Stroller for big kid - age 10

[CathrynRose]

This is not a troll post. Especially considering she's posting in the Community Board. Geez... you guys are so paranoid.

I'm glad she asked! My son was really tired on our last trip. He's 15....about 5'10" or so. I don't want to get a Wheelchair for him, as he's not disabled in any way, so I'd feel guilty. But he was really tired!!

Does anyone know of a stroller we can get for our next trip? Much appreciated!!

 

[JerseyJanice]

I want to know who's going to push these strollers with nearly-grown kids in them.

I imagine that could be some work-out!

 

[C.Ann]

I want to know who's going to push these strollers with nearly-grown kids in them.

I imagine that could be some work-out!

I'm guessing the same people that would be pushing them if they had a disability..

 

[marciemi]

Well, just in case it's a serious post:

When we went in 2005, I had a 9, 11 & 12 year old. All tall for their ages, but also thin. After one very long day including an early EMH and the morning at MGM, the afternoon at AK (hitting pretty much all the major rides in all the parks - this was off season), then a late EMH at MK, we picked up a double stroller after many people discarded them after Wishes at 7. And my 9 year old sat in it gladly. And his 11 & 12 year old brothers took turns sitting with him! And if I could have, I would have gladly squeezed in there! I did appreciate having somewhere to put my backpack I'd been hauling all day though!

My point is that she'd probably be fine in a regular WDW stroller and I agree that it would make it easier to just rent when she needed it. But if it was a tight fit, she certainly would fit in a double WDW one.

WDW is exhausting for all ages. Do what you have to do to make it more enjoyable for everyone!

Edited to add that I was amazed how easy it was to push the WDW strollers, even with 2 big kids in them, compared to the umbrella strollers we'd used when the kids were little (always brought our own). Only challenge was in the area near Splash Mtn where it's a bit hilly. BUt it's not as hard as you'd think.

 

[SueM in MN]

If you need one, I would just rent from the parks. A child that size will fit in the park strollers and if she surprises you and doesn't need it, you won't have a stroller to cart around.

If you rent from off-site someplace, you will need to transport it to the parks and a stroller for a child that size will be bigger and harder to transport than a small umbrella stroller.

You also have to think about yourself. If you tire yourself out by pushing her around, she will be ready to go at the end of the day, but you will be dragging.
We DO push a wheelchair around and I can tell you that it is more tiring to push a wheelchair around than just walking. We also are used to pushing a wheelchair around since DD has always had one and we got used to her present size and weight slowly as she grew.
(and please, don't rent a wheelchair for a child who is not disabled).
Added clarification of why:
Not everyone who is disabled needs a wheelchair in 'real life', although many will need one for WDW because it's a lot more walking than they do in their usual day. So, not every person who is disabled needs a wheelchair owns their own. Then, there are people who become injured and need one.
WDW does sometimes run out when it's really busy, although not often.

Also, the wheelchairs are adult sized and not likely to be comfortable for a 10 yr old, especially a small one.

Last, it gives the child a message - people with disabilities use wheelchairs, so having a healthy child use wheelchair can say to the child that he is disabled when he's not.

 

[MELSMICE]

I'm glad she asked! My son was really tired on our last trip. He's 15....about 5'10" or so. I don't want to get a Wheelchair for him, as he's not disabled in any way, so I'd feel guilty. But he was really tired!!

Everyone gets tired after a long day at WDW. I, personally, would not rent a stroller for a 10 year old. I'd take some breaks during the day to regroup & refresh.

BTW - my guess is that you're kidding about your 15 year old son.

 

[cm8]

This may seem over indulgent, but I need a stroller for my granddaughter age 10 about , 60 lbs.

Orlando strollers is all rented out of the 'special needs' stroller I thought about renting.

GD is not disabled, but I need something, as I know she will be unable to walk all that much, every single day and night.

Does anyone know whether the WDW stroller would be suitable for her size/wt?

Thank you in advance. lf

Maybe you can take her to a local park and get her walking till she is able to walk for a long stretch of time. We have been preparing our 18 month old for the walk in WDW that she will no doubt want to run through. She will have her stroller, but she loves to walk a lot, and does not want to have us holding her on the hip. She thinks she's fancy now that she can walk well and now wants to be MS INDEPENDENT

 

[GJM]

My DS 10 is skinny - there is NO way he would be caught dead in a stroller! I think the last time he used a stroller at Disney he was 4. I find it hard to imagine that a 10 year old would want to be pushed around all day in a stroller.

Take breaks at lunch or during the day -

 

[lennonforever]

I didn't expect such rudeness from so many people, esp since I am not kidding, and this is my very first post.

GD has mild asthma, and has agreed to be pushed 'sometimes' when she is tired. I asked her, and she said yes.She is a perfectly normal child, plays soccer, ice skates, but walking miles each day will not suit neither she or I.
I am disabled and will be on a scooter. She can ride with me sometimes, but I fear she will want to be carried by "Pop-pop" when tired.

She is healthy otherwise. We are going with cousins 8 and 6 yrs old who also are pushed if they are tired.

Thank you all for your answers. I appreciate the thoughts.

 

[cm8]

I didn't expect such rudeness from so many people, esp since I am not kidding, and this is my very first post.

GD has mild asthma, and has agreed to be pushed 'sometimes' when she is tired. I asked her, and she said yes.She is a perfectly normal child, plays soccer, ice skates, but walking miles each day will not suit neither she or I.
I am disabled and will be on a scooter. She can ride with me sometimes, but I fear she will want to be carried by "Pop-pop" when tired.

She is healthy otherwise. We are going with cousins 8 and 6 yrs old who also are pushed if they are tired.

Thank you all for your answers. I appreciate the thoughts.

So it seems that she has "exercise induced" asthma. If it bothers her that much she should get a wheel chair since that is WDW response for people with stamina issues. Also, the scooter is not a safe place for her to ride while in operation It was only meant to hold one person safely and that is the operator, some how I think you know that

to the DIS

 

[laurie31]

I didn't expect such rudeness from so many people, esp since I am not kidding, and this is my very first post.

GD has mild asthma, and has agreed to be pushed 'sometimes' when she is tired. I asked her, and she said yes.She is a perfectly normal child, plays soccer, ice skates, but walking miles each day will not suit neither she or I.
I am disabled and will be on a scooter. She can ride with me sometimes, but I fear she will want to be carried by "Pop-pop" when tired.

She is healthy otherwise. We are going with cousins 8 and 6 yrs old who also are pushed if they are tired.

Thank you all for your answers. I appreciate the thoughts.

Well, I warned you.

This is an issue that it hotly debated from time to time. You just unwittingly dredged it up.

A wheelchair is not necessary, and I think it would be harder to push and maneuver than a stroller. She will do fine with a WDW stroller. Being able to run and play normally is not the same as tolerating walking 10 miles in the heat and humidity of WDW. Plus the strollers have cupholders. We really missed those cupholders when our kids outgrew the need for a stroller. DH and I actually discussed renting one just to pile our stuff on - lol. (yes, we were serious!)

 

[kaytieeldr]

The baby jogger city classic stroller holds up to 75 lbs and it very easy to steer with a larger child in it. I used it with my 7yr old and she was about 58lbs at the time.

I saw something unusual (for me) yesterday - a woman with a jogging stroller and a toddler in the seat,,, and the woman was - wait for it - jogging!!!!

 

[JaneBanks]

Some of you really need to get off of your high horses and get over yourselves.

The majority of responses and the attitude given in this thread are perfect examples of why I question coming to this website for help.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I am disabled and will be on a scooter. She can ride with me sometimes,

NO SHE CAN NOT!!! You will be violating the conditions of any written (Walt Disney World, Randy's Mobility), online (Scootarama), or verbal (Walker's Mobility) contract* you signed or to which you agreed. ONE person ONLY on the ECV. More than one is hazardous.

*Examples in parentheses

 

[kaytieeldr]

Some of you really need to get off of your high horses and get over yourselves.

The majority of responses and the attitude given in this thread are perfect examples of why I question coming to this website for help.

Well, JerseyJanice provided the wisest response, back on page one: go at the pace of the granddaughter (actually, now, all the children since we know there are more than one). Then there's no problem with exhaustion or stress or overdoing anything or children in or almost in middle school using strollers on vacation.

And on the off/slight chance any of this was addressed at my remark about jogging strollers - well, I have never before yesterday seen anyone actually JOGGING with a jogging stroller.

 

[Mermaid02]

I really don't get it. Let the children set the pace- rest when they are tired and go when they aren't. I found "Disney walking" much easier than I expected (and I was in need of a hip replacement both times we went). We walked, we waited in line, we sat on rides or in shows, we walked a little more, stopped to look at things etc. If the child can play soccer and ice skate, she can walk around WDW unless you do a "commando" trip and why would you do that with 3 kids who might tire easily?

 

[Magic Mom]

Why can't the family just slow down? If she plays soccer, then a day of strolling/standing around the park and in lines shouldn't be any problem at all.

 

[bgirldeb]

If the 10 year old wore a disguise like Michael Jackson's kids did so no one recognized her, she might be okay with sitting in the stroller.

This is a very strange post by a new member.

 

[mdsoccermom]

I didn't expect such rudeness from so many people, esp since I am not kidding, and this is my very first post.

GD has mild asthma, and has agreed to be pushed 'sometimes' when she is tired. I asked her, and she said yes.She is a perfectly normal child, plays soccer, ice skates, but walking miles each day will not suit neither she or I.
I am disabled and will be on a scooter. She can ride with me sometimes, but I fear she will want to be carried by "Pop-pop" when tired.

She is healthy otherwise. We are going with cousins 8 and 6 yrs old who also are pushed if they are tired.

Thank you all for your answers. I appreciate the thoughts.

I am sorry, but if she has asthma induced by walking, then you take a rest. You don't put a kid almost in middle school in a stroller and keep going.

 

[mdsoccermom]

I would just rent the ones there on the days she need it. She's probably taller, and they are built for bigger kids. If she doesn't need it, no biggie, and you don't need to worry about having it when you don't need it and carting it back to the hotel.

I am not sure why people are flaming..60lbs at age 10 is fairly small, so she probably doesn't have a lot of endurance. My middle daughter will be 10 next month and she would ABSOLUTELY need *something* if we were trekking around Disneyworld all day. She tires easily. She's just about 4 foot tall, 53 lbs last I checked. She broke her femur last year and walking and doing too much makes her leg hurt. Disneyworld is supposed to be fun, no need to make yourself be miserable! And with as much as we are paying, I am not going to cut the day short around hour 2 because my daughter's leg is getting sore. That's why she (and I) would appreciate something that she can sit it and chill out.

Wow.

Oh and if a 10 year old doesn't have endurance, then there is a problem. It means they don't get enough exercise. My 8 and 11 year old soccer players are tiny. And they can run me into the ground. Walking through Disney is nothing to them. So, I don't buy the excuse that a 60lb 10 year old doesn't have endurance. If that's the case, then there are a lot bigger problems.