Top 5 reasons that Disneyland is WAY better than Disneyworld

[KCmike]

This blog was posted on mouseinfo.com. The other way around is also stated in a different blog.

I personally have to agree on all 5 of these statements. Do I love Disneyworld as well? Yes I do. But Disneyland is #1 for sure.

Hope you enjoy.

http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/con...sons-disneyland-better-than-disney-world.html

 

[tajz90]

Disneyland is truly our favorite. We have visited WDW more. It's easier for us to get to Florida over California.

We really like how it isn't just facades over tin buildings. We enjoy seeing the past history in the rides. You also can't beat Disneyland Hotel

 

[twopeasonepod]

Hilarious! Eat it Florida! hahaha

I love both, for different reasons. But I absolutely agree with the very valid points made!

 

[arthur06]

Hilarious! Eat it Florida! hahaha

I love both, for different reasons. But I absolutely agree with the very valid points made!

I found those 3 words hilarious too!

 

[barbaraann]

I love them both, but Disneyland has my heart, in a way that Disney World never will.

 

[DorkyDisneyMom]

I love them both, but Disneyland has my heart, in a way that Disney World never will.

I am the same way! My first love will always be Disneyland.

Also that picture of the raptor had me cracking up! I have never been so scared in my life as I was on that ride. I loved it so much I had to do it again

 

[vettegirl]

I love all the Disney Parks I have visited worldwide, but DL is still my favorite

 

[jason41483]

I've only been to DLR, I believe 8 separate trips, 9th coming soon.

I've heard mixed feelings about WDW, and frankly I don't have much interest. Walt has been an idol of mine since I was young and DLR holds a special place in my heart because he put his stamp on it.

 

[towels]

I'm not sure which I'd pick, but I'm a little surprised that the exterior of Anaheim's small world didn't get a mention...

 

[TiffanyA]

Or a mention about the weather? Coming from a girl who practically grew up at Disney World and now lives in California, that's in the top ten reasons people give as to why they live in California. Same difference for the parks!

 

[BriannaRuth]

Or a mention about the weather? Coming from a girl who practically grew up at Disney World and now lives in California, that's in the top ten reasons people give as to why they live in California. Same difference for the parks!

I agree! The one time I was at WDW (it was in September), I kept checking the weather in Anaheim and saying, "It's 20 degrees cooler there! Why are were here??" I've never been so hot and sweaty in my entire life.

 

[HydroGuy]

Yep, the weather was not mentioned. And they forgot to mention the Aladdin show. And they did not mention that many of the rides which have the same name are better at DLR.

As for the opposite article on why WDW is better, I think they got it mostly right. Except I still do not totally get Epcot. I admit each time I go it grows on me a little bit. I have seen Illuminations four times and IMO it is overrated. Compare it to WOC. Not even close.

Thanks for sharing.

For more food for thought, check out this article from last year before DCA 2 was completed:

Six reasons Disneyland beats Disney World

 

[tchrrx]

I have been to WDW about 5 times. I just booked my first Disneyland trip last night! I am so excited to see the differences in the two parks.

Someone mentioned the weather being a perk. What is the weather like in mid-March?

 

[longhorns2]

I was dying over the Old Spice guy and Epcot.

I was not a fan of Epcot until recently- it did grow on me, and now I love it 2nd best behind MK at WDW.

I think both articles are right on--- I love both equally for different reasons (ha- I'm a mom, can you tell?)

DL has grown on me with reflection after my recent trip. I'm going back in January and then to WDW in Feb, so I'll get the best of both worlds- and lands!

 

[HydroGuy]

I have been to WDW about 5 times. I just booked my first Disneyland trip last night! I am so excited to see the differences in the two parks.

Someone mentioned the weather being a perk. What is the weather like in mid-March?

See "Comparison of Weather For WDW and DLR" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1711098

FWIW, I would take WDW weather in March over DLR. DLR weather wins May-October. But when DLR wins on weather it wins by a lot. When WDW wins as in March it wins by a little. My two cents.

 

[AngieBelle]

I recently blogged my own thoughts on why I prefer Disneyland to WDW's MK:
http://diariesofadisneydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/05/dl-to-wdw-and-back-again.html

 

[DisneyNic]

I grew up going to DL. I loved everything about DL. If anyone asked, it was my favorite place in the world. Then, in 2009, I took my first trip to WDW. It was amazing! I absolutely loved it for many of the reasons that were in the WDW article. I did miss my DL when we got home so we planned a trip back to DL in 2010. Once we were back in DL, I realized that WDW had stolen my heart. DL is cheaper and easier for us to get to, so it will still probably be our most visited Disney park, but given my choice, I will pick WDW every time. That's why I am headed back there in September instead of DL.

I will make a comment about the weather. Yes, WDW in September was blistering HOT. All day. But on our trip to DL in September the following year, it was FREEZING! I have been to DL in September many times and it was never that cold, but being on vacation and having to wear pants and jackets in September, was really a downer.

 

[KalamityJane]

DisneyNic - I had the opposite experience! Grew up going to WDW, went to DL last year for the first time and fell in love. DL is just so much easier with young kids (less walking). However, once the kids are a bit older, we will probably be going to WDW at least once. I am thinking probably going Jan-April 2014 (somewhere in there) before DS turns 3.

 

[longhorns2]

DisneyNic - I had the opposite experience! Grew up going to WDW, went to DL last year for the first time and fell in love. DL is just so much easier with young kids (less walking). However, once the kids are a bit older, we will probably be going to WDW at least once. I am thinking probably going Jan-April 2014 (somewhere in there) before DS turns 3.

I agree about age of kids. Mine are 9, 7, 5, and 1. It was SO nice with the baby to have everything so close with DL and no buses to mess with on this last trip. Last family trip to WDW (before the baby) was pretty easy because the kids were very self sufficient and walked themselves everywhere.

Younger kids=DL is just easier
Older kids/Teens it's easier to do WDW.

 

[gmi3804]

What do you think the blogger meant by this:

Walt Disney World, though named for him in tribute, represents some serious departures from his design philosophy....