Minnie Mouse Fast Action Fold LX Stroller

The collection includes:

• Minnie Mouse Pack ‘n Play Playard with Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat – This rocking chair features a soft toy bar, removable bassinet, changing table and built in shelves to store all of baby’s essentials. Plus, the rocking seat is also removable and includes classical songs, nature sounds and vibrations to help soothe your little one to sleep.
• Minnie Mouse Contempo Premiere High Chair – A pre-assembled high chair that includes a convertible harness, six height positions and three reclining settings. The chair pad is machine washable and the dining tray is dishwasher safe.
• Minnie Mouse Fast Action Fold LX Stroller – The stroller features a multi-position reclining seat compatible with any Graco car seat, and the one-step folding process makes it easy to take this stroller on the go.
• Minnie Mouse SnugRide 30 Infant Car Seat – This new car seat will fit perfectly with the stroller listed above, and comes with an adjustable harness that grows with baby as well as a canopy visor and body insert.
• Minnie Mouse Sweet Snuggle Premiere Infant Soothing Swing – With six speeds and four seat positions, finding a combination that helps lull baby to sleep should be a cinch. A canopy bar with soft toys and 15 soothing songs are also included.

The Disney Baby Minnie Mouse Collection by Graco is available online at babiesrus.com or at your local Babies “R” Us store.

Will you be buying the new Minnie Mouse Collection?

Here are some of the best umbrella strollers to bring to Walt Disney World!

Maclaren Volo

Maclaren Volo

The Maclaren Volo is a very lightweight umbrella stroller, weighing in at only 9.5 pounds!

Features:

- Single hand fold, with a strap to easily carry on and off Disney Transporation

- Large canopy and raincover included

- Mesh Shopping Basket

The Maclaren Volo is perfect for a child that is 6 months and older and can hold up to 55 pounds.

The only downside for the Maclaren strollers is that it doesn’t come with cupholders for the parents! You can purchase a cupholder from Maclaren that will attach.

Prices for the Maclaren Volo start at $129.99.

Chicco Capri

Chicco Capri

The Chicco Capri weighs in at only 11 pounds.

Features:

- Easy to fold and comes with a shoulder carry strap

- 2 position reclining seat and 5 point safety harness

- Mesh storage bag

The Chicco Capri is for a child from 6-36 months old, weighing up to 37 pounds.

Prices for the Chicco Capri start at $79.99

The First Years Jet Stroller

The First Years Jet Stroller

The First Years Jet Stroller only weighs in at 11 pounds.

Features:

- One hand fold

- Parent console for drinks and snacks

- Storage basket

The First Years Jet Stroller is for children weighing up to 50 pounds.

Prices for the First Years Stroller start at $54.99.

Umbrella Strollers are great for the Disney Parks because they are easy to carry and push around. If you’re looking for slightly bigger strollers, check out what we think are the best strollers to bring to Disney World.

If you’re looking for an even cheaper umbrella stroller with a Disney theme, check out the Disney strollers at Walmart. These are such a good price you could buy one and leave behind at the parks for another family!

Do you like to use umbrella strollers at Disney?

If you have a Walmart near you {who doesn’t?}, then head over to see the latest Disney strollers they have to offer!

There are a few different options of Disney strollers available. There is a rounder of strollers in the Baby department and also strollers in the stroller aisle.

For only $15, you’ll be able to purchase a variety of strollers like a Toy Story stroller, Monsters Inc. stroller or even a Disney Princess stroller!

For $19.99, there are 2 different strollers to choose from that are based on Minnie Mouse and 101 Dalmations.

101 Dalmatians Stroller

Minnie Mouse Stroller

These adorable Disney umbrella strollers are $19.99 at Walmart. I absolutely love the canopy that features dog ears on the 101 Dalmatians stroller and the Minnie Mouse ears and bow on the Minnie Stroller!

Have you seen these strollers at Walmart? Would you buy these for your next trip to Disney?

A GAC is available to children and adults with special needs and allows them to wait in a separate holding area apart from the regular queues at most attractions. A GAC can also be issued to children who have autism, ADHD or anxiety or even a cast on their foot.

Where can you get a GAC?

You can obtain a GAC at Guest Relations in all parks. You will not need a doctor’s letter to show, but many people like to bring one to make the process of obtaining a GAC easier. You will have to explain to the castmembers what the special need is and what kind of assistance is needed.

How long is a GAC valid?

A GAC is valid for the entire length of your trip, so make sure to obtain the card on the first day of your trip. You won’t have to get a new card at each park. Guest Relations will give you a card, but for children that are in a stroller, they will also tie a band around the stroller to let castmembers easily see you need special access.

What all will a GAC allow you to do?

A GAC will allow your child to stay in their stroller and enter through the wheelchair accessible queue. They will be able to stay in their stroller until it’s time to board the ride. If your child has autism, ADHD or anxiety, a GAC will allow your child an alternative place to wait in line with less crowds. Up to 5 members are allowed to be with your child and enter through the queue.

A GAC is a great option for your next Walt Disney World trip if your child needs to stay in their stroller! Have you ever used a GAC?

You may already own these strollers or be looking to purchase a new one. You can also look into renting or borrowing from a friend.

Make sure to check out our Top 10 Things to Look for in a Stroller at Disney World! These are 10 features we think are must-have!

Below are some of our favorite double strollers to bring to Walt Disney World!

The Maclaren brand is a favorite among many moms that visit Disney World. Their double strollers offer some great features!

Maclaren Twin Triumph Stroller

Here are some great features of the Maclaren Twin Triumph Stroller:

- Stroller only weighs 26.9 pounds but can hold up to 110 pounds total

- Easy and compact fold

- Fits into standard doorways

- Features a 5 point safety harness

- Padded so your child will stay comfortable and it also offers 5 different seat positions

- Includes a UV protective viewing window on each canopy

One downside for the Maclaren strollers is that it doesn’t come with cupholders for the parents! You can purchase a cupholder from Maclaren that will attach.

Prices for the Maclaren Twin Triumph start at $264.99.

The Baby Jogger City Mini is a popular stroller in the Disney Parks and they offer a double stroller also!

Baby Jogger City Mini Double

Here are some great features of the Baby Jogger City Mini Double:

- Quick-Fold Technology: even with a double stroller, you simply lift and fold!

- Stroller only weighs 23 pounds and can hold up to a 100 pounds total

- Fits into standard doorways

- Padded seats recline to a near flat position – each seat reclines independently

- Features a 5 point safety harness

- Comes in a lot of fun colors, from black to purple to green

The Baby Jogger City Mini also doesn’t have a parent cupholder, but you can buy a Baby Jogger Parent Console to clip on.

Prices for the Baby Jogger City Mini Double start at $399.99

The Joovy Strollers are quickly becoming a favorite among families visiting Disney World!

Joovy Scooter X2 Double Stroller

Some great features of the Joovy Scooter X2 Double Stroller are:

- One hand folding

- Stroller weighs 28 pounds and can hold up to 90 pounds total

- Fits into standard doorways

- Padded seats recline to a near flat position – each seat reclines independently

- Features a 5 point safety harness

- Features the largest basket of any double stroller and also 2 parent cupholders

Prices for the Joovy Scooter X2 Double Stroller start at $229.99.

Which double stroller do you like to bring to Disney World? We would love to hear about it and add it to our list!

Disney I'coo Targo Pram

Disney I'coo Targo Stroller

• Create a “Stroller Tag” with your family name on it. Laminate it and then attach to your stroller using heavy duty zip ties. Another option is to create a decal that will iron on to your stroller somehow. No one wants to push around a stroller with another family’s name on it!

Name Plate for Stroller

• Buy a stroller lock. There are a few different stroller locks you can purchase like the Baby Lock n’ Go Retractable Stroller Lock or the BuggyGuard Retractable Stroller Lock.  You won’t be able to lock it to a stationary object in the Disney Parks, but you can tie your wheels together!

BuggyGuard Retractable Stroller Lock

• Don’t leave bags of merchandise on your strollers! Some people may think that piling the stroller with bags will prevent someone from taking them, but it can be the opposite! Don’t leave anything valuable or eye catching on your stroller.

Don't leave valuables on your stroller!

• Decorate your stroller! We mentioned about making sure there is a stroller tag with your family name, but decorate your stroller even more! Add balloons and really wrap the string around the handle. I’ve even seen people put rope lights around the wheels! Talk about unique! Check out our post on how to decorate your stroller to stand out!

Tie a balloon to your stroller!

• The strangest thing I have heard to deter stroller thieves is to pour a soda into a diaper, put it into a grocery bag and hang it from your stroller handle so it resembles…well, you know!

If you have rented a stroller from Disney World and find that it has been taken, head to where you rented the stroller to report it. They have a limited number of replacement strollers available. If your non-Disney stroller has been taken, you can still try reporting it to Lost and Found in the Disney Parks. It may have been that the stroller wasn’t taken, but a Cast Member moved it around.

What are some of your tips on preventing your stroller from being taken at Walt Disney World?

A Review by Erin M. Sforza

Our family’s recent trip to Disneyworld was quite a milestone. It was the first time we were taking our 9 month old daughter to meet Mickey and Winnie the Pooh, and we are first time parents as well! We did a lot of research while trying to figure out which umbrella stroller to purchase for the trip, safety being the first priority of course, but there were so many other factors. We decided the the Mia Moda Facile Umbrella Stroller was the right choice for us. We also purchased a Buggyguard Stroller Lock (the Panda Bear) to keep our investment a little bit safer.

The Buggyguard stroller lock was amazing! It functioned exactly the way it was supposed to, locking the stroller’s wheels so that you couldn’t roll it away and making it really difficult for someone to walk off with our stroller without anyone noticing they had to carry a fully open stroller that wasn’t theirs. You can also use it to secure other items to your stroller, or lock it securely to a gate or fence, but Disney castmembers informed us that we were not allowed to lock the stroller to the gates in case they needed to be moved, and our lock would be cut if we did, but we did try that option out to see if it worked and it really secured the stroller well. It has a three number combination lock that you set yourself, and it’s incredibly easy to set or reset. Buggyguard makes several different animal themed locks that range in price from $14 – $25 depending on the animal you choose and where you purchase it. We purchased the Panda Bear lock at Amazon.com for about $16.00 with shipping, and  it is another product I would recommend for anyone concerned about leaving their stroller while having fun on the attractions.

The Mia Moda Facile comes in a range of colors, but the red was our favorite because it could be used for both boys and girls (just in case our next little one is a boy!). The Facile also had some great features that a lot of the other umbrella strollers on the market didn’t, including an adjustable and removable canopy which actually can be pulled all the way over the child in the stroller and has a small window they can see out of. This was great to keep our daughter covered from rain as well as the heat of the sun while walking through the parks. The Facile also has a mesh storage basket as well which held mine and my husband’s sweatshirts, and a couple bottles of water which was really great. The best feature by far was the 4-point seat recline. The seat doesn’t fully recline, but it reclined enough that our daughter was comfortable while sleeping in the stroller; she actually slept for about an hour allowing my husband and I to have dinner together in Pecos Bill’s Café, which is not exactly the quietest spot so we were pleased and surprised. The stroller handles incredibly well. The front wheels swiveled and turned just as well as our larger Chicco Travel System that we have at home, and you can also lock the swivel feature on it. It is a bit heavier than most of the strollers on the market at 16.5 pounds, but we hardly noticed the weight unless we were carrying it to check at the gate in a gate check bag. It retails for about $60.00 depending on where you purchase it from, so it also wasn’t cost-restrictive for us. Overall we were really pleased at the way it navigated some of the tighter spaces in the ever busy Magic Kingdom, loved its extra features and were happy that we made a solid investment for our future kids as well and I would highly recommend it.

Erin Sforza is an Independent Travel Coordinator affiliated with MouseEarVacations.com® and CruisingCo.com® and lives on Long Island with her husband and daughter. Contact her by email at ErinS@CruisingCo.com to book your family’s next adventure!