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Frequently discussed differences between WDW and DLR.
- Disneyland uses the Disneyland app, not MDE
- Disneyland is open most days from 8 am - midnight. DCA is generally open from 8am - 10 pm.
- You can start park hopping at 11 am.
- LLMP and LLSP work differently at Disneyland. At Disneyland, it is more like WDW's old Genie+ system. You can't book your first LLMP attraction until you pass through the turnstiles. There are several threads with strategies. If you are interested, I will find links to them.
- There are two LLSP attractions - Rise of the Resistance in DL and Radiator Springs Racers in DCA. LLSP are usually available to book within 15-30 min of the time that you want to ride. Rise is virtually identical to WDW. RSR is unique. RSR has a very efficient single rider line. If your 9 year old is confident riding alone, that is a great way to save time
- Disneyland uses Magic Band +, not the earlier versions. MB+ is good for entering the park, LL tap ins, PhotoPass photographers, and a few interactive features throughout the parks. It does not automatically detect ride photos. To save your ride photo, you need to find the photo on the kiosk wall as you exit the ride. Snap a picture of your photo so that you have the code. Enter the code into your app to upload the photo.
Below is BrianL's list of differences between WDW and DLR.
@BrianL have you made any changes?
DL Exclusive Attractions:
Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye (uses same ride system as DINOSAUR at AK)
Snow White's Enchanted Wish
Pinocchio's Daring Journey
Mister Toad's Wild Ride
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Alice in Wonderland
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
Roger Rabbit's Car-Toon Spin
Chip & Dale's Gadget Coaster
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
The Matterhorn (note this uses the same ride system as Space Mountain at MK)
Space Mountain (same theme but completely different ride)
DL Similar but not exactly the same:
Enchanted Tiki Room - longer show
Pirates of the Caribbean - longer with more show scenes
Haunted Mansion - even without the Nightmare overlay it is slightly different
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Big Thunder Mountain - some additional effects and scenery
Autopia - much longer than the Tomorrowland Speedway, but basically the same
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters - removable laser blasters make it a little better
DL Exactly (or basically) the same:
Peter Pan's Flight - technically some minor differences
Dumbo
King Aruthur Carousel
Milennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - all of Galaxy's Edge is practically identical
Rise of the Resistance
Mad Tea Party
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway - The queue is very different and cool
Star Tours
Astro Orbitor - though at ground level
CA Exclusive Attractions:
Monsters Inc. Mike & Sully to the Rescue
Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout - based on Tower of Terror, though the DL version works a little differently
WEB Slingers
Radiator Springs Racers - this is like a massively bigger Test Track
Luigi's Rollicking Roadsters
Incredicoaster
Inside-Out Emotional Whirlwind
Silly Symphony Swings - though this is an off-the shelf "wave swinger" ride
Jumpin' Jellyfish
Golden Zephyr
Goofy's Sky School
CA Similar but not exactly the same:
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree - the same as Alien Swirling Saucers
Grizzly River Run - longer version of Kali River Rapids - definitely a wet ride!
CA Exactly (or basically) the same:
Mickey's Philharmagic! - smaller screen though
Turtle Talk with Crush
Ariel's Undersea Adventure - same as Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
Jessie's Critter Carousel
Soarin'
Brian L made this list before Tiana's opened at
Disneyland. I would put that in the "similar but not exactly the same" category. It is a very wet ride - more wet than WDW. Make sure you have shoe coverings and a poncho.
Below is the entertainment schedule as it stands today. They have been adjusting the times a bit so make sure you check the app on the day of your arrival. If you need tips and pointers for the best way to view different shows, feel free to ask.
Disneyland
12:00 pm Pixar Pals Playtime Party (Fantasyland Theater)
12:15 pm
Disneyland Band March Down Main Street
1:30 pm Celebrate Happy Cavalcade - Small World -> Town Square
1:30 pm Pixar Pals Playtime Party (Fantasyland Theater)
3:00 pm Pixar Pals Playtime Party (Fantasyland Theater)
2:45 pm Celebrate Happy Cavalcade - Town Square -> Small World
4:30 pm Pixar Pals Playtime Party (Fantasyland Theater)
5:30 pm Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast (Tomorrowland)
8:45 pm Paint The Night - Small World -> Town Square (8:50 beginning June 9)
9:05 pm Fantasmic!
9:30 pm Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast (Tomorrowland)
9:35 pm Wondrous Journeys Fireworks (through Aug 21)
9:35 pm Fire of the Rising Moon (SWGE)
10:00 pm Tapestry of Happiness (Small World)
10:15 pm Shadows of Memory (SWGE)
10:15 pm Tapestry of Happiness (Small World)
10:30 pm Fantasmic!
10:30 pm Tapestry of Happiness (Small World)
10:50 pm Paint the Night - Town Square -> Small World (11 pm beginning June 9)
DCA
2:30 pm Better Together (through Aug 21)
5:00 pm Better Together (through Aug 21)
8:30 pm Carthay Circle Projections (through Aug 21)
9:00 pm World of Color Happiness!
9:00 pm Carthay Circle Projections (through Aug 21)
9:30 pm Carthay Circle projections (through Aug 21)
10:15 pm World of Color Happiness!
