ORLANDO, Fla. — They say Disney is the happiest place on earth, but for families with a lot of small kids, it might not be as happy for much longer.
- Walt Disney World enforcing new stroller restrictions
- Must be no wider than 31 inches, no longer than 52 inches
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Walt Disney World says that starting May 1, it won't allow strollers into its parks that are wider than 31 inches and longer than 52 inches.
According to Disney spokesperson Erica Ettori, the new guidelines are meant to help ease congestion at the park, along with the flow of people.
Central Florida mom Brianne Burton said this is not good news.
“It’s disappointing as a parent not to be able to enjoy the full magical experience,” she said.
She uses her stroller for her 14-month-old child Vyonna, and it helps when she’s watching her friends' kids as well.
She says it’s essential to have a larger stroller at places like Disney World.
“When you have three children with you, and you need diapers and wipes, and drinks and food, and snacks, and all of the things that children need… you need somewhere to hold everything,” Burton said.
It’s not just a problem for locals, either: The Budding family of five came to the Orlando area from England with a double stroller.
“We need somewhere where she can relax, especially with this heat. Coming from England, we’re not used to it. It does get quite tiring for her little legs. It’d be really difficult if we couldn’t have a big double stroller,” mom Claire Budding said.
Burton said it just might mean she’ll take her family elsewhere for fun.
“Luckily, there are other park options, and there are places like this you can come … if you can’t afford to go to the park or you can’t bring a big enough stroller," she said.
"There are other options, and they need to remember that."