What do you think is better?

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What do you think is better?
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Mon, 05-22-2006 - 10:05am
Well, Dh and I decided that we are going next summer...Yay! But, our kids will be almost 5 and almost 2....so what do I bring? Do I bring my lightweight stroller or do we rent them at the parks? Has anyone ever rented the strollers before, if so what are they like? Thanks so much!
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Mon, 05-22-2006 - 10:12am

park strollers are hard plastic and not at all comfortable for little ones. It would be fine to give your 5 yo a rest though. I'd probably just bring 2 umbrella strollers.

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Mon, 05-22-2006 - 10:56am
We took our kids for the first time at those exact ages.

 

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Mon, 05-22-2006 - 12:10pm

We always brought our own stroller. The times you need it most are in the airport, and on the way to and from the parks. Those are the times when a rental isn't available. I've seen many parents carrying sleeping children, backpacks and souveniers out of the parks, walking to the busses, and then back to their rooms. It's quite a juggling act!!

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Mon, 05-22-2006 - 2:17pm

I also vote for bringing your own lightweight stroller! Especially if you have a child that might nap in the stroller, which is nearly impossible for a little one in the hard plastic rentals.

I bought a folding umbrella with a canopy and basket underneath for about $40 at One Step Ahead. I love it because it folds real tiny and has a carry strap. We fold it up and my husband pops it on his shoulder so we do not have to park it with the many other strollers in the lots near the rides.

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Wed, 05-24-2006 - 2:15pm
This was something I used so much brain energy on before we went to WDW in April, especially since I didn't have a lightweight stroller and would have to buy one for my 2.5 yo, who is also #4 ( and final) of our kids. The advice I got here was great, and I ended up buying a lightweight but sturdy umbrella style stroller. I think it's a Chicco Tuscany. It folded up well enough for the shuttle, but was strong enough to hold my 2 yo, my 5 yo, and even my 8yo at one point. Not all at the same time of course. I would definately bring your own for naps, and maybe rent one there for the 5 yo. There were times I wish I had a stroller! Have fun!