Should I bring a stroller for my 5 year old to Disney?

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.



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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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Preschooolers (3-5 years old) Very likely to still believe in the magic. Although the ticket isn't free at this age, it is discounted. Preschool age kids are more likely to really get into the parks, interacting with the characters, etc. Good chance that your kids will have some memories.

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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. Even though most 6-year olds are beyond capable of walking on their own, a day in the parks is unlike anything else and it can be exhausting.

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A: The following guidelines apply to the use of personal and rented strollers at Walt Disney World Resort: Strollers larger than 31” (79 cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length are not permitted. Stroller wagons are also not permitted.

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For those visiting with young kids, we recommend bringing your own stroller to Disney World if you don't mind traveling with it. We toadally understand the hassle of flying with a stroller, but we find that it's worth it.

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A: The best Disney park for a 5-year-old will be Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom has over 15 attractions with no height requirement, and plenty of magic for your little ones. You will also find the most character meet and greets in Magic Kingdom if that is what your little one is excited to do!

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Magic Kingdom is the best park in Disney World for toddlers for so many reasons. Out of the 40 or so attractions, only 7 of them have height requirements.

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In fact, I suggest parents with young children, up to the age of five or even beyond, consider using a stroller at Disneyland. While we are now where we no longer need strollers in theme parks, sometimes we wish we had one when we go to the parks from open to close.

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Kids ages 4-6 can have an absolute blast at Disney, or they can spend the whole time begging to go back to the hotel pool. You know your children best, so consider how you think they'd handle the lines and stress of a long day at the park – and remember that spending a full day in a crowded park is tiring.

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The “magic age” for taking your kids on a Disneyland trip is when they are in elementary school, specifically between about 7 and 12.

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Your 7 and 9 year old may need a break during a busy day. Basically, you have 2 choices: Don't bring your stroller and if your children get tired out you always have the option of renting a stroller inside the park from Disney.

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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.

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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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Magic Kingdom is a good park for all ages. This definitely isn't true of every Disney park. While this post focuses mostly on rides, the shows and character greetings also make the park ideal for kids of all ages. If they're old enough that the question is worth asking, they can have a great time at Magic Kingdom.

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They do not need a MagicBand. More importantly, you don't need to be keeping track of a toddler's MagicBand. All Guests over the age of three need valid admission, a theme park reservation, and a method of entry (MagicBand, MagicBand+, Disney MagicMobile pass, or admission card) to access the theme parks.

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Taking Little Kids to Disney World (4-7 years old) We're moving on to little kids ages 4-7 years old. This is a great time to take kiddos to Disney World for the first time since they're still young enough to be excited about meeting the characters and all the fun, little-kid targeted Disney stuff.

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