which/how many stroller(s) to take

[lovesdumbo]

I'm planning a trip (Jan 6-11) for me, DH, DD1(4 1/2), DS(3 on 1/10/04), DD2(1 on 1/21/04), and an adult friend. We're staying concierge at the Poly.

I'm trying to decide which stroller(s) to take. I have a Graco Duo Glider front to back double stroller and a Maclaren Daytripper umbrella stroller. Which should I do?

Option 1: Take both that way all 3 kids will always have a seat and if they fall asleep we wont have to wake them to return a rental stroller. One big advantage of the Poly is that you can get back to the hotel from MK or Epcot on the monorail and you don't have to fold up the stroller.

Option 2: Take just the double. DD1 and DS probably won't always want to ride. They can just take turns or we could always rent a 3rd seat (or hope concierge has a stroller availble for us to use). Problem with a single rental is older kids will likely fight over it.

Option 3: Take just the Maclaren and rent a double stroller.

I'm leaning towards option 1 but am worried how we will handle luggage, 2 strollers and 3 kids at the airport. But again I like the idea of having them strapped in while negotiating the airport. And I like that the kids will be in "familuar" seats-may be easier for them to take a nap.

Thanks for all insight.

 

[jsginmd]

Whatever you decide, definitely have seats for all three! We took a trip with my two kids (1 & 3) and two nieces (both 8) and the nieces were stealing rides in the little ones' stroller.

You might want to find an umbrella-type double stroller. That would be easier to manage before the trip. We bought a Kolcraft specifically for that trip. It was a double umbrella (side-by-side) with canopies and the seats reclined. No baskets or other extras, but portability was key. It worked great and folded to not much more than a regular umbrella stroller.

Good luck!