Hiya, Tiffany, and thanks for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Your next visit to the
Disneyland Resort will be here before you know it, and I couldn’t be more excited for you!
For the safety of all Guests and Cast Members, Guests are now required to fold strollers before boarding the trams at the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals Parking Structures. This new rule began on October 7, 2019. Guests must also fold strollers before boarding the buses at the Toy Story Parking Area. If you choose to walk to the parks from your
parking location, I recommend parking at the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals Parking Structures, since a brand-new walkway just opened off of Level 2 of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. This walkway connects the Parking Structures to
Downtown Disney District, where you can avoid traffic and head straight to the Security Checkpoint. From there, you can walk through Downtown Disney District to the theme parks, or take the
Disneyland Monorail directly into Disneyland Park, if you’ve already purchased your park tickets. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to fold your stroller to board the Monorail, too. Also, strollers can't exceed 31" wide x 52" long, per the
Disneyland Resort Rules.
As a mom of three Mouseketeers under the age of 8, I understand how difficult it can be to fold up your stroller when you’re alone with multiple children. I’ve had to do this while wearing a baby in my carrier, and it was definitely a struggle. I will be adjusting to this rule right alongside you! I recommend trying to pack lighter when possible, and consolidating items in your stroller to one or two bags instead of many loose items. Perhaps you could pack a backpack to hold water bottles, snacks, diapers, and your essentials, to avoid packing a separate purse. Then another bag could hold sweatshirts or other changes of clothing.
If, however, you have a red tag for
Disability Access Service, you may proceed to the special assistance entrance and utilize the accessible ramp to the Mickey & Friends Tram, or the Mickey Van.
I hope this information helps make your next visit to the Happiest Place on Earth a bit smoother, Tiffany. Wishing you magical adventures next week!
See ya’ real soon!
Kristin