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I actually liked DCA a lot, despite all the negative reviews. I guess I called it a half-day park for me because I had ridden the rides there and didn't feel the need to ride any of them again. This is unlike Pirates, Space Mountain, etc. I've ridden Tower of Terror (and am the only one in my...

That makes sense. I found it to be more enveloping/engaging as well.

I liked Monsters, Inc, but not as much as, say, Peter Pan (but it is one of my favorite rides). It just seemed like it was older technology and let me down. As for the queues, I just found them more entertaining. Part of that may have been that we rarely waited more than 20 minutes for a...

Really? Huh. Are there fewer scenes at DL? One thing I have noticed at WDW is that it seems as though they have increased the speed through which you go through the ride. Not going to pull a skier, but still faster than I remember.

Sorry. I posted in 2 places.

A few months ago, I asked for opinions on the differences between the two parks. I am finally back and have a chance to post a report on what I noticed. First - Disneyland is far more charming and intimate than WDW (which is grander and more enveloping). I was really surprised by this. I knew...

Finally back and have a chance to post a report on what I noticed. First - Disneyland is far more charming and intimate than WDW (which is grander and more enveloping). I was really surprised by this. I knew it was smaller, but Disneyland doesn't feel smaller (at least to me). I don't know...

Thanks again for all the tips. We have pretty much put together our agenda based on your suggestions. I will check in when we get back. Now it is time for the long wait until we go (mid to late July).

Thanks again everyone. What is this reference to a fast pass for the night show at DCA? Is there limited capacity or is that just for good seats?

Everyone - Thanks for the quick, and detailed, responses. It is why I like this site and have visited it for 10 years. "She Who Must Be Obeyed" has added an extra day to the trip. So I figure splitting it up with one day at each park (with a parkhopper option). As a result, we may be able to...

Hello all! I have been to WDW too many times to count. I have never been to DL, however. I am finally going in mid-July. I only have one day. What attractions are must sees? Specifically, I am looking for rides that are not at WDW (Toad [RIP], Casey, etc.) and those that are at WDW, but...

Great. Thanks. If that doesn't help, I'll keep an eye out.

Thanks for the response. That is for the business "school" for lack of a better word. The Disney Institute seemed to morph into that a few years ago. What I am looking for is stuff like the fishing, parasailing or golf lessons that they currently offer. WDW used to offer art classes, etc...

I couldn't find a topic on this, but I was looking for some of the classes WDW used to hold as part of the Disney Institute. Are they still available through some of the different resorts? My dad can't do the parks anymore, but still wants to go. I know there are golf lessons (which he...

Your son will have a blast. I did that with my son a few years ago (he was 9 at the time), and he loved it. Don't forget the end of the night dance. At first I thought it was just some dance troupe that was passing through (I think it was the "Jamminators," but I could be wrong), but then...