Comparing the best Disney World stroller options (New rules start Oct. 1)

With an average of about 50 miles of walking during a 1 week Disney World trip, it makes sense to consider strollers for many kids, even some who have outgrown using them at home.

Below, you'll find a Disney World stroller comparison so you can find the option that's best for you.

Let's get started...

New outside vendor rules beginning October 1

Disney is dramatically changing the way guests receive rented strollers.

Beginning October 1, 2019*, any new stroller reservation made with an outside vendor will not be allowed to be left at Bell Services. 

Instead, all stroller rentals from outside vendors will need to be handled in person.

This is a huge change to the way things work now where preferred vendors have been allowed to leave strollers (and scooters) with Bell Services. 

*There is an exception to this rule: guests who make a stroller rental reservation on or after October 1 but complete their trip by November 2 can still use bell services for drop off and pick up with the current preferred vendors (Magic Strollers, Kingdom Strollers, and Orlando Stroller Rentals).

Stroller size rules for Disney World

On May 1, 2019 Disney changed their size policy for strollers a bit.

The new policy sets the maximum size for strollers at 31" (79 cm) wide and 52" (132 cm) long.

In addition, "stroller wagons", which are a popular hybrid, are prohibited even though most are technically "pushed" and not "pulled".

Regular wagons (and anything else that is pulled behind you) continue to not be allowed.

Read more about all of these updates on the Disney Parks Blog.

Bring your own stroller

Cost: Free (even if you're flying as airlines allow you to check your stroller at the gate and don't charge it as checked baggage)
Pros: Familiarity, will always have it with you (even on the long walks through the airports)
Cons: If you don't want to lug it around at the airport, hotels, etc., it could be a problem (you will have to fold it up when riding Disney buses). Strollers also get a lot of wear and tear on Disney World trips due to the amount of use but also the inability to take them inside while in the parks (bring a rain cover to help protect your stroller).

Buy a stroller in Orlando

Often times it's much cheaper to actually buy a stroller than rent one at a theme park, even if you're just going to leave it at the end of your trip.

If you have a car, it's easy to run to a nearby Target or Walmart and pick up a stroller there.

Many of the gift shops in the Disney World resorts sell an umbrella stroller that's a bit nicer than the lowest-end umbrella strollers. These strollers cost $60 and include a cup holder and the ability to recline.

You can also choose to buy a stroller online and have it delivered to your hotel.

How to address your package:
Your name (or whoever’s name is on the hotel reservation)
c/o Your Disney World Hotel’s front desk
Arrival date: 3/1/2013
123 Some St.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

When to order:
About a week before your trip will usually work but will depend on the shipping method and origin. To be safe, try to get it there a couple days before your trip.

Where to send it:
Here are the addresses to all of the Disney resorts if you'd like to ship items there. Asterisks below mean that the hotel is considered a convention hotel and you may be charged a fee for a package to be delivered. All Disney resorts (including those that aren't convention hotels) have also started charging a $5 fee for any package being delivered, however these charges are not consistent.

All Star Movies Resort, 1901 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
All Star Music Resort, 1801 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
All Star Sports Resort, 1701 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Art of Animation Resort, 1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Pop Century Resort, 1050 Century Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Caribbean Beach Resort, 900 Cayman Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830*
Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, 2201 Orleans Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, 1251 Riverside Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Pkwy., Bay Lake, FL 32830
Contemporary Resort, 4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830*
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830*
Wilderness Lodge, 901 Timberline Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Polynesian Resort, 1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Beach Club Resort, 1800 West Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830*
Yacht Club Resort, 1700 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830*
Boardwalk Inn, 2101 North W Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830*
Fort Wilderness Resort/Campground, 4510 N Ft. Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Old Key West Resort, 1510 North Cove Rd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Saratoga Springs Resort, 1960 Broadway, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Walt Disney World Dolphin, 1500 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Walt Disney World Swan, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Shades of Green, 1950 W. Magnolia Palm Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Disney World stroller rental companies

If you don't want to bring or buy a stroller, you can always rent from 1 of many stroller providers, including renting strollers within the theme parks of Walt Disney World themselves. Just keep in mind that if you have a stroller with you at all times that you'll end up having to fold and unfold it to ride Disney buses.

Here's a comparison of some of the most popular stroller rental companies.

Note: Stroller rental companies will no longer be able to drop-off and pick up strollers at Bell Services for stroller reservations made on or after October 1, 2019. If your stroller reservation is made on or after October 1, 2019 you will need to coordinate the pick-up and drop-off with with the individual companies listed below.

Disney World strollers

Cost:

• $15/day for a single stroller ($13/day if you pre-pay for multiple days)
• $31/day for a double stroller ($27/day if you pre-pay for multiple days)

Pros:

• Sturdy enough to accommodate larger kids (double strollers accommodate up to 100 pounds which could be good for 1 older child)
• Don't have to be lugged around outside of the parks

Cons:

• Expensive
• Unavailable outside of the parks
• Hard plastic isn't very comfortable
• Not suitable for babies
• No storage

Also available:

• Wheelchairs and electric scooters (ECVs) - availability is limited

Idea: if you do decide to rent a stroller from Disney World, you can customize your own stroller tag for your trip.

Magic Strollers - WDW Prep recommended

Cost (pricing varies depending on the stroller model you choose):

• For single strollers, it's $41-46 for the first day and $3-9/day for every day after that
• For double strollers, it's $51-66 for the first day and $4-9/day for every day after that

Pros:

• Rain covers available for free by request, and parent consoles included
• Options available for children up to 75 pounds

Cons:

• Insurance not provided but can be purchased for $25

How to pick-up/return:

• Beginning in October 2019, guests renting from Magic Strollers will need to arrange to pick-up and drop-off their stroller at the Magic Stroller warehouse location.

Orlando Stroller Rentals

Cost (pricing varies depending on the stroller model you choose):

• For single strollers: $40-60 total for 1-3 nights, $60-80 total for 4-7 nights, $80-100 total for 8-10 nights, $100-120 total for 11-14 nights
• For double strollers: $50-65 total for 1-3 nights, $70-85 total for 4-7 nights, $90-105 total for 8-10 nights, $110-125 total for 11-14 nights

Pros:

• Rain covers and parent consoles included
• Strollers can hold kids up to 75 pounds in regular strollers, up to 100 pounds in special needs stroller
• A free cooler is given with each rental with is yours to keep
• Customers can visit the store (located just a few minutes from Disney World) to see strollers in person
• Coupon for a 40-pack of water from Garden Grocer given to all customers ($40 minimum Garden Grocer order required)

Cons:

• Insurance not provided but available to purchase for $15-25 per stroller

Also available:

• Special needs Liberty Pushchair to hold a child up to 100 pounds is available, full-size cribs, ECVs

How to pick-up/return:

• Beginning in October 2019, guests renting from Orlando Stroller Rentals will have 3 options for picking up and returning their stroller:
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
  • Orlando Stroller Rentals store (3232 Rolling Oaks Blvd in Kissimmee near Animal Kingdom)
  • Delivery to and pick up from your Walt Disney World Resort

Kingdom Strollers

Cost (pricing varies depending on the stroller model you choose):

• For single strollers: $45-55 (total) for 1-3 nights, $65-75 (total) for 4-7 nights, $85-95 (total) for 8-10 nights and $105-115 (total) for 11-14 nights
• For double strollers: $55-75 (total) for 1-3 nights, $75-95 (total) for 4-7 nights, $95-115 (total) for 8-10 nights and $115-135 (total) for 11-14 nights

Pros:

• Rain covers and parent consoles are included
• They offer a coupon for free grocery delivery (value of $14, minimum order of $40)
• Free cooler attachments for strollers available
• Options available for kids up to 70 pounds

Cons:

• Insurance not included but available to purchase for $10-25

Also available:

• Liberty Special Needs Stroller for kids up to 5' tall and 100 pounds, wooden cribs, inflatable toddler bed

How to pick-up/return:

• Beginning in October 2019, guests renting from Kingdom Strollers will need to arrange to meet a representative at their resort for the delivery and return of their rented stroller 

Apple Stroller

Cost:

• For single strollers: $30 (total) for 1-2 nights and then $10 per night for each subsequent night
• For double strollers: $45 (total) for 1-2 nights, $60 (total) for 3 nights, $75 (total) for 4 nights and then $10 per night for each subsequent night

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• Can be delivered to all Disney resorts

Cons:

• Only one style of stroller available
• Lots of mixed reviews regarding the condition of strollers and service provided

Also available:

• Electric scooters (ECVs) and wheelchairs

How to pick-up/return:

• Strollers can be dropped off at your resort, however, guests renting from Apple will need to arrange to meet with a representative face-to-face for drop-offs and returns

Baby Wheels Orlando

Cost (pricing varies depending on the stroller model you choose):

• Singles are around $30-45 for 1 night and then $5 for each additional night
• Doubles are $40-50 for 1 night and $5 for each additional night

Pros:

• Rain cover and parent console included
• Strollers available for kids up to 75 pounds
• Coolers included with some models

Cons:

• Insurance not included but can be purchased for $15
• Free delivery but you must meet them in person to receive the delivery (they can't leave items with bell services)

Also available:

• Britax car seat/stroller travel system, sit-and-stand tandem stroller, glider board, and car seat adapters available to rent. Gift baskets, bottled water, buggy butler (a type of parent console), wet bag, and buggy hooks (to secure your stroller) available to purchase.

How to pick-up/return:

• Strollers can be dropped off at your resort, however, guests renting from Baby Wheels Orlando will need to arrange to meet with a representative face-to-face for drop-offs and returns

A Baby's Best Friend

Cost:

• Single strollers are $30 for 1-2 days, $45 for 3-7 days and then $6 for each night after that
• Double strollers are $40 for 1-2 days, $60 for 3-7 days and then $7 for each night after that

Pros:

• Rain cover and parent console included
• Extensive list of other baby accessories also available to rent (see list below)
• Sit and stand stroller option available

Cons:

• If staying at a Disney resort, you must meet them in person to accept delivery (they can't leave items with bell services to be picked up later)
• Minimum $100 reservation required for delivery

Also available:

• Sit and stand stroller, full size cribs and mattresses, Pack-N-Play, toddler beds, cots, bassinettes, bouncer seats, adult rocking chairs, gates, bed rails, white noise fans, humidifiers, DVD/VCR combos, CD player, crib tent, car seats, booster seats, rain ponchos, soft-side coolers, high chairs, dining booster seats, step stools, microwaves, refrigerators, various baby play equipment, BBQ grill and pool toys

How to pick-up/return:

• Items can be dropped off and picked up at your resort, however, guests renting from A Baby's Best Friend will need to arrange to meet with a representative face-to-face for drop-offs and returns. Standard delivery times are between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.. After hours delivery (which is only up to 7 p.m.) available at an additional charge. 

Simple Stroller Rental

Cost (pricing varies depending on the stroller model you choose):

• Single strollers are $20-40 for 1 day and then $5 for each additional day
• Double strollers are $30-45 for 1 day and $5 for each additional day

Pros:

• Parent console included
• Options for children up to 70 pounds

Cons:

• Rain covers not included but available for $10
• Insurance not included but damage waiver available for $20 per stroller
• Must meet in person to receive delivery at Disney World resorts (they can't leave items with bell services)

Also available:

• Tomato EIO special needs stroller (accommodates children up to 90 pounds), glider boards, car seat adapters, and baby carriers also available

How to pick-up/return:

• Strollers can be dropped off at your resort, however, guests renting from Simple Stroller Rental will need to arrange to meet with a representative face-to-face for drop-offs and returns. Standard delivery times are between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. (you select the delivery time when you place your reservation).

Get the stroller comparison data

View the stroller comparison data in a Google Sheet, or select your days and stroller size from the tool below to find your best options.

Disney World stroller rental recommendation tips:

Having trouble deciding which option makes sense for you? Here are some thoughts:

• If you have an infant who will need a lot of gear, rent whatever you need (including a stroller) from a place like A Baby's Best Friend so you have everything you need during your trip.
• If you have bigger kids who don't use a stroller at home but will be really tired from walking miles each day, rent one of the bigger strollers from Disney or one of the rental companies like Magic Strollers who have bigger strollers available.
• If you want a stroller to take everywhere during your trip (including the airport) but won't need much else in terms of baby gear, bring your own stroller.

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What are you planning to do for your trip? Or do you have questions about which Disney World stroller option makes the most sense for you or how to rent a stroller at Disney World?

Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.