The age old question actually isn’t “to be or not to be,” it’s “to bring a stroller to Disney World or not?”

Many people wrestle with the question of whether they will actually need their stroller in the parks or whether it would just be a hassle to deal with. This becomes even more difficult to decide when your children are old enough to walk!
Renting a Stroller in Disney World


Disney World Stroller Rules
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- Strollers are not allowed on most rides or in lines for rides.
- There are designated stroller parking areas located around each of the parks where you can leave your stroller while on rides, in certain restaurants, or in any other area where strollers may not be permitted.
- Strollers are not allowed on escalators. Strollers are permitted on elevators and ramps, available at certain locations.

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- Most quick service restaurants allow strollers.
- Be prepared to not be able to use your stroller inside of a table service restaurant; most have a no stroller policy.
- If you plan to rent a stroller from Disney, these cannot be taken out of the parks. This means you can’t bring your Disney-rented stroller back to your resort. If you need a stroller for the resort and are not planning on bringing your own, there are 3rd party rental companies or you can purchase your own.
For more in depth information on Disney World’s stroller rules and guidelines, you can check out this post!
What Ages Need a Stroller in Disney World?

Tips For Strollers in Disney World
We’ve learned some hacks that can make your stroller experience much easier. Check out these tips:
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- When renting Disney World’s stroller it’s easy to lose them in the sea of other identical strollers. While the Disney strollers have a pocket to add your name to the back, this can be difficult to see from far away, and when you need to pick up your stroller from a parking area after dining or getting off of a ride you’ll want to spot it quickly so you can get on your way. Some different ways you can personalize your rented stroller are by added colorful ribbons to the handle, hanging your popcorn bucket off the side, or even added a battery-powered string of lights for easier visibility at night!
- You can also add detachable accessories to personalize your stroller even more and make it work for you. Stroller fans are a great way to keep your little one cool and can clip right onto the handle. A rain cover is something else they might appreciate, especially because the seat area is so open! We’ve also seen guests add detachable cup holders too, which is a great way to free up your hands.

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- When you park your stroller to go into a ride queue or restaurant, you may be able to come back out and retrieve it yourself. If it isn’t where you last left it don’t panic! Strollers may be moved by a Cast Member as they retrieve them for other guests, so it’s probably just been placed in another area.
- Another tip when leaving your stroller for a moment: Don’t leave open food in your stroller. The squirrels and birds at Disney World are cute, but they aren’t necessarily polite and may come by to grab a snack! Tightly close or seal food when possible, or layer under other objects to discourage tiny thieves.
A lot of what we shared comes from experience, and you’ll also learn more about what works best for you and your family as you go. Don’t be afraid to try new things (and make mistakes!). Ultimately, what’s most important is that you all enjoy your trip! We hope this provided you with some helpful information for your next trip, and be sure to keep checking our site for more tips and tricks for Disney vacations! We also have many more details on traveling to Disney World. If you’re wondering about tips for visiting the parks when pregnant, click here.
Everything You Need to Know About Stroller Rentals in Disney World
Comment below what your strategy is for taking smaller children to Disney World!
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