For those who've been to both DLR and WDW...

[jabead]

I recently returned from a trip to DLR (hadn't been there since 1995 because our last 4 vacations have been spent at WDW, LOL!). Anyway I thought it would be fun to rate the 6 Disney theme parks that I've visited and invite anyone else who'd like to to do the same.

#1 - WDW's Epcot (still my favorite, although Disneyland is a close 2nd)

#2 - Disneyland (I thought this park was way better than Magic Kingdom, I especially loved the New Orleans Square area)

#3 - WDW's Magic Kingdom

#4 - WDW's MGM Studios

#5 - DLR's California Adventure (Soarin' over California is fantastic, rest of park is just okay IMHO)

#6 - WDW's Animal Kingdom (I like the Festival of Lion King show and the new parade, but that's about it)

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

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My list is different than yours:

1) DL - It is the best all-around park of them all - if I had to pick just one, it would be Disneyland

2) WDW Epcot - I love this park, and there is so much to do there

3) Animal Kingdom - My family also really enjoyed this park

4) WDW Magic Kingdom

5) Disney's California Adventure

6) WDW MGM Studios

 

[Michelle]

Sure, I'll throw in my two cents!

#1 - Disneyland

#2 - Epcot

#3 - Disney MGM Studios

#4 - Magic Kingdom

#5 - California Adventure

#6 - Animal Kingdom

Each of their parks has their pros and cons, but DL and Epcot are by far our favorite two parks.

 

[goofy4mickey48]

Walt Disney World has my heart! 1 disneyworld Mk 2. Epcot 3.Animal Kingdom 4.Disneyland 5.MGM Studios. Loved the indiana Joned ride and pirates at DL, but everything else -Disneyworld for me!!!

 

[beachbunny]

1. Epcot!!!!
2. MK
3. DL
4. MGM
5. DAK
6. DCA

 

[daannzzz]

Disneyland

Epcot

Animal Kingdom

Magic Kingdom

Disney's California Adventure / Disney MGM Studios

 

[beachbunny]

Hey, what about the other Disney parks? If they are considered, here's my revised list:

1. Epcot!!!
2. Disney Sea
3. MK
4. Tokyo DL
5. DL
6. DL Paris
7. MGM
8. DAK
9. DCA

Haven't been to the new MGM studios in Paris yet. Maybe next year.

 

[tinagirl]

#1 - DL - I rate it far above the MK, personally, there are just too many things that I love that aren't in Florida, (Matterhorn, Indy, All of New Orleans Square, Sound on Space Mountain, Lincoln, RR's Cartoon Spin, The original Tiki Room, Pirates with Drops, Alice in Wonderland, Pinnochio, Toad, Storybook Land and others, are can't miss. MK is great, as it has Cinderellas Castle, Pooh (which we are getting) Buzz & Alien Encounter, and those old DL attractions the TTA, and Carousel of Progress, and my absolute fave, the country bears, but it just never had as much "magic" to me.

#2 - Epcot

#3 - MGM

#4 - DCA (may move up after TOT, and FFF are installed)

#5 - Animal Kingdom

#6 - Magic Kingdom - Above all else, it feels more "fabricated" than to me. Maybe it's because I grew up at DL, but everything just feels wrong. Certain rides load on the left that load on the right at DL. The bar is on the other side in the Horseshoe. It feels sort of like being though the looking glass. Everything is the same, but not. It just feels weird, and I honestly would choose any other park over it.

Sorry if this offends some folks, but let's face it, we're all opinionated and passionate.

All my best
~Tina

 

[Amusement Park Junkie]

1 DL (The original. Indiana Jones. Bobsleds. etc.)
2 MGM (the best pair of rides in any of the parks (RNR, TOT))
5 MK (Disney magic, and some unique attractions)
6 DCA (California Soarin' is the most original ride anywhere)
8 EPCOT
9 AK


I skipped 3, 4, & 7 because we always do all 6 parks when we go to Florida.
3 IOA (Incredible coasters and great theming)
4 USF (Original shows and great theming)
And if you're going to include US from Florida, you need to include it from California as well.
7 USH

 

[goofyfordisney]

OK...Here's my vote:

#1 Disneyland--The Original!
#2 MGM
#3 MK
#4 Animal Kingdom
#5 Epcot
#6 DCA

Just a note...Growing up in California, I have visited Disneyland too many times to count!!
I have only been to WDW once (just this past November)

 

[c&m]

I love this thread! Here's our rating:

1. DL
2. Epcot
3. Animal Kingdom
4. California Adventure
5. Magic Kingdom
6. MGM

We just love the original DL park. All the rides at DL suit us just fine. We agree with a previous poster who thought that things just don't feel right at Magic Kingdom.

Epcot is just an awesome place to be at, and we just love eating around the world!

AK and CA were a tight race for third place. AK got the lead because the setting is just magnificent.

 

[travisimo]

1. Disneyland
2. Epcot
3. Disney/MGM Studios
4. Disney's California Adventure
5. Magic Kingdom
6. Animal Kingdom

I like this thread too! I'm so glad Epcot is high on a lot of people's lists! Epcot REPRESENT!!!

 

[jabead]

So with 21 votes in so far (inc. 10 on the WDW board) here is an update of the standings:

#1 - Disneyland (has taken the lead over Epcot)

#2 - Epcot

#3 - Magic Kingdom

#4 - MGM Studios (holds a very narrow lead over AK)

#5 - Animal Kingdom

#6 - California Adventure

Keep those votes a comin'

 

[dlgirl]

1] Without question Disneyland [it has the real Mickey]

2] Animal Kingdom

3] Magic Kindom

4] Epcot

5] MGM Sudio

6] CA [ I am not really rating this park as I won't see it until October.

 

[PattiPB]

I didn't think this would be so difficult! Each park is a fave for one reason or another for one or another member of the family!!!

1 - Disneyland. Every time I'm there I think the same thought - Mr. Walt Disney walked this same path, rode these same rides, sat on these same benches (Probably ate the same hamburger, but that's another thread!).

2. Disney-MGM Studios. Very underrated park IMHO. There is so much for every member of my family at this park.

3. DCA. We just LOVE it here - I know we're a minority! There is something for everyone, and we can spend all day at the Paradise Pier section and the Grizzly Mtn. Rec Area.

4. EPCOT. It's like two completely different parks in one. Way too much for even a two-day visit.

5. Magic Kingdom. We love it, but it doesn't compare to Disneyland.

6. Animal Kingdom. Love the ambience, but not much to do, and very few animals!

This list would be even harder if you included The Universal properties, and the water parks! That's just too much work to decide!

Patti

 

[JLS]

Great thread!

Here's is my ranking of the Disney parks I have been to:

1. Disneyland
2. Disney MGM Studios
3. Blizzard Beach
4. Epcot
5. Magic Kingdom
6. DCA
7. Animal Kingdom
8. Typhoon Lagoon

If I was including the Universal properties, I would put Islands of Adventure very high - probably #2. Universal Studios Florida would probably be after the Magic Kingdom on my list. But I think all of these parks are great with a lot to offer. The only one that really disappointed me was Typhoon Lagoon because I didn't find their water slides to be very long or very much fun and I didn't really like that surfing pool.

 

[rcyannacci]

I'm so sad! We just got back from DL/DCA and I just fell in love with DCA. Maybe it is just that it was so recent, but it has to go toward the top of my list. It was a beautifully themed park with some of the best rides I've been on. I had tears streaming back from my face on Soarin...loved the rollar coaster, like the Rockin' Rollar coaster at MGM but longer and with an awesome view of the mountains...never wanted to leave the animation building, such great images, lights and music blended together in the entry room...had a wine tasting at the Mondavi winery.... Honestly, I grew up on WDW so I had not expected to like the CA parks as much...I'm converted. Even to attempt this list, I will have to include ties:

1) Epcot and WDW MK
2) AK and DCA
3) DL
4) MGM

 

[klwally]

1- Magic Kingdom - is my favorite - Love the Castle!

2- DisneyLand - went for my first time this June. It was fun. I was amazed at how small it was. Toon town was cool Loved Indy, but Tomorrowland needs something...

3- MGM Studios - This is a GREAT park. The live shows are excellent! Rock N Roller Rules!

4 Epcot - I have nothing against epcot - love it, just love the others a little more. The amount of walking it takes sometimes is overwhelming. I love the attractions.

5 Animal Kingdom - I do like this park, however I feel the walkways are so narrow and the brush is so thick that no matter the temperature, it is 10 degrees WARMER in AK.

6 California Adventure - I didn't do too much here, I only had a few days and spent them at DL for the most part. Soarin was cool. Most of the other attractions could be found in WDW though.

 

[Engr-Chas]

1- Disneyland (nothing like the original, not even Tokyo)

2-MGM (2 of the coolest rides anywhere)

3-DCA (it takes a while to "get it")

4-Epcot (nice park)

5-AK (not what I expected but better, its not a zoo!)

6-MK II (knock off!!!)

Engr-Chas
Lord of the Trade

 

[year2late]

I am going to wimp out and give half of an answer


1 - DL and DCA

I can't seem to separate them because DL/DCA/Downtown Disney has such a great intimate feel that you don't have at WDW. No buses and major hassle to park hop within a day. It feels more relaxing

2. Magic Kingdom

3.Epcot

4.AK

5. MGM