The Disney World stroller policy allows personal and rented strollers, but not every stroller can enter the parks. Disney limits them to 31 inches wide by 52 inches long or smaller. Wagons and stroller wagons are prohibited, even when they are pushed instead of pulled.
That still leaves plenty of single and double strollers that meet the rules. The important part is measuring the stroller you will actually bring, understanding where it can go, and deciding whether a Disney rental will work for your family.
Disney World Stroller Policy: The Rules at a Glance
| Rule | What Disney allows |
|---|---|
| Maximum stroller size | 31 inches wide by 52 inches long or smaller |
| Double strollers | Allowed if they fit within the same size limit |
| Wagons | Not allowed in the theme parks or water parks |
| Stroller wagons | Not allowed, whether pushed or pulled |
| Escalators | Strollers are not permitted; use an elevator or ramp |
| Parking lot trams | Remove the child before boarding the tram |
Disney lists these requirements in its official stroller rules. They apply across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
How to Check Whether Your Stroller Fits
Measure the stroller at home in the configuration you plan to use. Check the widest point from side to side and the full length from the front wheel to the rear of the frame. Include any permanently attached accessory that changes those dimensions.
Do not rely only on the manufacturer’s age range or the words “travel system” or “double stroller.” Those labels do not determine whether it complies. Disney also does not maintain a public list of every accepted model. If you are buying or borrowing one for the trip, compare its unfolded dimensions with the 31-by-52-inch limit. My guide to Disney-approved strollers explains what to look for without suggesting that Disney officially endorses a particular brand.
Are Double Strollers Allowed at Disney World?
Yes. Disney World allows both tandem and side-by-side double strollers as long as the entire stroller stays within the maximum dimensions. A double model is not disqualified simply because it carries two children.
Width is usually the measurement to watch on a side-by-side stroller. Length can be the issue with long tandem models, especially when a seat, handle or attachment extends the frame. Measure the stroller fully assembled rather than assuming that a popular theme-park model automatically fits.
Why Stroller Wagons Are Different
Wagons and stroller wagons are prohibited under the Disney World wagon policy. A stroller wagon does not become acceptable because it has a push handle, seat belts or a sun canopy. The product’s wagon-style design is the issue, not only the direction in which it moves.
Guests with a disability who use a stroller as a mobility device may ask Guest Relations about a “Stroller as a Wheelchair” tag. Disney says this accommodation may be appropriate for a child with a disability, a child who needs medical equipment transported through the queue, or an adult with a mobility disability who uses a stroller to assist with walking. The tag allows the qualifying stroller to remain with the Guest in attraction queues.
The accommodation is based on the Guest’s disability-related need and is not a general exception for ordinary stroller wagons. If your family needs a specialized device, review Disney’s Stroller as a Wheelchair guidance and speak with Guest Relations rather than assuming a product will be admitted. My Disney World mobility guide covers the related wheelchair and ECV rules.
Bringing Your Own Stroller vs. Renting One
Bringing your own stroller is usually the more flexible choice. Your child already knows it, you can use it between the hotel and park entrance, and you are not limited to the hard plastic design of Disney’s park rentals. The tradeoff is carrying or folding it when transportation requires it.
Disney currently rents single strollers for $15 per day or $13 per day with a multi-day length-of-stay rental. Double strollers cost $31 per day or $27 per day for multiple days. Disney recommends the single for a child weighing 50 pounds or less and the double for children with a combined weight of 100 pounds or less.
These rentals are available at the four theme parks and Disney Springs, but a Disney rental stroller cannot leave the park. If you park hop, return it and show the receipt at the next park for another stroller, subject to availability. Disney Springs rentals require a $100 credit card deposit. Disney publishes the current prices and replacement details on its stroller rental page.
Where Strollers Can Go Inside the Parks
Most attraction queues require ordinary strollers to be left in a designated stroller-parking area. Look for the stroller-parking signs instead of leaving yours beside an attraction entrance or along a walkway. Cast Members may move strollers when needed for operations, so a stroller that is not where you left it may be in another nearby row.
- Take a quick photo of the parking area or nearby landmark.
- Use a simple tag or ribbon that is easy to recognize.
- Keep phones, wallets, tickets and other valuables with you.
- Check the adjacent designated area before reporting the stroller missing.
Disney specifically advises Guests not to leave personal belongings in an unattended stroller. If you plan to carry snacks, bottles, a diaper bag or a cooler, review the separate Disney World bag policy because those items have their own size and material restrictions.
Using a Stroller on Disney Transportation
On Disney buses, regular strollers must be folded and stored out of the aisle. Disney also requires you to remove your child from the stroller before riding a parking lot tram. This is worth planning for at the end of a long park day when the stroller basket may be full and your child may be asleep.
Boarding procedures can differ on boats, monorails and the Disney Skyliner, so follow the Cast Member’s direction at the platform. Medical strollers for Guests with disabilities are treated as wheelchairs on Disney buses and the monorail. I break down routes and vehicle types in my Disney World transportation guide.
The Bottom Line
You can bring your own stroller to Disney World if it is no more than 31 inches wide and 52 inches long. Double strollers are allowed within those dimensions, but wagons and stroller wagons are not. Measure before traveling, plan to park the stroller outside most queues, and remember that a Disney rental stays inside the park where you received it.
