How does Disneyland differ from DisneyWorld?

[Wilt Dasney]

= big fish/small pond

= small fish/big pond

 

[Quest4fun]

= big fish/small pond

= small fish/big pond

Well said. Disneyland is definitely one of the key spots but unlike Orlando it really doesn't define the area. I'm hard pressed to pick a favorite. I usually side with where I grew up but I love the WDW experience.

 

[OklaHoops]

DL vs WDW

My opinion is WDW is better than DL because of more rides, location, less congestion, and cleaner air. DL has the better weather, and everything is so close but I have a problem when you can't see the stars at night.

 

[Chrononymous]

I can't say one is better than the other.
I really enjoy them both, for different reasons.

The reason I love WDW...there's so much happening, and so many different things to see and experience. It's sensory overload at it's best. I love that there are several parks, and each has it's own theme and flavor. And I love the themed resorts.

The reason I love DL...you can still see some of Walt's hand in things. It's like his genius is personaly embedded in several areas and attractions, and that is just a cool feeling.
Plus there are several attractions done better, or more unique in DL.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

One is one word the other is two, and has the parks founder in its name.

 

[Lucille]

One is one word the other is two, and has the parks founder in its name.

Don't they both have the parks founder in their names?

 

[riogirl]

Not even close. You actually see the rides from the highway...no magic or Disney type mystery there. It is sooo small compared to the MK in FL. Even walking down Main Street is a disappointment because the castle looks shrunken compared to Cinderella castle in FL. No comparison...