We have the Joovy Qool 2 and very happy w/our purchase. We do have the Uppababy Mesa car seat and fits well with the adapter that you purchase separately with Joovy. Your review feels like the Qool is winning - especially the snack trays the stroller storage bag that it already comes with and don’t have to purchase separately. I also feel the Vista is over rated and I figured if you go into a family event, everyone might have the same stroller.
I’m an uppababy fan through and through but that lower weight limit on the bottom seat , I’m just not a fan of. I get it. Probably for safety reasons but practicality and in the long run, a qool or any stroller with same weight limits makes more sense😅 Even for different ages, it’s nicer to have the older one crawl into the lower seat rather than lift a 40-50lb toddler over and over throughout the day at Disney.
The one thing I hated about the Vista is that the bigger seat cannot go in the front. My toddler is big, she’s too tall already for the rumble seat, and I’m pregnant with baby #2, so the car seat would have to go in the front, while my big toddler is the one in front of me. Just doesn’t make any sense to me. I didn’t realize that until I bought it, so I’m selling it and considering the Qool now
I have a mockingbird double stroller and I’m obsessed with it!! Love it so much, we got the single to double frame when he had just our first baby and then got the second seat kit for our second baby. My only complaint is when both seats are facing forward there’s not too much space to recline them unless you put the handlebar super low. (Which is super uncomfortable for me to push) but when you flip them facing backwards or the top one backwards and the bottom seat forwards there’s plenty of space to recline them for naps. My kids are so comfortable in this stroller and we just love it! Also the storage in the bottom is enough space for a decent size shopping trip too!
I really appreciate the detail you put into this video. I love our Vista so so so much!!! I thought maybe to get the Qool since it has higher weight limit and equal weight limit for each seat, but on the whole it sounds like pushing the Joovy Qool would be harder with two kids than with the Vista, Thank you so much for making this video,
I have the 2018 version of the Qool. I love it. I’m about to have my 6th child and I’ve used mine in triple mode all the time! I do like the upgrades for this new version A small note is the version I have came with belly bars and not the snack trays. I had to buy them separately For the Qool I also love the tote for when in doubles mode. It gives us so much more storage for amusement parks
So glad you did this side by side review!! I have so many thoughts lol I have the Uppababy Minu & G-Link 2 as well as the Joovy Qool. We love to use all three for a variety of different purposes. Definitely recommend the Minu and Qool to use at the park for sure. The Minu is an awesome travel stroller, even with two kids. You just need the piggyback. The Qool is the heavy duty all day, zoo, Costco, day trip stroller. The G-Link 2 is better suited for short errands or at the grandparents house. The overall quality of Uppababy is unbeatable imo. Their seats are larger than most which is nice for taller than average kids. I also love Uppababy buckles. So easy and straightforward. Wish I had experience with the Vista! It seems amazing. The magnetic buckles on the Qool are neat for about 5 minutes, but not practical. They are way too intricate with a squirmy kid who doesn’t want to sit. I have a 2 & 4 yo and frequently switch between the bench seat and second seat on the Qool for my oldest, since he is getting too tall to sit in the regular seat now. (He’s 42 inches for reference) I love that the bench has a buckle so he stays put when I need him to. The canopy is EVERYTHING! It’s so big and is perfect for kids who need a dark space to sleep. I use an infant car seat cover on the bottom half and it’s a little cave perfect for a long stroller nap. The Qool brake is super annoying. That is my husband’s biggest complaint because it always gets the toe of our shoes dirty. There are some configurations that just don’t work well with two kids because the amount of space needed between seats isn’t there. I also don’t love how heavy it is- especially with all the attachments. I’m 5’2” with mom muscles and have to get my game face on when I get it in/out of my Highlander. We flew to Disneyland with the Qool and couldn’t gate check it in the travel bag with all the attachments because it was over the gate check weight limit. The basket is so amazing for a park day for jackets, rain gear, souvenirs, you name it- it’ll fit. Love the variety of attachments their stroller has and I use every single one. That zipper pocket in the basket comes in handy for all the little adapters needed for everything. Overall the Qool is a super great double stroller, but definitely has its time and place. Every stroller is going to have their pros and cons, it’s just finding which ones you’re willing to live with.
I like to replace the word "overpacker" with "maximalist" packing lol The pockets in the vista basket fits water bottles well! So good seeing how little foot room there is, very helpful! Wish I realize we all need snack trays when they become toddlers! We have the Vista but never got around to buying the second seat. My 4 year will just sit in the basket...we put the extenders on the toddler seat to give more height and put a small pillow against the bar in the basket and its comfortable for him and he can even take naps! Lol My favourite stroller is the GB pockit, super lightweight and small, just wish they would make it into a double stroller! Do u have a video for your side by side stroller?
Hi Ashley, I just wanted to ask would you say the side by side stroller or front to back stroller would be better. I know I am a kid but I like to see what grown ups bring for disney so i know when I grow up. Sincearaly, Elise
Man, watching this I was like "qool all the way" but then at the very end, you guys still said you choose the vista! I'm torn now 😂 Is it close? I'll have a skinny, active 3 yr old and a newborn. Would you choose the vista or qool?
I am rewatching this video for like the 5th time since you put it out lol. Do you still have the joovy or did you decide to return it? I have had mine for about 2 years and I honestly don’t love it for traveling, the fold with two seats is awful imo. I’m curious if you still have it if you have taken it back to Disney,ore than once? I am thinking about getting a different double stroller for our upcoming Disney trip.
@@thepixiedustedmom see I use my Qool in Triple mode all the time. So I already had the bench One of the big selling points for me vs other strollers was the ability to have that 3rd child sit
Circling back to this video as I’m going back to Disney next month and bringing my vista…do you bring a stroller bag for it (uppababy brand or otherwise)? I’m so nervous it’s going to get broken!
So I've only used our Vista bag once and have never had an issue. We ALWAYS gate check our though! That may not make a difference but feel like it's not going to be under as many heavy suitcases.
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Can we have dean in more videos please he so funny and watching him with Lucy just warm my heart. Ashley you picked a good one.
We have the Joovy Qool 2 and very happy w/our purchase. We do have the Uppababy Mesa car seat and fits well with the adapter that you purchase separately with Joovy. Your review feels like the Qool is winning - especially the snack trays the stroller storage bag that it already comes with and don’t have to purchase separately. I also feel the Vista is over rated and I figured if you go into a family event, everyone might have the same stroller.
I’m an uppababy fan through and through but that lower weight limit on the bottom seat , I’m just not a fan of. I get it. Probably for safety reasons but practicality and in the long run, a qool or any stroller with same weight limits makes more sense😅 Even for different ages, it’s nicer to have the older one crawl into the lower seat rather than lift a 40-50lb toddler over and over throughout the day at Disney.
The one thing I hated about the Vista is that the bigger seat cannot go in the front. My toddler is big, she’s too tall already for the rumble seat, and I’m pregnant with baby #2, so the car seat would have to go in the front, while my big toddler is the one in front of me. Just doesn’t make any sense to me. I didn’t realize that until I bought it, so I’m selling it and considering the Qool now
I have a mockingbird double stroller and I’m obsessed with it!! Love it so much, we got the single to double frame when he had just our first baby and then got the second seat kit for our second baby. My only complaint is when both seats are facing forward there’s not too much space to recline them unless you put the handlebar super low. (Which is super uncomfortable for me to push) but when you flip them facing backwards or the top one backwards and the bottom seat forwards there’s plenty of space to recline them for naps. My kids are so comfortable in this stroller and we just love it! Also the storage in the bottom is enough space for a decent size shopping trip too!
Yay! Love your stroller videos. This is so helpful! ❤
I’d love to see all the different configurations for the seats! And also how they recline!
I really appreciate the detail you put into this video. I love our Vista so so so much!!! I thought maybe to get the Qool since it has higher weight limit and equal weight limit for each seat, but on the whole it sounds like pushing the Joovy Qool would be harder with two kids than with the Vista, Thank you so much for making this video,
Glad it was helpful! The Qool just feels a bit heavier.
I have the 2018 version of the Qool. I love it. I’m about to have my 6th child and I’ve used mine in triple mode all the time!
I do like the upgrades for this new version
A small note is the version I have came with belly bars and not the snack trays. I had to buy them separately
For the Qool I also love the tote for when in doubles mode. It gives us so much more storage for amusement parks
So glad you did this side by side review!! I have so many thoughts lol
I have the Uppababy Minu & G-Link 2 as well as the Joovy Qool. We love to use all three for a variety of different purposes. Definitely recommend the Minu and Qool to use at the park for sure. The Minu is an awesome travel stroller, even with two kids. You just need the piggyback. The Qool is the heavy duty all day, zoo, Costco, day trip stroller. The G-Link 2 is better suited for short errands or at the grandparents house.
The overall quality of Uppababy is unbeatable imo. Their seats are larger than most which is nice for taller than average kids. I also love Uppababy buckles. So easy and straightforward. Wish I had experience with the Vista! It seems amazing.
The magnetic buckles on the Qool are neat for about 5 minutes, but not practical. They are way too intricate with a squirmy kid who doesn’t want to sit.
I have a 2 & 4 yo and frequently switch between the bench seat and second seat on the Qool for my oldest, since he is getting too tall to sit in the regular seat now. (He’s 42 inches for reference) I love that the bench has a buckle so he stays put when I need him to.
The canopy is EVERYTHING! It’s so big and is perfect for kids who need a dark space to sleep. I use an infant car seat cover on the bottom half and it’s a little cave perfect for a long stroller nap.
The Qool brake is super annoying. That is my husband’s biggest complaint because it always gets the toe of our shoes dirty.
There are some configurations that just don’t work well with two kids because the amount of space needed between seats isn’t there.
I also don’t love how heavy it is- especially with all the attachments. I’m 5’2” with mom muscles and have to get my game face on when I get it in/out of my Highlander.
We flew to Disneyland with the Qool and couldn’t gate check it in the travel bag with all the attachments because it was over the gate check weight limit.
The basket is so amazing for a park day for jackets, rain gear, souvenirs, you name it- it’ll fit.
Love the variety of attachments their stroller has and I use every single one. That zipper pocket in the basket comes in handy for all the little adapters needed for everything.
Overall the Qool is a super great double stroller, but definitely has its time and place.
Every stroller is going to have their pros and cons, it’s just finding which ones you’re willing to live with.
Use the toddler seat and rumbleseat WITHOUT the upper adapters! So so much more leg room.
Since I only have one in a stroller and I knew I wasn’t going to have anymore children I got the vista cruz and I absolutely love it.
Those look so nice too!! That’s what we were originally looking at with Lucy.
Thanks for this Ashley really useful x
I like to replace the word "overpacker" with "maximalist" packing lol
The pockets in the vista basket fits water bottles well!
So good seeing how little foot room there is, very helpful! Wish I realize we all need snack trays when they become toddlers!
We have the Vista but never got around to buying the second seat. My 4 year will just sit in the basket...we put the extenders on the toddler seat to give more height and put a small pillow against the bar in the basket and its comfortable for him and he can even take naps! Lol
My favourite stroller is the GB pockit, super lightweight and small, just wish they would make it into a double stroller!
Do u have a video for your side by side stroller?
Thank you for this!! ❤
No problem 😊
Hi Ashley,
I just wanted to ask would you say the side by side stroller or front to back stroller would be better. I know I am a kid but I like to see what grown ups bring for disney so i know when I grow up.
Sincearaly,
Elise
In double mode on the Vista with both seats facing forward it works way better without the upper adapters.
Oh good to know!
The upper have bigger wheels so it is better to move around which make it feel lighter
I loved this video. Do you prefer tandem or side-by-side double strollers at Disney?
She has said she likes her side by side unless she is on a skyliner resort
@@lauradenison4079 Thank you so much! :)
Man, watching this I was like "qool all the way" but then at the very end, you guys still said you choose the vista! I'm torn now 😂 Is it close? I'll have a skinny, active 3 yr old and a newborn. Would you choose the vista or qool?
I am rewatching this video for like the 5th time since you put it out lol. Do you still have the joovy or did you decide to return it? I have had mine for about 2 years and I honestly don’t love it for traveling, the fold with two seats is awful imo. I’m curious if you still have it if you have taken it back to Disney,ore than once? I am thinking about getting a different double stroller for our upcoming Disney trip.
How are these going up curbs or driving on uneven sidewalk with kids in them?
which would you recommend? i am so stuck!
The Qool does have a standing fold if you have the Bench seat on the back
I wish it didn't need the bench to do that.
@@thepixiedustedmom see I use my Qool in Triple mode all the time. So I already had the bench
One of the big selling points for me vs other strollers was the ability to have that 3rd child sit
@@kimberlysymonds7517 That is a really nice feature for moms with 3+ kids.
Can we see a qool vs rs2 video?
Circling back to this video as I’m going back to Disney next month and bringing my vista…do you bring a stroller bag for it (uppababy brand or otherwise)?
I’m so nervous it’s going to get broken!
So I've only used our Vista bag once and have never had an issue. We ALWAYS gate check our though! That may not make a difference but feel like it's not going to be under as many heavy suitcases.
Is this the 2022 qool ?
Yes, it’s the updated version.
’d love to see all the different configurations for the seats! And also how they recline!
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