Originally Posted By kingsdaughter4 We just took our first trip to DL this last Dec. what an amazing time I can't stop thinking about it.We want to plan our next trip for next Dec. Can't decide on WDW or DL again.Help me & choose & give your reason please if you don't mind =) Thanks
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Difficult, as I feel DL has a better quality on offer, but WDW is like no where else on the planet. As you have been to DL, I recommend WDW, or maybe Disneyland Paris, or Tokyo Disneyland. Dl is wonderful, but the size and scale of WDW will blow you away. I know, flip a coin!
Originally Posted By danyoung I agree with all of the above. If you had a terrific time at DL, what's wrong with attempting to repeat that experience? But then, there is so much more to the WDW resort area, icluding more parks, water parks, hotels - you could kill a day just visiting the different hotels and their beautiful scenery, shops & restaurants. If it were me, I'd want to get to WDW as fast as possible. Then the next year you can decide which one you enjoyed more, and have a much easier decision to make. Good luck!
Originally Posted By smeeeko WDW definitely more to do more to see.. and not just in the parks.. 4parks one world, yeah I'm a WDW girl all the way.. not to mention Ft Wilderness attractions like the campfire program, boat rentals everywhere, horse riding.. trails.. etc.. Also, as mentioned touring the different resorts during the holidays to see the decorations, the early entry the Mickey Very Merry Christmas Party.. the real immersion into the resort that you just can't have at DLR (not their fault they built right on Harbor). Also there are 2waterparks (may be closed at one point or another in December check times to your travel dates) and 2minigolf parks with 2courses at each one.. I also want to add that if you haven't been to WDW there are many ride experiences that you just can't have at DLR.. that's just me.. YMMV of course and everyone does have their faves. I think in a week you can experience so much more at WDW than you can at DLR.
Originally Posted By PirateJohn Oh, Disneyland, easy. I mean, at WDW, you don't get to see the most amazing, outstanding, unbelievable, awesome, terrific CM in the whole wide world -- me!
Originally Posted By gadzuux A couple of considerations: - By december `06, DLs fiftieth anniversary celebration will be over. - With the exception of 'monsters inc' there won't be any new attractions at DL. 'Nemo' isn't due to open until 2007. - Depending on where you live, december weather in WDW is bound to be more agreeable than DL. - More time is required for WDW, and it will likely be a more expensive trip.
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland If you've been to Disneyland, you'll have an awesome time experiencing the world's #1 resort destination - Walt Disney World Resort! Walt Disney World truly IS a resort, while Disneyland claims that it is but can't really prove it. You'll love Walt Disney World, and why not have two different wonderful memories and two different wonderful places?
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Walt Disney World truly IS a resort, while Disneyland claims that it is but can't really prove it.<< DLR is a resort, but as a "resort" it pales when compared to WDW.
Originally Posted By seanyoda If you're looking to spend a few days or a weekend, I'd go with DL. If you're looking to spend a whole week or longer, go with WDW.
Originally Posted By Kylesmom For me WDW has always been a special treat, since it's on the other side of the country and DL is almost a 2nd home.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <If you're looking to spend a few days or a weekend, I'd go with DL. If you're looking to spend a whole week or longer, go with WDW.> I'd modify that somewhat. If you're staying for 4 days or less, I'd say DLR. If a week or so, and you're only interested in theme parks, go with WDW, especially since you were at DLR recently. If a week or more and you want to do things BESIDES theme parks with some of those days, I'd say DLR, because SoCal has so many more worthwhile and interesting things to see than Central Fla. IMO.
Originally Posted By kingsdaughter4 You all have absolutely made up my mind in a big way.I can't imagine how I will be at WDW ( & my kids & husband of course lol)DL is all I can think of since we've been back I use to make fun of other people who acted like this in the past LOL.I am going to get this trip planned & booked ASAP.I have to admit I am a little overwhelmed with all that WDW has to offer.I don't want to miss anything & where to start my oh my.Well with all the LPers I know I'll do just fine =) Thanks everyone
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I am a little overwhelmed with all that WDW has to offer.I don't want to miss anything>> WDW is so large, you will absolutely miss things... it is impossible to see it all in one trip. But don't let that scare you! Have fun planning.
Originally Posted By seanyoda << I have to admit I am a little overwhelmed with all that WDW has to offer.I don't want to miss anything & where to start my oh my. >> Be aware that WDW has so much to offer that you *will* miss stuff. Don't let that bother you, because what you don't experience this trip, you schedule for the next one. As for where to start, may I suggest <a href="http://www.allearsnet.com/" target="_blank">http://www.allearsnet.com/</a> and the WDW Trip Planning board here.
Originally Posted By Disney Luver 2005 DISNEYLAND no doubt! WDW's Magic Kingdom sucks when compared to disneylands...although their tomorrowland is much MUCH better. but disneyland - smaller friendlier, better weather..etc ive been to WDW many times and it lacks the charm that disneyland has...even though they have messed the park up in these last few years. EPCOT is nice but ehh not worth the trip, animal kingdom is basically a zoo ehh ok its nice..but really just a 'disney-styled' zoo. MGM is terrible..im sorry but it is..ToT is the only thing thats good there and so is fantasmic! but ehh disneyland is better in my honest opinion..i dont care for everything there- waterparks no hotels beautiful but be honest- whos there for the hotels?? no one so disneyland definately!
Originally Posted By danyoung ^^ We all have our opinions, and you of course are entitled to yours. I just wanted to say, though, that I disagree with just about everything you said. Epcot is my all time favorite of the Disney parks, DAK is so much more than a disney-styled zoo, and The Disney Studios is so not terrible (well, it's not my fav, but there's still plenty to see and do). But DL's Fantasmic! is far better than the Studios' version. And while I'd agree that DL the park is better than the MK, the MK by no means sucks. And no, I wouldn't travel to Orlando just for a tour of hotels. But while I'm there, a visit to the various world class hotels is a completely fun part of the trip.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<EPCOT is nice but ehh not worth the trip>> You're the first person I've ever heard who doesn't think EPCOT is worth visiting. <<animal kingdom is basically a zoo ehh ok its nice..but really just a 'disney-styled' zoo.>> Animal Kingdom is just a Disney-styled zoo as Disneyland is just a Disney-styled amusement park.
Originally Posted By markcanada I've been to both, had a great time at both. Both have wonderful attractions. It depends somewhat on what kind of vacation you want to have. DL - can be at a reasonably priced, but non-DL hotel, with a short walk to the two parks, DL and DCA. Lots of rides in a small area, plus Downtown Disney. If you want to stay on site, much higher cost. Can see all you want at DL in 3-4 days easily. Can easily see other attractions like Legoland, Universal. WDW - can stay on site at very reasonably priced motels (e.g. All-Star Resort, Pop Century, Carribean). But will have to use bus, car, monorail, whatever to navigate between parks (can take away from time at parks). Lots more variety than just MK, with MGM, Epcot, Animals, waterparks. Could easily spend all 7 days at Disney attractions, but also have options of other attractions nearby (Sea World, Islands of Adventure, Universal). - weather - if fall, go to California. This is hurricane season on the east coast. If winter, go to East Coast, as this is rainy season in California, and it is cooler. - young kids/park schedule. If you want to take mid-day breaks, DL is better, easier to get to hotel. At WDW, going back to your hotel will always mean a bus, car, or monorail ride, which may be some distance away, unless you stay at noe of the more expensive hotels closer to the attractions (Contemporary, Grand Floridian?, Polynesian). - EPCOT is more adult friendly than kid friendly (with some exceptions) - at WDW, all your favourites are spread among many, many parks some distance apart. At DL, all your favourites are within two closely spaced parks, makes it easier to do multiple rides or go back or be flexible. Regardless, have a great time!
Originally Posted By pitapan16 WDW's Magic Kingdom sucks when compared to disneylands... -Thats just not true at all. MK is one of my favorites. DL may be your second home, therefor altering your perception of MK. Its east coast's version of the original. Different but not necassarily better or lesser than Dl. . EPCOT is nice but ehh not worth the trip, -Lol, this guy is a comedian. Absolutely don't listen to this joke. Epcot is awesome. There is so much to see and do! Countries to explorer, Illuminations at night, and all the great attractions in WorldShowcase... animal kingdom is basically a zoo ehh ok its nice..but really just a 'disney-styled' zoo. -Is this Comedy Central?..lol..AK is no zoo. Its an awesome park that has sooo much to see and do, If you actually let yourself enjoy it. Its all about the Animals and cultures of some amazing places on earth. .MGM is terrible.. The ONLY way it would see
