What Rides are identical at both DLR and WDW?

[JenLoy]

Since we're only at DL/DCA for two days, we'll be in a rush to see as much as possible. What rides/attractions are carbon copies of each other at both locations? For starters, I believe Soarin' and of course, Dumbo is the same at both parks. What else?

 

[MATTERHORN]

That's a hard question. I don't know of many that are exactly identical! Even our Dumbo is different, much prettier in my opinion, since it flies over water instead of plain cement. So the main ride is the same but there are differences. Teacups are the same but ours are not covered, we have the cool lanterns strung up top in the open sky. Our Buzz is similar but different because you can move the gun. I can't think of hardly any that are exactly the same! Sorry that probably doesn't help you much!

Obviously you want to make sure you hit the ones DW doesn't have: Matterhorn, Mr. Toad, Alice, Storybookland, Indy, even the Autopia and Toontown is quite a bit different though with Roger Rabbit. I would just fastpass as much as you can and try to ride as many as possible. We have been able to do almost every single ride in two days time, so if you can be there most of the hours the parks are open, you should be okay!

Have a great trip!


Andrea

 

[mom2dzb]

I can't comment on which are the same, but I can say that Tower of Terror and Space Mountain are notably different.

 

[iceskatejen]

Soarin', Star Tours, It's Tough to Be a Bug, Muppet Vision 3D, and Honey I Shrunk the Audience are pretty much the same. Everything else will have noticable differences.

 

[ChrisFL]

Soarin', Star Tours, It's Tough to Be a Bug, Muppet Vision 3D, and Honey I Shrunk the Audience are pretty much the same. Everything else will have noticable differences.

Yep, and I'd add to that Haunted Mansion, they are slightly different but not enough to really need to ride IMO.

 

[disneychrista]

I can't say that ANY of the rides are the same. The film attractions will be identical but the surroundings are different, especially with TTBAB.

And I have to disagree about HM. Way different IMO.

 

[dletz]

Star tours - ride is the same, line is different
Honey I shrunk the audience - same movie, different line (line has no atmosphere anyway)
Space Mountin - ride and line different
Innoventions - different, though worth skipping if you're really into it
Autopia - line, ride and cars different
Matterhorn, not at WDW
Monorail, here it is a ride, not as much as a mode of transportation
Train, Most cars face into the park, with one train having cars that go straight back (where you face the train engine) from tomorrowland to main street they have the the grand canyon and dinosaurs.
It's a small world, line and ride different. DLs version is longer.
Snow white show not at WDW
Jolly Trolly Not at WDW
Roger Rabbits cartoon spin, not at WDW
Goofy's house for little kids not at WDW
Donalds's boat, not much here just something to walk through
Minnie's house - different though same sort of thing
Mickey's house - different though same sort of thing, see mickey in his movie barn dressed as a character from different sets
Gadgets go coaster - similar to Goofy's barnstormer
Storybook land boats - not at wdw
Dumbo - look different, same ride
Carrousel - different theme same ride
Tea cups - different look same ride
Alice in wonderland - Not at WDW
Mr. Toad - no longer at wdw
Peter Pan - shorter than wdw, no fast pass, if you don't have time to stand in this line you aren't missing anything
Snow white - I think they're slightly different, it's been awhile
Pinochio - not at wdw
Casey Jr. Train - not at wdw
Thunder mountain - line and ride are different
Sailing Ship columbia - not at WDW
Mark Twain River Boat - similar to wdw, though the river is different
Pirates of the Carribean - longer at DL
Haunted mansion, there are differences, biggest difference is the stretching room
Splash mountain - different, the ride vehicles are also different
Winnie the Pooh - different
Fantasmic - No bleachers or theater like at WDW, Some scenes are different
Fireworks - big difference
Parade - different

I think I'm missing something from DL, I'll have to look at a map and check.
Next post for DCA

 

[dletz]

Ugh, just remembered some DL rides I forgot so I'll add them here
Jungle cruise - different though same premise
Indianna jones - not at WDW
Tiki Room - different, DL has the original
Tarzan Treehouse - Similar to Swiss family robbinson, but different
horse car, omnibuss, horseless carriage, fire truck are all pretty much the same with different views


Animation building - different
Turtle talk with crush - I haven't been to the one at wdw, but i suspect they are the same
TOT - I haven't been on the one at DL, but my understanding is that it that the car doesn't move forward and travel like the WDW version
Aladin show - not at WDW
Monsters Inc - not at WDW
Muppets - same show
Soarin' - didn't get a chance to go to the one at WDW the last time we were there, but I assume the ride is the same
Grizzly river run - simlar to Kali river rapids, but a different ride
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail - Can't think of something similar at WDW, I guess Honey I shrunk the kids at MGM, but definately different
Golden Dreams theater - show is not at WDW
Golden Zephyr - not at WDW
Jumpin Jellyfish - not at WDW
Mulhollan Maddness - Similar to Primevil whirl but doesn't spin
Orange Stinger - not at WDW
Maliboomer - Not at WDW
Sun Wheel - not at WDW
California Screamin - not at WDW
King Triton's carousel - not really at wdw, but it's just a carousel with sea creatures
Mission Tortilla factory - not at WDW, stop in for a free tortilla
Boudin bread factory - not at WDW, get a free bread sample
Ugly bug ball show - not at WDW
Heimlichs chew chew train - not at wdw
Tuck and rolls drive em buggy's - not at wdw
Francis' ladybug boogie - not at wdw
Flick's flyers - not at wdw
It's tough to be a bug - never saw it at WDW but my understanding it is the same movie, different line
Electrical Parade - not at WDW
Block Party Bash - not at WDW

Okay, now what did I forget?

Donna

 

[ChrisFL]

Haunted mansion, there are differences, biggest difference is the stretching room

They both have a stretching room and they looked the same, what's the difference? I've been on both versions within the past 2 months, and yes there were a few minor differences in the ride, I didn't think it was a big enough difference to worry about riding that specific one...

 

[JenLoy]

You guys have been great in answering these questions. Thank you so much for all your help. You're definitely making my planning easier

 

[doombuggy]

Yep, and I'd add to that Haunted Mansion, they are slightly different but not enough to really need to ride IMO.

It is my understanding that the attic has been changed at DL. The loading area is different. DL has the changing portraits!

Yes, the stretch room is different, but I not sure if the poster that made that comment means that one is actually an elevator and the other is not.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

They both have a stretching room and they looked the same, what's the difference? I've been on both versions within the past 2 months, and yes there were a few minor differences in the ride, I didn't think it was a big enough difference to worry about riding that specific one...

The HM at DL has a stretching room that actually stretches - it's an elevator that goes down, then you walk through a hallway, where you see the paintings and busts, on your way to your Doombuggy. At WDW (to my recollection), from the stretching room you get right on the Doombuggy and go through the hallway with busts, etc.

Also, the DL version has the floating Madame Leota - not sure if WDW did this - and the attic scene has been reconfigured, so it's different.

 

[Sleeping Jedi Beauty]

IMO, Fantasyland at DL is far superior to WDW's. More rides and better versions of the rides. We were just at WDW last week and all agreed that Peter Pan and Small World are much better at DL. Snow White is about equal. Skip Pooh in Critter Country unless you absolutely adore him. The WDW version is great, the DL version is lame. Splash and Pirates tell the story so much better in DL. Thunder Mountain is better in DL as is Space Mountain after it's refurb. Fantasmic! in DL features Peter Pan and Captain Hook battling it out instead of Pocahantas and the Mark Twain Steamboat for the finale. And if you're going during the 50th celebration, you must see Remember, Dreams Come True. It's the best fireworks show I've ever seen.

 

[RedxPanda]

dletz, looks like you got them all!

I come to share one tidbit of advice. IMO Indiana Jones is VERY worth it, but i love indiana jones so I may be biased
Try to get on this ride before it breaks down for the day! and/or grab a fast pass when you can that way if it does breakdown, they'll let you honor the pass when it opens back up.

 

[disneyaggie]

And I have to disagree about HM. Way different IMO.

I, too, noticed a big difference in the HM ride of WDW and DL. Definitely a "must see" at both.

 

[smilingmouse]

I wanted to chime in the TOT is different at both parks, too. IMHO, the DCA version is better. I second the comments on the HM too. I would make a point to ride it at DL. I also prefer POC at DL...more similar to DL Paris than to WDW.

Have a great trip!

 

[Harmony]

I'm printing this thread out for our trip in less than two weeks. (and counting!)

 

[1000th happy haunt]

The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland underwent some major changes last year when the HMH overlay was removed. Leota now floats above her table, and there have been other changes to the seance room. Also, the changing portrait hallway was revamped. This year they are making some changes to the storyline, portraying the bride as a Black Widow. This includes changes to the attic, and a rumored return of the Hatbox Ghost.

What the DL Mansion doesn't have is the Sinister 11 portrait gallery, the music room, and the spiders.

But in general the DL Mansion has been receiving a lot of TLC recently, which the WDW Mansion has not. It's a definite "must do".

 

[jillinaz]

I think that It's a Small World is one of the biggest differences. I was so shocked at WDW's. It is in a little building. I loved both rides, but it just wasn't the same. DL is a huge, beautiful building. When we were at DL in the fall, we watched the fireworks and show on IASW. It was almost as good as on the castle. The Castles are also different.

IMO DL is the BEST!!!!!

 

[cruzindon]

The DL version's elevators go down and you walk through a hall because you are walking below the R.R. tracks as the show building is beyond the berm, (same as Pirates).

In the WDW version the elevators are stationary and the walls in the stretching room move as the whole building is inside of the tracks.