News New Stroller Size/Wagon Rules and Enforcement - Effective May 1 2019

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Greg Cornman

Greg Cornman

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ppete1975 said:
Do you mean the backpack style ones? Those look pretty cool, and kids love piggy back rides.
A) Hows your back at the end of the day (curious due to center of gravity compared to weight at front),
2) Are people respectful and not bumping into your kid all the time? I could see a squishing possibility.
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First Disney trip with kids was a 1 yr old and a not quite 3yr old done all backpack and umbrella stroller. It was a few years back so I dont remember the brand (Kelty it think) details, but the backpack could be set down with the kid in it and it would stand up. Kids switched back and forth because in the backpack they could SEE more than people's knees and butts. Was it sweaty, yes, but it was July and not to be avoided no matter what. Did I constantly get drool and other kid discharge on my neck, YES. But having the little people pull on your ear(s) and point because they were excited about something they could SEE was worth every moment. I guess I was the Remy prototype!
 
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maxpower21

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The idea that young children should not go to Disney World is incredibly laughable. It's literally is the main place to take children, much of Disney is marketed directly at children. Many of its rides are built for young children. If the idea is to avoid strollers and small children there is parks like Universal Studios that is geared towards older children and adults. My 4 year old lights up going on it's a small world, the carousel, the speedway, and Dumbo. Never mind also seeing the characters they love. Disney is what it is because of what it means to children.

I joined this board since I find it funny you have one thread having individuals want to ban children and another bemoaning the inability to smoke inside the park. Magical place indeed.
 
aliceismad

aliceismad

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maxpower21 said:
The idea that young children should not go to Disney World is incredibly laughable. It's literally is the main place to take children, much of Disney is marketed directly at children. Many of its rides are built for young children. If the idea is to avoid strollers and small children there is parks like Universal Studios that is geared towards older children and adults. My 4 year old lights up going on it's a small world, the carousel, the speedway, and Dumbo. Never mind also seeing the characters they love. Disney is what it is because of what it means to children.

I joined this board since I find it funny you have one thread having individuals want to ban children and another bemoaning the inability to smoke inside the park. Magical place indeed.
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The trip reports are the place to go for magic. :) Welcome to the board.
 
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Disneydad75

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This probably won't change much, and possibly cause more problems - especially at the front of the parks. You'll have people complaining at the gates and arguing that there's is within size requirements, similar to peoples bags at the airport. You get people now swapping 1 stroller for 2 increasing the total amount of strollers in the park. Also most double wide or double deep strollers are within the 31 x 52 limit, so that most likely won't change many of the strollers people bring. The only upside this will have it to remove the stroller wagons, however they'll most like just be replaced by more strollers anyway. Mostly this looks like a cash grab by Disney, pushing out the local stroller rental companies, and pushing to rent ones in the park if you don't think your's will fall within size requirements.
 
ppete1975

ppete1975

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Greg Cornman said:
First Disney trip with kids was a 1 yr old and a not quite 3yr old done all backpack and umbrella stroller. It was a few years back so I dont remember the brand (Kelty it think) details, but the backpack could be set down with the kid in it and it would stand up. Kids switched back and forth because in the backpack they could SEE more than people's knees and butts. Was it sweaty, yes, but it was July and not to be avoided no matter what. Did I constantly get drool and other kid discharge on my neck, YES. But having the little people pull on your ear(s) and point because they were excited about something they could SEE was worth every moment. I guess I was the Remy prototype!
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That's awesome, and a well written post, thank you. I'm sure if you had to take the bus it was a lot easier than a stroller as well.
 
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Disneydad75

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Greg Cornman said:
First Disney trip with kids was a 1 yr old and a not quite 3yr old done all backpack and umbrella stroller. It was a few years back so I dont remember the brand (Kelty it think) details, but the backpack could be set down with the kid in it and it would stand up. Kids switched back and forth because in the backpack they could SEE more than people's knees and butts. Was it sweaty, yes, but it was July and not to be avoided no matter what. Did I constantly get drool and other kid discharge on my neck, YES. But having the little people pull on your ear(s) and point because they were excited about something they could SEE was worth every moment. I guess I was the Remy prototype!
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I had a Kelty Trek Kid Carrier for my son when he was little also. Was great for carrying him around. Think those packs got blocked out when Disney limited backpack sizes, which was too bad since it was very convenient.
 
I'mwatchinguWizowski

I'mwatchinguWizowski

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logic we should ban children is ludicrous. Now why don’t we ban the ecv’s that people are riding in because they are just plain lazy...not saying all of the ecv use is this way but A LOT surely are and they are the first to run you over as well. However god forbid we allow a child to take a break:rolleyes:
I do fully support them limiting the size and banning wagons and those god awful Cinderella carriage strollers!
 
ImperfectPixie

ImperfectPixie

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Disneydad75 said:
This probably won't change much, and possibly cause more problems - especially at the front of the parks. You'll have people complaining at the gates and arguing that there's is within size requirements, similar to peoples bags at the airport. You get people now swapping 1 stroller for 2 increasing the total amount of strollers in the park. Also most double wide or double deep strollers are within the 31 x 52 limit, so that most likely won't change many of the strollers people bring. The only upside this will have it to remove the stroller wagons, however they'll most like just be replaced by more strollers anyway. Mostly this looks like a cash grab by Disney, pushing out the local stroller rental companies, and pushing to rent ones in the park if you don't think your's will fall within size requirements.
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Disney actively promotes the stroller rental companies on their own website. They don't want to push them out. I really think this is specifically to address the whole "stroller-wagon" thing because those aren't safe in a crowd. (You can't see in front of you and the possibility of slamming into someone and knocking them over is pretty high once you fill it with kids and gear.)
 
wdwjmp239

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WDWYankee15 said:
That is not a stroller, hence the biggest problem. That is a roving storage unit! I have seen them in the parks. It is ridiculous.
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My wife and I saw those in the parks last week. We thought they were pretty cool looking! I didn't know they were causing a problem in the parks!
 
MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

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Regarding wagons...

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Due to the nature of legal matters and the contradicting information we received earlier this week, we have been doing our diligence to our customers by following up directly with The Walt Disney Company to confirm if the Keenz 7S Stroller will be affected by the new rules. After exhausting all avenues, we have confirmed that it is indeed true that the Keenz 7S Stroller will not be allowed in Walt Disney World parks.
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HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

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Well, they should ban little kids from the parks. It was Walt Disney himself who said one time, "I wanted to build a place where parents and children older than 12 could play together. Keep the little kids at home, though, they're a nuisance. I don't want children that young in my park, they annoy everyone else."

That is what he said, isn't it? :rolleyes:

The mere thought, and I hesitate to even use that word around the concept bandied about by some here, of even saying young children shouldn't be brought to WDW is utterly ludicrous.
 
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natatomic

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Man, the keenz Instagram page is a blubbering mess over this. Everyone over there is crying that they’ll NEVER be able to go to Disney again because that wagon was what they used for their kids with disabilities.

Now, I’m not saying kids with disabilities don’t have special needs, but these wagons have only existed for, what? A year? How on earth did children with disabilities do Disney before the wagons? There’s no way banning these wagons will make it impossible for kids with disabilities to visit Disney. Right?

Anyway, they’re already talking about asking for special exemptions for kids with disabilities to use these wagons. I wonder if Disney would cave to that.
 
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Sundown

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I have an idea regarding both strollers and scooters. Was wondering what your thoughts might be? And yes, "Disney would never do this"...probably. But let's discuss the merits of the idea if possible. Let Disney figure out what Disney will/won't do:

1.) Strollers will continue to be allowed (meeting size limits) at Disney Parks. Scooters will continue to be allowed at Disney Parks.
2.) It is your sole responsibility, as the guest or guest's family, to provide these.
3.) The Walt Disney Company will no longer rent strollers or scooters
4.) The Walt Disney Company will no longer allow third-party rental companies to deliver strollers or scooters to Disney Resorts.

This way, they are still allowed...just the guest's sole responsibility to bring their own. And that means packing them, paying for them as a flight baggage, or shipping them to a location. Perhaps they would not be so plentiful.

EDIT: I was told you could gate-check a stroller for no additional charge for a flight. So, I guess that removes that as a potential cost prohibitive point. But certainly the hassle still remains of traveling with a stroller?
 
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