So you’re rolling into EPCOT with a stroller, thinking you’ve got this whole day mapped out — and then you hit the Mexico Pavilion and everything falls apart.
Mexico Pavilion
There’s a weird, very specific rule at this World Showcase stop that throws off a lot of guests. It’s one of those “I wouldn’t have known this unless someone told me” kind of situations. If you’re planning to meet Donald Duck or take your kids on the Gran Fiesta Tour, this is the stroller warning you’ll be glad you got.
You Can’t Park Your Stroller at the Mexico Pavilion
Let’s just get right to it. Even though it might feel like everyone else is doing it, you’re not actually allowed to park your stroller in front of the Mexico Pavilion. That includes the spot right by the Donald Duck meet-and-greet.
Donald meeting guests in Mexico
Yes, we know, the path right there is wide. There’s open space. It looks like stroller parking should go there. But Cast Members will ask you to move your stroller if you leave it in this area — and if you step into the pyramid or hop into the Donald line, chances are high you’ll come back out and your stroller will have been relocated. (Or worse, you’ll have to go find it because it’s been moved somewhere mysterious.)
Mexico Pavilion
Instead, the official stroller parking for this area is…in Norway.
Norway Pavilion
Yep, really. You’ll need to wheel your stroller next door and leave it by the Norway Pavilion before heading back over to Mexico. It’s not a huge walk, but it can feel challenging if you’re already wrangling little kids, trying to make a Lightning Lane window, or chasing after Donald like he’s the last character on earth.
But Why Though?
We know what you’re thinking: Why can’t stroller parking be right by the attraction or character you’re heading to? Especially when literally every other pavilion seems to let you park closer?
Mexico Pavilion construction walls
It’s mostly about space and safety. That area outside the Mexico pyramid gets super congested, especially with the meet-and-greet right in the middle of it. Add in families parking strollers, guests walking up the ramp, and folks trying to snap pics of the pyramid, and it becomes a traffic jam waiting to happen. Disney’s solution? Keep it clear.
Mexico Pavilion
And honestly, once you know this rule, it’s easy to plan around. But if you don’t know, it feels like a weird, random gotcha moment — especially when you see dozens of other people doing exactly what you were about to do.
Here’s What We Recommend Instead
- Park in Norway Before You Get to Mexico: When you’re walking around World Showcase, just make it a habit: heading to Mexico? Detour through Norway, park the stroller there, and then walk back. It adds maybe 2 minutes, and it saves you the stress of being asked to move it (or having it moved without your knowledge).
- Don’t Assume “Well, Everyone Else Is Doing It” Means It’s Allowed: This one’s sneaky because a lot of guests leave their strollers near the Mexico Pavilion without realizing they’re breaking a rule. But Cast Members do monitor this area, and sometimes you’ll come back and your stroller is just gone. Or worse, you’ll get that awkward “Hi, sorry, you’ll need to move this over to Norway” convo while you’re mid-meltdown or snack situation.
- If You Forget, Just Be Nice and Move It: Nobody likes getting flagged for breaking a rule at Disney World—especially when it’s an unmarked rule like this. But the Cast Members aren’t trying to ruin your day; they’re just keeping things safe and moving. If you accidentally park too close, just roll with it (literally) and take your stroller to the proper area.
Mexico Pavilion
Bonus Tip: Use the Opportunity for a Pit Stop in Norway
Since you’ll already be over there, Norway’s a great spot to regroup before tackling the rest of the World Showcase. Bathrooms, snacks, and that iconic Frozen Ever After ride are right there.
Frozen Ever After
It’s a Small Rule, But It Can Save You a Big Hassle
This isn’t a big, flashy rule you’ll find in a guidebook or on a planning website. But it’s the kind of detail that can totally throw your plans if you’re not expecting it. Nobody wants to backtrack with a tired toddler or wonder where their stroller ended up because they didn’t know to park in Norway.
So now you know. Mexico Pavilion = no stroller parking. Norway = your stroller’s temporary home.
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People make the comment ‘if you don’t like kids, don’t go to Disney’ which I think is pretty fair. People also make the comment ‘if you don’t bring kids, you aren’t welcome at Disney’ which I think is horrible. So here are my additions to those kinds of comments: 1) if you don’t want to follow the rules, don’t go to Disney, and 2) if you can’t be civil and cooperative under the stresses that a visit to Disney will bring, don’t go to Disney. Most people who use things like strollers and scooters probably work very hard to follow the rules and be conscientous toward other guests. The ones who don’t ruin the magic for everyone.
How do you accommodate a handicapped adult in a wheelchair
The answer is simple – don’t go to EPCOT if you need to use a stroller. Too much sensory overload for infants. Leave them at home until they’re old enough to enjoy.
What about mobility scooters? Is there a place for them in Mexico?
We’re long past the stroller stage ourselves but I think a sign with this rule that directs you to where you can park up should be visible somewhere in the Mexico pavilion.
I agree there should be a sign directing strollers to Norway. There is a wheelchair sign near the entrance to the ramp. If the people who park their strollers on the entrance ramp can’t figure out that they are blocking or at least making it very difficult for me and every other wheelchair-bound WDW guest to enter the Mexico Pavilion, they deserve more than just having their stroller moved to Norway.
t Et December, TO BERT CUTLER: Mobility scooters drive right into the pavilion/pyramid. When I was there last December, I was required to transfer from to a wheelchair from my WDW EVC (Electric Convenience Vehicle) as they do not permit them on the ride. However, if I recall correctly, you can take the ride in your own scooter or one rented outside WDW.
Hi Veronica. There are ramps and wheelchair entrances.
That ramp can be challenging to navigate on a scooter when it gets jammed with strollers at the bottom. I take my own right into the pavilion although it is smaller than Disney’s. No little kids now but I agree that there should be a sign.