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DLRme · 05-26-2009, 12:34 PM

Hello! I just wanted to see how many Disney-like parks thats out there. I mean some places that you can see that are inspired from Disney. You can also post pictures of the parks

So I'll start. We have a park in Stavanger(Norway) that has the name Kongeparken. It is actually my work place, and I love the place! It is so like Disney because it has Norway's biggest collection of characters, and even more to come. It also has a big castle and even a small "Main Street".

ckay87 · 05-26-2009, 01:32 PM

I can't think of anything that compares to Disney and I'm sure a lot of people on here are probably thinking the same thing. Perhaps the closest I can think of, on its level of cleanliness, theme, professionalism and quality of shows would be Busch Gardens in Williamsburg (not Tampa). Otherwise, I'm at a loss.

That said, there are some parks that I like BETTER than Disney for certain things....Cedar Point in Ohio has far better thrill rides and Knoebels in PA for affordability, for example.

Alice28 · 05-26-2009, 01:42 PM

I've only been once, but I was impressed with Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy, CA. Lots of very pretty theming, tons of flowers/trees, and cute rides that were themed after Northern California. Like teacups shaped like artichokes, another ride that was garlic bulbs, strawberries, etc. Really a cute park!

BeccaBellePA · 05-26-2009, 01:45 PM

I live really close to Hershey Park, and I think they try to be like Disney. Character candy bars walk around, and they do special Halloween and Christmas night events, but it's not even close. I used to get season passes to Hershey Park, but just can't deal with poor planning, rude employees and $4 bottled water.

Ain't nothing like the real thing! I'm all Disney!

Handbag Lady · 05-26-2009, 01:48 PM

Disneyland is my local theme park!

MusiqChic99 · 05-26-2009, 01:50 PM

I live near a place called Holiday World in Santa Clause Indiana. It doesn't hold a candle to Disney. I can barely go there anymore.

We went to a Six Flags a few summers ago and the whole time I wished I was at Disney.

puffkin · 05-26-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BeccaBellePA

I live really close to Hershey Park, and I think they try to be like Disney. Character candy bars walk around, and they do special Halloween and Christmas night events, but it's not even close. I used to get season passes to Hershey Park, but just can't deal with poor planning, rude employees and $4 bottled water.

Ain't nothing like the real thing! I'm all Disney!

I agree. They also have "onsite hotels" with transportation. However, Hershey park was around long before Disneyland so I wonder if Disney ever looked at Hershey to see what worked and didn't in those early days.

It is a very nice park and lots of fun, but nowhere near Disney standards. Financially it would be next to impossible though, given the limited operating season it would have due to weather.

ckay87 · 05-26-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by puffkin

I agree. They also have "onsite hotels" with transportation. However, Hershey park was around long before Disneyland so I wonder if Disney ever looked at Hershey to see what worked and didn't in those early days.

It is a very nice park and lots of fun, but nowhere near Disney standards. Financially it would be next to impossible though, given the limited operating season it would have due to weather.

IMO, the thing that separates Hershey from Disney...enough to keep me away from Hershey altogether....is their complete lack of any crowd control whatsoever. Geez, I've tried going every day of the week you can imagine and it is always mobbed. I know Disney can be mobbed, but they do have a knack for moving people around in a controlled way or entertaining people while they wait (or preventing waits altogether, ala Fastpasses!)

It was a good example, but I'm so jaded toward Hershey. It's my childhood park, I love it, but I can't stand it anymore!

05-26-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
DLRme Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norway! Posts: 13	Disney-like parks in your area Hello! I just wanted to see how many Disney-like parks thats out there. I mean some places that you can see that are inspired from Disney. You can also post pictures of the parks So I'll start. We have a park in Stavanger(Norway) that has the name Kongeparken. It is actually my work place, and I love the place! It is so like Disney because it has Norway's biggest collection of characters, and even more to come. It also has a big castle and even a small "Main Street". __________________ Lillian (Walts wife): But why on earth will you make an amusement park? They are so dirty! Walt: There´s the point. Mine won´t

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05-26-2009, 01:32 PM	#2
ckay87 demented and sad...but social This morning I had "you can't overlook your underwear" stuck in my head Scared by a clapper in her teens Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,836	I can't think of anything that compares to Disney and I'm sure a lot of people on here are probably thinking the same thing. Perhaps the closest I can think of, on its level of cleanliness, theme, professionalism and quality of shows would be Busch Gardens in Williamsburg (not Tampa). Otherwise, I'm at a loss. That said, there are some parks that I like BETTER than Disney for certain things....Cedar Point in Ohio has far better thrill rides and Knoebels in PA for affordability, for example.

05-26-2009, 01:42 PM	#3
Alice28 DIS Veteran I'm Doombah Frickin Butt, nice to meet you! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Burbs of Portland, OR Posts: 9,593	I've only been once, but I was impressed with Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy, CA. Lots of very pretty theming, tons of flowers/trees, and cute rides that were themed after Northern California. Like teacups shaped like artichokes, another ride that was garlic bulbs, strawberries, etc. Really a cute park!

05-26-2009, 01:45 PM	#4
BeccaBellePA Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 172	I live really close to Hershey Park, and I think they try to be like Disney. Character candy bars walk around, and they do special Halloween and Christmas night events, but it's not even close. I used to get season passes to Hershey Park, but just can't deal with poor planning, rude employees and $4 bottled water. Ain't nothing like the real thing! I'm all Disney!

05-26-2009, 01:50 PM	#6
MusiqChic99 Love means going out to eat so that your husband won't have to cook. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,148	I live near a place called Holiday World in Santa Clause Indiana. It doesn't hold a candle to Disney. I can barely go there anymore. We went to a Six Flags a few summers ago and the whole time I wished I was at Disney.