Is it better to bring your own stroller to Disney?
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.
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The Disney World Stroller is made for durability, that being said it is not the most comfortable thing on the planet. My kids never had an issue but it is something to consider. In addition, these things are super easy to push. My 9-year-old plopped in one of these and we whizzed her around with no problem at all.
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.
Taking your own stroller to Disney World is a good idea for many reasons, but my main reasons are that Disney World is huge and hot; you will be walking all day. Plus, it's expensive to hire them; they all look the same. Before we went, I still didn't believe my 5-year-old would need a pushchair for Disney World.
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.
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.
Only strollers with a maximum of 31 inches wide and 52 inches long are allowed in all Disney parks. Specifically, in the new Disney stroller policy, wagons and stroller wagons are not permitted in Disney parks.
Guests are welcome to carry a bag or backpack with them into the theme parks. The maximum allowable bag size is 24 by 18 by 15. All Guests and their bags will undergo a security screening process prior to entering the theme parks and Disney Springs.
In the end, it's the smaller umbrella stroller that really wins out the day. It's more easily manageable on the buses and in the parks. They're cheaper and less risk adverse for a big loss. You lose out on potential storage if you bring a lot of stuff to the parks, but that can be more easily managed with backpacks.
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.
Attach a unique signAnother way to make your stroller easy to spot is to attach a sign to the back. This is a fairly popular option because it's easy to make and attach to your current stroller. Use your family name or go with a fun phrase for your trip! Disney strollers have pouches where you can insert a sign.
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.
Many people do leave their diaper bags (or bags with extra supplies) in their parked strollers. You will need to Park your stroller during the day (there are designated parking areas in various locations throughout the Parks), so be prepared with a stroller cover or poncho in case of rain.
Strollers should be returned to a rental location before leaving the theme park. Strollers cannot be removed from the parks. When visiting more than one park in a single day, simply present your rental receipt at another park to obtain a replacement.
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.
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.
Magic Kingdom is home to four water bottle refill stations, most of which are in Tomorrowland and one in Fantasyland. Inside Tomorrowland, Guests can find two water bottle refill stations in Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe and one at the TRON Lightcycle Run.
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.
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.
The new WDW rental strollers are red, with jaunty images of Mickey and Minnie emblazoned on the side. The strollers are available in both single and double sizes, at the same price points as before. Single strollers are available for a single day rate of $15 or a multi-day (length of stay) rate of $13 per day.
Your sit stand stroller is absolutely allowed on Walt Disney World Resort property provided it meets the specifications outlined in the Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules.
Taking your own stroller to Disney World is a good idea for many reasons, but my main reasons are that Disney World is huge and hot; you will be walking all day. Plus, it's expensive to hire them; they all look the same.