What stroller to take?

[mousekatool]

We have a Graco Quattro Tour (i.e. big tank tandem) for DD5 and DS2, which we use at home. However, I was wondering how much trouble it would be for use while at WDW. We are driving, and will be staying on the monorail, so the only times we would need to fold it would be for busses to AK or DHS. I keep debating on taking it vs. renting from Magic Strollers. DH keeps asking why I would bother renting, but I think the side-by-side might be easier to deal with, both kids would be able to see out, and if something happens to the stroller, we wouldn't have lost our personal, expensive one. On the other hand, we wouldn't have to spend any money if we took our own. What is your experience?

 

[amylynne01]

I don't have any experience with actually using the Graco double monster. I am renting a side by side stroller that folds like a dream for our trip next month. It is super hard to lug the Graco double into the trunk of my car, so I can only imagine lugging it onto a bus, finding a spot, and lugging it back off. I also having a stroller where both seats recline independently and both girls can see out. There will also be no arguments about who gets front and who gets back. Not to mention in your case, it could take up valuable space in your vehicle while driving. JMO.

 

[momto2js]

I would take the limo stroller and drive your car to the other parks. It will save you about 30-40 minutes each way!!! We take the graco with us and the extra space for our kids and their "stuff" is nice to have.

 

[Namsupak]

We have a Stokke Xplory and had the same decision to make several months back. Our stroller isn't a double but it's still big when folded. We decided to take it anyway because DD is so comfortable in it. We were so happy we decided to take it with us. The only thing we did was make sure we took the bus during non-crowded times so we didn't feel guilty taking up a bunch of room. I say take the one you're use to and comfortable with.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Take your car to the other parks and avoid the bus altogether! I wouldn't rent if I had a nice stroller with me at my disposal.

We have rented from Magic Strollers and LOVE the City Minis but that is only when we have flown and didn't want to lug our stroller with us.