KEEP'EM IN STROLLERS AS LONG AS YOU CAN...JUST NOT THE ONES FROM DISNEY

When it comes to vacationing, we are very lucky that our kids do not require naps.   However, one reason I believe that they are able to survive a 12+ hour day of Disney Boot Camp is due to our effective use of a stroller.  On our last trip, friends of ours even rented a double stroller despite the fact that their oldest was 9 years old.  Having the stroller helped to keep their legs fresh and prevented them from fading in the 90 degree heat.  A stroller is also convenient for stowing all personal belongings, coolers and souvenirs.

While having a stroller is key, equally if not more important is where you get it from.  Before our first trip, a friend of ours tipped us off to Orlando Stroller Rentals (ORS).  This turned out to be one of the best suggestions that anyone has given us.  There are many benefits to using this company as opposed to renting the Disney strollers.  The first major benefit is cost.  To rent a double stroller through Disney for 7 days is $189.00 ($27/day).  Through ORS the cost is $75.00 total.  Not only is the cost significantly lower, but the comfort of the strollers is far superior to those provided by Disney.  As you would expect, the Disney strollers are built to withstand the test of time as opposed to being optimized for comfort.  The strollers from OSR are more rugged versions of common jogging strollers that are commercially available.

WDW Strollers

ORS Strollers

The other benefit to renting your stroller through ORS is the fact that you can take it with you.  They fold up easily like all other commercial strollers and you do not have to worry about waking up your sleeping kids in order to turn it in at the end of the night then carrying them the rest of the way home.  You can let them sleep while you wheel them to your seat on the bus and/or load them into your vehicle.

ORS delivers the stroller right to your hotel prior to your arrival and picks it up from the hotel upon your departure.  If you rent a stroller through Disney you need to pick it up and drop it off daily.  To sweeten the deal, ORS is now providing a complimentary collapsible cooler which is yours to keep.  A rain cover is also available free of charge if requested (highly recommended).  If you are interested in researching and/or reserving an Orlando Stroller Rental stroller for your trip here is a link to their website: https://www.orlandostrollerrentals.com/