Why are there so many strollers?

[china mom]

Then you're bringing too much. Rent a locker if individuals can't carry their own jackets or souvenirs, or have the latter sent to your resort or park package pickup. Get a reusable bottle with a strap, or a carabiner.

Ah, but that is the beauty of living in this free world. I can bring "too much stuff". I can be the parent who is prepared for every contingency. I can have a change of clothes for the OCD daughter who freaks out if there is the tiniest spill on her clothes. I can carry a package of wipes with me for the child who has bathroom issues. I can carry snacks, lunch, water, jackets etc. And, I don't have to worry about trekking to the front of the park to get to a locker when things fall apart. I love living in this world and am glad that certain people are not running it.

 

[AmyB2006]

Ah, but that is the beauty of living in this free world. I can bring "too much stuff". I can be the parent who is prepared for every contingency. I can have a change of clothes for the OCD daughter who freaks out if there is the tiniest spill on her clothes. I can carry a package of wipes with me for the child who has bathroom issues. I can carry snacks, lunch, water, jackets etc. And, I don't have to worry about trekking to the front of the park to get to a locker when things fall apart. I love living in this world and am glad that certain people are not running it.

And the best part is, you don't need anyone's permission to do so.

 

[Suellen]

Ah, but that is the beauty of living in this free world. I can bring "too much stuff". I can be the parent who is prepared for every contingency. I can have a change of clothes for the OCD daughter who freaks out if there is the tiniest spill on her clothes. I can carry a package of wipes with me for the child who has bathroom issues. I can carry snacks, lunch, water, jackets etc. And, I don't have to worry about trekking to the front of the park to get to a locker when things fall apart. I love living in this world and am glad that certain people are not running it.

Except you've said you in fact Can't carry it all and require the assistance of a stroller to carry it.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Ah, but that is the beauty of living in this free world. I can bring "too much stuff". I can be the parent who is prepared for every contingency. I can have a change of clothes for the OCD daughter who freaks out if there is the tiniest spill on her clothes. I can carry a package of wipes with me for the child who has bathroom issues. I can carry snacks, lunch, water, jackets etc. And, I don't have to worry about trekking to the front of the park to get to a locker when things fall apart. I love living in this world and am glad that certain people are not running it.

I can't find a single definition of stroller that states or implies "pack animal", but if you personally need to transport so much stuff for your group, sure.

Solo traveler renting a stroller to transport 'stuff'? You're bringing too much.

 

[AmyB2006]

Except you've said you in fact Can't carry it all and require the assistance of a stroller to carry it.

Which she is still able to do if she wants. That's the beauty of it.

 

[JillianLeigh]

Ugh, parents just can't win.

You bring a stroller, your kid is lazy. You don't bring a stroller, better confine that cranky kid that just needs a short break because YOU are ruining MY vacation.

I'll be the parent with a stroller for my son in my own happy Disney bubble enjoying my family's trip.

 

[TJA]

Every family has different situations and perspectives -- I would never speak for anyone else's family. But I can say that without our double jogger, we would not have the heart-warming memories that we have today. Yes, my twins were beyond the "stroller-age" here at home, but in Disney World bringing our double jogger was the best decision we ever made.

I can remember staying at Beach Club many, many times with our twins and they would get SO excited to walk into Epcot late at night, especially during peak season, extended hours. They'd pack the jogger with a few stuffed animals, blankets, light-up toys. We'd then proceed to walk into the countries and the girls would get in the jogger when they got tired and eventually fall sound asleep. We'd recline the seats and let them sleep comfortably while DH and I talked for hours as we strolled around the Epcot countries. We'd stop and get some drinks and snacks, sit on the benches and just take in the gorgeous park, while our precious children slept at our sides. It was a wonderful bonding experience not possible without our double jogger.

Maybe there are other parents like us who have had similar experiences and that could be a reason you see a lot of strollers in the parks.

 

[Suellen]

Ugh, parents just can't win.

You bring a stroller, your kid is lazy. You don't bring a stroller, better confine that cranky kid that just needs a short break because YOU are ruining MY vacation.

I'll be the parent with a stroller for my son in my own happy Disney bubble enjoying my family's trip.

FWIW ~ cranky kids are cranky... whether in a stroller or on foot.

Really it doesn't matter what people decide to do with their child. If s/he is 2 or 5 or 10 or 15. If you want a stroller grab one. Your reason for using it is of no concern to anyone else.

Just know if you are strolling your 15 year old around crammed in a double stroller you will likely get some raised eyebrows.... big deal. I'm sure I used to get eyebrows raised when I made my 2 and 3 year old not only walk every stinking step we took at Disney.. but I also made them carry their own backpack. You want to bring it? You carry it... I'm not. Did I care? Nope.

Do people raise an eyebrow when my kids throw fits at Disney? Probably. Do they think we have just created these overtired little monsters by dragging them around all day? Probably... even though although it is 5:00 we just got there and the kids are just being brats because they feel like it.

Do people raise an eyebrow and stare when I make them leave the park because they can't control their behavior? Probably.

I do not care. I will parent my kid how I see fit.

Now hit me in my already injured ankle with your stroller and then laugh at me when I cry out in pain... we have a problem.

Stand on my eight year olds feet and don't move while she cries because you can't control your stroller enough to maneuver yourself off her after you backed onto her. And then scream the F word at my DH when he moves you off her... we have a problem.

My .02

I just notice there are TONS of strollers and ECV's though not usually anyone specifically or usually who is in them.

 

[china mom]

....Now hit me in my already injured ankle with your stroller and then laugh at me when I cry out in pain... we have a problem.

Stand on my eight year olds feet and don't move while she cries because you can't control your stroller enough to maneuver yourself off her after you backed onto her. And then scream the F word at my DH when he moves you off her... we have a problem.

My .02

I just notice there are TONS of strollers and ECV's though not usually anyone specifically or usually who is in them.

But the issue isn't stroller people or ECV people, the issue is mean, nasty, inconsiderate people - and I have run into a few of them on foot and without strollers.

 

[Angel Ariel]

But the issue isn't stroller people or ECV people, the issue is mean, nasty, inconsiderate people - and I have run into a few of them on foot and without strollers.

Exactly. Inconsiderate people will be so with or without the stroller. Strollers don't cause people to be inconsiderate.

 

[Suellen]

Very true China Mom. Though the people without strollers or ECV's have less "weapons" in their control.

Those mean, nasty, inconsiderate people are the reason my 6 year old sighs, shakes her head and says "tourists".

 

[LittleFlounder]

I can't find a single definition of stroller that states or implies "pack animal", but if you personally need to transport so much stuff for your group, sure.

I wish I could click a "like" button for this post! You're right, a stroller is not a pack animal!

I have never brought a child of "stroller age" to Disney, but I can understand how convenient a stroller can be to push all your stuff around in. Last August, we had to rent my mother a wheelchair each day and the compartment in the back of the chair was a lifesaver! We crammed our mugs and ponchos in the little basket and I hung my backpack on the handles. I joke with her about how happy I was that she needed the wheelchair because I didn't have to carry anything in the dreadful summer heat!!

I'm going to miss that convenience this August when I bring my nephew who doesn't need a stroller or wheelchair. Darn! We're just gonna have to carry everything... or bring less stuff to the parks.

 

[Suellen]

We're just gonna have to carry everything... or bring less stuff to the parks.

I always vote "bring less stuff to the parks".

I hate having to keep track of stuff and really there is so little I need in the parks.

 

[AmyB2006]

Now hit me in my already injured ankle with your stroller and then laugh at me when I cry out in pain... we have a problem.

Stand on my eight year olds feet and don't move while she cries because you can't control your stroller enough to maneuver yourself off her after you backed onto her. And then scream the F word at my DH when he moves you off her... we have a problem.

My .02

I just notice there are TONS of strollers and ECV's though not usually anyone specifically or usually who is in them.

But this has nothing to do with the age of a child in a stroller or why there are 'more' strollers in the parks. It has to do with people who are rude in general.

I'm just glad that you can choose to have your 2 year old walk and carry their own backpack if you want, and I can choose to put my 2 year old and a backpack in a stroller if I want.

Nobody should be raising any eyebrows because it's nobody's fracking business.

 

[Suellen]

But this has nothing to do with the age of a child in a stroller or why there are 'more' strollers in the parks. It has to do with people who are rude in general.

I'm just glad that you can choose to have your 2 year old walk and carry their own backpack if you want, and I can choose to put my 2 year old and a backpack in a stroller if I want.

Nobody should be raising any eyebrows because it's nobody's fracking business.

You are an argumentative one aren't you?

I was saying it doesn't matter what people do. They should do what they do and ignore any raised eyebrows they get.

Whether people should or should not be raising eyebrows I guarantee it happens and recommend people just ignore it and move along their merry way.

Stroller your kid down the aisle at their wedding for all I care!

 

[AmyB2006]

You are an argumentative one aren't you?

I was saying it doesn't matter what people do. They should do what they do and ignore any raised eyebrows they get.

Whether people should or should not be raising eyebrows I guarantee it happens and recommend people just ignore it and move along their merry way.

Stroller your kid down the aisle at their wedding for all I care!

Don't know why you pick me out of all the people posting to label as argumentative but ok.

You happened to bring up being hit in the ankle and the person being rude. I'm simply pointing out that being rude and having a stroller don't correlate together. Not everyone with a stroller is rude. So I didn't see the relevance in the current "argument".

But you're posting as much as me on this topic, so you're just as, what was it... argumentative?

 

[Suellen]

You happened to bring up being hit in the ankle and the person being rude. I'm simply pointing out that being rude and having a stroller don't correlate together. Not everyone with a stroller is rude. So I didn't see the relevance in the current "argument".

Yes and this was mentioned after and I responded to it.

 

[AmyB2006]

Yes, and I see that now. I tend to hit reply when I'm reading something without reading everything underneath it. It's a bad habit I guess.

 

[mdsouth]

I always vote "bring less stuff to the parks". I hate having to keep track of stuff and really there is so little I need in the parks.

I rented a locker at MK. It was 12 a day but they gave you 5 dollars back when you turned the key back in. The locker rental is on the right side right before you go under the train station to enter the park. It fits a big bag or backpack

 

[ellie'smom]

I have a funny stroller story.
When my daughter was 6 I was still taking my stroller into the park with her in it .That summer we traveled to the park with our 11 year old autistic , non verbal, nephew Matt. While at the MK Ellie got out of the stroller for something and Matt jumped into her stroller and refused to come out. For the next 2 weeks he wanted to be in the stroller-every day- . You have no idea how hard it is to push an 11 year old in a stroller all day. Sometimes her didn't want to go on the rides, he just wanted to sit in the stroller and watch with an ice cream .The stroller survived the 2 weeks. We ended up giving it to another family with 5 daughters.