Which way to Disneyland? TR (comparison update 7/26)

[pmama]

New PTR has started.

Mickey's Very Mery Vacation Land/Sea!

Will still return to this TR for a overview an comparison!

 

[julezdisney]

I finally caught up on all your installments and just wanted to thank you for sharing such a fun trip! Love the new pix w/the balloons effect!

Thanks again!

 

[JPFamilyMom]

What a nice end to your trip with the fireworks...

ok going over to find your new PTR

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

What a great report. I loved reading your comments and seeing the pictures. I'm glad you had such a good time, and even if your dh couldn't go, what a special time to spend w/your mom!

 

[cannp123165]

Thank you so much for your trip report - I have enjoyed it so much. It looks like you all had a lovely time!

 

[cdotla]

Great Trip Report...can't wait to hear your final thought/comparison of DL and WDW.

And I am bopping over to your PTR now....that sure is the way to do it - starting a PTR before you even finish a current TR!

 

[ladybugmom]

Awwww!! The fireworks sound wonderful! Sooo sad that your TR is ending but I'll be subscribing to your PTR. Can't wait to hear comparisons!!

 

[pmama]

I finally caught up on all your installments and just wanted to thank you for sharing such a fun trip! Love the new pix w/the balloons effect!

Thanks again!

Thanks for reading along. That is a good photo effect isn't it?

What a nice end to your trip with the fireworks...

ok going over to find your new PTR

It was the perfect little touch of Disney for the end of our trip.

What a great report. I loved reading your comments and seeing the pictures. I'm glad you had such a good time, and even if your dh couldn't go, what a special time to spend w/your mom!

You are right. It was a special time.

Thank you so much for your trip report - I have enjoyed it so much. It looks like you all had a lovely time!

Thanks so much for reading along.

 

[pmama]

Great Trip Report...can't wait to hear your final thought/comparison of DL and WDW.

And I am bopping over to your PTR now....that sure is the way to do it - starting a PTR before you even finish a current TR!

Thanks for reading along again.

Awwww!! The fireworks sound wonderful! Sooo sad that your TR is ending but I'll be subscribing to your PTR. Can't wait to hear comparisons!!

It's been a fun journey! Can't wait to read the rest of your TR.

 

[princess&her4princes]

I'm sorry this TR is ending, it was so much fun seeing DL in through your eyes but SO EXCITED to read your upcoming Christmas PTR! We were there in 2008 at Christmastime and we just LOVED it!!!

 

[miprender]

Awe so sad when the TR is almost over.But at least you have this new trip coming up.

I can't wait to read how you compare DW and DL. DH wants to go to DL, but for now I can wait. The flight alone would be all day from RI to CA and I don't think my little one could handle that yet.

 

[pmama]

I'm sorry this TR is ending, it was so much fun seeing DL in through your eyes but SO EXCITED to read your upcoming Christmas PTR! We were there in 2008 at Christmastime and we just LOVED it!!!

Yep, I've been re-reading through some Christmas trip reports! So fun! I was just reading through yours again last week. You had such a fantastic time! I can't wait!

Awe so sad when the TR is almost over.But at least you have this new trip coming up.

I can't wait to read how you compare DW and DL. DH wants to go to DL, but for now I can wait. The flight alone would be all day from RI to CA and I don't think my little one could handle that yet.

I wouldn't enjoy a long flight with or without children so I see your side. It might be worth waiting until your little one is a little older since it sounds like you will not visit there regularly. Thanks for reading along.

 

[pmama]

Well there is so much to compare between WDW and DLR that it's a little overwhelming. I've decided to break up this comparison over a few updates or I probably will never do it. Hope that's okay.

First I'll do some photo comparisons.

Disney World Depot

Disneyland Depot

In Disneyland there is no elevated area for them to come out and do an opening ceremony like at WDW. We really enjoy the opening ceremony at MK!

You can also walk right past, very close to this area without actually entering DLR. You pass right by this on your way to DTD in California. DLR is on one side and California Adventure is on the other. The close proximity of everything is a HUGE plus for Disneyland!




Next the castles

Cinderella's Castle

Sleeping Beauty's Castle

Hmmm? As far as size WDW wins hands down. DLR version is beautiful in it's own right and is Walt's Original.


We've been "inside" both castles.

Disneyworld has Cinderella's Royal Table.

There is even a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the WDW castle!

Disneyland Castle has a very neat walk through with 3-D visuals that tell the Sleeping Beauty story.

Let's do a couple attractions!
Splash Mountian WDW

Splash Mountain DLR

We definitely prefer the double seats at WDW. I was too worried about holding onto DD5 from behind in DLR. The ride itself is very similar but I think WDW's version is a little longer with a few more visuals.


WDW Space Mountain!

DLR Space Mountain!

This is soon to be outdated as WDW's version closed for refurb. Can't wait to see how it turns out! Obviously the DLR was much better than WDW's former version. Not just the double seats. The music, smoother slightly more thrilling track, awesome visuals!

I read somewhere that some don't believe WDW's version will still be the caliber of DLR because they do not believe the scheduled time for refurb is enough to make all those changes. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

DD5 was not tall enough to ride Space Mountain in WDW but in DLR the height restrictions for their version was shorter so she was able to ride there. Will be interesting to see if WDW's height restriction changes.


Stay tuned for more comparisons to come.

 

[ladybugmom]

Very interesting comparisons!! Can't wait to read more!!

 

[onelilspark]

I love the comparison and I'm bopping over to your PTR

 

[AZBeth]

Loved your TR!! Ending up reading your WDW 2008 TR as well. Never really thought of heading there but we may have to try it someday.

Wondering if you would mind sharing where you bought the girls Matching Minnie Mouse dresses?

Thanks,

Beth

 

[BippityBoo]

Loved to read the differences! I did not realize how similar they both are. It is so interesting to me considering that I will not make it to DLR any time soon b/c I live across the country

 

[tmkinney]

Great comparisons. Love all your past pics. We had that same Cinderella at the Castle, I wasn't to crazy about her... I see you started your PTR for the December trip, I'm heading over to check it out now!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Love seeing the differences in WDW and DL!!! This is going to be fun!!!

 

[cannp123165]

Great comparisons!