In actuality, we have friends that live in California and we've always poked fun at the Disneyland Castle (and Disneyland in general) because folks that love Disneyland feel the need to defend it for some reason.
It's Walt's vision. It's intimate. It's more atmospheric. It's got a legacy.
And my favorite....it's THE ORIGINAL.
To which we alwasy respond...but it's smaller.
If you have listened to other DIS unplugged podcasts, you will have heard each of us sing the praises of Disneyland. All of the accolades mentioned above are true.
Another thing that is seldom mentioned is the fact that there are many long term cast members in Disneyland that have been around for many years. I cant think of a better way to spend time then to listen to them tell stories of the early days. I've met a few and it was awesome.
WDW has a younger cast for the most part. They are great but dont have the history that a lot of the Disneyland cast does.
Please understand that none of us meant Princess Aurora, her Castle, Disneyland or Walt himself any ill feelings. we are all truly devoted fans.
But if ya keep telling me it's THE ORIGINAL....I'm gonna keep pointing out that Walt came to Florida for the "blessing of size" and that Disneyland fits in our parking lot.
That last part always makes the CA folks sputter.
Kevin
If you have listened to other DIS unplugged podcasts, you will have heard each of us sing the praises of Disneyland. All of the accolades mentioned above are true.
Another thing that is seldom mentioned is the fact that there are many long term cast members in Disneyland that have been around for many years. I cant think of a better way to spend time then to listen to them tell stories of the early days. I've met a few and it was awesome.
WDW has a younger cast for the most part. They are great but dont have the history that a lot of the Disneyland cast does.
Please understand that none of us meant Princess Aurora, her Castle, Disneyland or Walt himself any ill feelings. we are all truly devoted fans.
But if ya keep telling me it's THE ORIGINAL....I'm gonna keep pointing out that Walt came to Florida for the "blessing of size" and that Disneyland fits in our parking lot.
That last part always makes the CA folks sputter.
Kevin
You folks do have one of the best even-handed takes on all the pixie dust."tips hat"
My heart will always be with the DL castle as that is the first Disney park I ever stepped foot in and it is old school Walt! Going back again next month!
I realize that someone brough up the question as to "What princess went with what castle?" And here's my answer for that.
(1) WDW - Cinderella
(2) DL - Sleeping Beauty
(3) DLParis - Belle (She is in France after all!)
(4) DLTokyo - Ariel (Island, in middle of ocean, my logic!)
(5) DLHong Kong - Mulan (Only Asian Princess)
As for the long running debate as to which castle is better, I say they all have their charm. I was at DL and WDW, my better half has been to WDW, DL, DLT, and DLHK. Overall, DLT and DLHK look exactly like DL.
But the point of the castle in DL isn't so much that it needs to host tons of people, I think it was just meant to be the symbol of the park. I'm happy with them all, and to prove it, I voted for DL AND WDW!
I realize that someone brough up the question as to "What princess went with what castle?" And here's my answer for that.
(1) WDW - Cinderella
(2) DL - Sleeping Beauty
(3) DLParis - Belle (She is in France after all!)
(4) DLTokyo - Ariel (Island, in middle of ocean, my logic!)
(5) DLHong Kong - Mulan (Only Asian Princess)
As for the long running debate as to which castle is better, I say they all have their charm. I was at DL and WDW, my better half has been to WDW, DL, DLT, and DLHK. Overall, DLT and DLHK look exactly like DL.
But the point of the castle in DL isn't so much that it needs to host tons of people, I think it was just meant to be the symbol of the park. I'm happy with them all, and to prove it, I voted for DL AND WDW!
uh DLP's castle is in fact Sleeping Beauty Castle and has nothing to do with Belle... In fact ours is more a Sleeping Beauty Castle than either of the others at HK or CA... We have a dragon in the lair (Maleficent), it has a gallery on the first floor complete with artifacts, stained glass windows and tapestries, and as well as all that, the plaque on the front above the portcullis actually says Le Chateau de la Bella au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty Castle)
Secondly, how is TDL the same as DL? Do you mean the Castle or the Park as a whole? TDL's Castle is more or less an exact copy of WDW's, not DL's... and the park is totally different too... I'm confused...
Maybe it's something to do with being abducted by aliens at the petrol pump the other day (don't ask - that's another story lmao!)
D.
lol maybe i'm too much of a disney fan to accept that mulan could live in SBC!! "omg mulan?! in SBC?! you guys crazy!!!?" lmao
There are things I like better at DL, and things I like better at WDW. Each has its own place.
I have been to WDW many times. My first trip to WDW was in 1973, so the first castle I ever saw was the Cinderella castle. Myself and DS (who is now 26) made our first trip to DL in August, 2007. I think in terms of size I was expecting something bigger and was disappointed at first. However, by the second day I was really appreciating the history of DL and Snow White's castle. Plus you get a much better view of Tinker Bell during the fireworks, and for much longer. By the time the trip was over, I was truly in awe of the real magic of Disney. Let's not forget the unique aspects of DL. They still have the electric light parade which I have not seen in years. I did not realize how much I missed it. My son could not remember the electric light parade when it was at WDW. He was around six years old. He said he loved seeing all the original characters, and liked it more than Spectromagic. I also loved their afternoon parade, which is done around 6:00 p.m. It was like seeing portions of the parades from the other three parks at WDW in one. I enjoyed the parade at DL better. In all, I DL was great! I still like WDW better, but anyone who loves all things Mouse knows it is a must see!!! There are things I like better at DL, and things I like better at WDW. Each has its own place.
