My Favorite Stroller for Disney days
Your stroller for Disney becomes your traveling home base. It's arguably the most important piece of travel gear you will have when you go anywhere with young children. Not all strollers were made equal when it comes to a week at Disney. So what makes a good travel stroller for Disney? Here are my criteria.
A travel stroller needs to:
- Be easy to maneuver
- Have lots of storage space
- Be comfortable for napping
- Be lightweight and easy to collapse
Our first stroller was an UppaBaby Vista. It was easy to maneuver and had lots of storage space but my daughter never took longer than a 45 minute nap in it. It was easy to collapse but it was not light weight. When we traveled, we would pack it up in the Uppababy travel bag which basically required us to disassemble it at our gate. It was terrible to travel with when I was alone and a pain when I was with my husband. Once we had our son, it no longer was easy to collapse as a double stroller. Again, you would basically have to disassemble it. We began our search for another stroller that was better for traveling and everyday use.
We tried the Uppababy G-Link 2. It had pretty good storage and was light weight and easy to collapse. My daughter also napped in it for 2+ hours which was huge. But I found it hard to maneuver.
My OBGYN, who was a mom of three, suggested I look into Zoe Strollers. She said that they were the best strollers she has ever used and her recommendation couldn't have been more right. I did my research and I ordered a Zoe Stroller Twin+ Luxe in Navy Blue. I got it a week before I did a solo Disneyland trip with my 9 month old and 2.5 year old. So it was trial by fire!
Maneuverability
One thing I love about the Zoe Strollers is how easy they are to maneuver. Not only can I steer my double stroller with one hand but it can easily pass through standard size doors. People are often shocked when I easily pass through a regular door. The wheels are good for most terrains. The only time I've had a hard time was when pushing it in soft terrains like sand or wood chips. It even can handle the dread Main Street trolley tracks!
Storage
The storage underneath is one big basket that spans the width of the stroller. I use a Petunia Picklebottom Mickey Stroller Clip to hang my diaper bag to the handle for easy access. The lap bar removes and in its place you can put two cup holders for each seat and shared snack cup. I also got the Zoe Stroller Parent Organizer to hold a drink and my phone. Lots of storage with this one!
NAPPING
The seats lay down to almost flat. They have a slight incline which makes it very comfy for nap time. The best part is that the canopy is huge and makes it super dark for nap time. My kids sleep wonderfully in this stroller whether I am moving around or not. In fact, we had one nap time at our hotel when we were in Disneyland and they refused to sleep in their beds. They slept in the stroller in the middle of the hotel room lol!
LightWeight & Easy to Collapse
This stroller weighs 16 lbs which is so crazy! Its so light weight that my 3.5 year old pushes it with her brother in it all the time (fully supervised, of course!) You collapse it by pulling two straps located in the crevice of the seats. It folds up easily and can be stored in a travel bag or you can just put it over your shoulder and carry it with the strap that comes with the stroller. It takes SECONDS to collapse and go. No removing wheels or seats like my Uppababy.
So, any regrets at all?
Honestly, none! This stroller has been a great investment and I have been very happy with how it performs and the customer service that I have received. I feel good about supporting a family owned company that is located in the United States. We've had our stroller for a year and it looks almost new. No stains or tears and the handlebar, which often wears the fastest, looks new. I have zero regrets and zero hesitation in recommending this stroller. It's a great stroller for Disney and beyond!
If you would like to purchase a Zoe Stroller, please use my link to let them know that I sent you!