I dont want to make comparisons....

[thelittlemermaid83]

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[SandraVB79]

I have been to WDW once and am going again, but IMO, many things at WDW looked like rubbish in comparison to DLP.

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

I have been to WDW once and am going again, but IMO, many things at WDW looked like rubbish in comparison to DLP.

I think its also the point that i wanna go seaworld doesnt help my choice either lol.

 

[tigger300686]

Ok so WDW is amazing, but there are many things i perfer about DLP- its smaller(whereas you need at least to weeks in WDW plus extra if you want to see seaworld ect,easier to get to, cheaper, lovely for a short break, the food is wonderful~i could go on...

When we went for the 1st time this year i did think i wasnt going to like is as much a WDW but they both have things a love about them, but i think i do prefer dlp abit more~which to some ppl may seem abit mad.

But i think if you go to DLP with the mindset of comparing it to WDW, you prob wont enjoy it, you have to treat it as a different disney experience.

 

[bluegirl]

I LOVE DLP and i have been to WDW twice , i don't think you can compare the two, but i prefer DLP to the wdw Magic Kingdom it is just so much prettier i also like the fact that it is compact and that you can walk from one park to the other easily., i also like the atmosphere.

Jane x

 

[tigger300686]

Has daughter been two WDW? if it her first time at disney i'm sure she will love it and really enjoy it. Maybe try going over a certain season like halloween or christmas will make it special and more exciting for you.

 

[bavaria]

I have been to WDW literally 100's of times in the past 14 years - up to 60 days in one year alone. It's a great place for a longer term vacation, but is certainly not the ultimate in vacation destinations. They have their own issues with infrastructure, maintenance, and retention of quality staff.

Frankly, I find Disneyland Paris BETTER than WDW in many respects. Just as I often go to Disneyland in CA, I go to Disneyland Paris not as a poor alternative to WDW but as an addition to WDW.

I see a LOT of bad reviews of DLRP, most of which I find unfair, or a critique of the guests/cast members. Remember, DLRP is not populated by Americans, just as TDL and HKDL are not.

I know someone who was at HKDL while I was at DLRP recently; we were emailing back and forth and she couldn't understand all the talk about 'cultural differences' on the internet. I had to explain that as I am German, and her family is mostly Asian, we are used to differences and embrace them. Many are not.

Frankly, I don't understand why someone would go to France and expect to see America, unless they were seriously lost and in need of an atlas.



One last note - as I was writing a trip report for another website the other day, I recalled a post here from July, when I was actually staying at DLRP. Here is what the Seqouia Lodge serves up for breakfast daily based on my many experiences: The offerings here include six types of sliced meats, cheeses both firm and soft, jams, pseudo Nutella spread, croissants, pain au chocolat, rye breads, crisp rolls, variety of yogourts, variety of cereals, fruit salads, tea, coffee, espresso, cafe au lait, hot chocolate, juices, milks.

Here is what someone posted a few weeks ago:

We had the long line for a continental breakfast of croissants and cold tea.

A bit of a difference in perception, don't you think? I don't understand how someone can be honest and post 'croissants and cold tea' and make a bad review, unless they chose to overlook all those other items, or just generally have a negative outlook. But that is their choice to only eat croissants, and not the fault of the hotel.

 

[tracydcp]

Hi there, I read your thread on the WDW board so thought I would add my thoughts. We have only been to DLP once, have got our 2nd trip booked for November. We have also started initial planning for our 1st trip to WDW in 2009. Our son was only 21 months when we took him to DLP and he loved it and I can't wait to see his little face light up when we go back. I want to echo what some others have said, the size of the park is one of the main reasons we like DLP, as our son is only young we feel that going to WDW now would be way too much for him. His little legs would never cope with it all! We stayed in the Cheyenne hotel which in the brochure says a 20 min walk from the hotel but we found it 10 mins at most so it was perfect for us, we're staying at the New York this year which is even closer. If you need an hours break from the park you can go back to the hotel for a rest then stroll back and be there within no time.

It is a magical place, my DH and I both said we felt like we wanted to stay there forever, you just get swept up in the whole feeling of it. I'm sure you will enjoy it and your daughter definately would.

HTH

Tracy x

 

[Princess Jayne]

I've been to WDW twice and i've not been to DLP yet (first trip in dec). When we first booked it it was because i wanted to see disney at xmas and DLP was cheaper than WDW but i'm looking forward to going just as much as I was to WDW. No matter what, its all disney. (I hope that made sense!) x

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

Hey guys ive just read all your replys and have decided to go DLP in January for my 25th birthday along with my daughter.

I think im going to put WDW on hold for a year or so.

It seems alot of the "friends " who told me DLP was a waste of money and boring are comparing it to WDW which i dont want to do.

Im really excited now and looking forward to my first trip there, i hope it will be one of many

 

[bavaria]

Good for you! I think that you will find your own magic with your attitude. Have a wonderful trip...

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

Good for you! I think that you will find your own magic with your attitude. Have a wonderful trip...

Thanks

Like they say dont judge a book by its cover.

Im hopefully going with my two bestest friends, if not just me and my kiddo lol.

 

[tigger300686]

Glad you found everyones views helpful, i'm sure you'll have a wonderful, make sure you tell us all what you thought.

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

Glad you found everyones views helpful, i'm sure you'll have a wonderful, make sure you tell us all what you thought.

Deffo....
Got a while to wait tho, Jan seems so FARRRR away lol.

Will be the best birthday ive ever had

 

[tigger300686]

it'll come round in no time!! i had my 21st b'day there in june and it was the best bday by far so i'm sure ur's will be just as wonderful

 

[bozzboy]

After visiting DLRP about 5 times in my life, I actually found Magic Kingdom a disappointment. Alot of the rides at DLRP are superior to their counterparts in MK.

Unfortunately I couldn't visit the other parks their, only Magic Kingdom, but comparing the two main parks, I much prefer DLRP.

 

[Orion33]

Oh you'll love it, go go next week!!!!

it's fab, it's magic, it's Disney what more can you want??? you'll love it and if by chance you don't your daughter will as she won't be looking for the things that are wrong with it (ah the joy of being a child-negativity is what you get from your parents!!!)

Cold tea and croissants??? that creases me, my husband is scratching his head and going how was the tea cold the hot water is in one of those machines that despenses hot drinks???!!! I never saw that thread-killer.

There's just no pleasing some

Go and have a fab time!

 

[Ste7en]

I've been to Florida twice. Once for a fortnight and once for three weeks.

True, it was only twice but I visited WDW many times during both trips.

It's always felt somehow 'dated' to me.

One time was just as Alien Encounter opened and there was a big noise about it. The other time (I think) was around the time Toy Story was released at the cinema and everything was Toy Story, there was even a dedicated parade. Which was great!

The main thing I LOVE about DLP is you can walk from your hotel (if staying on site) to the park without any of this boat, monorail, driving nonsense you get at WDW. It's so easy!

The first time we went to DLP was around 6 years ago. It was November. It was cold, raining and deserted. We fit it into a holiday in Paris by chance as a treat for me as it was my birthday.

Despite loving all things Disney I was never too bothered about going as WDW was a bit of a disappointment (I guess) and I'd heard DLP wasn't as good.

People couldn't have been more wrong!

Several major rides are far superior, the detailing is amazing, DLP has the best castle without a doubt, I could go on...

Fantasyland in Europe just feels so 'right'. Having said that, Main Street USA is no slouch either!

[jedi_mind_trick] Go, now! And have much fun! [/jedi_mind_trick]

 

[Ware Bears]

thelittlemermaid83, glad you've decided to book. I love both WDW and DLRP.

Go with a positive attitude and you will have a magical birthday trip.

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

Hey im gonna do both next year my friend has just offered to take me WDW in June aswell.
So i cannot wait, the experiences will be differnent but as magical as each other.