Hi, Stephanie! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I'm so excited to hEAR that you are
planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation with your
little Mouseketeers! There's nothing quite like watching your children experience the
power of magic! Be sure to purchase
Memory Maker to help you relive all of your precious vacation memories for yEARs to come.
Stephanie, your question brought a big smile to my face. As I read it, I was reminded of planning my kids' first Walt Disney World Resort trip. My little princess was 3 years old at the time and thought of herself as very grown-up. At that age, she had already started refusing to use a stroller because she thought that they were "for babies." As we planned our visit to the
theme parks, I explained to my daughter how much walking we would be doing, but she insisted on leaving our stroller at home. I thought for sure that she would tire out and want to rent a stroller once we began exploring the parks, but she was a trooper. Except for a few times at the end of our evenings when she asked to be carried, she walked during our entire visit. However, I must say that she is a strong-willed kiddo and definitely the exception to the stroller rule.
If I were you, I would plan on bringing a stroller along on your visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth. There is so much to see and do at Walt Disney World Resort, and exploring the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy involves A LOT of walking. If you do not want to travel with your stroller from home, there are
strollers available to rent at the theme parks and
Disney Springs. If you would rather have a stroller with you during your entire vacation, renting from a third-party company such as the Disney Featured Provider, ScooterBug, is another great option.
You know your kiddos best, and as such, you'll be the best one to determine if you will need a single or a double stroller. I've seen families with children close in age to your own get by just fine with a single stroller. The littlest Mouseketeer can ride in the stroller and when they want to stretch their legs, big brother or sister can hop in to take a rest. However, I've also seen plenty of older kids make like the ghosts at the
Haunted Mansion and hitch a ride in a buggy, so you may want to play it safe with a double stroller.
No matter what you opt for in terms of your stroller, be sure to take breaks as needed. Staying at a
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel makes it so convenient to head back to your room for a mid-day rest! If you'd like any additional tips or recommendations for
visiting Walt Disney World Resort with your children, please feel free to visit us again. See ya real soon!
Samantha