Does my 4 year old need a stroller at Disney?

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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While there are size limitations to the strollers allowed on property, there are no guidelines that mention a specific age limit at this time. All considering, I think whether you bring a stroller or not is truly a personal decision. Step back and determine what would work best for your children and family in general.

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That's an enormous distance for a 4- or 5-year-old to walk, and if you decide not to take a pushchair to Disney World, you might do a lot of carrying. You will likely be walking around from very early in the morning until late in the evening. That's a lot for even the best four or 5-year-old walker.

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While there are size limitations to the strollers allowed on property, there are no guidelines that mention a specific age limit at this time. All considering, I think whether you bring a stroller or not is truly a personal decision. Step back and determine what would work best for your children and family in general.

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Strollers larger than 31” (79 cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length are not permitted. Stroller wagons are also not permitted. Strollers are not allowed on escalators. Use of strollers is permitted on elevators and ramps, available at certain locations.

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While there are size limitations to the strollers allowed on property, there are no guidelines that mention a specific age limit at this time. All considering, I think whether you bring a stroller or not is truly a personal decision. Step back and determine what would work best for your children and family in general.

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Strollers must be 31” (79cm) wide and 52” (132cm) long or smaller. As a reminder, wagons are not permitted in our parks. Stroller wagons will also no longer be permitted.

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Disney World truly has something for everyone at every age, but visiting Disney World with a four-year-old for the first time was pretty magical. We loved everything about the trip but also learned a lot.

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There are some rides at each Disney World theme park that have height requirements; guests may only experience those rides if they're tall enough. But the vast majority of attractions at WDW do NOT have a height requirement. Babies and toddlers are welcome to experience those.

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Magic Kingdom was by far our favourite park to take our four-year-old. Although it has something for every age, this park is excellent for little kids. You can feel the magic as soon as you approach the front gates, and it stays with you the whole time.

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Disney Theme Parks & Water Parks – Frequently Asked Questions
  • Strollers larger than 31” (79 cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length are not permitted. ...
  • Strollers are not allowed on escalators. ...
  • A child must be removed from his or her stroller while riding on a parking lot tram.


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While I recommend bringing your own stroller, the rentals are still a great option. If you have an infant or a young child who cannot sit upright, the Disney rentals are likely not the right fit for you. These unpadded strollers require a tadpole to sit up straight.

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Disneyland rider swap allows adult guests to take turns waiting with kids or other guests that are unable to ride attractions due to height requirements or other various reasons.

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To answer your question, yes, you should have a stroller for your 3 and 5-year olds. Adventure-filled days in the theme parks require a LOT of walking, and little legs tire easily. In fact, during my family's most recent visit, my 8-year old even asked to rest his legs in the stroller a few times during the week.

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Guests are welcome to bring personal strollers into the Disneyland Resort theme parks, but they must be no larger than 31 in width and 52 in length. If your jogging stroller meets those size requirements, you're good to go!

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It's the one question every parent with a child under a certain age asks as they're packing for their Disney vacation. Stroller or no stroller? If your child is under 4, the answer is easy. Yes, you definitely need a stroller.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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