For car seats and strollers for Disney, most families do best bringing their own car seat, and then choosing between bringing, renting or buying a stroller depending on trip length and how much you'll carry. The right answer depends on your child's age, how you're getting here and how long you're staying.
Car seats: bring, rent or buy
Florida law requires young children to ride in a car seat or booster seat, so plan for one before you land. Check the current rules on the state's official site.
- Bring your own: it's the seat you know how to install, and most airlines let you check a car seat or gate-check it, often at no charge. Check your airline's policy.
- Rent from a rental car company or baby-gear service: convenient, but it can add up on longer trips and quality varies. Ask about the seat's age and cleaning.
- Buy a cheap one on arrival: for a week or more, a basic seat or booster from a nearby store can cost about the same as renting.
Our post on Orlando airport to Windsor Hills drive time, tolls and car seats covers the airport run, which is about 35 minutes. If you're still deciding on wheels, see do you need a rental car at Disney World.
Strollers at Disney: your options
Strollers are allowed in the parks, and Disney rents them on site, though rentals can't leave the park and you may need to pick up a new one each day. Disney also has size limits for personal strollers, so check the current rules before you pack.
- Bring a travel stroller: a light, compact fold is easiest through airports and into a car trunk.
- Rent at the parks: no luggage hassle, but it's less comfortable for a child who naps in it.
- Rent from a local baby-gear company: some deliver to vacation homes. Search for current providers and read recent reviews.
- Buy a basic umbrella stroller: if you're staying a week or more, it can be worth it.
Who needs a stroller?
Many kids up to about 5 get tired after a day of walking, and a stroller doubles as a place for naps and a spot to hang bags. Even if your child usually walks, you may want one for the big park days.
Tips for a smoother day
- Put a bright ribbon or tag on your stroller so you can spot it in a crowded parking area.
- Leave valuables out of the stroller basket when you board rides.
- Do a trial install of your car seat in the rental car before leaving the lot.
How a Windsor Hills rental helps
Staying in a Windsor Hills vacation home gives you storage space and a driveway or parking nearby, so you don't have to cram baby gear into a hotel room. The resort is gated, and Disney property is about 5 to 10 minutes away by car, with Magic Kingdom usually about 10 to 12 minutes. There is no resort shuttle to Disney, so plan to drive or use a rideshare with the right seats.
Back at the resort, little ones can enjoy the playground, the splash areas, the heated lagoon pool and the Sir Windsor AquaVenture water park. With full kitchens and room for big families, the homes, condos and townhouses make handling baby gear much easier. Booking direct with owners can help you ask about cribs and other extras.
Ready to plan? Browse Windsor Hills rentals and find a home base that works for your family and all its gear.
