Same Rides?

[Missyma919]

Is there a list of the rides that both WDW and DL have. We have only been to WDW and are thinking about a trip to DL but don't want to be disapointed. I know it would be fun, I just don't know what to expect..... Help me...

Kids favorites at WDW are:
Dumbo
IASW
Space Mountain
Splace Mountain
Monster Inc laugh floor
Test Track
Nemo
Crush
Toy Story Mania
Tower of Terror
Rockin roller Coaster

Are any of these at Disney Land?

 

[Hound 109]

MissyMa, welcome to the DLR board.

Here's the starting point for all WDW veterans:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599

DLR is much different than WDW (even though there are some same & also some similar rides). If you are a Disney fan & know that it is different than WDW....then i can't imagine one being "disappointed" in Walt's park.

Answer's to your questions in the post quote below:

Is there a list of the rides that both WDW and DL have. We have only been to WDW and are thinking about a trip to DL but don't want to be disapointed. I know it would be fun, I just don't know what to expect..... Help me...

Kids favorites at WDW are:
Dumbo - Same as WDW.
IASW - Same (or similar) ride, but DLR's buildings & grounds are far prettier & more impressive.
Space Mountain - DLR version far superior.
Splace Mountain - Similar....probably most would vote for WDW over DLR...but both are great.
Monster Inc laugh floor - Not at DLR. Monster's Inc. (in DCA at DLR) is a sweet & funny dark ride (& not available at WDW)....you'll love it.
Test Track - Not available at DLR. (maybe when they open up CarsLand in DCA?). Would love to have TT & Mission Space at DLR.
Nemo - Completely different ride at DLR. You board subs. Some love it...I can take or leave it.
Crush - Exactly the same. & as you know it's great.
Toy Story Mania - I believe it's the same, but at DCA in DLR it doesn't have a FP available.
Tower of Terror - Similar...I believe most slightly prefer the WDW version.
Rockin roller Coaster - Not available in DLR....but many (me included) enjoy California Screamin' in DCA just as well. (But they're different rides)

Are any of these at Disney Land?

Have a great time considering a visit to Walt's Park.

 

[HydroGuy]

See Attractions Unique to Disneyland & California Adventure from WDW

 

[Hound 109]

& here's a list from HydroGuy's thread that discusses rides common & unique to each park:

Attractions at MK but not at DL
- Philharmagic
- Country Bear Jamboree (used to be at DL but was removed)
- Carousel of Progress (used to be at DL but was removed)
- Hall of Presidents
- Stitch’s Great Escape
- Aladdin’s Magic Carpets
- Swiss Family Treehouse (used to be at DL but was changed into Tarzan’s Treehouse)
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority (used to be at DL but was removed - was called the People Mover)
- Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor


Attractions at DL but not at MK
- Indiana Jones
- Matterhorn
- StoryBook Land Canal Boats
- Alice in Wonderland
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (used to be at MK but was removed)
- Casey Jr. Circus Train
- Pinocchio
- Roger Rabbit Car Toon Spin
- Davey Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
- Star Tours (located at WDW MGM)
- Honey I Shrunk the Audience (located at WDW Epcot)
- Innoventions (located at WDW Epcot)
- Tarzan’s Treehouse (used to be Swiss Family Treehouse at DL)
- Columbia Sailing Ship (in addition to the Mark Twain which is similar to MK’s Liberty Square Riverboat)
- Disneyland: First 50 Years (similar to the one at WDW MGM)
- Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Treehouse
- Monorail (I counted this at DL but not MK because it is more of a ride at DL than pure transportation – you can get on this “ride” in the middle of Tomorrowland at DL rather than outside of the park as at MK)
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

 

[Ride Junkie]

Pirates of the Caribbean is also WAY better at DL!

While I like MK a lot, DL just has a certain magic for me. I guess because it's the original, and also because I've been going there since I was a child.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

DL is smaller in actual land area than MK. I think this works in favor of that "magic feeling" at DL, however, rather than against. There's more of a feeling of "what am I going to see when I turn this corner!" as you meander through the park.

 

[DisneyMomma81]

We just returned from our 1st WDW trip and you could call us DLR regulars ~

Toy Story is the same at both parks ~ different queues.

CA Screamin' is much better than Rockin' Roller Coaster.

I very much prefer DLR Magic Kingdom (especially Fantasy Land) to WDW Magic Kingdom.

I actually prefer Splash at DLR ~ I like the voices & the look of Brer Rabbit better.

Pirates is definately better at DLR.

The only thing S. CA doesn't have is Epcot ~ (except Soarin') and that's a shame - the countries are fun. San Diego has the Zoo and Wild Animal Park ~ however Expedition Everest would not be there and that was fun.

S. CA weather is so much better than Orlando ~ we were miserable - too hot and humid.

 

[HydroGuy]

CA Screamin' is much better than Rockin' Roller Coaster.

Different strokes... Screamin' is a lot of fun bit IMO is the weakest Disney coaster in either DLR or WDW from the standpoint of theme. A theme barely exists on Screamin'. Ya, ya, I know it is supposed to be a boardwalk park - but it is still weak. No story.

RnR on the other hand is one of Disney's best themed coasters. Totally cool story. Immersive.

You can go on Screamin type coasters at many theme parks (e.g., Six Flags) around the country. In fact Screamin is pretty tame and outdated by those standards. You can only go on RnR (and Big Thunder, Space Mtn, EE, etc.) at Disney parks. Universal Studios is the only one that even tries to do themed rides with any seriousness, and they are far short of Disney.

 

[Hound 109]

You can go on Screamin type coasters at many theme parks (e.g., Six Flags) around the country....

Yep...& i can corny dogs, churros & ice cream bars at venues throughout the land....but i still love the ones at DLR.

(HG....you're never going to convince us Screamin' lovers that Screamin' isn't the bomb. )

 

[HydroGuy]

Yep...& i can corny dogs, churros & ice cream bars at venues throughout the land....but i still love the ones at DLR.

(HG....you're never going to convince us Screamin' lovers that Screamin' isn't the bomb. )

I know...you are hopeless.

 

[DisneyMomma81]

Different strokes... Screamin' is a lot of fun bit IMO is the weakest Disney coaster in either DLR or WDW from the standpoint of theme. A theme barely exists on Screamin'. Ya, ya, I know it is supposed to be a boardwalk park - but it is still weak. No story.

RnR on the other hand is one of Disney's best themed coasters. Totally cool story. Immersive.

You can go on Screamin type coasters at many theme parks (e.g., Six Flags) around the country. In fact Screamin is pretty tame and outdated by those standards. You can only go on RnR (and Big Thunder, Space Mtn, EE, etc.) at Disney parks. Universal Studios is the only one that even tries to do themed rides with any seriousness, and they are far short of Disney.

Ok ~ RNR wins for theming but Screamin' is a better coaster ~ and wild enough for me, I don't think I'd like anything more!

 

[Mrs.Toad]

Different strokes... Screamin' is a lot of fun bit IMO is the weakest Disney coaster in either DLR or WDW from the standpoint of theme. A theme barely exists on Screamin'. Ya, ya, I know it is supposed to be a boardwalk park - but it is still weak. No story.

RnR on the other hand is one of Disney's best themed coasters. Totally cool story. Immersive.

You can go on Screamin type coasters at many theme parks (e.g., Six Flags) around the country. In fact Screamin is pretty tame and outdated by those standards. You can only go on RnR (and Big Thunder, Space Mtn, EE, etc.) at Disney parks. Universal Studios is the only one that even tries to do themed rides with any seriousness, and they are far short of Disney.

True, RnRC is better themed, but Screamin' is the funner ride, IMO. It's taller and longer. Yes, it's fairly tame compared to some rides in other parks, but RnRC feels even tamer to me, despite having more inversions. I love the air time I get at the top of that first hill on Screamin'. I love drops, and RnRC doesn't really have any. It's all personal opinion, as to what appeals to you. I can't really choose one over the other, as I like each for different reasons.

 

[disney-super-mom]

I'm a RnR girl myself.

 

[djm99]

Although it would take a short novel to create a database of every single ride and attraction and at which park or parks it can be found, it is possible to create a short list of the most often asked about attractions:

Most Requested Attractions That are NOT at Walt Disney World

1. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Once a flagship E ticket attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, 20,000 Leagues was closed permanently in the 1990s. Variations of the ride currently exist with different names and themes at Disneyland in California and Tokyo DisneySea.

2. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Another victim of 1990s era “progress” the Toad no longer rides at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The original version of the attraction is still operational at Disneyland in California.

3. Indiana Jones Adventure. This attraction never existed at the Walt Disney World resort. The ride is still available at California’s Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

4. Matterhorn Bobsled. This high speed thrill ride runs only at California’s Disneyland. It was never installed in Walt Disney World.

5. Enchanted Tiki Room. Although the birds still sing words and the flowers continue to croon, the Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management is a far different show than was the original. Updated and self aware, the new show actually pokes fun at the old show. If you want to see the attraction as Walt designed it, the original version is still playing at Disneyland in California.


If it seems that the above list constitutes your favorite attractions, and you are wondering what to see and do at Walt Disney World, then read on. There are several attractions available only at Walt Disney World.

Most Requested Attractions That are ONLY at Walt Disney World

1. Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Though the attraction’s name and script have changed over the years, the original WEDWay People Mover continues to run above Tomorrowland. At Disneyland, the attraction closed many years ago to accommodate the short-lived Rocket Rods.

2. Carousel of Progress. Other than some updating and script changes over the years, this is the original ride that Walt premiered at the 1964 World’s Fair. The ride was housed at Disneyland until 1973, when it was permanently relocated to Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The show operates seasonally.

3. Country Bear Jamboree. Originally designed for Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the Country Bears enjoyed a long run at Disneyland as well. The show at Disneyland is no more, but the Bears perform their hoedown every day at Walt Disney World.

4. Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. Many guests grew up playing in the Treehouse and envisioning themselves as castaways on a deserted island. The Robinsons may have been evicted from their Disneyland home by Tarzan, but at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the Swiss Family Robinson lives on.

5. SpectroMagic. The nighttime parades have changed many times over the years, with parades often being swapped between parks. Currently the Magic Kingdom has SpectroMagic, which is not playing at Disneyland in California at this time.

Many other attractions are also available at one park but not another. Additionally, virtually no rides are carbon copies. Each version has its own flair and feel. So even if you have ridden Pirates of the Caribbean, for example, at another park, be prepared for some surprises during your ride at the Magic Kingdom.

Some rides are dramatically different from one park to the next. The Haunted Mansion is offered at every Disney park. Yet the storylines and ride layouts are vastly different, such that the rides are similar in name only. These differences allow Disney to keep guest experiences fresh and new as they travel from one Disney park to another.

Expect the unexpected when you visit the Walt Disney World resort, no matter how many times you might have traveled to other Disney parks. Walt Disney World is the largest, with four gated attractions. Therefore, you need to remember not only which attractions are at Walt Disney World, but also at which park they are all located. Remember that the Cast Members are friendly and are always eager to answer guest questions. Ask for help whenever you need it.

Every Disney park is unique and all are worth visiting in their own rights. The Walt Disney World resort, although Walt never lived to see its completion, is in many ways Walt’s pet project. Enjoy everything that the parks have to offer, and while comparisons are natural, remember that Walt Disney World fits into its own unique period in Disney history. Be sure to see the attractions that are exclusive to this property, and enjoy your visit.

http://disneyworld.orlandovacation.com/articles/wdw-attractions-vs-other-disney-parks.php

 

[HydroGuy]

Yep...& i can corny dogs, churros & ice cream bars at venues throughout the land....but i still love the ones at DLR.

(HG....you're never going to convince us Screamin' lovers that Screamin' isn't the bomb. )

Ok ~ RNR wins for theming but Screamin' is a better coaster ~ and wild enough for me, I don't think I'd like anything more!

True, RnRC is better themed, but Screamin' is the funner ride, IMO. It's taller and longer. Yes, it's fairly tame compared to some rides in other parks, but RnRC feels even tamer to me, despite having more inversions. I love the air time I get at the top of that first hill on Screamin'. I love drops, and RnRC doesn't really have any. It's all personal opinion, as to what appeals to you. I can't really choose one over the other, as I like each for different reasons.

I think Screamin is a hoot. But in the big picture it is the poster child of all that is wrong with DCA. When Disney starts looking like Six Flags with fast coasters that do not tell a story, then they have lost their way. Even Disney is trying to figure out how to "re-theme" Screamin to tell more of a story. Let me ask - which other Disney coaster can you ride and look out on a...city? How non-magical is that?

Like I said, if I want fast coasters with no story I will go to Cedar Point or Six Flags. I wanted that as a teen and young 20s. Now I want a story, immersion, imagination. Do I like Screamin? Yes, of course. But it is a bad coaster to be at a Disney park.