stroller questions

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We will be going to WDW in early June with our 2yr-old DD (will be 27mo). We will be staying at POFQ for 6nights. We will probably just go to MK, Epcot and AK, but not MGM depending on how things work out. We have an Inglesina Zippy that weighs about 17lbs. It's the same size as a P3, but very easy to close. It fully reclines, but our DD is one of those who would never sleep in the stroller or when we are outside. Here are my questions:

1. I'm wondering if I should just buy a cheap umbrella stroller, or get a more expensive light-weight stroller like Mac, vs just bring the zippy. The problem with the light-weight strollers is tipping. We have a skip hop diaper bag that hangs off the zippy and the stroller never tips when it's empty. The other option would be bring the zippy and a cheap umbrella stroller. It's the first time we are going to WDW with a toddler, so I don't really know how things work. Is it safe to leave a $250 stroller parked? Has anyone had their stroller stolen?

2. How do you take the bus with a stroller? Would it be a pain to carry a 17lb stroller?

3. I don't really want to rent one, but if everyone thinks that's best way to go, I'm willing to do it.

Thanks so much!

 

[MickeynMinnie]

I don;t have kids so i can only tell you what i saw...
For the buses people would have to fold up the stroller and hold it next to them. it always seemed to be a hassel for them.
You might think she might not sleep in the stroller but you see alot of toddlers passed out later in the evening. It would probally be easier on you if you got one of the lighter strollers and used that. As for renting the stroller when we went down there we found this funny... when the park opened people would run to the stroller rental in each park. We laughed at this... It looked like you had to get there early or there was a massive line to rent it.
I work with kids everyday (i'm a daycare teacher) and i love them!!! Who else would be crazy enought to take a vacation from my job and go to a place where there are massive amounts of children. My only problem with strollers were the double ones they rent there... i got hit so many times in the ankle from parents not used to the 2 seats next together. It looked like they rented it with one child and then put the bags in the other side... Its a great idea, but some needed driving lessons!!! lol
People seem to be good about strollers left outside a ride... personally when i have kids i don't think i would feel comfortable leaving that expensive of a stroller outside thought..
Like i said i can only say what i saw!
Have fun!!!