My Disneyland vs. WDW Opinion...what's yours?

[WDWFREAK53]

Nope. You'll love it. Go enjoy all the stuff that Magic Kingdom has that DL doesn't. Enjoy a Peoplemover, COP, and Country Bears. Check out the improved HM. They're different, but both highly enjoyable. And even though most here might dislike the NEW Tiki Room, check it out for yourself.

I used to be able to go to both parks each year and really looked forward to the differences. And it is REALLY nice that they actually HAVE a night time parade in the MK. It still burns me up that DL doesn't.

What's really great is there are enough differences to make them almost like a new park for you.

The Electrical Parade is at DCA.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

BEWARE LONG POST

Hmm..
In my humble opinion (been to Disneyland 2 times; Walt Disney World about 20 or so)... If you're comparing the Magic Kingdom to Disneyland, I think they are pretty much equal. The different in attractions pretty much cancel each other out. They each have better and inferior attractions than their counterpart...

ADVANTAGE DISNEYLAND
+ Better, Longer Pirates of the Carribbean
+ Better Space Mountain (WAY BETTER)
+ Better, Longer It's a Small World (better building; bad flume)
+ Better Buzz Lightyear Attraction (AstroBlasters)
+ Better (somewhat) Jungle Cruise
+ Better, Shorter Main Street USA (with attractions, not just stores)
+ Better Riverboat (Mark Twain)
+ Better Car Attraction (Autopia)
+ Better Toontown (Mickey's Toontown)
+ Better Tom Sawyer's Island (attractions)
+ Indiana Jones Adventure
+ The Matterhorn!
+ New Orleans Square
+ Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin
+ Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
+ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
+ Pinocchio's Daring Journey
+ Davy Crocket Explorer Canoes
+ Monorail (as an attraction; especially when new trains come online)
+ Remember, Dreams Come True Fireworks
+ The Sailing Ship Columbia
+ Closer Hotels (both on property and off)
+ DISNEY's CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
+ Shorter Line for Soarin' (Soarin' Over California)
+ Pixar Play Parade
+ Aladdin, A Musical Spectacular
+ a bug's land
+ Paradise Pier attractions
+ Better Disney animation attraction
+ Better It's Tough to Be A Bug
+ Disney's Electrical Parade
+ Monster's Inc. Dark Ride

ADVANTAGE MAGIC KINGDOM (and other WDW attractions)
+ Better, Longer Splash Mountain
+ Better, Longer Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
+ Better Castle
+ Better Tomorrowland (theme)
+ Better Frontierland (size)
+ Better Tom Sawyer's Island (size)
+ Better Restaurants (CRT, Crystal Palace, LTT, etc.)
+ Better, Longer Haunted Mansion (with new effects
+ Better Enchanted Tiki Room
+ Better Family/Children's Coaster (Goofy's Barnstormer)
+ Better Teacups (coverd and larger)
+ Better Adventure's of Winnie the Pooh
+ Liberty Square
+ Flying Carpets of Aladdin
+ Country Bear Jamboree
+ The Hall of Presidents
+ Carousel of Progress
+ Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor
+ Tomorrowland Transit Authority
+ Stitch's Great Escape
+ Mickey's Philharmagic
+ SpectroMagic parade
+ Better Hotels, Theming
+ EPCOT (attractions & restaurants)
+ DISNEY/MGM STUDIOS (attractions & restaurants)
- Better Tower of Terror
- Better Muppet*Vision 3-D
- Better Star Tours
+ DISNEY's ANIMAL KINGDOM (attractions & restaurants)
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Hehe, that was long :lol:

As far as your list goes... I think the Jungle Cruise at WDW is better (the temple)...but I do love the pirahna effect.

I'm not so sure about the shorter line for Soarin'

I disagree with you about the "Better It's Tough To Be A Bug" (It's the same exact attraction but DAK's queue is far superior).

NEWER Tiki Room...but not necessarily "Better" I can see why people would like the newer one more though...I just happen to prefer the original.

"Better" MuppetVision 3D is odd too...it's the same exact show...but I will say that the show building's entrance is better at DCA while the waiting room is better at the Studios.

It's nice to see how people's opinions differ and how people view certain attractions :wave:

 

[WDWFigment]

Hehe, that was long :lol:

As far as your list goes... I think the Jungle Cruise at WDW is better (the temple)...but I do love the pirahna effect.

I'm not so sure about the shorter line for Soarin'

I disagree with you about the "Better It's Tough To Be A Bug" (It's the same exact attraction but DAK's queue is far superior).

NEWER Tiki Room...but not necessarily "Better" I can see why people would like the newer one more though...I just happen to prefer the original.

"Better" MuppetVision 3D is odd too...it's the same exact show...but I will say that the show building's entrance is better at DCA while the waiting room is better at the Studios.

It's nice to see how people's opinions differ and how people view certain attractions :wave:

I was never really aware of a lot of the differences (I've never been to DLR) until reading your thread. Thanks for posting (and others for providing more of a critique).

Although I am weary, since the infallible Disney folk' have stated DLR is the "gem" and nothing is better. Further solidifying their factual opinions are the opinions of Mr. Columbia. Since non of you have "beat" his degree, I'll assume he's still correct. I can beat his degree, as I have a degree in Funk from The P-Funk Institute of Funk...too bad I've never been to DLR!

(no offense to you Ivy leaguers who aren't snobs, but this is the general pompous attitude I've encountered from your kind. Congratulations on being so elite!)