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Does 5 year old need stroller in Disney World?

As others have said, it is really up to you and your kids for what will be best. I think it's all about your kids and what they need. My DS sat in the stroller when he was 6 but when DD was 5 she wanted nothing to do with it.



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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park. Let's investigate the perfect age range to go to Disney theme parks.

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My oldest is also 6-years old and I faced the same dilemma our trip earlier this year. In the end, I decided to have a stroller for him and I am so glad I did! I recommend a stroller as long as you can when visiting Walt Disney World Resort, even for children who would never consider using a stroller at home.

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If your child is under 4, the answer is easy. Yes, you definitely need a stroller. If your child is in that magical age range between 5-9 years old, it's a more difficult decision.

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The decision to use a stroller or not is yours alone, but if you decide that your family would benefit from using a stroller, you can consider bringing one from home, or renting one. You can even rent a stroller right in Disney World! Check out these adorable new strollers you can rent right in the Parks!

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Whether or not a 7-year-old needs a stroller at Disney depends on the individual child's needs and preferences. Some 7-year-olds may be able to walk long distances and stand in lines for extended periods of time without getting tired, while others may become fatigued more quickly.

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Does my toddler need a MagicBand? If your toddler is under three they do not need a ticket and therefore do not need a MagicBand. Children 3 and over will need tickets, park reservations and their own LL/Genie+ reservations, so a MagicBand would be useful, but is not necessary. See below for other options.

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Wagons and wagon-style strollers. While wagons may seem convenient for carting kids around, they can cause congestion in parks and clog up the flow of guests.

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Strollers are not permitted in lines unless they are being used as a wheelchair.

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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.

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Melanie, kids who are between ages 3-9 do need a ticket when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket at this time. As you make your ticket selections and choose your date, you will then select how many adult (ages 10+) and child (ages 3-9) tickets you're purchasing.

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Child prices are valid for children aged 3-9 years on day of first use; children aged 10 years and above pay the adult ticket price; children under 3 years do not require a Theme Park Ticket and are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

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Animal Kingdom is a great Walt Disney World Park for kids of all ages. While several of the rides at Animal Kingdom are for taller visitors, there are so many fun things to do at Animal Kingdom with toddlers. (Especially if you have animal lovers in your family!)

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All of this leads us to rank Magic Kingdom as the best Disney park for the little ones. Other Good Orlando Theme Parks for Toddlers: Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park — This park is ideal for anyone who loves animals. Toddlers especially will enjoy seeing them up close in a lush, jungle-like setting.

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All of this leads us to rank Magic Kingdom as the best Disney park for the little ones. Other Good Orlando Theme Parks for Toddlers: Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park — This park is ideal for anyone who loves animals.

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