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I was looking to rent a stroller from an outside company for our upcoming trip to Disney. I had heard good things about Baby Wheels Orlando, but was looking for some more advice before making my final decision. Does anyone have any reviews or recommendations for local stroller rental companies???
We have rented twice now from Orlando Stroller Rentals. I love the City Mini stroller!! When we arrived at our resort the stroller was at guest services and the day we departed the stroller had to be returned by 2pm back to guest services. If you would like to keep it past 2pm (late departure) not a problem just mention that in the notes when you reserve a stroller on their website.
The stroller is more comfortable for my child to nap and ride in, very clean, has cup holders, and it's nice not to have to return it at the end your day. It folds up so easily for bus rides. It's also cheaper than renting from the parks
We too have used Orlando Stroller company and were very happy with them. Loved the City Mini! We even rented a a rain cover for the stroller from them too.
We've used Orlando Stroller Rentals twice. The first time we rented the City Mini, the second time we rented the City Elite. DS was 4 the first time and 5 the second time, we just thought the City Elite would give him some extra leg room, which it did.
I not only loved the company but I loved the stroller so much that if DS hadn't been 4 the first time we rented from them I would have come home and bought one! Both trips, one on property one off, the stroller was waiting for us when we arrived so we had it to take with us into the park on the first day. The first trip we were driving so we were up and out early. Pick up wasn't an issue because we were leaving early in the day. Last time we needed the stroller later into the day so I just *kept* it an extra day but turned it in at the resort before we left. I made sure they were aware it wasn't being picked up until the next morning. Actually, the trip we drove I dropped it off the night before as well and again just mentioned that it wouldn't be picked up until the following day.
OSR's was super easy to deal with!!! We've never rented from Magic Strollers so I can't comment on them either way but the last two trips we've seen a ton of Orlando Strollers around the park.
Have a fun trip!
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Thanks for the feedback everyone! It looks like I should make sure to check into Orlando Stroller Rentals. I was hesitant at first to check them out because they are a bit more expensive, and charge for the rain covers, but the good reviews might make the extra cost worth it!
I'm not sure how much the rain cover is but if you think you are going to rent from them for a couple of years it might be worth it to just invest in your own rain cover. Honestly, we rented the City Mini the first time and if DS hadn't already been 4 years old I would have come home and bought one. I loved the stroller that much and the service with OSR was outstanding!
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