A trip to Disney without a stroller is the dream, but if you’ll be vacationing with little ones in tow, it’s a pretty non-negotiable line item.
Despite their endless energy, even the most spirited kiddos need breaks on a regular day, but this is Disney. The amount of walking is a lot. The glaring sun is a lot. The constant excitement and stimulation is a lot.
Your tiny Mouseketeers are bound to want to “tap out” and take a breather at some point, and having a stroller ready and waiting for them, preferably one with sundry reclining positions, a coverall sun canopy and ample storage spots and pockets for all your things, is the perfect solution.
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Pros of Stroller Rentals at Disney World
Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Disney Springs do offer daily, multi-day and length-of-stay stroller rentals that you can pre-purchase or buy in the parks and resorts themselves, but it can get pricey, even with single strollers starting at $15 daily.
Another option, if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing, shopping and touring on your trip, is to rent through ScooterBug, Disney’s exclusive provider of mobility (stroller, scooter and wheelchair) services. The company will drop your stroller off directly at your hotel or resort, and you’ll have it upon arrival to use at your leisure.
Pros of Bringing Your Own Stroller to Disney World
As a mom of three, including a first grader, preschooler and toddler, I’ll always opt for a great travel stroller purchase. A reliable, lightweight, sun-shading and easy-to-push/carry carriage will help you survive Disney and become your go-to for every amusement park, parade, aquarium, zoo, museum, trunk-or-treat or holiday light show from here on out.
I got the Silver Cross Jet 4 Super Compact Stroller a few years ago, before my youngest was born, and we’ve used it on three vacations already. It’s a splurge, for sure, but it’s one of the lightest strollers I’ve ever pushed, folds into the most convenient luggage, spinner-like configuration to zip through the airport, easily stows in the overhead cabin and sports the biggest UPF50+ sunshade. You can also hold a lot of things in the under-seat basket and behind your kiddos’ seat.
These are the 6 best travel strollers I’d recommend for your next Disney World trip, and then 7 accessories you need to buy and pack in your stroller.
Travel Strollers
Stroller Accessories
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