Stroller Accessibility & Parking

[RinRin]

So I've been trying to piece together where strollers are allowed and where parking is- in all the parks. Has anyone come across a one stop list somewhere for this info. I read somewhere that strollers aren't allowed in pavilions at World Showcase. Have a hard time believing that- prime nap time for our 50lb 5 year old... Any thoughts would be helpful for this Disney newbie.

 

[minnie mum]

I'm not aware of a map that shows stroller parking. But the areas are ubiquitous and readily apparent. You will either see a stroller parking sign adjacent to an attraction, or a veritable parking lot of strollers already parked.

The country pavilions in Epcot comprise both indoor and outdoor areas. The indoor areas might consist of an attraction, shops or restaurants. Just like anywhere else in the parks, strollers are not allowed inside attractions, and this includes queues and preshow areas( strollers tagged for use as a wheelchair are excepted). Generally strollers are not allowed inside restaurants.

You have to remember that there could be upwards if 50,000 people in Epcot on a busy day. Allowing strollers inside would quickly result in gridlock.

If your child needs a nap, there are plenty of shaded, quieter areas outside where you could spend some time. You can get in a quick nap (in airconditioned comfort) in the comfy seats of American Adventure. The France movie is only 18 min, but the seats are really comfy, too. And the music is very relaxing.

 

[OKW Lover]

I'm not aware of a map that shows stroller parking. But the areas are ubiquitous and readily apparent. You will either see a stroller parking sign adjacent to an attraction, or a veritable parking lot of strollers already parked.

Agree with @minnie mum. They are very much easy to spot but if you aren't sure there is always a CM handy that will point it out to you.

 

[RinRin]

So we can let him nap while we walk around world showcase tho? But wouldn't be able to take him in the shows, rides, or shops? Is that right?

 

[newestkg06]

I was worried about this too, but it was very obvious once we got there. There are places all over too. Some are cordoned off areas (I'm thinking near Buzz in Tomorrowland), but most are lined up. Just look for a bunch of other strollers and that's where yours goes too! We took our stroller through the World Showcase with no issue. We parked it a few places, and pushed it up to our outside table in Morocco. There are a lot of things to worry about in planning a Disney trip, and after I was there, I realized this is not one of them!

 

[newestkg06]

So we can let him nap while we walk around world showcase tho? But wouldn't be able to take him in the shows, rides, or shops? Is that right?

Exactly. This is just what we did.

 

[RinRin]

Well that makes a lot of sense. Glad we can have stroller for that section tho...thx

 

[TinkLoverSam]

The only place indoors you can't take your stroller other than restaurants and queues is the land pavilion

 

[Dismama2boys]

I had no trouble with taking my stroller into shops in the WS. Some I chose not to, because space was tight, but I never saw it prohibited. Ride queues, restaurants, and as pp mentioned The Land pavilion, but shops are fine. Although my napping kids always woke up if I stopped walking with the stroller, so that may be an issue. The movement was important to help them sleep.