Size of IOA/US compared to WDW

[kj&zb'smom]

We are going in september with our dd4 and a ds1 - we have 2 volos that I bought for the trip with the stroller connectors to use if necessary. I did the 2 singles because I figured dd wouldn't need a stroller all of the time (MK, etc) - but I don't know about US/IOA. How are the sizes of these parks compared to WDW parks - will I need to bring dd's stroller? We are staying on site, but I don't know if we will come back for a nap in the afternoons as we are only here for 2 days and the parks close early (7/6pm).

I appreciate any help. Thanks

 

[MsDisney]

Originally posted by kj&zb'smom
We are going in september with our dd4 and a ds1 - we have 2 volos that I bought for the trip with the stroller connectors to use if necessary. I did the 2 singles because I figured dd wouldn't need a stroller all of the time (MK, etc) - but I don't know about US/IOA. How are the sizes of these parks compared to WDW parks - will I need to bring dd's stroller? We are staying on site, but I don't know if we will come back for a nap in the afternoons as we are only here for 2 days and the parks close early (7/6pm).

I appreciate any help. Thanks

Hi,
I would definitely say bring the extra stroller. I don't know what resort you're staying at, but everything is pretty spread out...not hugely so, but think of any of your resorts as being the Swan or Dolphin (in that you'll probably want to take the boat, but you could walk) and the parks as being EPCOT future world and world showcase....with a good 5 minute walk in between areas. IOA is setup somewhat like WS in that it's a circle...and Universal studios is a very good size too...
There is Citywalk with restaurants and shops etc. and you'll probably enjoy walking around there too, but all in all, there is still plenty of walking.
If you're on a bit of a tight schedule (feeling like you only have 2 days with the parks closing early), you will find moving around much easier pushing your DD than pulling her along, no doubt!
Take heart though, you should have plenty of time to see everything with 2 days, especially staying onsite. But I think you'd regret not bringing the extra stroller.

You can always leave it back in the room sometimes if you don't want the hassle too, but at least it will be there if and when you want it.

Karen