Originally Posted By jmuboy I went to WDW many many many times before going to DL for the first time at age 22. Now at age 30 and after many trips to WDW, DL and DLP I still consider DL #1.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Me too. Sure, there's nostalgia for those of us who have been going for 40 years (in my case), but I've taken a number of people from the east coast who typically were more familiar with WDW or even DLP in the case of two Euro friends, and they all agreed there's just that "something" about DL that no other park has.
Originally Posted By avromark ^^^ I'm guessing you mean the special feeling, not the overt amount of Spanish speakers. I wish it went back to just English spiels. Heck I'd like DLP to go with just English spiels
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Personally (and this will probably sound silly), the most "special" thing about DL over the other Magic Kingdoms is the weather. There is something about the weather in Southern California that just cannot be beat. Ever been to WDW in August or DLP in April?
Originally Posted By irishfan I've been to all Disney parks except Hong kong, and DL is my favourite.
Originally Posted By Megara Disneyland is my personal favourite too. I think because it has "Walt's touch". I have visited WDW and TDL also and although they are fantastic too, the sentimental fav is always Disneyland.
Originally Posted By dresswhites my friends and coworkers debate which is better disneyland and disney world. alot times they say disneyworld because there is more to do. i also say Disney World in a lot of ways has alot more to do and definately more of a resort. however comparing just magic kingdoms, disneyland beats WDW. Disneyland has alot more little attractions that the magic kingdom in Florida. Storybook, Casey, Alice, Mr Toad, Roger Rabbit, the Columbia, the Canoes, Mr Lincoln/Disneyland Story, New Orleans Square. plus the florida magic kingdom is missing two big e tickets the Matterhorn and indy. the attractions they share disneyland usually wins. Pirates is much longer and more elaborate at disneyland. space mountain is a far better experience then the one at WDW. Small World is not as magical without its facade greeting you. yes overall you get more bang for your buck at WDW, but for the best magic kingdom experience, Disneyland the original magic kingdom is still the best. I have never been to the overseas parks, so i can't compare those.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 But Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Disneyland Paris have their plus points that push on the fringe of DL. Agreed. =)
Originally Posted By pitapan16 It is the greatest park, but it was even better in the mid 90's. I think when the Submarine Voyage re-opens anew again, Disneyland will be the greatest it ever has.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 >>DL Paris needs a year of extensive wood rot replacement and painting like DL got in 2004/early 2005.<< More so than the MK needs it?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I have visited WDW and TDL also and although they are fantastic too, the sentimental fav is always Disneyland.>> I haven't been to HKDL, but of the rest, I'd have to put TDL at the bottom, from a architectural and layout standpoint. Tokyo's tradition of excellence in show and service are phenomenal, but the park itself is a bit bizarre.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Honestly, if EPCOT had held true to the ideals that founded it, it could be Imagineering's greatest achievment in my opinion. It's still a great place, but it's ambitious message has been watered down over the years since it opened.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 ~~~~~~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. ~~~~~ I think I would regard it just as high on a different level actually. I think I'd just be blown away If I walked into Disneyland without having been before. Having been so many times, I'm still blown away, but it's more like home cause I've always gone back and back.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Tokyo's tradition of excellence in show and service are phenomenal, but the park itself is a bit bizarre." I totally agree.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Personally (and this will probably sound silly), the most "special" thing about DL over the other Magic Kingdoms is the weather. There is something about the weather in Southern California that just cannot be beat. Ever been to WDW in August or DLP in April? ~~~~~~~~~~ The weather in SoCal really is spectacular. Superior to Orlando in my opinion because of the horrific heat they have in the summer months. BUT all other seasons are very nice to compensate.
Originally Posted By avromark Hey pitapan16 don't you know that the Sauna-like weather in the summer is a *selling* point, amusement/thrill/spa all in one, see you don't have to go to GF etc for the spa
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <<~~~~~~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. ~~~~~>> <I think I would regard it just as high on a different level actually. I think I'd just be blown away If I walked into Disneyland without having been before. Having been so many times, I'm still blown away, but it's more like home cause I've always gone back and back.> That was the reaction of my east coast and Euro friends. They were visiting for the first time in their 30's and 40's and had no nostalgia for it; yet were thoroughly impressed.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo ^^^^Agreed. We took my Great Grandmother on her first trip for her 75th birthday and couldn't keep up. After that, she would make the trek down from Vallejo 4 times a year well into her 90's!
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Hey pitapan16 don't you know that the Sauna-like weather in the summer is a *selling* point, amusement/thrill/spa all in one, see you don't have to go to GF etc for the spa Oh yeah and free showers in summer too! Lol....
