Hi Karen, and welcome to planDisney! I’m excited to see that you’re going to be pushing your stroller down Main Street, U.S.A. and enjoying all the Mickey-shaped snacks very soon. So let’s chat about flags and other ways to make your stroller stand out.
In the
Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules, there’s a Prohibited Items section that you can review to see if your flag pole holder would be allowed in the theme parks and water parks. Since there’s a rule that prohibits “hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices, flags and banners”, it’s possible that your flag pole holder wouldn’t be allowed. Ultimately, Security reserves the right to determine if your item is permitted in the theme parks, to ensure a safe experience for everyone visiting.
If you’re going to the
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during your trip, they have different rules with maximum dimensions for flags and flag poles. Those specifications can also be found in the Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules.
Since it might be safest to leave your extendable flag pole at home, let’s chat about other ways to add flair to your stroller. On my last trip, my cousin bought a cute Mickey balloon to tie on her stroller, which made it easy to spot from far away. Just keep in mind that balloons aren’t allowed at
Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Animal Kingdom Lodge.
My sister likes to put one of the light-up holiday necklaces they sell around Halloween and Christmas on my nephew’s stroller, which not only makes it easy to find at night, but is also a lot of fun! I’ve also seen other guests make a personalized sign to hang off the handlebar or tie a colorful bandana somewhere on the stroller.
Before I go, I wanted to share a couple of tips for navigating the parks with little ones! First, the
My Disney Experience app is a great way to easily see which attractions don’t have a height requirement. In the app, go to the location icon towards the bottom (it looks like an upside-down teardrop). Press Attractions at the top, and then filter by Locations and Height. I like to press Show List at the bottom right corner so I can scroll and see everything that my nephew can ride!
Second, don’t miss the
Baby Care Centers, which are a great resource for littles in all four theme parks. These complementary areas have rocking or gliding chairs, a room with changing tables, a feeding area with high chairs, and a kitchenette with a microwave and sink. You can also purchase essentials like baby food, wipes, and diapers.
I’m wishing you a magical visit to Disney World next week! And if you have any other questions, you’re always welcome back at planDisney.
JoAnna