Does WDW have the same feel as WDL?

[Cicero10]

I love the vibe that Disney land gives off, I've never been to Disney world. But does it give off the same type of vibe, like, are they alike? For some reason, I get a bit of a vintage feel from the Disney land, and, as stupid as this sounds, I get a sense of "magic". I know, I know, stupidly cliche, but for some reason I do! Anyone here feel the same way about Disney land? Like, does Disney world have the same Main Street and everything like the land one does? Where it has those cute, small, vintage shops? How different is each of the Disney properties?

 

[Joanna71985]

Yes, there is a difference between DL and WDW (for one- DL has 2 parks, and WDW has 4. There are different rides at both. And so on). But both are magical in their own way. I love WDW, and I hope to go to DL someday

 

[Hollsey]

I love the vibe that Disney land gives off, I've never been to Disney world. But does it give off the same type of vibe, like, are they alike? For some reason, I get a bit of a vintage feel from the Disney land, and, as stupid as this sounds, I get a sense of "magic". I know, I know, stupidly cliche, but for some reason I do! Anyone here feel the same way about Disney land? Like, does Disney world have the same Main Street and everything like the land one does? Where it has those cute, small, vintage shops? How different is each of the Disney properties?

For me, it's kind of hard to answer that question in typing (and I majored in Creative Writing, so you know it's hard ). The two aren't so vastly different that it feels like going to Universal and then Disney, but they aren't mirror opposites of each other, either. And the magic is kind of different at both parks, too. It's hard to explain.

I grew up going to WDW, and went to DLR for the first time in 2008 and again in 2011. Leading up to my trip in 2008, I had done a lot of research on the park and its rides and how it came to be and all of this stuff, and knowing all of that stuff I could definitely feel a magical awareness that Walt had been there. Since it was my first visit, I was more aware of everything, trying to scope out every single detail I could. I definitely get what you mean by it having a vintage-y feel!

Walt Disney World's magic is a little different, but it's still vast and immense. Like I said, it's really, really hard for me to put it into words, but it definitely exists. I've been to WDW 6 times not including my last CP, and yet every time I go I still find little things that I had never experienced before, like little details or hidden spots or whatever else. And having worked at a resort, I can tell you the magic is EVERYWHERE (even a little value resort like the All Stars).

To further summarize what Joanna said, we'll put it this way: WDW and DLR's Main Streets were both modeled after two different time periods, so while they look similar in pictures, they still retain their own feeling once you actually get there. WDW has more room to move around, and there's a lot more to do there just because there's so much more land, so you have all these Resorts and water parks and Downtown Disney (which is basically a whole other park compared to the one at Disneyland). After a certain point comparing the two parks starts like feeling comparing apples to oranges. They're so alike and yet so different. They share some of the same rides, and yet those rides that they share (Star Tours, it's a small world, Little Mermaid, Tower of Terror, etc.) each have their own little things that make them unique.

Even though WDW is way bigger, it's still magical!

If you're curious because you don't know which one you want to try for the CP, you can always go for both when you apply and see from there.

 

[Cicero10]

For me, it's kind of hard to answer that question in typing (and I majored in Creative Writing, so you know it's hard ). The two aren't so vastly different that it feels like going to Universal and then Disney, but they aren't mirror opposites of each other, either. And the magic is kind of different at both parks, too. It's hard to explain.

I grew up going to WDW, and went to DLR for the first time in 2008 and again in 2011. Leading up to my trip in 2008, I had done a lot of research on the park and its rides and how it came to be and all of this stuff, and knowing all of that stuff I could definitely feel a magical awareness that Walt had been there. Since it was my first visit, I was more aware of everything, trying to scope out every single detail I could. I definitely get what you mean by it having a vintage-y feel!

Walt Disney World's magic is a little different, but it's still vast and immense. Like I said, it's really, really hard for me to put it into words, but it definitely exists. I've been to WDW 6 times not including my last CP, and yet every time I go I still find little things that I had never experienced before, like little details or hidden spots or whatever else. And having worked at a resort, I can tell you the magic is EVERYWHERE (even a little value resort like the All Stars).

To further summarize what Joanna said, we'll put it this way: WDW and DLR's Main Streets were both modeled after two different time periods, so while they look similar in pictures, they still retain their own feeling once you actually get there. WDW has more room to move around, and there's a lot more to do there just because there's so much more land, so you have all these Resorts and water parks and Downtown Disney (which is basically a whole other park compared to the one at Disneyland). After a certain point comparing the two parks starts like feeling comparing apples to oranges. They're so alike and yet so different. They share some of the same rides, and yet those rides that they share (Star Tours, it's a small world, Little Mermaid, Tower of Terror, etc.) each have their own little things that make them unique.

Even though WDW is way bigger, it's still magical!

If you're curious because you don't know which one you want to try for the CP, you can always go for both when you apply and see from there.

Well, I know for sure I'm gonna try to apply for WDW, cause they're the only ones that have the culinary program. It's kinda hard for me to explain, like, I'n a sense, WDL has like a small town type feel and I kinda worry that WDW has a really big city type feel.

 

[Joanna71985]

Not to be picky, but it's just DL (Disneyland, not Walt Disneyland)

 

[jgh]

Well, I know for sure I'm gonna try to apply for WDW, cause they're the only ones that have the culinary program. It's kinda hard for me to explain, like, I'n a sense, WDL has like a small town type feel and I kinda worry that WDW has a really big city type feel.

That's funny, because I've been to both DL once and WDW lots of times (I grew up going to WDW). I felt DL had a big city feel...kind of like a theme park right off the street stuck in the middle of a huge city, and I felt WDW was tucked inside it's own little magical world....acres and acres of it's own roads, street signs, resorts...there are even lots of wooded areas. There isn't much of the city hustle and bustle. Plus, when I go to Disney I feel completely immersed...just park your car and leave it! Take the Disney Transportation everywhere.

 

[alice99]

I enjoy Disneyland more than Disneyworld, I like that there's only 2 parks. I feel more relaxed and less pressure to DO EVERYTHING.

I go to Disneyworld 1-2 times per year .... but only make it to the West coast once every 3-5 years. Maybe that's one of the reasons I enjoy it more, it feels new to me.

There are different types of crowds at Disneyland..... Disneyland draws a more local crown, lots of annual pass holders, Moms alone with their kids for the day.... packing bag lunches, etc...
There are more discounts offered on meals, etc.... that are not offered at Disneyworld, I think that's to encourage the locals to spend $ there instead of brown bagging it.

I agree with the above poster that stated WDW feels more tucked in it's own magical world... and DL feels like it's a theme park in a city.

 

[lego606]

Also, I don't mean this to be picky, but Disney World is 2 words (or 3 if you have the Walt in it)

I'd put it this way. Disneyland "hugs" you when you walk in. It's smaller, and I think that's one of its benefits. It's not prone to the sprawl you have at Walt Disney World. WDW's parks have less attractions and are bigger, but then again the crowds are bigger too. It very much feels bigger because many things are (Victorian Main Street as opposed to Marceline, and buses EVERYWHERE for example). I guess it's kind of the intimate nature of Disneyland vs the large grandeur of WDW.

 

[Linden]

I live in SoCal, so I grew up going to DLR. I did my CP at WDW. Magic Kingdom's Main Street is bigger, wider, and more ornate. It has these pretty white wrought iron accents on the buildings, and I think the buildings are taller. They seem like it anyway. It feels fancier and a little more commercial to me. It's prettier than Disneyland's Main Street. Disneyland feels more vintage to me, because, well, it is. It seems more authentic and down-to-earth homey (I'm probably highly biased). The shops are smaller and more closely packed.

Overall, Magic Kingdom and Disneyland have very different vibes, but each have their own charms. I think I've made it clear which has my heart, but MK definitely has some neat things going for it, like Liberty Square and a cool take on Adventureland decor. Or New Fantasyland. For me, the main difference between vibes was sizes. Disneyland has these small, exquisitely decorated shops and dark room rides in Fantasyland. In Magic Kingdom, they're bigger and better organized for the high volume of people. But they're not always as charming. Some things about it are actually better. Just don't expect them to be the same or constantly compare them like I did. You'll find new things to love about it. Just remember, it's different from Disneyland (and feels different too), but it has to be that way to meet different needs.

 

[BibbidiBonnie]

I have been traveling to WDW since I was a baby, and of course I absolutely love it! I had the opportunity to take a trip to DLR last August and I loved it! Of course each park is magical in their own way! WDW, however, can be very overwhelming compared to DLR. WDW is a completely immersive experience unlike DLR (which is located right in the city) and has twice the amount of theme parks within itself to enjoy! Just be sure to do your research when traveling to WDW and try to plan your days so you know what you're doing and you don't let yourself get too overwhelmed by the size and magnitude of WDW. WDW and DLR are each their own individual experience and are similar and different in many magical ways!