Originally Posted By disney411 i personally think that disneyland is a better park because it is so maintaned and the mechandise is way better even though most of the mecandise is shared between the parks im not saying disneyworld is bad i think its beter than disneyland attraction wise
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, of course Walt Disney World is better than Disneyland attraction-wise. WDW consists of 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a nighttime entertainment district, multiple golf courses. Beats the heck out of one little park.
Originally Posted By disney411 that is true but i just think that it is like i said more maintaned also maybe bcause it was the first park walt disney built, disney world is a really fantstic place to go to
Originally Posted By avromark I would say for those who value a special place, where charm oozes out of the walls, where history was made and where walking from one end of the other doesn't result in corns Disneyland is the place to be. If someone was looking for a Magic Kingdom only vacation (especially if closer) send them to Disneyland. Now for the "average" tourist who does Disney every few years or once in a life, the 2 week blitzing of Walt Disney World would probably fit there bill, they'd have more to see/do. That said if they've got less time and/or been to WDW every year for the last umpteen decades head over to Disneyland and enjoy! Don't compare, enjoy. For example if someone has a sports car and a truck, don't compare speed/utility and what not, rather enjoy each vehicle for what it does best.
Originally Posted By Stageman Walt Disney World is certainly my favourite simply because there is so much to do there. You can spread your vacation out over a couple if weeks whereas Disneyland would take 2-3 Days Max. But yes it certainly does have a unique charm about it.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I grew up in Ca. and had gone to Dl sence I was 3weeks old. In 2003 I went to WDW and now that is where I go. I love the fact that WDW has so much more to do, and the resorts are just wonderful and there are so many. On the other hand, if I were to compare DL to Magic Kingdom, I would say hands down Disneyland. There is just so much more in WDW and we now live in Oklahoma and when we go we want to be able to do more. I will always have a place in my heart for Disneyland.
Originally Posted By Labuda "On the other hand, if I were to compare DL to Magic Kingdom, I would say hands down Disneyland." Amen to THAT!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I have to honestly say, although I love them both, especially Epcot and DAK. I have a more enjoyable time at DL. I think because it is more managable, has better live entertainment, and much better weather, as well as childhood memories. I like WDW. I love DL.
Originally Posted By jaycub Chiming in, I personally would have to say that no matter how much I love Disney World, to me Disneyland is always going to be the superior park. There's something magical about Disneyland, and that magic isn't replicated as well in Orlando to me. I still love WDW, but it just lacks the charm of Walt's original park to me.
Originally Posted By wdw66 Comparing the 2 is almost laughable. If you want to say that Disneyland is better than the MK and that California Adventure is better than Disney studios, I can accept that. But past that WDW's downtown Disney area is much better. WDW has Epcot and the Animal Kingdom, 2 water parks, a boardwalk area, a racetrack, a sports facility, lakes and golfcourses and many themed resorts that blow Disneylands out of the water. Each resort has themed pools and there are exceptional restaurants all throughout the property. Walt Disney did design the MK so to say that DL has his personal touch and the MK doesn't is not true. I lived in California as a kid and went to DL twice, and then went again when I was in the Navy. Living in Dallas now I would not even consider traveling all the way to California just for Disneyland. I have no problem traveling all the way to Orlando just for WDW.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Funny wdw66 - we live in the UK - 4000 miles from WDW and 6000 miles from DL, and we actually prefer the DL experience more. WDW is too big, and the quality is all over the joint. I do like WDW, and we do go, but I really do prefer the DL resort.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>i personally think that disneyland is a better park because it is so maintaned and the mechandise is way better even though most of the mecandise is shared between the parks im not saying disneyworld is bad i think its beter than disneyland attraction wise<< Not only in attractions, but shows, parades, ambiance, the look of the resort as a whole, the location, the state it's in, CMs in better shape and better attitude (even with their payroll problems)... etc etc etc. DLR is a much much better experience hands down.
Originally Posted By Thanksfornoticingme I would have to agree that Disneyland MK is better than WDW MK. Having first visited WDW, I was expecting to be disappointed when I visited DL MK. Boy was I wrong. The rides are better and the feel is so much more intimate. Besides, as my daughter would say, Walt walked on that spot or rode that ride. However, if you are comparing Cali to FL complex. No question you can spend two weeks at WDW but 5 days is more than adequate at DL.
Originally Posted By Bucky N Satchel Comparing WDW and DLR is a little like comparing Zebras to Okapis. There both mammals with stripes on their backsides, but really they're different animals. I myself love them both, warts and all.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys Having always gone to WDW over a 30 year period, followed by one visit to DL in 2001, it is clear in my mind that the MK is much better than DL. I just didn't feel the magic at DL. Except for Mr Toads Wild Ride, DL was such a disappointment to me that the first thing I did when I got home was book a trip to WDW.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo ^^^^Wow - that's how I feel about the MK - no magic that makes me long for DL.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys I guess after 30 years of going to WDW maybe it's just a case of the familiarity, combined with the memories of our family vacations when my sons were just young boys,that makes me favor one over the other. Either way , I don't think anyone has to apologize for his or her preference.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Deb, I love okapis! The only living relative of my beloved giraffe, don'tcha know. I even touched one once! :-D
Originally Posted By DLFAN1979 oh please not again! You know, maybe even 10 years ago this would have been debatable, but since May 5th 2005, this is LAUGHABLE. I would say even before that when TL98 opened, and DL had Rocket Rods, Innoventions in the CAROUSEL Theatre, and the NEW Autopia, but the 50th sealed the deal. Read Als articles on how WDW management could NOT beleive the show qulaity and upkeep at DL for the 50th. Theres a diffrence between a OBVIOUS 35yo park, and a 50yo old one that was made to look like it opened YESTERDAY. We wont even go into the superficial things like lack of Stitch merch, character meals, structured/rigid meet n greets, etc etc etc.
Originally Posted By DLFAN1979 and regarding new things, the MILI-second the first Sub goes diveing into the "Big Blue World", The Magic Kingdom of WDW will CEASE to be relevant. No ques. between a FULL BLOWN E-Ticket returning after <NINE> years and Wal-Mart Pooh play grounds and talking Monsters on digital screens.
