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[jpcommons]

We are going to be driving to the parks and taking our double BOB with us. How hard is it to get around with a stroller this big. Will it fit in the shops or will it need to remain outside. We won't be bussing anywhere. But, we will be taking the monorail. Do we have to fold up a double for the monorail or is there enough room? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

[JoanneS]

I'm not familiar with the stroller you mentioned, but I have seen lots of people struggling with huge strollers in the parks and on the monorail. The shops, although perfectly handicapped accessible, don't have that much extra room for gigantic strollers. And if the crowd level is high, the larger the stroller, the more difficult it will be to get around in the parks. I think you might find it easier to go with the smallest stroller you have on hand.

[lukeandbrookesmom]

It will be difficult to take through most shops You will not have to fold it up on the monorail or ferry but you would need to on any buses and sometimes the Friendship Boats. If you are going during peak season you will find it difficult to manuever through the tighter spaces throughout the parks and through the crowds as well.

I agree with Joanne - you may want to think about bringing two small umbrella strollers instead.

[mechurchlady]

BOB - ST1041 - 2011 Duallie Revolution SE Stroller in Navy | Strollers.com
I assume that is the type of stroller you are talking about. The three wheel design makes it easier to get through crowds than a normal double wide stroller.

The narrower tandem stroller is easier for plowing through crowds and narrow areas but the benefit of a narrow stroller can be lost when the length of the stroller becomes hard to handle. I like the three wheel design as the big front tire does not get stuck in ruts as easy as the little folding ones. I would say that you would not have much trouble with your stroller if you practice folding it for boarding busses. All wheeled vehicles such as trams, busses, trolleys, and omnibuses require that the child be removed from the stroller and the stroller folded. The exception on busses is strollers used for disabled children which must be certified and meet federal guidelines. I see lots of the three wheel strollers in DLR on the west coast and that has lots of smaller spots.

Go for comfort of the children. Smaller strollers are better but you can sacrifice the comfort of the child. A comfortable stroller allows the child to nap. You can always leave the stroller outside the store with dad. Dad can take the kids to the hotel for nap or pool time. Dad can go on rides with the kids while you shop. I push a wheelchair and can tell you that your stroller will not have that much trouble getting around if you have patience.

[kazanimo]

when my children were small we used a double stroller and found no problem at all. it was great to have the big basket to pack in the morning the stroller that is pictured looks about the size of the double stroller for rent in the parks.I think it's a great plan!

[WillCAD]

I've seen way bigger strollers than that in the parks. Some of them are the size of small countries.

Why not take your stroller to the local shopping mall and practice with it? Navigate the crowds, see where you can fit it through stores or eateries, and get used to using it in tight situations. By the time you get to WDW, you'll have all the skills you need to use it in the parks and resorts.

[Nova]

One year Daughter used adapters to connect 2 umbrella strollers just to find that she couldnt get thru the ticket entry ways, or the door way on the boat to WL. So we have not tried that again.