BTDT Disney: gate check question about stroller

Posted this in travel/vacations but more people will prob see if /be able to answer from here & I know how to x-post ......

We have been to Disney a million times, but this December will be our first trip with DD who will be 7.5 months. I want to bring our own stroller (uppa baby vista).... I know the airline luggage guys aren't very gentle with stuff; r they going to manhandle my stroller & possibly break it? It was $$$ & I'm a little nervous. I don't think bringing an umbrella stroller is an option. We really NEED our full size stroller!!!

Also, we will be renting a car so we will need the carseat for DD but I want the "regular" attachment for the stroller for the parks. Can I gate check my stroller with the regular seat on it AND my carseat??? (I'm flying jetblue if that matters)

Re: BTDT Disney: gate check question about stroller

We just went to Disney this summer with DD. I was too nervous to bring our Bumbleride Indie so I bought a $100 Baby Trend Expedition. We gate checked the stroller but checked the car seat at the desk. Both were free. I don't think they'll let you gate check both though. Buy a bag for the car seat and just check it when you check in. Also, car rental trunks are TINY! We had to put luggage everywhere in the car to make the stroller fit in the trunk!

Message edited 10/23/2012 5:28:39 PM.