Strollers at The Disney Resort

While a stroller is an obvious need for a young child, what about a toddler? It is still highly recommended that even if your child walks a stroller is still used while at the Disney Resort. For example, while a 3 year old will enjoy walking, said child could also quickly become too tired to walk. While holding a child this size for short periods of time is not so bad, traipsing through the park with 30 additional pounds in your arms will wear you out quickly. Plus having a comfortable stroller can help facilitate nap taking when walking around the Parks. For these reason, a stroller is recommended at the Disneyland Resort, even if you would not use it for everyday situations.

You could rent a stroller, similar to a jogging stroller at both Disneyland and California Adventure, but it is often better to bring your own. While the strollers at the Disneyland Resort have gotten more comfortable over the years your baby or toddler will be happier in a familiar stroller. And of course while rental strollers now can be taken from Park to Park but cannot be taken to Downtown Disney or back to the hotel and you could end up carrying a very tired, very heavy child back to your hotel room.

We were very concerned about out stroller the first time we went to Disneyland with our son. It is a $200.00 Maclaren stroller and we did not want to lose it. We attached a small personal toy to the stroller, never left anything of value inside, and always left it among a pack of strollers. It was always there when we got back. When we go to Disneyland in June 2005, Alex will be almost 3. We will again take our stroller. After two previous trips with no stroller issues, we will not worry.

If you decide to rent a stroller, it is $8.00 a day, or 2 for $14.00(2005). At Disneyland, they can be rented right inside the turnstiles, or at Star Traders in Tomorrowland. At Disney's California Adventure, the stroller can be rented across from Guest Relations near the Entry Plaza, or in Condor Flats at Fly 'n' Buy. Make sure you put something identifiable on your stroll - they do all look alike. If a rental stroller is lost it can be replaced by showing your receipt. If you can avoid renting the stroller upon entry into the Park, you will find shorter lines in Tomorrowland or Condor Flats.

Whether you decide to use your own stroller or rent one, keep in mind your comfort and your child's. You will be much more comfortable if you are not carrying the dead weight of an exhausted toddler!