stroller or no stroller in parks?

[julie0282]

she gets tired when we walk ny just the times square area. shes done walking when we do about 6-8 blocks. so not so sure i think i am going to take it but if anything things we buy we will put in the stroller and its one of those light weight ones that has a thing i can carry it like a bookbag

[i'm grumpy]

I re-read the tip I was thinking of. It said to put the bike lock through 2 wheels so a CM can move it, but it won't roll.

[Stitchahula]

I think you should bring it. That way you have it at the airport too and also walking to the buses. If your little one wants a nap then they can always nap in the stroller. I have a 6 year old that is still in a stroller and will be for as long as he wants. He has a form of anemia and gets tired easily when his numbers are low. He also isn't that used to alot of walking so it's just easier to let him hop in when he wants. Why take the chance of a tired cranky child when you don't have too.

[i'm grumpy]

Ours was $25 at WM but they only hold up to 40lbs or so.

[FriendsofMickey]

I would think it would be up to your child. We have never used a stroller on any of our trips. When they got tired, we either carried them or sat down to rest.
This year they will be 2 months shy of 7 years old. We will again not take the stroller. For us, it is just one more thing to worry about.

[indytraveler]

I've had all three of my dk's in strollers through out the years. They were out of them by the age of 5-6. Even at that age when their feet got tired I could put them on my shoulders and walk around. Luckily I'm big enough and they were small enough. One thing my kids were able to do was think it was WDW and they only got tired when it was time to leave.

[Daddy Mouse]

A 7 YO in a stoller. No way, unless there is a medical condition. You may need the stroller more than a 7YO. If the young ones get tired and cranky, take a break.

[princess8813]

I'm with DaddyMouse. Our 1st trip to WDW DS was 4 DD 3. We practiced for months before the trip regarding holding hands at all times, going on long extended walks, all the while explaining to the kids the crowds, the heat, etc. They were amazing!! Those 2 kids never asked to be carried whatsoever!! We were very diligent about taking breaks, even just sitting for a few minutes with a juice bar was so rejuvenating!! There were many times when DH & I could have used a break, but those two were just amazing with the positive reinforcement about walking, heat, crowds and always holding hands. Never even thought of taking/renting a stroller

[CrabbyPatty]

Just FYI - I read of a business in Orlando that rents out strollers and they will deliver and pick-up from your hotel room - they have some pretty nice looking double strollers for $90/week that look more like the strollers you can use when running.

[MNNHFLTX]

We're be there in late August with two kids - 8 and 6. So it will be HOT and HUMID (but at least we'll get free food .....).

My friend (with the 6yo) says she'll need a stroller. How much is the stroller rental daily, or can you get a weekly rate?

Here is the information on stroller rental, per INTERCOT's Infocentral tab (at the top of the page):

Strollers

[jrpersinger]

DD is 7 and we will most definately be taking a stroller. She is as active as can be. She plays soccer. But when it comes to walking, she just doesn't seem to hold up. She will walk the majority, but then she just crashes. And without a stroller, it could be ugly. LOL

We also like to have it to lug around all our stuff. It gets used more for a carry all then for pushing the kiddos.

[syndrome]

Just spent four days in April with my DS7 and he did not use a stroller. He loves to walk around and "check things out" too much. When he got tired we would take a break. The freedom of not having a stroller was awesome!