Originally Posted By MickeyChick Am I strange, because I actually feel a little bit bad that I'm planning a Disney World trip. I'm a life-time Disneyland girl, and have never really had any interest in going to DW at all. But we decided to go there this year, and I kind of feel badly about it. Almost like I'm cheating on Disneyland. Yes, I know that I'm a little bit odd.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ No, you're not cheating. If it weren't for Disneyland's success, there wouldn't be a DW! So go ahead, check it out. See what's better, and what's not. It's like shopping at Sak's when you're a Walmart girl....sometimes you have to check out the shoes the other half is wearing.. Enjoy yourself.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I understand. Our Disneyland AP's expire this summer and my husband says we're going to WDW next winter. I won't really feel like it's two-timing, but even though it's probably the second happiest place on earth, I regret having to waste the resources that could be spent on Disneyland.
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Thanks! I'm sure I'll have a great time, but I do feel a little strange over in the DW message boards. Almost like I don't belong. Don't get me wrong, everyone's great and so helpful over there, but it still feels a little weird. The other problem is that I know DL so well, and I know nothing about DW. I like being in control on my vacations, and it's hard when you don't know anything. But that's what LP is for!
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Ha ha. I know what you mean, nemopoppins. It's so much more money for us to go to DW, and I think "We could almost go to DL TWICE on this money!"
Originally Posted By avromark Once you two-time you'll never be monogamous again WDW has more quantity (as a resort) and free rain to boot.
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Yeah, about that rain... That's one of the reasons we're thinking about moving our trip from June to October. Found out that June in Orlando has more rain on average than we do during the wettest month here in Oregon!
Originally Posted By avromark Well nothing wrong with humidity either. Just hit the basics like Mission to Mars and World In Motion, don't forget to ride the Sea Cabs and take an afternoon to enjoy Discovery Island in the morning you can hit River Country.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Remember - you only have get a "first visit" once. Be; careful not to plan and research so thoroughly that you miss out on surprises and moments of spontaneous charm. Enjoy your first visit, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful day. If you're familiar with DL, then MK will be familiar enough. The scale is different, and some things are in different spots and have their own unique look and feel, but when all is said and done they're two parks with more in common than different.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle >>I like being in control on my vacations, and it's hard when you don't know anything<< I know how you feel but it's kind of cool, when you're a seasoned Disneyland visitor, to experience something 'new' that still has the Disney magic! When you're walking down Main Street I think you'll be quite tickled to see the differences from and similarites to Disneyland. It almost takes you back to the feeling of seeing Disneyland the first time - there's nothing quite like the thrill of a first trip! I agree, don't over-plan and ruin the surprises (although it's good to have a bit of knowledge so you can make restaurant bookings and so on). Enjoy it!!
Originally Posted By jdub It's like in other situations: It's not cheating when you're paying for it.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol jdub. Don't worry mickeychick, but that rationale some of us are real harlots and jessabels. WDW is pretty awesome. DL has more heart IMHO, but you will be blown away with Epcot and Animal Kingdom, no doubt. As well as the scale - WDW is the same size as San Fransisco!!! It's worth saving for. And I cannot wait to hear your thoughts.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Look at it this way...Disneyland is WDW's older brother. There are a lot of family resemblances but the younger ate more vitamins and became much bigger. If you think of Disneyland as the "motherland" then you are just visiting a distant aunt or uncle. You're just doing your visits to the rest of the family.
Originally Posted By Elderp If your're a two timer for planning a trip to WDW I have no idea what I am for planning ours in Jan when we are going hopefully in Sept.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>If you're familiar with DL, then MK will be familiar enough. The scale is different, and some things are in different spots and have their own unique look and feel, but when all is said and done they're two parks with more in common than different.<< I remember my first visit to MK. It was a rather surreal experiance. Like visiting DL in a parallel universe where things seem familiar, yet strange.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Lol...I once felt like that on things. Theres no reason to feel that way though. Especially considering Disneyland and DisneyWorld are like bro and sis in a way, lol =). I go to both myself.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Lol...I once felt like that on things. Theres no reason to feel that way though. Especially considering Disneyland and DisneyWorld are like bro and sis in a way, lol =). I go to both myself.
