But that's just my opinion, and I'm fairly strange, so ... feel free to ignore it or disagree.
Well, I think I agree with you. Basically because of this:
Much as I love Disneyland Park, I'm willing to do DCA first (no matter how much I make fun of others for doing it) because even if I'm in a park that's less than 15 years old, it's still "Walt's House" to some degree because everything is so close together that (to me at least) it feels magical as soon as you step on to Disney property. At WDW, everything is so spread out that I need to actually be in a park (or at a well-themed hotel) to feel immersed in the magic.
You nailed it right there.
I will say that I feel like I'm there at WDW once we cross under that sign, but it definitely doesn't feel real until I step foot in MK, no matter how many times I go.
I do feel the need to compare and contrast, and I will as I go through the TR. I think everybody has certain expectations and preferences. I went in knowing that what works at WDW might not work there, and we didn't do things the way we normally would at WDW. They are similar, yet very different. But they're both very much Disney.
I got interrupted while reading your last chapter and ended up having to do it over two days...so, not the most conducive environment for quoting and commenting.
Been there, done that. That's the beauty of posting at work. I'm lucky sometimes if I can remember that I got interrupted and come back.
Anyway, please tell me that someone pointed out that the clock outside of Disneyland indicated that it was 4:05 when you arrived!?
Actually, no.
I guess the 3 o'clock parade that was supposed to start at 4 o'clock didn't even start on time. I'm telling you, everything happens late there.
Sorry about your slightly-obstructed view of Fantastmic, I would not be happy if I paid for a package. But very cool that the show at DL includes Pan and Hook fighting on ship. I'd like to see that.
It definitely was a great show. I think I'd me more upset about the package if it was a table service meal or I felt like they were really upcharging for the pass. But frankly, the meal was only $20 per adult including salad, entrée, side, drink and dessert. Not the cheapest meal on property, but not really unreasonable for Disney.
Would I have liked to have had a better view? Absolutely, but I don't feel like it was a complete rip off. I just wish I had known more about what to expect going in.