Seasoned DL visitor visits WDW for 1st time!

[Firefly777]

Originally posted by sters
If you can easily spend 5 days at DLR, then you'll need a month or more for WDW!

It's been so many years since I"ve been to DL, that I couldn't really compare the two, but from what I remember.. DL has some better attractions, but then so does WDW... so all things being equal, I have to say that I prefer WDW, and not because I'm more familiar with it (although that is true, too). WDW does a better job at keeping the "real world" out. You are totally encapsolated (sp?) in the Disney magic from the moment you check into your Disney hotel to the moment you leave several days later, so it feels like you're in a whole different world. The hotels and resorts are really unique. There are so many more sit down dining options just in the MK. Having said that, there is something to be said about the more intimate layout of DL, where you can hop back and forth quickly.

Yes, you can easily spend 5 days at the DLR. We've done it a few times.

It's true there are "better" attractions at either park, but I've found I like a majority better at DL.

 

[SoCalKDG]

I'm making my first visit to WDW in September. Been a AP holder for DLR for the past 6 years. Recently spent 3 days(Saturday to Monday) in June there. Two days with the wife, then had my 2 year old daughter join us for the last day(she was with MIL). 4 days is a perfect visit to DLR. 2.5 for DL, 1.5 for DCA

 

[scrump]

Great thread, we're trying to decide which trip to take next year, but we're leaning towards DL after having gone to WDW twice now. Thanks!!!!

 

[Judy from Boise]

I have been to both many times.....and my heart will always be held at DL ! Especially at Christmas time.

My family also thinks there is a much greater emphasis on "evil" at the WDW Fantasmic. We saw it once and have never been back.