Stroller/Cooler/Locker?

[connorok]

My DH and I are trying to figure out what we should do in regards to taking our 5-year old DD to WDW. We had planned on taking a cooler into the parks with us to take in sandwiches as she is a picky eater and to save money. However, I don't want to be carrying the thing around all day, but wouldn't renting a locker somewhat defeat the cost-savings aspect of taking our own food in with us? Also, we are trying to decide what to do in regards to a stroller. Are the ones that DW rents big enough for a 5 year old? She's about 47-50 lbs. What about the ones they sell?

Thanks for all your advice!

 

[Robo]

My DH and I are trying to figure out what we should do in regards to taking our 5-year old DD to WDW. We had planned on taking a cooler into the parks with us to take in sandwiches as she is a picky eater and to save money. However, I don't want to be carrying the thing around all day, but wouldn't renting a locker somewhat defeat the cost-savings aspect of taking our own food in with us? Also, we are trying to decide what to do in regards to a stroller. Are the ones that DW rents big enough for a 5 year old? She's about 47-50 lbs. What about the ones they sell?

Thanks for all your advice!

Big double stroller should be fine. (This is always a "lively topic" here. )

The lockers, OTOH, will not hold much of a cooler.
The kind that hold a 6-pack, or a bit larger, but not a lot bigger.

 

[netposer]

Disney World Lockers

Lockers can be a lifesaver. They're the perfect place for storing rain gear, jackets, souvenirs, etc.
At the four Theme Parks, the policy is:

* Large Locker: $7.00 per day plus a $5.00 key deposit which is refunded when the key is returned
* Small Locker: $5.00 per day plus a $5.00 key deposit which is refunded when the key is returned
* Key must be turned in within an hour of the park closing
* Key operated lockers can be accessed as often as you like

When visiting more than one theme park on the same day:

* Return the key for the $5.00 deposit and get a receipt
* Take the receipt to the next theme park
* Present the receipt, pay the $5.00 key deposit and you'll have a locker for the remainder of the day

Locker Locations

Magic Kingdom-

* Inside the park adjacent to the Wheelchair/ECV rental
* Small locker - 11"H x 9"W x 16" Deep
* Large locker - 17"H x 12"W x 22" Deep

Epcot -

* To the right of the base of Spaceship Earth, near the restrooms
* International Gateway
* Small locker - 11"H x 9"W x 16" Deep
* Large locker - 17"H x 12"W x 22" Deep

Disney Hollywood Studios -

* Rent at Crossroad's of the World - Lockers located next to Oscar's Super Service
* Small locker - 11"H x 9"W x 16" Deep
* Large locker - 17"H x 12"W x 22" Deep

Disney Animal Kingdom -

* Expedition Storage lockers by Guest Services inside the park
* Small 11"H x 9"W x 16" Deep
* Large 17"H x 9"W x 16" Deep
* Outside the park near the Kennel (rent at Kennel)
* Small 11"H x 9"W x 16" Deep
* Large 17"H x 9"W x 16" Deep
* Extra Large 17"H x 12"W x 16" Deep

There are Luggage Lockers at Epcot and at the Ticket and Transportation Center. The Epcot luggage lockers are located behind the bus information booth. The TTC lockers are located next to the bus information booth.These are coin operated and require 4 quarters each time they're used. The dimensions are: 23"H x 16"W x 29" Deep

Pricing at the Water Parks:

Blizzard Beach

* $5.00 rental per day for Small: 11"H x 9"W x 16" Deep plus a $5.00 key deposit which is refunded when the key is returned
* $7.00 rental per day for Large: 17"H x 9"W x 16" Deep plus a $5.00 key deposit which is refunded when the key is returned

Typhoon Lagoon

* $5.00 rental per day for Small: 12"H x 12" W x 16" Deep plus a $5.00 key deposit which is refunded when the key is returned
* $7.00 rental per day for Large: 18"H x 18"W x 16" Deep plus a $5.00 key deposit which is refunded when the key is returned

Downtown Disney

Lockers at Downtown Disney are coin operated and require 4 quarters each time that they're opened.

Marketplace:

* Near Cap'n Jack's Restaurant and the Marina Rental Window
* Dimensions: 17"H x 9"W x 16" Deep

Pleasure Island:

* Opposite Motion Dance Club
* Mannequins second floor by the elevator
* 8-Trax spiral staircase landing
* Dimensions: 11"H x 9"W x 16" Deep

 

[MrsSilvaStrat]

Thanks this was really helpful!