How do I know if my stroller is Disney approved?

To make sure you are fully aware of Disney's stroller rules and guidelines, and to take out all the guesswork, here is what you need to know: Strollers heading to a Disney park must be no larger than 31 inches (79 cm) wide and 52 inches (132 cm) long. Stroller wagons are not allowed.



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Disneyland's stroller policy is fairly broad. Strollers that are within 31 x 52 inches in size are permitted, but it can't be a stroller wagon or have a wagon affixed. Should you bring a stroller to Disneyland? If you have young children in your party, it's a good idea.

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Disney rental strollers come with a paper “license plate” that you can write a name on to identify yours from the dozens of other Disney strollers.

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Each attraction has a dedicated stroller parking area. Make sure that you park your stroller in these zones or your stroller will be moved to them by a Cast Member. If you're not sure where the nearest one is, ask the Cast Member at the entrance of the attraction and they'll be more than happy to assist you.

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

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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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How to Find Free Cups of Water at Disney World. You can ask for a free cup of water at any quick-service and table-service restaurant. This is also a tip we use to save some money while dining at Disney. For all quick-service restaurants, you can ask for a cup of water even when you're not dining there.

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Suitcases, bags, coolers or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm) are not allowed in any theme park. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in these containers.

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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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The Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules state that stroller wagons are prohibited, so you cannot bring your stroller wagon. Additionally, strollers must be 31 inches in width or smaller and 52 inches in length or smaller. If you are interested, there are strollers available for rent at Walt Disney World.

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This was largely in part to issues with the wagons causing congestion in the park walkways. The only exception to this rule is if the wagon is deemed medically necessary for the child(ren).

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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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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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We on the panel love helping guests to plan magical vacations! You can absolutely bring a water bottle with you into the Walt Disney World theme parks, including Magic Kingdom. The water bottle cannot be glass, but others are absolutely fine.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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While flags are not allowed at the Disneyland Resort, you can use a custom handle cover or a scarf tied to the handle to help you find your stroller. My favorite stroller decorations are battery-powered holiday lights, but they're more useful at night than during the day.

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While it's certainly possible that stroller or ECV rentals from the theme parks could be unavailable due to demand, I've never heard of it happening. Since stroller and ECV rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, it's recommended that you arrive early to the theme parks.

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Tips to Avoid the Permanent Loss of Children Wear bright colored unique clothing that is easy to locate in a crowd. Have everyone is the group wear the same unique hat or Mouse Ears. Set up a meeting place for the entire family at the beginning of the day for both parks.

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In fact, my double-wide Britax B-Agile Double Stroller fits perfectly. To check your stroller, I recommend measuring it from the widest and longest points. Another idea is to take chalk or tape and make a 31” by 52” rectangle on the floor. Steer your stroller into this rectangle – if it fits, you're good to go!

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I try to keep the items under the stroller organized by bags. The diaper bag is always the first item to go under the stroller. We also store our rain cover for the stroller, our autograph book (hidden), and a reusable tote. The Disney reusable tote is a great souvenir we use at home, but it is so much more than that!

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