Disneyland or Disneyworld
 

I am planning a trip to Disneyland or Disneyworld. Which one would be the best to see. I have 2 boys, 14 and 9. This would be the last big family vacation for us and I would like the make the best possiable choice.<BR>Thanks,

Penny: There is no comparison. Disney World is much, much better. Disneyland is less than the average U.S.A. theme park in size. DisneyWorld is huge with many, many varying parks, activities and entertainment venues.

DISNEYWORLD!!! ALL the way!!!!!!!!! universal studios, epcot are a must see.. Disneyworld is for y ounger kids... rides and all...epcot and universal are the bomb!!

This is a no brainer- Disneyworld all the way

This question depends on if you want to vacation in Calif. There are other things to do besides Disneyland in Anaheim Calif. in the surounding area. If it is a choice between the 2 based strictly on the 2 Disney's then I would pick Disneyworld. No comparison.

I think both are stupid.

I love Disneyland, I live in San Diego and have an annual pass. But, Disneyworld is incredible! We went there this summer for vacation, and it was fantastic! <BR><BR>There are several websites devoted solely to WDW; www.disboards.com is a message board someone will answer any possible question you could have, www.wdwig.com has menus from all hte restaurants in WDW among other info, www.outlaughingplace.com has LOTS of photos and 'rack' rates for the on-site resorts and www.mousesavers.com reports discounts on hotels & airfare.<BR><BR>Happy planning and have an amazing vacation!

The website is ourlaughingplace.com , sorry.

Gosh, need to disagree...if you have only 2 days, I'd say definitely DisneyLAND. Both are great but in my opinion, DisneyWorld is just too dang big unless you have about 4 full days. Personally, our family of 5 enjoyed Disneyland much more in 2000. Beth

I lived in Florida during the 80's so spent a lot of time with visitors at Disneyworld. It's amazing but it really is too large to fully enjoy. I think for a few days you and your boys might enjoy Disneyland more (usually better weather in California as well)It's easier to get around and a more "at home feel" to it. Good luck. If you need any other questions, feel free to email me as I'm familiar with both. Tom

I've enjoyed both. I think there is more to do in the California park other than Disneyland itself if you want to make a real vacation out of it. I was in Florida during July when I visited Disneyworld and the weather was miserable. I never stopped dripping from the terrible humidity! Disneyworld itself is huge, but not necessarily better. It really depends upon whether or not you're ONLY doing the park itself.

Remember Disneyworld has 4 different parks. Disneyland now has 2 parks but they are different from the parks in Florida. Someone mentioned Universal Studios. This is not part of Disneyworld and the Universal Studios in California is much better than the one in Florida in my opinion. You didn't say when you were going or for how long and where you are traveling from which also makes a difference. I agree that the weather in California is better than Florida almost year round. There is so much to see outside of Disneyland in California. But if you are not looking to see anything else, I would choose Disney World especially since your boys are a little older. I am sure you will have no matter which you choose.

Meant to say you will have FUN no matter which you choose especially if you haven't been to either before!

I think Disneyworld has more to do, but the weather is always better in California. My husband and I rode California Adventures' roller coaster over and over. It was awesome! Your sons would love it. Our family is having the same dilemma as you, and I truly believe that you can enjoy either location. If you go to Disneyworld, plan to spend most of your time right there in Orlando by the parks. If you go to California, plan on doing more than just Disney. Get creative. Maybe drive down to San Diego; it isn't far from Anaheim as long as you avoid rush hour traffic. Or, you can head north toward Univeral Studios and Beverly Hills. Have fun!

DISNEYLAND! I absolutely hated Disneyworld. Disneyland is smaller in Acreage, but has more rides in a single park and also now has the California Adventure park which makes it plenty of activity for a two day trip. <BR><BR>Disneyworld does have multiple parks, but it will be overwhelming to visit all of them in two days. (logistical nightmare)<BR><BR>When I was there I found it very frustrating that rides found in Disneyland were missing from Disneyworld.<BR><BR>Surprise!--- they took all the E-ticket rides and scattered them among the several parks in Disneyworld. So, to ride all the BEST rides you have NO choice, but to run around to multiple parks and the transportation between the parks is NOT convienient. <BR><BR>If you do foolishly decide on Disneyworld avoid Epcot (BOREDOM x 10)<BR><BR>Animal Kingdom has almost nothing to recommended it. I waited in a very long line for the most boring "Safari Ride" I have ever experienced. A few bored animals strolled about listlessly. However, I think this was the park that had the Dino ride, which is great, but exactly the same ride as Raiders of the lost Ark in Disneyland. (The water ride at California Adventure is also better than the Animal Kingdom water ride--the rest of the park is a zoo-literally)<BR><BR>When leaving Disneyworld-- to get back to your car at night BEWARE. I had to wait 30 minutes in line to get on the TRAM to wait 15 minutes in line to get on the FERRY or MONORAIL to get back to my CAR. Almost an hour standing in line--and that is not even a ride! You can not walk to your car from Disneyworld.<BR><BR>Orlando is not the most attractive city either. Either is Anaheim, but a least they have just rejuvenated the Disneyland area in a city wide Beautification project.

We had a similar decision to make a few years ago and chose Disneyworld (we live in Dallas). If I had it to do over again though, I'd chose Disneyland in California HANDS DOWN. Disneyworld was just too big and spread out. I needed a vacation after our vacation. Like others have mentioned as well, the weather in California is great. Florida is too muggy to be walking that much. If you should chose Disneyworld though, just count on seeing part of it instead of killing yourself seeing all of it in several days.

PLEASE tell me you're kidding with this post....chosing California or Florida? My vote is 99.999999% Disneyland in California. Disneyworld would win only if you're within walking distance.

Poor Penny...another vote for California but then again, I've never been to Disneyworld itself, only Florida. It was about 99% humidity when I was there for 3 days and I said never again. I really have never been to Disneyworld so can't offer advice. I have been to Disneyland in Anaheim and had a ball. Went on all the rides all day and danced to live music that evening. It was a wonderful, memorable day and night. We stayed in the Marriott Courtyard and had a nice room as well.I'm going to go back someday...I hope. Let us all know what you ultimately decide. I hope it's a great time for you and your boys.

I'm not sure why everyone keeps telling Penny that activities are too much for two days. She never mentions going on a two day trip. She says that she has two boys, and then she gives their ages. Keep that in mind when you're giving travel advice. She may have 7 days for all we know....

I KNOW I keep wondering the same thing why does everyone say she only has 2 days or anything about the time of year she will be be going. Penny doesn't say it will be summertime or even mention the legth of time she will even be vacationing!