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[coastgirl]

I know this comes up all the time...please bear with me, and I also promise to check the archives!

My dd is on the edge of stroller-age; at home we use a jogging stroller daily, but it's definitely NOT portable. The basic umbrella stroller we have just squishes her, and the Perego stroller I loved when she was smaller just doesn't manouver very well now that she's almost 40 lbs. The less-basic umbrella strollers I've tried are too short--she can't fit in under the canopy. I looked at the rental place, A Baby's Best Friend, but the strollers they have look heavy and unweildy. Dh says he heard the rental ones are uncomfortable, hot and don't have storage.

Would be willing to go to Wal mart or whatever and buy something not too expensive when we get there if I thought I'd find a decent selection. We live in a small town in Canada and the local selection is terrible; Toys R Us (not local for us, 90 min drive away, but I've looked) probably has the best selection, but still not what we're looking for. We also have a 5 yo capable of great whininess. ;-) He walks back and forth to school everyday (that's when I use the jogging stroller, though dd often walks now too), but Epcot, or a full day at MK--he'll be toast. Thinking of renting a park stroller for him on an "as needed" basis, in addition to whatever we work out for dd.

So--any suggestions? Thanks...

[joeandjenn]

My boys loved using the strollers from DW stroller rental. I don't think the boys thought they were uncomfortable or hot. As for storage, we carried a back pack, so it was only used for park maps and water bottles. You have to make your choices when you have whiney kids! We have taken umbrella strollers and used them, but the night we rented was a hit! Just take it slow and realize that kids whine everywhere, even DW. A stroller will help with some of your worries. Good luck!

[Stripes]

They don't look too bad to me. Rent a double stroller for both kids.
You can see pics of rentals in the different parks here: http://allearsnet.com/pl/strol_faq.htm Scroll down a bit.

[MelissaL]

When my son was 6 (1 1/2 years ago) we rented him a stroller at Epcot. He had no complaints -- I think he appreciated not having to walk all around. I'd think that renting "as needed" is a good idea for your son -- if he has trouble walking at the other parks, you'll definitely want a stroller at Epcot. Magic Kingdom is actually fairly compact, but a full day could be draining.

For your daughter, one consideration is whether she'll need/want a stroller on the walk from the parking lot or bus stop into the park or hotel. Some of those walks are lengthy, and you can't use Disney strollers outside the parks. We have had a couple of Combi strollers that fold well and have baskets, but I don't have suggestions on where to find them in Orlando. There may be web sites that carry them, though.

Good luck!
Melissa

[forever_amber]

I am from now on taking our own stroller I lugged one to many sleeping Toddler to the farthest bus stop after a long day at a park. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[forever_amber]

that stroller in the picture we bought at Goodwill before the trip for $3.99 we handed it off to another family at the airport as we left they were carrying a screaming toddler and fighting him we said want this? we'd rather not take it home. For $3.99 it saved 2 mommies backs

[angiek1024]

DS used the Disney strollers from the time he was three until last year. He actually preferred using them. He had more room inside and the top shielded him very well from the sun. I think your son would do fine with them. He is old enough to walk back to the bus or at the resorts. He should have plenty of energy after being in the stroller all day! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Colexis Mom]

We have a Chicco Caddy, which is the main one DD goes into. Yes, she is a bit long now, and her feet sometimes drag, but she's about 45 pounds and can still fit in it. Not sure if they still make these or not.

Otherwise, I'd just rent one of the Disney strollers when you need it [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/luck.gif[/img]