STroller question

[maxiesmom]

The last time I went to Disney with my sis and her family, my brother in law was adamant that there was no need for a stroller. The youngest at the time was 6yrs old. Well, I decided to put some extra money aside for a stroller, just in case. My b-i-l is 6'3, and I don't think he realized that for every step he was taking his youngest was having to take 2. We ended up renting a double stroller for Epcot, and it made everyone much happier.

Many people who are anti-stroller seem to think that only fat or lazy kids need to be in a stroller over a certain age. Not true! Just think of how tired you are after a day spent walking all over, and think about walking double the number of steps. I would be exhausted! I would much rather see a child safe and happy in a stroller than tired and miserable walking around.

OP--I wouldn't go out and buy a stroller just to have one at Disney. You may not need one every day. Plus it is kind of a hassle if you are using Disney busses to get around. You have to fold up the stroller to get it on the bus and then try not to wack anyone with it. And someone might be stuck trying to hang on to the stroller and stand on the bus at the same time. We have found it much more convenient to rent one at the parks as we need it.

Don't let anyone here tell you that only special needs kids need strollers over a certain age. That is simply not the case. Even healthy kids sometimes need a break with all of that walking!

 

[rumrunnergirl]

Last time we went in 2006, our kids were 5 and 7 and we rented a double-stroller as we did in 2005. My kids are active but all that walking and heat wears them out. Plus, if it rains, we put the poncho over the stroller to keep them dry. And it holds all our stuff, LOL.

We are going in August, the kids will be 7 and 9 and I think I will still get a stroller for our longest park days, but probably just a single this time. I don't care if people give us weird looks. I don't want cranky kids, LOL. And I've even sat in the stroller to watch parades.

 

[caroline1851]

so i just said to my son , "should we get a double stroller when we go to Disney". He looked at me like i was crazy and said, "NOOOOOOOO".

I think we'll probaly go day by day. Maybe single stroller for mgm or ak or mk and then double for epcot.

 

[5 for WDW]

My sons never sat in a stroller after they turned 4, Disney or not.

We did bring our stroller for our September trip for our DD who was just shy of 4. She did not sit in it often, only a few times. But, it was nice to have when she did. She took a long nap in it one night at MNSSHP.

We are not bringing it in December when we go. She will be 5 in October. All that being said, our kids are used to walking a lot. Of course, WDW is more then usual but, we are lucky they can handle it with just taking breaks here and there. What works for us, won't work for all.

I think taking it day by day is a great solution. That way you are not tied down by a stroller if you don't need it and you can go and rent one if you think there is a need for one.

Have a great trip!

 

[_queenie_]

I'm not even bringing a stroller for my DD3.5, six is a little old in my book, but having a double wouldn't hurt I guess. The earliest I've gone w/out a stroller in WDW was when my DD13 was 2 3/4, and even she was alright (was carried a lot though).

 

[_queenie_]

Heck my NINE year old jumped at the chance for a stroller when he was offered one at the Pirate and Princess Party.

My kids have always hated strollers, but last year DD13 and DS17 got so jealous of DD3 getting pushed around!

 

[rumrunnergirl]

LOL! Honestly, by the end of the day I'm ready for someone to push *me* around in a stroller!