jtntx34
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2008
Comparing Disneyland to Magic Kingdom, I prefer Disneyland. It’s easier to navigate and has more nostalgia. But comparing it to Disney World, I prefer Disney World.
My rule of thumb is that if your kid is under 5, Disneyland is a MUCH better option than WDW. Much less walking, much less stroller pushing, much cheaper, no wasted time for driving/busing to and from naps, and you can stay 40 minutes later because your hotel is 6 minutes away, even if you’re staying offsite.If the Marvel expansion is open, I'd vote DL.
I can't quite justify the trip as it's a 3000 mile flight and I'm not doing that until my daughter is older and I have an extended period of time to do other things in CA.
I have to disagree with this one. I have been to Magic Kingdom only a couple of times and mostly Disneyland through out my life, so yes that does have an effect on my opinion. However I do think there are things that are better at Disneyland than Magic Kingdom.Pros of Disney World:
3. You have the better versions of rides
I have to disagree with this one. I have been to Magic Kingdom only a couple of times and mostly Disneyland through out my life, so yes that does have an effect on my option. However I do think there are things that are better at Disneyland than Magic Kingdom.
Personally like Haunted Mansion in Disneyland better, at least I like the outside queue better and how to go in through the front door of the Haunt Mansion like a welcomed guest instead of shove in through the back basement entrance like a shameful guest that you don't want people seeing entering your house. (Like they saying "ehhh, use the back door, don't dirty my front porch.") Also their stretch room servers a purpose other than just being a stretching room. (Elevator that gets you down to the basement level).
I also think that Pirates of the Caribbean if better because there it more to it in the ride. I mean, you have all those caves scenes which just do not exist in Magic Kingdom and the inside of the burning building at the end of the ride. AND they have the Blue Bayou Restaurant (My favorite place to eat out, reservations 100% needed!)
Thunder Mountain has that cool explosion scene at the end that was added fairly recently. (also I don't recall seeing the goat with the TNT in his mouth, but I could have just missed him since I was just having fun on the ride and not paying attention to every detail.)
Space Mountain is better, it has those new cars at set two to a row instead of just one. But what makes the cars really great is that they have speakers and themed music that follows you through out the ride, making the ride even more fun than without the music. I think the music really enhances the experience.