Originally Posted By bigthunderranch FYI: Rental prices for strollers and Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) jumped yesterday. Single strollers are up 50 percent from $10 per day to $15 per day, while double strollers are up a whopping 72 percent, from $18 to $31. ECVs are up from $35 to $45, though the deposit is up from $5 to $20. “Length-of-stay†stroller rentals are also up similarly, with singles increasing from $8 to $13 per day and doubles up from $16 to $27. These price hikes seem steep (and they are!), but bear in mind that there has been no increase in these fees for three years.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'd like to think this would discourage some people from using strollers and ECV when they don't really need them, but at the same time, I feel badly for those that really do. But then again, if you really needed one, you probably would be better off bringing your own.
Originally Posted By bigthunderranch I know from experience that the problem with bringing your own is having to carry it through your entire trip. In my opinion, the pricing seems too extreme.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss If you're talking about bringing a stroller, you could always buy a cheap one for $20-30, carry it on the plane going down, and give it to another family there at the resort when you're done with it.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb From my days as a mom to a toddler I can tell you the "umbrella" stroller is the best way to go.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I am glad we are done with strollers. But sometimes I miss having a place to put my drinks,camera bags, etc. I hate carrying things.
Originally Posted By imadisneygal Do they still do free strollers for Cast Members? They used to...just checking. Thanks!!
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl This is a huge jump! It really is cheaper to go to the local stores and buy a 30-50 dollar umbrella stroller and just give it away when you leave.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP We just bought an umbrella stroller at Wal-Mart: $14.95, it was even Winnie the Pooh. However it does not have any storage, no under basket.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP hmm... I'll see if I can find the book, but I would be supprised if it was more than 30lbs, and that may be streching it. Certainly not for the older kid who just needs a break sometimes.
Originally Posted By johnno52 I realize that they are needed by many families as mentioned and I hope that WDW is discouraging their use. There are some people who use them as potential battering rams to clear the way after parades. My DW was a victim of such an act and ended up falling off a curb when she had to back away. I have noticed many others complaining too about this sort of behavior. I wouldn't feel bad at all if they stopped using the double wide ones.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Sadly there're no laws against rude people. Although strollers make an effective weapon, your wife's asailant would have found another way to push past her had a stroller not been available. :-(
