Originally Posted By pitapan16 ...in the World. In my perspective, after visiting California Adventure, Knotts, Magic Mountain, Great America, Marine World, Opryland, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney MGM Studios, Universal Hollywood, Islands of Adventure, and after reviewing multiple other parks in the US and abroad even though I have not visited I think Disneyland is still the VERY best. Numeral Uno.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo You are not getting much arguement from me. Having been to nearly 100 parks around the globe, DL is number one to me. But Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Disneyland Paris have their plus points that push on the fringe of DL.
Originally Posted By TheHoop On our last trip, just recently in December; as we pulled into the lot off of Harbor Blvd. I said to the kids in classic Griswold style: "kids, you feel it in your stomach yet?" Even as a grown up (whatever that means) I still get the willies when I pulling off the fwy, especially though when I hear that first tram pull up. I'm with you both. Would love to try a park out of the U.S. one time!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss It is the greatest park, but it was even better in the mid 90's. Indy had just opened, and the Skyway, PeopleMover, Rocket Jets high above TL, and the Submarine Voyage were all still there. Captain EO too, not that Honey, Let's Not See That Again show. And for you CBJ lovers, the Playhouse was there also. The Lion King Celebration was playing, which IMO is the best parade DL has ever done. Of course, now we have DLR instead of just DL park. As much flak as DCA gets, I love the changes as a whole.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Dl itself was indeed great back then. However, DTD, the Grand and DCA are still a greater gain overall.
Originally Posted By TheHoop I, too, feel that the mid 90's were prime at DL for all of the reasons said by Trek. I suppose that's the beauty of the place, that it can mean so many different things to different people at the same time--that's a brilliant design, I'd say.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt If Disneyland Paris weren't so run down it would be the winner hands down.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I think Disneyland is without a doubt the best U.S. park (I've never seen the overseas Disney parks). I think that Walt Disney World is the best overall vacation destination.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I think DL is the best for adults too; EPCOT has lost "something" since its zenith (IMO, shortly after it opened). I'm sorry to hear DLP is run-down. When I saw it, it was gorgeous. It still lacked that certain x-factor DL has, but it certainly had more than the MK.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "I'm sorry to hear DLP is run-down. When I saw it, it was gorgeous. It still lacked that certain x-factor DL has, but it certainly had more than the MK." I totally agree. People talk about DL being small, but I think that's what gives it it's charm.
Originally Posted By jmuboy DL Paris needs a year of extensive wood rot replacement and painting like DL got in 2004/early 2005.
Originally Posted By irishfan >>DL Paris needs a year of extensive wood rot replacement and painting like DL got in 2004/early 2005.<< Thats pretty much whats happening in Paris at the moment.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 It really is. DLP was my second-favorite park next to DL, but part of that was just how lovely everything looked (when I was there, anyway).
Originally Posted By onlyme For a lot of people, myself included, DL holds a great amount of sentimental value. I've been going to DL for 35+ years. It's what keeps me going back. If I had entered the park for the first time when I was say, in my 30's, I probably wouldn't consider it in such high regard as I do.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "DLP was my second-favorite park next to DL, but part of that was just how lovely everything looked (when I was there, anyway)." It is lovely. And well laid out with lots of amazing details throughout. Count me in for about 35 years as a DL fan.
Originally Posted By iksnamhcok 42.5 years for me. Went to DL with my family in the summer of 1964, when I was 8. Man, was it great. We drove all the way there from Michigan. Still living here in the Frozen North, but we manage to get to DL every couple of years.
