Originally Posted By DyGDisney Being regular Disneyland visitors, we loved WDW when we finally got to go last year. There are a few places where I think Disneyland has them beat. One is the bathrooms. They don't have the theming that Disneyland has, and they could do so much there, espcially in DAK! The other thing was, we could see cars and building from Tomorrowland! That was so weird to me, being used to the berm. And their Toontown...er....Country Fair...whatever. So weird that it just ends, in a chain link fence. That's the end. Weird.... We loved MK version of Jungle Cruise, and of course EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. Didn't love having to take a shuttle back and forth though, but the resort feel was great and made up for it. Both resorts are awesome! I really want to go back to WDW for the Christmas season sometime.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "The other thing was, we could see cars and building from Tomorrowland! That was so weird to me, being used to the berm." That's because at the Magic Kingdom you're looking out at WDW not the City of Anaheim .
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I got that, it was still weird. I knew it was all still resort property, but wasn't expecting to see cars! I did think that back area of TL near the road was in need of improvement. What was that large, square building? It just looked kind of plain. They could easily block the view of the road next time they revamp that area.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I actually agree with you. It's especially jarring for veteran Disneylanders when you first ride the WDW Railroad. After passing Space Mountain riders have a clear unobstructed view of everything outside the park until arriving at the Main Street station.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Thanks Dave... are you up for a nice verse of "Kumbaya"?<<< I should be, considering I was way out of line and owe everyone, especially Roadtrip an apology.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip No Dave, you weren't way out of line. You are just passionate in your beliefs. I have no problem with that as long as you don't think I have anything against you personally, because I don't. I like you.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I know it is not personal with you Road Trip. I also like and respect you, hence my surprise as at a couple of things. But I was out of line for swearing, which is a breach of community rules.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I've only been to WDW once, so I'm still a true-blue DL fan. And I find all the wonderful things in LA and San Diego great as well. Maybe things will change if I visit WDW more. It was very strange to see all the stuff outside the park on the train.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>That makes it taller than the Matterhorn and about the same height at Spaceship Earth. It certainly doesn't look that tall, but I'll take your word for it.<<< That's because of forced perceptive, and because the land it's build on is slightly lower than the rest of the MK. But the structure is 189 feet tall. So well planned.
Originally Posted By aquamoptop Donny - ITA!!! I was born and raised in Anaheim. Lived right off of Ball Rd and Walnut, could see the fireworks from my backyard and spent more time in DL than I did at my High School in senior year. I loved disneyland so much. But a funny thing happened....the area got destroyed by DCA!!! For me DL's charm was that it was a park and a hotel...not a resort. I personally feel the magic of disneyland is gone now. Ruined by a horrible second gate, a rediculouly ugly and horribly designed car garage. Their downtown disney is just ok to me. Now I do love DL, the park but there are things about it that bug me. Space is one, it feels so small and when it is crowded, it is a nightmare. Now I came to florida and began working at WDW in 1995. It was a good time for the parks. Esp MK!! I do agree its gone a little down hill but if I was given a choice I would choose WDW hands down. I love the way it feels once your just simply on property. AK and Epcot sent it over the top for me. I moved back to cali in 2000 and lived there for a year and everytime I was in DL, I just longed for Cinderella castle, Spaceship Earth and all my WDW faves. I know I am in the monority, but just wanted to say, your not alone in your feelings.
Originally Posted By tashajilek So basically you loved that Disneyland was a small resort and you prefer WDW? I also find it weird that you dislike DCA when many things that are at DCA are at WDW. In my opinion when DCA is done the expansion it will be superior to WDW.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<In my opinion when DCA is done the expansion it will be superior to WDW.>> Can't agree... DCA will definitely be better than the Studios (I think it already is). But the existence of Epcot and the AK are advantages that DL will never be able to overcome.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I can understand EPCOT, but i have been to both of Sandiego's parks so DAK doesnt appeal to me as much as other people.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip To me the greatest thing about the AK is not the attractions (though there are a few great ones) or the animals. It is the overall sense of place that the AK provides... by far the greatest of any Disney Park When you are in Harambe you feel as if you are truly in an African village... not a Disney theme park. Joe Rohde has created a true Disney masterpiece. The man is a genius and a masterful artist.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^Yea I completely agre...but setting only goes so far. And the lack of attractions mixed with the park's poor maintenance has given me no desire to return in the last year and a half.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney >>> everytime I was in DL, I just longed for Cinderella castle<<< Cinderella's castle is BEAUTIFUL, but there is a big HOLE to the right of it when you're walking down Main Street!
Originally Posted By Christi22222 >>I can understand EPCOT, but i have been to both of Sandiego's parks so DAK doesnt appeal to me as much as other people.<< I enjoy the San Diego animal park and zoo as well, but there is no universe in which I think they would compare with DAK. That's comparing apples and rocks as far as I'm concerned. Totally different experiences and efforts.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I am with Tasha. DAK is a lovely park, but San Diego Zoo is an overall more amazing experience. It does not make up for the fact that the MK and DHS are a dump compared to Anaheim. Epcot I love, but to be honest, I can do the real thing easily living in Europe. And although I love IROE, I prefer Remember Dreams Come True.
