Hiya Sean,
Welcome to planDisney! In my opinion, having a good stroller for your vacation, especially when you have littles, can make the difference between a good day and a great one. We spent hours trying to figure out which stroller would work best for our two Mouseketeers and also fit the Disney Parks guidelines (since we visit so often).
Speaking of guidelines, good call checking in about your stroller dimensions, Sean. I’ve seen it happen before. A Guest brings a stroller (or stroller wagon, which is not permitted) to the theme parks, and because it exceeds the
stroller guidelines, they have had to take it back to their vehicle or resort hotel. It can really slow down a morning, and I always feel for the parents in that scenario. The official guidelines state that a stroller cannot be wider than 31” (79 cm) or longer than 52” (132 cm). I took a look at the website for the stroller you mentioned, the Thule Chariot, and it may just be a rabbit’s hair too wide. I recommend just using a tape measure to double-check the dimensions to be sure. While security may allow you to enter with the stroller even if it is really close to the maximum dimensions, they do not have to. All Cast Members have final discretion on what items you can or cannot bring into the theme parks, so I always like to err on the side of caution. If it were me, I would either bring a smaller stroller or
rent one at the theme parks. That way, you don’t have to worry about it at all. Now, if after measuring you find that the stroller does not exceed the guidelines and you decide to bring it, you will be happy to know that you can bring strollers on all
complimentary transportation (as well as the
Minnie Van), including buses, the monorail, water transportation, and
Disney Skyliner. Depending on the type of transportation, you may be asked to collapse your stroller before using it, so make sure you are prepared to do so if asked. In my experience, this happens most often on buses and the Minnie Van, but you can also be asked to do so on the Skyliner and water transportation.
I hope this was helpful, Sean. Before I let you go, one last thing! Make sure to bring something to help you easily identify your stroller in the stroller parking areas. We have a little wooden sign that we use, but I’ve also seen balloons, ribbons, and other types of signage. Cast Members may need to move your stroller to make room for others or to clear pathways, so having something unique will help you quickly find it in the sea of nearly identical strollers. Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.