Disney World & Disneyland

[ajrwdwgirl]

I love them both, but right now I'm kind of on a Disneyland trend. We are going back to WDW in June, so maybe I will change my tune then.

 

[Californian Elitist]

That's just like saying Hawaii is my favorite beach.

Hahahahaha love this!

 

[Californian Elitist]

...(back in the good old days when the characters could roam around the parks and interact with the guests)

They still do that at DL.

 

[LAKid53]

They still do that at DL.

Nice to know - I've not been to DL in many years.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Nice to know - I've not been to DL in many years.

Figured that.

 

[Marc Gil]

Disneyland is obviously the better park, but Magic Kingdom is more nostalgic to me since I grew visiting there.

I've only visited Disneyland three times, but those three times made a huge impression on me!

 

[Marc Gil]

They still do that at DL.

And at WDW depending on the day.

 

[56srogers]

I did not distinguish to be fair I meant between the kingdoms. But also the rides that both have.

 

[Communicore]

They still do that at DL.

Yea they sure do I was "attacked" by Woody last time I was at DCA lol. No meet and greet lines or mobs.

 

[AngryEyes]

Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom= Disneyland and it's not even close.
DLR vs. WDW= DLR (1-4 day trip), WDW (5 days or more).

 

[mrdrift]

Small World at Disneyland is better.

 

[cba]

I have actually never been to Disneyland (It's on my bucket list, so don't attack me), so I guess I can only saw WDW, but I am aware (and in a way jealous) of DL's IASW, POTC, Carsland, ect.

 

[56srogers]

I really just wanted to share others comparisons. I did enjoy DL. I did like touring the castle and having Peter Pan waiting outside to scare us. The characters freedom is cool. I miss that from WDW but they both are very unique and I guess they cant be fairly compared.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Personally, I think Disneyworld is better than the Magic Kingdom

 

[trylon57]

um, yeah, sure. Disneyworld is better. Yeah, thats right! Thats the ticket! Yeah, its better in Florida. Yeah, thats right. Don't bother going to California, its too cold and rainy. Yeah. Thats the ticket! Florida!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Oh visit California, just dont waste your time on theme parks.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

For me DL and DCA are better theme parks but WDW is a better overall vacation.

For rides:

Indy > Dinosaur
DL IASW > WDW IASW
DL Buzz > WDW Buzz
DL SM > WDW SM (much better at DL)
DL BTMR > WDW BTMR
DL POTC > WDW POTC
DL Fantasmic > WDW Fantasmic (much better at DL)
Grizzly > Kali
RSR > Test Track

The only exceptions I can think of off the top of my head are:
WDW ToT > DCA ToT
WDW Sp Mtn > DL Sp Mtn

Even though I prefer the rides at DLR I can't wait to go back to WDW again. WDW has unique rides like EE, Kilimanjaro, RnRC, etc that I can't wait to ride again but also has a better restaurant lineup, more nighttime spectaculars, affordable onsite hotels, boating, horseback riding, isolation, etc.

It's like trying to pick between kids.

 

[Joey Jurado]

I don't like Splash Mountain. Period. Not a get-wet ride person. Something about that funky old feet smelling water. It's just a no. Not even on a hot day when I'm sweating. Then I get to smell like sweat and funky old feet. Nope nope nope.

Just got back from Disneyland for the first time. I loved it & would go back before WDW. Haven't been on a WDW parks trip since 2011. Not considering going back. Have future trips planned thru the end of 2015 but nothing at WDW more than pre-cruise hotel stay split w/friends.

I love the way it smells, i go to a carwash just to be reminded of it!

 

[scottnj1966]

Can anyone else compare the two?

They are almost in ways a different ride. From different logs, different sound and singing style of music, and just an overall different feel of the ride and store.