swappers have to be the most caring and generous DIS'ers on the board!!

Just look at what has happened in the past month:

Seat gets tore and mickeeemouse sews the seat. Princesses&pirates purchases a new basket and canopy for the stroller plus put on a new seat. Starrynyt puts new seat and canopy on a stoller. DEBRAW76 donated #5 officially to the swap. Dolfinjuls was kind enough to switch swaps so Mrsdennison could make just stop delivering two strollers instead of running all over Disney property to leave two strollers. Plus when I'm not available, I have Nelep, Disneynuts777, ifwhipp, Jazzi, Mom Poppins and So many other swappers stepping up to bat and answering questions. Plus Saremmons keeping and fixing #3 all summer. I so impressed with everyone in this swap!

Talk about some AWESOME DIS'ers we have in the Royal Carriage Swap! Without all the help, this couldn't be continuing as smoothly as it has so far. THANK YOU!

 

[parkers*momma]

OK, I just re-read the past 15 pages. It looks as though #2 and #4 are missing the front bar. Other than this...all the strollers will be up and running in perfect condition.

I have the Extra shade so I'm going to mail it down tomorrow to Mousermom09 so it will be waiting on her when she gets there.

As to the new seat shipping. I'm not sure where you live but INSTEP is in Illinois, if you call in the morning it will be shipped that day. To deliver to Ohio it takes 2 days. Whenever I call them, they say 3-7 days. But if you order it on Monday Morning, it should be to you by Thursday/Friday. The only time I ran into problems with shipping was to WDW. I have mailed items there and it can take up to 10 days from the time WDW gets it until it reaches a swapper...OUCH. The only way I have found to beat that is shipping it overnight-two day and signature required. Then it does gets tio the swapper in about 5 days.

THANK YOU everyone once again and THANK YOU Mousermom09 for donating the seat. I'll get the other shade out to you tomorrow and it will waiting on you when you get there.

 

[MouserMom09]

OK, I just re-read the past 15 pages. It looks as though #2 and #4 are missing the front bar. Other than this...all the strollers will be up and running in perfect condition.

I have the Extra shade so I'm going to mail it down tomorrow to Mousermom09 so it will be waiting on her when she gets there.

As to the new seat shipping. I'm not sure where you live but INSTEP is in Illinois, if you call in the morning it will be shipped that day. To deliver to Ohio it takes 2 days. Whenever I call them, they say 3-7 days. But if you order it on Monday Morning, it should be to you by Thursday/Friday. The only time I ran into problems with shipping was to WDW. I have mailed items there and it can take up to 10 days from the time WDW gets it until it reaches a swapper...OUCH. The only way I have found to beat that is shipping it overnight-two day and signature required. Then it does gets tio the swapper in about 5 days.

THANK YOU everyone once again and THANK YOU Mousermom09 for donating the seat. I'll get the other shade out to you tomorrow and it will waiting on you when you get there.

Sounds great! I will make sure I have the new seat before we leave...even if I have to pay a little extra for different shipping. My sweet DH said he will get the seat taken care of as soon as we get there.

As for the canopy....do I need to ask for it or will they give it to me when I check in? Just wondering....I have never done this before.

I cannot believe we will be at Disney with my kiddos so soon....they are in for the surprise of their life!

 

[LauralF22]

Just popping in to say hello...

 

[joannem]

After reading Maddi's post, I feel really awful posting this update on #5.

I got a call last night from celestialtones and the backboards for the seats on #5 are broken. She said she didn't even realize that they weren't supposed to be that way until the end of the trip. She still used the stroller just fine with her 5 and 3 year olds. Also, unfortunately, I leave on Wednesday and wouldn't be able to order the seats in time for them to get here in time.

I intend to send a PM to the person after me letter her know.

Oh, and I bought a clip on fan that I intend to leave with the stroller after we're done.

celestialtones also said she put one of the Disney luggage tags that they send on it with my name and info. I intend to make an insert for the next person after me and slide it when I drop it off.

Geez...I hate being the bearer of bad news! But, I've only got 2 more days! YAY!

 

[MouserMom09]

Good Morning...

I called InStep this morning. I ordered the seat for #2. She said it should be delivered to me by Friday...so it should be here before we leave next week!

Apparently there was a mix up with pricing on the seats. They are not $11.99 anymore. They are actually $29.95. She told me the prices were wrong but they have everything fixed now.

Regardless...it has been ordered and #2 will get a new seat as soon as we get to Disney.

Does anyone know if #2 has a Mommy hook, bag, or storage basket? I think I remember reading there was no bar. Any suggestions on where I would put a fan on the stroller if there is no bar?

Hope you all have a very blessed day!

 

[dolfinjuls]

Good Morning...

I called InStep this morning. I ordered the seat for #2. She said it should be delivered to me by Friday...so it should be here before we leave next week!

Apparently there was a mix up with pricing on the seats. They are not $11.99 anymore. They are actually $29.95. She told me the prices were wrong but they have everything fixed now.

Regardless...it has been ordered and #2 will get a new seat as soon as we get to Disney.

Does anyone know if #2 has a Mommy hook, bag, or storage basket? I think I remember reading there was no bar. Any suggestions on where I would put a fan on the stroller if there is no bar?

Hope you all have a very blessed day!

Thank you so much for everything you are doing for the swap! I was just talking to my dh about what we'd need to do if you couldn't get the seat in time. I'm glad you will still be able to use the stroller for your trip!

 

[sonnesolsun]

HI!
I just read joannem's pm and called INSTEP. For stroller #5's model number the backboard is on back order. She suggested I call back sometime in August. She said I could try back again in a few weeks, but it looked like August would be the earliest they would have it in. The cost to replace the board would be $14.95.

So, unfortunatley it does not look like I will be able to take down a new back board with me. I am open for suggestions...I asked joannem to call or pm me when she gets down there and let me know the actual condition and whether it is in usable condition or not. I have older kids so I am not so worried about them falling out, but I don't want to jeopardize future swappers usage either.

Maddie...ideas...suggestions??? Is there a way to open up the seat and use wood glue to reinforce the backboards for a temporary fix? I'd be happy to try that if you think it would work???

Pm me or let me know...
Thanks!

After reading Maddi's post, I feel really awful posting this update on #5.

I got a call last night from celestialtones and the backboards for the seats on #5 are broken. She said she didn't even realize that they weren't supposed to be that way until the end of the trip. She still used the stroller just fine with her 5 and 3 year olds. Also, unfortunately, I leave on Wednesday and wouldn't be able to order the seats in time for them to get here in time.

I intend to send a PM to the person after me letter her know.

Oh, and I bought a clip on fan that I intend to leave with the stroller after we're done.

celestialtones also said she put one of the Disney luggage tags that they send on it with my name and info. I intend to make an insert for the next person after me and slide it when I drop it off.

Geez...I hate being the bearer of bad news! But, I've only got 2 more days! YAY!

 

[parkers*momma]

Sounds great! I will make sure I have the new seat before we leave...even if I have to pay a little extra for different shipping. My sweet DH said he will get the seat taken care of as soon as we get there.

As for the canopy....do I need to ask for it or will they give it to me when I check in? Just wondering....I have never done this before.

I cannot believe we will be at Disney with my kiddos so soon....they are in for the surprise of their life!

After you have checked in, just tell them that a package was shipped down to you and they will get it then.

 

[parkers*momma]

After reading Maddi's post, I feel really awful posting this update on #5.

I got a call last night from celestialtones and the backboards for the seats on #5 are broken. She said she didn't even realize that they weren't supposed to be that way until the end of the trip. She still used the stroller just fine with her 5 and 3 year olds. Also, unfortunately, I leave on Wednesday and wouldn't be able to order the seats in time for them to get here in time.

I intend to send a PM to the person after me letter her know.

Oh, and I bought a clip on fan that I intend to leave with the stroller after we're done.

celestialtones also said she put one of the Disney luggage tags that they send on it with my name and info. I intend to make an insert for the next person after me and slide it when I drop it off.

Geez...I hate being the bearer of bad news! But, I've only got 2 more days! YAY!

Well don't that just stink. Thanks for donating the clip on fan. Now to see what we can do about the seats.

 

[parkers*momma]

Good Morning...

I called InStep this morning. I ordered the seat for #2. She said it should be delivered to me by Friday...so it should be here before we leave next week!

Apparently there was a mix up with pricing on the seats. They are not $11.99 anymore. They are actually $29.95. She told me the prices were wrong but they have everything fixed now.

Regardless...it has been ordered and #2 will get a new seat as soon as we get to Disney.

Does anyone know if #2 has a Mommy hook, bag, or storage basket? I think I remember reading there was no bar. Any suggestions on where I would put a fan on the stroller if there is no bar?

Hope you all have a very blessed day!

WOW...that is a HUGE difference on what we have been paying vs what they are now! FOr that price, they had better fix the flaw in them because they do seem to be made very flimsy...KWIM?

Last known, there was a mommy hook, no storage bag which isn't a big deal, there is a rain cover and there is a storage basket underneath.

The fan will work on the side plastic bar coming down. That is where I put it last year when we used the stroller because we didn't use the front bar. DD was bigger and we didn't need the front bar.

 

[parkers*momma]

HI!
I just read joannem's pm and called INSTEP. For stroller #5's model number the backboard is on back order. She suggested I call back sometime in August. She said I could try back again in a few weeks, but it looked like August would be the earliest they would have it in. The cost to replace the board would be $14.95.

So, unfortunatley it does not look like I will be able to take down a new back board with me. I am open for suggestions...I asked joannem to call or pm me when she gets down there and let me know the actual condition and whether it is in usable condition or not. I have older kids so I am not so worried about them falling out, but I don't want to jeopardize future swappers usage either.

Maddie...ideas...suggestions??? Is there a way to open up the seat and use wood glue to reinforce the backboards for a temporary fix? I'd be happy to try that if you think it would work???

Pm me or let me know...
Thanks!

That just proves my point on the seats being a flaw. DebraW76 and I had to wait quite awhile the last time we had seat issues on #3, #4, and #5 because they were back ordered. I can't remember exactly how long it was for #5 when DebraW76 called but that is when she decided just to replace #5 and use the old one for a back-up.

If the breakage is in the same place as the other ones have been it is located at the top of the 5 point harness. If it's the same spot, it's where the shoulder straps come through the backboard. I'm not sure how to temporarily fix it. Maybe cutting the material at the top and (OMG THIS IS GOING TO SOUND BAD) duct taping the board back together. Glue might work, I'm not sure.

Someone who has had a stroller with a broken backboard, could you enlighten us on what would be the best possible way to temporarily fix the seat until a new seat is available?

 

[parkers*momma]

HI!
I just read joannem's pm and called INSTEP. For stroller #5's model number the backboard is on back order. She suggested I call back sometime in August. She said I could try back again in a few weeks, but it looked like August would be the earliest they would have it in. The cost to replace the board would be $14.95.

So, unfortunatley it does not look like I will be able to take down a new back board with me. I am open for suggestions...I asked joannem to call or pm me when she gets down there and let me know the actual condition and whether it is in usable condition or not. I have older kids so I am not so worried about them falling out, but I don't want to jeopardize future swappers usage either.

Maddie...ideas...suggestions??? Is there a way to open up the seat and use wood glue to reinforce the backboards for a temporary fix? I'd be happy to try that if you think it would work???

Pm me or let me know...
Thanks!

Ok, the more I think about it, I'm going to call them in the morning. This is clearly a flaw in the design so let me try to work so magic and see what I can come up with.

Another thing...they quoted you $14.95...what the heck? LOL....they need to decide what the prices are for the replacement seats.

I'll see what I can come up with in the morning.