Why not bring a stroller instead of renting one?

[stanmills34]

Our daughter is 4 and we decided we are going to rent a wheelchair for her next time we go there only 10 dollars a day and if we need a break she can ride on our laps..

 

[Missy29]

Our daughter is 4 and we decided we are going to rent a wheelchair for her next time we go there only 10 dollars a day and if we need a break she can ride on our laps..

What if someone that needed that wheelchair is without because you didn't want to rent a stroller,not trying to be mean or anything but you never know...

 

[letsgo!]

We bought a new stroller for DS (4 1/2) We can't take our big one on the plane, and he doesn't fit in the umbrella ones that our friends offered to let us borrow. So, we bought one for $100...which may seem a bit pricey for a stroller at this stage of his life, but the convenience factor far outweighs the price!

 

[eventamy]

I love my stroller so much there's no way any other can compare! We have the Phil & Ted's E3 with the extra seat for older daughter (will be 5 our next trip). It's easy to fold, lightweight, and we rent a car anyway so it makes it super easy. I have a really great picture of the girls completely passed out in the stroller after our dinner at CRT in their princess dresses from last February, classic! I was so glad we had it with us for those super long waits to get on the ferry on an EMH night!

 

[mdurette]

Holy Crap - that is ALOT of money for the week. We have always brought our own and will continue to do so - Always looked at those hard plastic things and wondered how comfortable they could be.

For those worried about airline restriction - Heck, go to Walmart.com buy one and have it shipped to the resort and then leave it there - still would be a heck of a lot cheaper that $200!

 

[jamstew]

Spoken like somebody who's either never had young childeren or who's forgotten what its like to have young children.
First off, if you have a kid in diapers, you need enough diapers and wipes and such to cover a whole day. And you need a change of clothes in case something goes catastrophically wrong (which happens more that you'd think especially when kids are eating foods they're not used to eating).

Second, your kids, whether in diapers or not require things that adults don't need. You alway have to bring a sweater or a jacket or something. Its easy for us adults to think, oh if it gets cold or it rains or whatever, I can deal with it. But when you've got young kids, you don't make them deal with it, you take care of them.

Third, you need snacks. Kids get hungry. Their little bodies have really fast metabolisms, and they're always running around and burning off extra engery anyway. If you want to buy a mickey bar between every meal, be my guest, but I'm going to pack in some cereal bars and bannanas and juice boxes because they need it and that's what I'd always do whether I'm at the beach or at disney world.

And you might be fine carrying around YOUR stuff in a backpack, but you're probably not carrying extra stuff for other small people, nor are you pushing said small people in a stroller or alternatively chasing them around, in which case a large full backpack may be overly burdensome.

This is why strollers come with so much storage. Kids require things that take up space.

You started this thread by asking why people don't bring their own strollers, and you got lots of answers, but apparently you didn't like some of them. I see nothing in this thread to indicate that the people who don't share your opinion "don't have young children or have forgotten what it's like to have young children," and you make it sound like they're morons for not bringing their strollers from home (or, God forbid, using umbrella strollers).

My three youngest grandchildren are 2-1/2, 3, and 4-1/2. They haven't been to Disney yet (we're going in May), but we've been to Sea World two years in a row. Obviously, the youngest one needed a stroller last year when he was 18 months, which my DD brought from home (umbrella stroller with mesh pockets on the sides for stuff). We rented a stroller for the then 2-year-old because his parents didn't own a stroller any more. They needed the same things at Sea World that they'd need at Disney. My DD took a small camel pack, which held water, lip balm, her wallet and cell phone. She also took my grandson's little backpack for diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, a sunscreen wipe or two, a couple of small snacks and a sippy cup. She hung the backpack on the stroller handles. It never once tipped over because she took the backpack off before my DGS got out--it's not that hard. My DDIL wore a small backpack with the same things for her two kids except diapers. None of this stuff weighs anything, so no one is talking about carrying a large, full, cumbersome backpack. My DS and I carried small camera cases containing cameras, batteries, memory cards and cell phones. My "stuff" consists of lip gloss, sunglasses, a credit card and park tickets. What other "stuff" do adults need? Oh, and since we travel in hot weather, no jackets are required. Souvenir shopping is done at the end of the day. We have no problem making it from the gift shop and out the gate to the shuttle stop with one or two added bags. At Disney, of course, this isn't an issue since you can have all your purchases sent to your resort (assuming you're staying onsite).

If people want or need to bring their own strollers from home, fine by me. I just don't understand why you need to insult people who don't.

 

[gingermouse17]

We always bring our chicco umbrella strollers- they are light weight, fold up fast and easy and make life easy

 

[squirrel]

I'm taking my niece who is 4 yrs old. She no longer rides in a stroller and we do not have one that is lightweight and folds small and is large enough for her.

I am purchasing a stroller online and having it shipped to the resort. I will probably pay almost as much for the stroller as it would cost to rent, but then I get to keep it. I will most likely be taking her younger sister in a year or two to DL. I'm still trying to decide if I want to pay $20 more to get a color I like better.

 

[Emily'sMom]

Those swaps will be fine until the strollers start going 'missing', just like the fridges.

I'd hate to be a family depending on finding a stroller waiting for me, and then finding out that its gone missing...and having to fork over big bucks to now rent one.

I figure $10 was worth a try and if it doesn't go right I will just buy the $40 Disney one. Either way it will be OK-- we are in Disney!!

 

[pmama]

We rented a double last year for our 3 and 6 year old and loved it. We debated for a long time whether we would rent this year w/ the price increase and finally decided that yes, we will rent. They are made so well and are perfect kids that can walk but need an extra boost or rest every once in a while. Not to mention how fabulous it is not to take on the bus. We hate the price increase but will be renting again this year.

 

[robinbutterfly]

Bringing our double stroller. I know it will be a pain in the airport. Also, if I take it to gate check, I shouldn't have to pay 25 dollars right?

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

We flew AA in May and checked at the gate with no charge. Not sure since all the changes in prices in bags, etc.

 

[miprender]

I figure $10 was worth a try and if it doesn't go right I will just buy the $40 Disney one. Either way it will be OK-- we are in Disney!!

Emily'sMom... that is why I signed up for it too. But my DH is very skeptical. But for $10 I think it's worth a try too. We will be using a single stroller for DS who will be 1 but I need a double for my two other children and the idea of bringing their huge double stroller on the plane just does not sit well with me. We are bringing enough stuff with us as it is.

Will you be using RC1? That is the one we signed up for but not until April so I am hoping these stroller last a long time. You will have to let us know on the other thread how it worked out.

 

[savvy?71]

You started this thread by asking why people don't bring their own strollers, and you got lots of answers, but apparently you didn't like some of them...........I just don't understand why you need to insult people who don't.

I caught that tone too and it's a bit bizarre

Anyway, just to share my first experience bringing two toddlers (a few months ago, close to their 3rd and 4th birthdays)--

We were at WDW this past Mar-April, before the price increase, but we never rented anyway. We figured we'd see how the kids did before bothering. We tend to be big walkers, day hikers, etc...and my kids never took to their own strollers, much after infancy . So, turns out they did great.

There were points of course where we carried them, (bottle necking, or just trying to race to the Monorail or something like that), but it's actually fun to hold them for short bursts. You get to see their delight up close and they whisper the cutest, funniest things in our ears.

But that's my experience; every family's mileage will vary.

 

[Vijoge]

I'm still trying to decide if I want to pay $20 more to get a color I like better.

Do it! We bought a carseat for DGD #3 and I hate the color. Every time I get in my van I know I will have to get a different one because this one is so darn ugly. I should have spent a little more and got one I liked.

 

[maxiesmom]

Spoken like somebody who's either never had young childeren or who's forgotten what its like to have young children.
First off, if you have a kid in diapers, you need enough diapers and wipes and such to cover a whole day. And you need a change of clothes in case something goes catastrophically wrong (which happens more that you'd think especially when kids are eating foods they're not used to eating).

Second, your kids, whether in diapers or not require things that adults don't need. You alway have to bring a sweater or a jacket or something. Its easy for us adults to think, oh if it gets cold or it rains or whatever, I can deal with it. But when you've got young kids, you don't make them deal with it, you take care of them.

Third, you need snacks. Kids get hungry. Their little bodies have really fast metabolisms, and they're always running around and burning off extra engery anyway. If you want to buy a mickey bar between every meal, be my guest, but I'm going to pack in some cereal bars and bannanas and juice boxes because they need it and that's what I'd always do whether I'm at the beach or at disney world.

And you might be fine carrying around YOUR stuff in a backpack, but you're probably not carrying extra stuff for other small people, nor are you pushing said small people in a stroller or alternatively chasing them around, in which case a large full backpack may be overly burdensome.

This is why strollers come with so much storage. Kids require things that take up space.

You seem to have forgotten that you are taking a trip to Disney, not trekking thru outer Mongolia for a month. You don't need to bring an outfit for every possible weather change to the park, you can buy a sweatshirt if you decide your child needs one. And buy extra diapers, rain ponchos, whatever. Besides, you cannot have any of that stuff in your stroller when you go to get on a bus, someone has to hold it all. That is not so easy to do on a full bus.

I would much rather fit everything I need (not think I might possibly need) into a tote bag, and then rent a stroller. That way you don't have the hassle of dealing with it on the bus, and you are not weighed down by tons of extra stuff. It is really not necessary to bring tons of things into the parks with you. And if you realize you desperately need something, you will most likely be able to buy it.

 

[ReneeA]

This is going to be our first stroller-free trip...although the thought scares me. My kids are very active, but they haven't ever had to walk miles in 100 degree temperatures.

The past 2 trips we've brought 2 $10 umbrella strollers that were purchased specifically for the trip. They worked great!

 

[Emily'sMom]

Emily'sMom... that is why I signed up for it too. But my DH is very skeptical. But for $10 I think it's worth a try too. We will be using a single stroller for DS who will be 1 but I need a double for my two other children and the idea of bringing their huge double stroller on the plane just does not sit well with me. We are bringing enough stuff with us as it is.

Will you be using RC1? That is the one we signed up for but not until April so I am hoping these stroller last a long time. You will have to let us know on the other thread how it worked out.

We have RC4, and are going 8/29-9/4. I will definitely post when i get back!

 

[cam8n]

You started this thread by asking why people don't bring their own strollers, and you got lots of answers, but apparently you didn't like some of them. I see nothing in this thread to indicate that the people who don't share your opinion "don't have young children or have forgotten what it's like to have young children," and you make it sound like they're morons for not bringing their strollers from home (or, God forbid, using umbrella strollers).

My three youngest grandchildren are 2-1/2, 3, and 4-1/2. They haven't been to Disney yet (we're going in May), but we've been to Sea World two years in a row. Obviously, the youngest one needed a stroller last year when he was 18 months, which my DD brought from home (umbrella stroller with mesh pockets on the sides for stuff). We rented a stroller for the then 2-year-old because his parents didn't own a stroller any more. They needed the same things at Sea World that they'd need at Disney. My DD took a small camel pack, which held water, lip balm, her wallet and cell phone. She also took my grandson's little backpack for diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, a sunscreen wipe or two, a couple of small snacks and a sippy cup. She hung the backpack on the stroller handles. It never once tipped over because she took the backpack off before my DGS got out--it's not that hard. My DDIL wore a small backpack with the same things for her two kids except diapers. None of this stuff weighs anything, so no one is talking about carrying a large, full, cumbersome backpack. My DS and I carried small camera cases containing cameras, batteries, memory cards and cell phones. My "stuff" consists of lip gloss, sunglasses, a credit card and park tickets. What other "stuff" do adults need? Oh, and since we travel in hot weather, no jackets are required. Souvenir shopping is done at the end of the day. We have no problem making it from the gift shop and out the gate to the shuttle stop with one or two added bags. At Disney, of course, this isn't an issue since you can have all your purchases sent to your resort (assuming you're staying onsite).

If people want or need to bring their own strollers from home, fine by me. I just don't understand why you need to insult people who don't.

Yea....what she said!

 

[Mickeypooh99]

Last year our kids were 5 and 6 so I was debating the stroller issue. Then our 6 year old started having trouble walking long distances and we found out it was a medical problem with his feet. I knew he couldn't walk around disney all day. He was too big for our old stroller at home. We ended up renting a single at disney and found out our 5 year old wanted to ride too. Turns out they could both sit in the single together. 6 year old in back 5 year old between his legs. So we saved a little over the cost of the double. The strollers are so easy to push even with 2 kids in them. Now I'm just hoping that by next year when they are 7 and 8 my son's feet will be better. After 2 years of prescription inserts and prescribed stretching 4 times a day. Otherwise we will probably have to rent again. I don't know of a stroller that a 8 year old child will fit in.