Top Stroller Picks under $60 for your Disney Vacation

We have Disney World annual passes.  And we have a massive double jogging stroller that does NOT work for us.  We were at Disney world a few weeks ago, folding up our huge heavy stroller so we could board the tram.  A dad rolled up to the tram, pushed a button, and his stroller folded up into this tiny little bundle.  He picked it up with one hand and threw it into the floor of the tram, and was aboard before we could even get on.

And we had stroller envy.

So I began shopping around for the perfect Disney stroller, and thought I would share my top stroller picks.  I spent A LOT of time online, reading reviews and searching websites for the best options.

The Requirements for our New Strollers:

We chose to purchase two single strollers for the girls, versus one double stroller.   The double is difficult to take into crowded stores, is difficult to get on and off busses and trams, and the girls tend to bicker when they are side by side and tired from a long day in the parks.  Plus, we anticipate splitting up at nap time, with my husband taking our older daughter to go on rides while I walk around and let the baby sleep in the other stroller.

• Under $75, since we would be buying two of them.
• 40+ pound weight limit, since the girls are no longer infants.
• Stroller weight less than 12 pounds, since we would be folding and unfolding them alot
• Folds up compact
• Child snack tray
• Adult tray
• LARGE basket
• Sun shade

Babies R Us Trendsport Stroller - Slate  (link)

This is the stroller that started us thinking that we might want to start shopping around for two singles.  It weighs 14lbs and has a 40lb weight limit.  MSRP $59.99

Pros:

• One hand fold
• Padded handles
• Fold away child tray, making it easy for your kid to climb in.
• HUGE basket.
• Rear wheel brakes
• Multi-position reclining seat

Cons:

• This stroller only comes in black.  Florida sun + black stroller = HOT baby!
• No padding in the seat.  It's very rigid and stiff.
• The foot rest is very narrow, and Caroline had a hard time keeping her feet propped on it.
• No shoulder straps with the safety harness.  Harper would climb right out of that 3-point harness.

 What I love about this stroller is the fold feature.  It only takes one hand to do it, and the child tray folds UP.  I don't have to worry about the child tray banging into the ground and getting scratched up.  BUT - the harness is a deal breaker.  My squirming 18 month old MUST have shoulder straps.

Graco Classic Connect Literider Stroller, Yield (link)

This stroller weighs less than 20lbs and has a 40lb weight limit.  MSRP $59.99

Pros:

• One hand fold
• Padded handles
• HUGE basket.
• Rear wheel brakes
• Cushioned seat, and lots of color choices
• 5 point harness on SOME models at Walmart.com
• Accepts all Graco infant seats!

Cons:

• The child snack tray does not fold or swing aside, it just pops off.
• The seat only has two recline levels.
• Horrible design for folding it up.

 What I love about this stroller is the color options, the cushy seat, and the 5 point harness.  What made me decide against this stroller was the folding design.  When you push the button to make it fold up, the stroller collapses forward, and the child tray bangs agains the ground, hard.  I knew we would be folding this stroller quickly while standing on pavement.  I hated to buy something that I knew would be damaged pretty quickly.

 See how the child tray, on the far left, is touching the ground?  When you fold this thing, the edge of that tray crashes down.

 

Jeep - Cherokee Sport Stroller, Siren (link)

This stroller weighs 11.8lbs and has a 40lb weight limit.  MSRP $59.99, but Walmart.com has it for $44.22.

Pros:

• One hand fold
• Padded handle
• It's PINK!  I justified the color to my husband by saying it would be easier to find a pink stroller when it's parked with 50 others. :)
•  There is a pouch hanging beside the seat, where your child can store her treasures
• Huge storage basket
• Extended length sun canopy

Cons:

• 3 point safety harness
• Reviewers complained about the durability of this stroller.  Instead of the fabric being riveted directly to the frame, it's attached differently.  A plastic pin is sewn to the fabric body.  The pin inserts into slots in the metal frame.  So, those plastic pins break and then your stroller seat won't be attached to the frame! 
• 3 position seat recline, not multi position seat recline.

 What I love about this stroller is the color, and the little side pocket that my girls can fill up with their toys and access all by themself.   I also am pleased that it folds the exact opposite from the Graco stroller... and reviewers said that it stood alone when folded.  BUT - it only has a 3 point harness, and the reveiws about the lack of durability meant it wasn't for me.

Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller (link)

This stroller weighs 11.8lbs and has a 50lb weight limit.  MSRP $59.99, but Target.com had a 15% coupon and free shipping.

Pros:

• One hand fold
• Padded handles
• Huge storage basket
• Extended length sun canopy
• Nice larger foot rest
• 5 point safety harness
• Multi Position recline
• Higher weight limit than any others I looked at in this price range

Cons:

• It's red.  Given, my husband likes red, and it's gender neutral while still being easy to spot.
• The seat isn't as nicely padded as some of the others.

This is the stroller we chose!  It's cheap, durable, nicely designed, and has a good safety harness.  We're taking it to Disney World on St. Patrick's day, so I'll post in-action photos after we get back.

It folds correctly, and looks like it will stand unassisted when folded.





Hopefully, this will help you decide on a nice stroller for vacation!  Thanks for reading!