How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding?

Abbysmom · 07-28-2006

How old is too old to ride in a stroller. We are getting ready for our trip to disney and we keep going back and forth on if our DS is too old for a stroller. (I'll keep his age a secret for now) When do you start leaving the stroller at home and making your child walk?

jo-jo · 07-28-2006

Way back when, my daughter was 5 or maybe 6, we had a stroller. At MK it didn't seem a big deal, but at Epcot we were glad we did.

**Dana** · 07-28-2006

I don't think there is a to old for a stroller....within reason of course. I wouldn't push my 12 year old around...lol I think it depends on the stamina of hte child. Try it out day one and then decide from there. If they moan and groan about being tired after just an hour of touring or if they are "wanderers" get that stroller. I got my DD a stroller when she was 7 for several reason. The most important one was the crowds. It was so crowded and I didn't want to take the chance of seperation..that and she whined far to much about being tired.

Princessbaby · 07-28-2006

I have been wondering the same thing! I think it really depends on the child and how they keep up. Next year my DD will be 3 and she is so short that her legs will have to work overtime to keep up with the crowds, so I think we will end up taking an umbrella stroller for her (or renting one).

E&B's Mom · 07-28-2006

This can be a hotly debated subject (I've seen it before). We took each child for their first WDW trip at 5 years old (one right after their 5th brithday and one right before). That was their last trip anywhere with a stroller. We even passed DSs stroller off to another couple at the resort, because we knew we would never use it again.

ssn · 07-28-2006

I voted "depends on their weight". DD just turned 6, but she's only 38 lbs. If she didn't fit in the umbrella stroller anymore, we probably wouldn't bring it. The only problem is her legs are long and if she's not careful her feet drag on the ground when she's in the stroller!! We will though bring our umbrella stroller in April when she'll be 6 1/2. Normally I'd think this is way too old for a kid to be in a stroller, but I think it'll allow us to be in the parks longer. I also don't want to have to carry her when she gets too tired! I would also bring one instead of renting one since we seem to need the stroller most when getting back to our hotel. DH said we'll bring it and if she refuses to use it, we'll put our bags in it!!

Another reason Dana mentioned is the crowds!! I'd be soo afraid of her wandering off if she's not in the stroller.

LuvDisney24 · 07-28-2006

I really do think that it depends on the child. I have a 4 year old and she will ask me please not to bring a stroller because she can walk but I know that if I don't bring it I will regret it half way through the trip. I would rather push the stroller around than have to hear...Mommy I'm tired, can you carry me? So for my case "YES to the stroller"!!

**llama** · 07-28-2006

I voted for "wait and see" too. Only you know your child. Some 3 year olds can run the entire day and never tire and some 6 year olds tire easily. Size and weight factors in too. It's a personal decision. That being said - I think by 8 they should be using their own two little feet. It's good for them. Builds stamina. lol.

karliebug · 07-28-2006

our kids generally used them at WDW until age 6. Mostly because we could walk faster with one in the stroller instead of lagging behind, also because I knew where they were at all times. Heck, at the end of a long day touring the parks, I wish I fit in one!

DayDreamer · 07-28-2006

I voted for 6. Last year we didn't get our 5 year old a stroller and I think she was traumatized.

She begged us for a stroller this year so we rented a double stroller for our six year old and 8 year old. The 8 year old was really too big but I didn't want to hear her complain for hours about what's not fair.

KarenT · 07-28-2006

At age six we left the stroller at home. We rented one in the MK and EPCOT because of all the walking but DD walked DS an DAK.

TikiBird · 07-28-2006

My son was 4 1/2yrs old on our first trip to WDW. We walked, no stroller, but we would have moved faster with one. He didn't want one as it was "for babies". I wish he would have agreed to ride though because he was really wiped by the late afternoon of walking. Last year he was almost 6 and had at least as much stamina as the rest of us.

phayes93 · 07-28-2006

SO I want to know when you get old enough to starting riding again....

tinkerbell · 07-28-2006

ugh .. I couldnt vote .. I think Aloha_stitch was 7 ..the girls decided when they didnt want a stroller any more ..of course that meant we had to keep a closer eye on them ... because they could just run off so easy out of your sight.

**Cincy** · 07-28-2006

With the exception of Epcot, we stopped using them at 4 years old.

View Poll Results: When is you child too old??? Whne do they have to walk and not ride??
3 years old	3	6.52%
4 years old	6	13.04%
5 years old	2	4.35%
6 years old	14	30.43%
7 years old	3	6.52%
8 years old	5	10.87%
9 years old	2	4.35%
Depends on their weight	7	15.22%
We bring a wagon once they out grow the stroller	0	0%
We just see how they do Day 1 and then debate about renting a stoller.	6	13.04%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

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Abbysmom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 117	How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? How old is too old to ride in a stroller. We are getting ready for our trip to disney and we keep going back and forth on if our DS is too old for a stroller. (I'll keep his age a secret for now) When do you start leaving the stroller at home and making your child walk? __________________ Off to Disney September 2006!!! All Star Sports - 7 days!!!

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jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,224	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? Way back when, my daughter was 5 or maybe 6, we had a stroller. At MK it didn't seem a big deal, but at Epcot we were glad we did.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? I don't think there is a to old for a stroller....within reason of course. I wouldn't push my 12 year old around...lol I think it depends on the stamina of hte child. Try it out day one and then decide from there. If they moan and groan about being tired after just an hour of touring or if they are "wanderers" get that stroller. I got my DD a stroller when she was 7 for several reason. The most important one was the crowds. It was so crowded and I didn't want to take the chance of seperation..that and she whined far to much about being tired. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 11 hours 28 minutes

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Princessbaby Always a Princess Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,705	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? I have been wondering the same thing! I think it really depends on the child and how they keep up. Next year my DD will be 3 and she is so short that her legs will have to work overtime to keep up with the crowds, so I think we will end up taking an umbrella stroller for her (or renting one). __________________ Can't wait to get back to WDW Next trip: June 2010 ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´(¸.•`Princessbaby´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Celebrating a birthday in Disney!! 208 days 20 hours 20 minutes

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? This can be a hotly debated subject (I've seen it before). We took each child for their first WDW trip at 5 years old (one right after their 5th brithday and one right before). That was their last trip anywhere with a stroller. We even passed DSs stroller off to another couple at the resort, because we knew we would never use it again. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,222	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? I voted "depends on their weight". DD just turned 6, but she's only 38 lbs. If she didn't fit in the umbrella stroller anymore, we probably wouldn't bring it. The only problem is her legs are long and if she's not careful her feet drag on the ground when she's in the stroller!! We will though bring our umbrella stroller in April when she'll be 6 1/2. Normally I'd think this is way too old for a kid to be in a stroller, but I think it'll allow us to be in the parks longer. I also don't want to have to carry her when she gets too tired! I would also bring one instead of renting one since we seem to need the stroller most when getting back to our hotel. DH said we'll bring it and if she refuses to use it, we'll put our bags in it!! Another reason Dana mentioned is the crowds!! I'd be soo afraid of her wandering off if she's not in the stroller. __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 139 days 14 hours 29 minutes

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LuvDisney24 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the nice "Miami Heat" Posts: 393	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? I really do think that it depends on the child. I have a 4 year old and she will ask me please not to bring a stroller because she can walk but I know that if I don't bring it I will regret it half way through the trip. I would rather push the stroller around than have to hear...Mommy I'm tired, can you carry me? So for my case "YES to the stroller"!! __________________ When You Wish Upon a Star My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A trip with my sister and my kiddos...leaving the Honey at home!! Visiting the House of the Mouse!!!

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? I voted for "wait and see" too. Only you know your child. Some 3 year olds can run the entire day and never tire and some 6 year olds tire easily. Size and weight factors in too. It's a personal decision. That being said - I think by 8 they should be using their own two little feet. It's good for them. Builds stamina. lol. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 33 days 22 hours 28 minutes

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? our kids generally used them at WDW until age 6. Mostly because we could walk faster with one in the stroller instead of lagging behind, also because I knew where they were at all times. Heck, at the end of a long day touring the parks, I wish I fit in one!

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? I voted for 6. Last year we didn't get our 5 year old a stroller and I think she was traumatized. She begged us for a stroller this year so we rented a double stroller for our six year old and 8 year old. The 8 year old was really too big but I didn't want to hear her complain for hours about what's not fair. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? At age six we left the stroller at home. We rented one in the MK and EPCOT because of all the walking but DD walked DS an DAK.

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TikiBird Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 168	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? My son was 4 1/2yrs old on our first trip to WDW. We walked, no stroller, but we would have moved faster with one. He didn't want one as it was "for babies". I wish he would have agreed to ride though because he was really wiped by the late afternoon of walking. Last year he was almost 6 and had at least as much stamina as the rest of us.

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? SO I want to know when you get old enough to starting riding again.... __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? ugh .. I couldnt vote .. I think Aloha_stitch was 7 ..the girls decided when they didnt want a stroller any more ..of course that meant we had to keep a closer eye on them ... because they could just run off so easy out of your sight. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: How old is too old??? When does your child have to start walking and not riding? With the exception of Epcot, we stopped using them at 4 years old. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.