Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I've seen so much written about how TDL is "practically perfect in every way." Now while there is a measure of truth in that, there has got to be SOMETHING that WDW does better than TDL, isn't there? Statistically it's not possible to be wrong all the time. I mean, if you're so good at making mistakes, you'd at least ACCIDENTALLY do something right sometimes -- by accident, wouldn't you? So, what does WDW do better than TDL? I realize this may be a challenge, since you need to have been able to visit TDL yourself, or at least know someone who has visited to know for sure.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy One I think is the monorails. WDW's clearly look cooler. The ones in TDL may be engineeringly superior, but they look boxy and unappealing.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire It's all a matter of opinion. I have never been to TDL so I cant compare the two but I do love WDW and I dont think I would hate it after seeing TDL. I love "having the magic in my own backyard" and the many fond memories I have from there and the ones yet to make!
Originally Posted By Roger55 The monorail may look cooler in WDW, but the TDR system is much more efficient and comfortable. I hope that there are more things you can think of other than just the "look" of the monorail. Anyway, DLR's new monorails are going to look the coolest once they come online. OK, let me take a shot at some more significant comparisons for visitors to WDW and TDR. Some things IMO WDW does better than TDR... - Provides more variety of resort options. - More parks. Quantity, not quality. - Other opitions besides the theme parks such as water parks, golf, etc - Wider variety of food choices Now, if I were to start listing the things TDR does better, the list would be much longer. And I am sure TDLFAN will have pleanty to add. So in order not to be redundant, I will deferr to TDLFAN.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss WDW is a true resort. You can go there and feel like you've gotten away from the real world and wish you could stay there for a couple of weeks. TDR, as wonderful as it is, still feel like a day trip.
Originally Posted By CTXRover Having never been to TDL, as probably the majority on here haven't, its up to only those very few who have been to both to let us really know. However, from what I've seen on videos/photos and/or heard of from other folk's trip reports, the nightime fireworks/entertainment is superior at WDW as compared to TDL.
Originally Posted By Roger55 >>TDR, as wonderful as it is, still feel like a day trip.<< Day trip??? You must be mistating your opinion. You HAVE to believe TDR is at least a 2-3 day trip right? And if you stay on TDR property, I could see one getting the feeling of being away from the real world for at least that same amount of time. Not as long as WDW, but still more than a day trip to a theme park.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Many feel TDR is a day trip and many people do go there for only a day or even just for the evening...but that is because TDR is dependant on the local crowd first and foremost, and they do not need to plan multiple day visits to the resort. Many have APs and they can come and go when something special is going on. With that said.... I think the question of what is better at WDW over at TDR has already been answered by Roger55... >>- Provides more variety of resort options. - More parks. Quantity, not quality. - Other opitions besides the theme parks such as water parks, golf, etc - Wider variety of food choices...<<< And Trekkeruss... >>WDW is a true resort.<< The blessing of size, the availability of things to do that are unique to WDW etc etc, are just about the only items WDW has over TDR as a whole... I will even add another one thing that TDR should emulate from WDW: **Magic your Way ticket policy** TDR's ticketing is too restritive. >>One I think is the monorails. WDW's clearly look cooler. The ones in TDL may be engineeringly superior, but they look boxy and unappealing.<< This is a good argument and one that I have already gone over a million times here... The problem with WDW's monorails is that they are not operated like a true transport system... but feels more like a d-ticket ride to me. Yes, they are very pretty and sleek over TDR Line's monorails, but you are always waiting for traffic clearance or safety checks. At TDR, the TDR Line monos may be boxy but they run on schedule and I have never experienced a delay.. ever. Not to mention they offer more spacious and attractive interior cabins, minimal blah blah blah spiels, more spacious stations and digital signage with up to the minute info if necesary. They of course.. come with a price, and that is probably the only one thing the WDW has one over TDR's... that is if you block out that a portion of your WDW ticket already includes the transport charge... so you are paying for that service, even if you don't use it. Since I am bothered by WDW's monorail staff's lack of urgency in getting guests from point A to point B expeditiously and without delay... I can honestly say that it's dismaying to say the least, and quite unreliable (never plan to be where you need to be at a certain hour or you may not make it there on time) ..which goes against Walt's ideals of efficient living in the future. >>Now, if I were to start listing the things TDR does better, the list would be much longer.<< Correct... and that also depends on what's important to you when you go to the Disney parks... TDR has better staffing levels, better versions of some rides, better and more varied entertainment options and events, better trained and more efficient CM staff, better maintenance, better monorail system, better food options within their parks as compared to WDW's parks, better quality and unique merchadise... Those things are important to me, and TDR does it better than WDW. For those who may be into rides or whip doles...well for sure WDW will be better.. Oh one more thing.. G-Fan agrees because he demands as much quality as I do from Disney.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I have at least one answer. WDW is actually IN THE UNITED STATES. Hello....McFly? SOrry, but I ain't flyin all the way to TDL with my SIX kids when I can DIVE to WDW.
Originally Posted By Roger55 >>SOrry, but I ain't flyin all the way to TDL with my SIX kids when I can DIVE to WDW.<< Well, I agree that TDR is more cost prohibitive if you are within diving distance of WDW. But HELLO... Mc Fly??? Not everyone here on this board is within driving distance of WDW or for that matter even living in the USA. And not everyone here has the extra consideration of six kids to deal with. Your answer might be good for your particular situation DVC_dad, but is hardly a vailid reply to the OP's topic for discussion. It is a better answer to the question "why is WDW better for you?".
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<You must be mistating your opinion. You HAVE to believe TDR is at least a 2-3 day trip right?>> Yes, I realize you can (and need) to spend a few days at TDR to "do it all," but regardless, IMO it's rather like DLR...the outside world is just too closeby. Nature is important to make us humans feel content. Without nature, we are ultimately unhappy. If it weren't so, we wouldn't feel the need for national parks, city parks, or that small patch of grass in the backyard. WDW had that in abundance, TDR falls short.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I have to agree with Roger55 - "WDW is in the US" is hardly a universal reason why the park is better - certainly not for someone in Japan! As for other reasons, I haven't been to TDL so I can't be sure, but isn't it generally more expensive in terms of accomodation and transport than WDW? I know a personal prohibitive point against TDL for me was that we could hardly get any information about it from Australian travel agents and WDW information was *everywhere* - accessibility can be a problem for the Tokyo park.
Originally Posted By brotherdave The Magic Kingdom's Peoplemover (TTA) is better than TDL's! So is their Carousel of Progress! ;-)
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I would believe you^^^ if those attractions were not falling apart, and if TDL had them, I am sure they both would be kept in lovingly state.
Originally Posted By Goofys Apprentice I have been to both places, and here's my scorecard: WDW offers a fuller vacation experience. It has more parks and extras (water parks, boat rental, etc.). It has a more landscaped, "removed from the real world" feel. It has many more hotels and restaurants to choose from. It still is the Number 1 Disney resort in the world. Also for Americans, language is an issue. Tokyo is the standard-setter in terms of operational excellence, meaning that rides run consistently with almost no breakdowns, CM staffing is numerous and very energetic, and the parks are cleaner than in America. They also have 1 or 2 unique attractions in DL and of course all of DSea is unique. The monorail rocks, by the way! Disney fans ought to try to get to Tokyo sometime, and I don't understand it when people say "of course I know I'll never get there" -- Many people go to WDW once or twice a year for many years. You can certainly do Tokyo for the cost of 2 WDW trips, and possibly quite a bit less. In the whole Tokyo trip, there's only 1 expensive element, the airfare. Both places are fun and worthwhile and different.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Of course WDW does something better than TDL ... much better, actually -- MARKETING! There's no other way to explain the MK being the world's most-visited theme park.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN True about the Marketing. OLC does not need too much promotion to bring in the japanese guests since in Japan, TDR is revered and cherished in many ways...google the japanese fans disney sites and get a load of how they feel about TDR. It is that same interest that has made the japanese curious about coming to WDW in the last decade or so..and japanese travel companies such as JTB make it easy for them to come our way to the USA. Maybe, more people in the USA would be willing to go to TDR if they took the same interest the japanese take on things Disney and quit their "we have Disney at home so why bother going there?" attitude. Same attitude that helped sink Euro Disney when the american tourists in Paris snubbed the park.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Furthermore...I honestly wonder how "good" the attendance numbers at WDW would be if there were NO japanese guests coming from Asia. And worst...what would happen if the British weren't so close minded about coming to WDW and skipping DLP...
Originally Posted By leemac <<OLC does not need too much promotion to bring in the japanese guests since in Japan>> TDLFAN you need to open your eyes if you think OLC does hardly any promotion. Those huge billboards in the metro aren't cheap and there are literally dozens of them in Tokyo station (often competing with Universal Studios Japan). Add in tonnes of TV and radio commercials and they spend a fortune on marketing.
