Disney World vs Disneyland - Which One Is Best For YOU?
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- Here at DFB we get asked A LOT about the differences between Disney World and Disneyland - how are they different and which one might be the best one for your family? I love both coasts, so there's not really a single easy answer -- they both have their own pros and cons. But, today we wanted to go through the most prominent differences with you in hopes that we can help you determine what makes the most sense for your next Disney vacation.
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Disney land is a theme park.
Disney world is an actual city.
I agree
I’m going to Disney world this Christmas
Have a great time
One of the biggest factors is the Disney Bubble you get going to Disney World. It's really immersive. Leave the gates of Disney Land and boom, real world. It's a bit of a trade off because the immersion is nice and often frankly magical, but it's also nice to just be able to walk across the street back to my hotel instead of waiting on an extremely crowded bus at the end of the night.
JokerL1000 lol
Who else is watching this even thought they aren’t going?😂
I enjoy Carowinds in Ft Mill Sc. Please come visit it you won't be disappointed,
Me That shits expensive for what it is
Me. But I will try to go when I’m older
Me!
Yep
I'm from California I live 30min from Disneyland. Anyone who steps in that park feels a welcoming warmth. There are still people working that knew Walt. You can talk to them.
Disneyland is smaller yes but also intimate and grabs ur heart.
Denise Torres i would NEVER want to live near a Disney park. It just ruins the feeling for me... You wouldent stay at the hotel to save some money, and you can go way more often.
Jenna the Gamer I also live 30mins away, and it doesn’t ruin the experience. Just because your close doesn’t mean you go often, I have friends who have never been to Disneyland. Plus you don’t really see any advertising for it, they only have the bill boards and stuff when your about five mins away. plus it’s still expensive, even without the hotel
Moon Pie, i wadnt trying to be mean it was just the fact for ME
Denise Torres Disney world is superior. More attractions, better food, more hotel options, better parades.
Mohamad Mahmoud Disneyland has about the same number of rides and attractions as Disney World. Disneyland also has more unique attractions. But because of significantly closer distances between parks and much closer distances between rides and attractions within the parks and smaller crowds you get way more done per day. Most of the reason Disney World takes at least a week to get everything done and Disneyland only takes a couple days is you spend five minutes hopping between parks and 30 minutes to an hour in line for something that you would have had to spend 30 minutes hopping between parks and two hours waiting in line for at Disney World.
Both beautiful parks. Disneyland charming. Disneyworld Spectacular.
@rob andone you rich
rob andone
Is Disneyland about the size of Universal Orlando?
@@Adven4U1 oh no
rob andone It is impossible to hit everything in Disneyland in one day nvm 6 hours.
WDW is not Spectacular. Fantasmic, Parades & The Fireworks are better at Disneyland, and, Small World is more spectacular at DL and so is Indiana Jones Adventure.
I’ve been to both, so here’s my conclusion:
If you have a family with a lot more younger people (3-) then go to Disneyland, because there’s more family rides.
If you have a family with a lot more OLDER people (4+) then go to Disney World, there’s a lot more rollercoasters and such.
I couldn't help to notice there aren't many videos on Disneyland. The only times you talk about it is their food. It would be great if you made some videos about secret attractions, or best things to do there. Then again I haven't seen all your videos so I could be wrong.
Sarah Ortiz well they are a Disney FOOD blog soooo...
DFB duh..
I was thinking that too.
Oooh you should check out the tim trackers videos on Disneyland
I believe it is because she lives near Disney world and not Disney land. Disney World is what you would call her home park.
As a Californian i had no idea the absolute monster size Disney World was! I thought DisneyLand was huge.
I’m sorry but I kinda started cracking up when you said you thought Disneyland was big😂
@@melissafuhr281 when you have nothing else to compare it to, its pretty big.
You gotta go to Disney world your mind will be blown!
@@melissafuhr281 you sound spoiled. I'm from the UK. Have you travelled around the world? Most people around the world have no experience of anything this big. American-sized everything is massive.
Same
Disneyland is a land and Disneyworld is a world
Greg mari Firme 😂
Yep!😂
Stolen
*These are only the names of the parks and not an actual world or country* 🤦♂️
LOL
I like how the locals defend their park with a passion, I really respect the home pride, but I live in Texas so I have a more fair opinion as I didn't grow up with either. Disney world is more fun because of all the things you can do in my humble opinion, but occasionally I prefer Disneyland as it feels like everything is closer and you can just move from place to easier. It just depends on what you like really.
Same, I live in Texas. I pick Disney World because it’s closer but it’s expensive
Depends on where you live in Texas as far as which ones closer. We’re pretty much at the half way point between the two parks.
i agree and i feel like disneyland is much easier and you don't have terrible weather to fight threw lol
satisfyingslime1454 Plus as of now, you don’t have to decide what to ride 30-60 days in advance in disneyland
Disneyland lines are shorter and still have days you can walk on rides
Disney World all the way!!!
No
i totally agree!!!!!
Agreed!
Says "The Rich Life"
Yea because your rich
When I went to Disneyland I found that wait times were shorter, I ended up getting way more fast passes during the day, with fast pass I could get the harder to get ride fast passes even in the afternoon because they don’t release the fast passes all right in the morning, and with the Max pass you get unlimited photo pass for however long you have the Max pass.
Everywhere you turn in Disneyland there a attraction and because of the limited space every ride is amazing.
Disneyland all the way! I’ve been to both and appreciate Disneyland the most. Disney World is amazing as well, but my heart is at Disneyland.
Mine’s at Disney world.
Mines at Disneyland
Wdw boy fk u mean
Bias opinion, obviously Disney World.
I love how low stress Disneyland is. I can drive down, stay at a motel across the street for pretty cheap, walk right into either park and pop between them all day with no effort. No tiered fast passes or booking all your fast passes months in advance and then not being able to change them. The whole experience just has a more casual, spontaneous feel. For me, Disneyland also feels cozier than WDW. That could totally be my own nostalgia but I also think that the fact so many locals go to the park regularly gives it a different vibe. I do love WDW as well and I definitely miss things like Epcot when I’m in DL but DL just feels like coming home.
It’s probably just because you are close to it. I’ve never been, but I go to Disney world fairly often- 1 to a half of a year in between each visit. This makes it a relaxing experience since I know a lot of things about the park, and we live only 2 hours away as well. This for me makes Disney world a better park, but again, I’ve never been to Disney land, just seen pictures and videos.
trust me, a lot of loyal locals go to Disney World regularly too lol I go once or twice a week. Sometimes I'll just pop into to grab lunch or ride the Skyliner
I believe in every word you said ❤
I live in southern california. I've been to disneyland several dozen time and been to WDW only once but i'd prefer disneyland since it's the original. A classic never goes out of style.
Jon Snow unless it's Disneyland
That’s like me with Disneyland Paris, I live in England so it’s not too far for me but I’ve only been to WDW once, kinda disappointed with magic kingdom as it was so similar to Disneyland Paris. From what I’ve seen California and Paris and quite similar and original
I thought you're now in the real north.
You know nothing Jon snow.
I've seen maybe 3 episodes of Game of Thrones but I'm sorry about what happened to that dragon girl
I don’t know if you’ve done this already, but there’s been so so soooo many changes to both parks and how they work in general since this video was made, I’d LOVE to see an updated version of this video. It would be so helpful! 💖
Disney World is the best IMO. I think everyone has their choices, which is good for me because if everyone loved disneyworld more than Disneyland, then it’d be more crowded than what it is. A cast member manager told me Disneyland can fit into magic kingdoms parking lot.
Still prefer Disneyland. The coasters were better. Big thunder mountain is a different league than that baby roller coaster copy at wdw. Btw. I'm talking about disneyland Paris here.
Tower of terror was better at disneyland too. More ups and downs. And the parks are right next to each other.
OMG SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT TOO
You can fit 17 Disneylands onto Disney World property, for perspective. WDW is twice the size of Manhattan.
@@MoMoMyPup10 I don't think that's necessarily a plus in this case. If both parks have similar amounts of rides despite one being in a much bigger space, it just means one is more spread out with a lot of extra buildings that don't make it a core of the theme park.
My brother worked at both (and we're California natives).
What I have heard over and over is that yes WDW is huge, has Epcot and Magic Kingdom (which is a non-issue as there are zoos and other large water parks with similar themes in southern California from Six Flags Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor, to Raging Waters, to Great Lodge, to Knotts Soak City) and great food from around the world. And what I also hear over and over is that California's Disneyland feels more intimate and has that Disney magic of a fairytale fantastic element that Walt Disney concieved. That is often said is not as effusive at WDW. What I think is that WDW is probably more akin to Six Flags Magic Mountain which is just north of LA and is more focused on tall high intensity roller coasters (Batman/Riddler, Superman, etc.). There's also the other theme park across from Disneyland--California Adventure, and in the next city over you have a similar theme park--Knotts Berry Farm which focuses on Peanuts/Charlie Brown and like Disneyland many animatronic shows, water rides, western themes, and roller coasters plus a well known food area and food festival. Then there's the Universal Studios theme parks--both Hollywood in LA and the Orlando version.
@@dannhymir9678 it's a debate that will never end, and will have no winner, because it always boils down to personal preference. I've never been to DL but I have watched some RUclipsrs who have been life long DL'ers who visited WDW for the first time during the shutdown and have been awed by it. I was too. They returned a couple months later because there's so much to see that was missed the first time. They won't claim one is better than the other because they're, well, different. Tastes matter. Both have plusses and minuses. I believe that over time WDW has garnered it's own magic and wonder and has developed a reputation with global travelers that draws them to it as a must see. It has earned that reputation, and not too many leave without their own cherished memories.
I will also say I love the fact that I dont have to pick my FP 2 months in advance. I dont want to be stuck to a time the entire trip. Don’t forget we have paper fast passes too. People don’t HAVE to purchase Max Pass unless yes they want to reserve through their phone. I will rue the day DL ever goes the way of WDW and FP+
I agree. It's so easy going there on a spontaneous trip and still get top notch fast passes. Unlike at wdw... We planned three weeks prior our trip... Mostly got lame ass fast passes. That system is not very fair. While Disneylands system is!
Great comparison, but you are forgetting one important thing....California weather ♥ Our weather is freaking amazing!
Yes! Cali weather is much better, for sure!
But California government is a nightmare :)
lovmnsn Absolutely agree!! We live in Tennessee and we prefer DL!!
I prefer Florida weather just because it’s always sunny and when it does rain most of the time it’s over in like 5 minutes
Eh that’s debatable FL FTW 😆
I love how you don’t just do food on your channel. This video is great. I wanted to get your thoughts on ride/attraction maintenance. With costs to go to any Disney theme park at a premium, it’s a bit of a downer when a popular ride is under remodeling or in case of Disney California, a whole area. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
I've only been to WDW because I live on the east coast. At the end of the day the choice of what's better is subjective, which is why I don't get why people compare the two.
I think the reason is many people cant afford to go more than once, so it really is the trip of a lifetime! They may only be able to go to Disneyland or Disney World, not both, so need all the info in order to decide which is for them :)
Disney Fan it depends on if you live near there. For example, I only live 2 hours away from Disney world. Usually I go around every year to half year if I’m lucky, and I’m very grateful for that. I think it really depends on where you are and it’s a lot cheaper when you already live near it.
that’s funny because i live on the east coast too but ive only ever been to disneyland LOL
I’m comparing because I want to take my daughter so trying to see what’s the best for my money
I’ve never been to Disneyland (would love to experience it) but I have done Disney World twice (three this March) and there’s just something about seeing Cinderella’s castle in the background that just gets you every time ❤️.
In my opinion, Disney world is like a literal WORLD, while Disneyland is an amusement park.
Disney world is HUGE, and even OUTSIDE of the parks, there’s so much to do.
There’s water parks, Disney springs (shopping center), and golf courses.
It’s like the second you drive under the sign that says “Disney World” (if you drive under it) you aren’t in flordia anymore. You’re in disney. There’s like no trace of the real world, you are fully immersed in it, while in disney land, you walk out and the real world is back.
I’d say Disneyland because, since because it smaller, has AMAZING attention to detail and it’s the original park and is just as magical
DISNEY WORLD all the way
Disneyland!!!!!
Sherry McMahan DISNEY WORLD!!!!!
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Courtney Sokal Disney world🥺🧸🎀
@@courtneysokal6590 disney world🥰
The WEATHER! We live in the South so we absolutely love Disneyland's weather!
I love your videos. They are a HUGE help. I'm going to Disney world in October and I'm the weird planning stage. And this is a HUGE help. Thank You
However with DL's Maxpass you also get the photo package which in its self is an incredible value.
I REALLY LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!! also your voice is gorgeous xp
I've wanted to go to Disney for years and am just now seeing to save up for it. Thank you for this video, it's really helpful!
I must say u earned a new subscriber. U didn’t ramble on and on. The info was very informative. Thank You!
I love this video!!! It was immensely helpful, especially the part where you said how much more manageable disneyland is. I’ve always wanted to go on a disney trip, but disney world is really intimidating for me with the crowds and the planning😖
It’s really fun and I don’t easily get interested into things
I'm an young adult (around 20) but I still want to go
I've got to go to either before I die, I've never been :(
Some day
@@veronicacarbajal1809 yeah it's expensive though, my mum would never able to afford it as a kid since the flights to another country, the Visa, the hotel prices, the park tickets, the food prices, etc I don't care what age I am I'm not going to miss out on going to Disneyland or World, both them are bigger than the town I grew up in and live in, now that's crazy, it's much bigger than just my town, its a lot more, it's a big part of my countries land mass since that's about the size of a city here
I would probably choose Disney world because when in Rome..
@@Xighor where are you from
@@rflsr5276 England, nearest place is Paris but still a flight. The costs of Disney world put me off
And No I don't live near London so there's no Eurotunnel and nearest airport is 50miles and i don't have a car
And honestly I don't want to go Paris it's no longer a nice place to visit so I would choose the one in America since a country i want to visit America anyways
Here's the thing if I was to travel 5000 miles I'll prefer to experience real America
SAMEEE, I've never been to either so watching these videos makes me feel like I'm there
I've been to Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Disney World and Disney World and Magic Kingdom takes the cake in nearly all categories for me.
Disney World has 3 other parks, 2 water parks, Disney Springs, and so many other little Disney things sprinkled around Central Florida, it's endless Disney! I also disagree with DFB on the food being in favor of Disneyland because she forgot one thing: Epcot! The park literally based around food and with the annual Food and Wine festival. You just can't top it.
Magic Kingdom just feels more grand, more magical. Cinderella's castle is well over two times the size of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty castle. The night-time shows are just more impressive. More buildings, more food, more shows, just more.
There is another key factor I'd like to point out. WEATHER!
Disneyland is much more reliable on that front. Pretty much year round you're good to go.
Where as Florida can be extremely humid with thunderstorms that can come out of no where. This can close various attractions and keep the unprepared tourist clothes damp all day.
Yo this! I went to both parks during the summer, and the weather at Disney World is unbearable!! The rain comes at unexpected times and it's frustrating when rides had to be closed for a while. It's a struggle to adjust when one is used to a dry climate.
Right light rain and possible thunderstorms are higher in Florida than California around summer. My sister remembers a ride we missed because it just started pouring. Overall been to Walt Disney World twice, but thinking about experiencing Walt Disney Land eventually.
Thanks so much for your videos! It really gets me excited for my upcoming trip this week! And that princess at +4:19 has the most perfect skin... it’s almost ‘doll-like’. lol!
I am obsessed with you, TPMvids, Olivia Simone, and DISNEY!
There is one factor that you forgot to mention. Even though you can’t make fast pass reservations months in advance at Disneyland.... the standby wait times on rides tend to be shorter than at Disney World. There are lots more rides within the two Disney parks at the Disneyland resort to spread people out. Whereas when you go to a Disney World park there are less rides within each park. That fact makes the wait times much longer at Disney World then at Disneyland without a fast pass.
yep the lines went up to 3hrs when i came
Another awesome video AJ! Hit the nail on the head with all the comparisons.
Been to disneyworld in 2009, 2012 & 2017! was amazing all 3 times. i’m going to disneyland for the first time this summer & i cant wait!
1- Magic Kingdom (most visited theme park on Earth, bigger more beautiful version of DL, best castle fireworks show)
2- Disneyland (most rides packed in one park, amazing nighttime shows, worst castle and worst Tomorrowland)
3- Tokyo Disney Sea (most original, beautifully themed)
4- Disneyland Paris (the most beautiful Disney castle park, elegant, best Tomorrowland, Phantom Manor)
5- Epcot (original, World Showcase is unique and breathtaking, lacks enough rides until revamp is complete)
6- California Adventure (great rides, Cars land, World of Color, worst theming cohesion of any park)
7- Animal Kingdom (original, most elaborate theming of all parks, Flight of Passage is the best Disney attraction in the US)
8- Shanghai Disneyland (huge, most advanced attractions of any Disney park, very unique lands and rides, weather sucks)
9- Hollywood Studios (great rides and Fantasmic, lacks attractions until Star Wars opens)
10- Tokyo Disneyland (blatant copy of Magic Kingdom and DL, with no originality, fun but nothing unique)
11- Walt Disney Studios (only worth visiting for the amazing Ratatouille area, worst park until expansion opens)
Witch one is bigger disney world or magic kindom or is magic kindom inside disney world iv never been in disneys parks before i have no idea
Disneyland DOES NOT HABE THE WORST CASTLE, sure it's small but it's cozy and welcoming especially with all the foliage around it, Walt Disney Worlds looks like a concrete thing in the middle of nowhere (with the old paint job) and Disneylands fantasy land fits so much more well than wdws carnival tents
@@ryankiser294 Sorry but only a Disneyland fan would agree with you. Disneyland castle is the smallest, least impressive, lamest of the castles, and it looks toyish. Literally all of the other castles worldwide are taller and more imposing, with better detail
@@luuchoo93 nah the one at Disneyland is based off if the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria,Germany, you can also walk through it not just a little tunnel like wdw, it's alosbthr castle that WALT himself made
@@ryankiser294 It could be based on any castle you want, but it’s none of those original castles. It’s a minuscule cheap castle you can barely see from the entrance (unlike the other huge castles which are majestic centerpieces). Being the original doesn’t mean you’re the best, and it’s very clear for every Disney park fan around the globe that DL’s castle has become outdated and tiny compared to the new versions. Also, Walt Disney also designed the Cinderella Castle in Orlando, he actually created all of Disney World to start all over and correct all the mistakes he had made in Anaheim
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Great job, and comparison, with SO much info, AJ!!
Your channel is great! Thank you for the superb contents! 😍
Actually we are from South Carolina always and we always go to California Disneyland because it was so much better
Oof, nooooo. Im out west, only 6 hours to Disneyland and I'd rather go to Florida and hit Disneyworld
jordan hicks bro same i live in cali and always go to world
Good video. I think the primary difference is WDW requires significant pre-planning where WDL does not. Cant go wrong with either though.
Great video! I always appreciate the calm, yet excited tone of your voice, AJ. :-)
Both resorts are simply amazing in their own right, and pure Disney magic! They are so vastly different that you really can't compare them. I have always gravitated to smaller, more intimate spaces, so naturally I prefer the quaint size of Disneyland. However, I'm always impressed by the shear vastness of WDW and it's amazing parks & onsite hotels. Any true Disney fan owes it to themselves to visit both resorts. While you may prefer one resort over the other, I assure you that you won't be disappointed with either experience.
Just got home from Disneyworld last night. You are spot on with your remarks about DW's food, transportation and technology benefits. Being from Oregon, we will probably hit DL next just to go somewhere closer and take the parks at a slower pace since they are smaller. Great channel!
I've gone to Disneyland for years growing up. But after visiting Disney World, Disneyland doesn't seem worth my money anymore. It just feels years behind Disney World yet it's almost as expensive
Same
your mistake is comparing one theme park to four.
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Ani Papazian welcome to the family.
With respect, I don't see the basis for this opinion. Both coasts have really cool new stuff all the time. The only park that's not years behind right now is Shanghai. In the U.S., both resorts have areas that need to be updated but they're building new stuff as we speak. Yes, they're both quite expensive.
When I went to Disneyland resort last month, I stayed at a good neighbor hotel. The lack of Disney theming really made no difference to me as you don't really spend that much time in there to begin with.
Having done both and Tokyo Disney: I love'em all for different reasons. I couldn't possibly choose.
When I was a kid my great grandma paid for the whole family to go to Disney world for a week… it was one of my most memorable moments as a child. Definitely something every family should do once
BOTH!!! I live near Disneyland like 5 hours away but it is a classic and I love the atmosphere there but, I did go to Disney world over spring break and I loved the size, atmosphere, rides, parks, and food I can't find to good of food at Disneyland and I am not too picky of a eater.
Which park do u think has better rides
@@zemmilsamad7367 Disney world. Flight of passage is the best ride in the world
I live 5 hours away too!! Do u live in the East Bay Area?
Love your videos! I did Disneyland before Disney World. I believe both parks are so worth seeing! Such a blast, what draws me more to Disneyland is the history, my love of California and that you can do it in a day! Much more manageable with little ones
Another great video! Thanks, AJ!!
My family and I used to go to Disney World every year until we visited the ICONIC Disneyland. It's true what they say, "Nothing beats an original". Something is so magical about riding on attractions that Walt literally designed. You can even eat at his favorite restaurant. (WOW!) Disneyland feels like a landmark while Disney World seems like a tourist trap. Something unique we learned, although Disney World has 4 different parks and Disneyland has only 2..... There are only 5 rides that are additional to Disneyworld and none of them are truly popular in Orlando (Minus Epcot Globe ride). We talked to someone in corporate and they explained that they ONLY put attractions that REALLY work in Disneyland Resort because of the limited space. So you would get a huge deal here by only having to buy tickets to 2 parks.
As for food, I agree Disneyland Resort food is WAY better. They just cater to a higher clientele (No offense) it is in SoCal and near Los Angeles so they have to "up" the food game in order to compete. Food can somewhat be more costly at Disneyland Resort because the quality. They really concentrate on farm fresh and local ingredients because guest(s) tend to be pickier eaters there; where as Disneyworld tends to throw processed and commercial tourist food at you. A good example of this is Napa Rose (which is Disney's only 5 star restaurant). The price for one meal will start at $100
My family also loves to fly from Kentucky to SoCal to experience a big city and experience the "Hollywood lifestyle" you'll get this at Disneyland. So much to do in the surrounding area that it is frankly ridiculous. Plus every time we have visited Disneyland Resort we always run into some famous person. Hello, it is really close Hollywood! :)
Note: Star Wars Land will open at Disneyland nearly a year before DisneyWorld.
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You're wrong on a few things 1. not nearly a year, only about three months. DL opens in summer of 2019, WDW is fall. I HIGHLY disagree to the higher clientele. Orlando has world-renowned chefs, and with places like Victoria and Alberts, etc, I wouldn't make the statement that Southern Californians are more refined. I honestly prefer WDW. Idk DL feels cramped and just doesn't connect to me like WDW does. I like how WDW has more themes available (fairytale theme, futuristic, movie set, old west, old southern charm, modern, tropical) (I'm talking about resorts and park themes) and I loveeeee EPCOT a bunch. World Showcase is incredible and I'm missing it as I'm writing this. WDW still has TOT which is a big plus for me, but it also has RnR which is also amazing. The new additions to WDW will bring a lot more to the table in the near future. Also, while Orlando may not be Hollywood, there still is a crazy amount of stuff to do. Medieval Times, there is an upside down museum which I love, glass bottom spring boat rides, Universal, etc. I personally think WDW fits me as a person better, and if you think DL is your fit then awesome! Not everybody agrees and that's fine, however I think some of the statements aren't necessarily fair.
Sidenote- another reason why I prefer WDW is EPCOT's festivals (Most specifically Flower and Garden, and Food and Wine)
I prefer Disneyland also but it's not in Hollywood it's in Anaheim
Preach!!! 👏🏽
My vote for Disneyland! But I also love WDW... it’s just a different type of vacation. I feel so much more relaxed after a few days at DLR vs a week at WDW. But I love that there’s so much more to try and something to surprise me each time at WDW.
Disneyland is my home. WDW is my second home. Can’t go wrong!
Having been to both, and being a lifelong Disney park goer, Disney World is hands down the winner, and it’s not even close. It’s a completely immersive experience, and it’s enormous. You could spend an entire year there and still not experience everything you wanted to. Hundreds of restaurants, golf courses, lakes, horseback riding, camping, sailing, spas, bowling, sports, fishing, yachting, archery, water parks, 28 resort hotels (yes, 28 of them, and each has their own themed world class restaurants and attractions to enjoy)... and that doesn’t even include the parks and rides. Take the monorail or the Skyliner from your resort to a park, or a boat from your hotel restaurant to a park for a fireworks show. Book a desert service on a Disney yacht while watching the fireworks show after your resort spa treatment. Roast marshmallows over an open fire after horseback riding. Literally anything you and your family can think of, you can do at Disney World. It being so immersive and large, it brings most people to tears, and they never want to leave. It’s like nothing else on this earth. 40 square miles of it. The size of the entire city of San Francisco. Just imagine what kind of adventure you can experience in a place that enormous! It’s the number one vacation destination, and most visited vacation destination, in the world.
So glad you made this video AJ!! We have always gone to WDW and we may be moving to Arizona so we have been wondering if getting an AP for DL is going to be worth it. This helped so much!!
I been to Disneyland, Disney world and Shanghai Disneyland. Disney world definitely has a special place in my heart, I even give it a special nickname. To me, all other park are just Disney theme park, but Disney world is a special place, I literally cry every time when the flight land in Orlando!
Hey AJ, I found as a person with a disability that Disneyland was significantly easier for me to visit. I am an above knee amputee, so I am still pretty mobile, however the walking at DL seemed to be easier than WDW. Also it was easier to jet across to each of the parks and “park hop” for our fast passes (we were at DL and finally saw a good time for Radiator Springs Racers and were able to get over to California adventure without having to worry about me and my mobility). Also, when I went to Disney world in December of 2018, I was surprised to find that I needed to set my disability fast pass ability in advance at the service desk. So as a result, I wasn’t able to use it and found myself standing in long lines for things like Soarin at Epcot. In Disneyland, often times I got to either skip the line entirely or get a special fast pass just for people with disabilities where they would give me a return time to come back and ride. I didn’t need to set up anything in advance they just had to see I was disabled. So if I had to give advice to anyone with mobility issues I would vote for Disneyland. But both are great and both are perfectly accessible.
Why do they have to be compared? Why not just enjoy them both for what they have to offer?
bbkangs -- They're not being compared at all. I'm sharing the differences between the two so that people who are trying to decide can figure out which one makes the best sense for them. I love both locations -- both have pros and cons.
DFBGuide yes I know. I’m just letting others know because there seems to be a lot of “my park is better” type comments
Because if you live in California like myself and looking at a good $3000 trip to Florida to see what WDW is all about... then it kinda matters for someone like myself, especially when I hear a lot of people saying WDW was completely not worth flying from the west coast to east coast.
bbkangs exactly, I felt a biased towards WDW and I like DLR because it’s a classic
Your video was great! Some people get downright nasty in this invented rivalry. Both resorts are awesome. The people who trash one or the other don't have a sufficient appreciation for Disney parks.
Thank you so much for this VERY informative video. My family and I were considering Disneyland, but now with your discussion about the rides, dining plan, transportation (my Mom can’t walk for distances), it is better value for us to continue with Disney World.
By the way, I love this channel. I find the videos helpful, keep them coming
It's crazy how much has changed in 5 years. When I looked at the difference in price I was a bit shocked to say the least.
I will always pick Disneyland because of the special magic of know Walt walked the streets you’re walking on. Also, their amazing extra attention to detail. There is just something extra special that WDW doesn’t have.
May I dare to say that choice of "better" is mostly picked by nostalgia! Personally I believe both resorts have a charm of their own! Im from the east coast so my heart immediately goes to Walt Disney World ❤❤❤ the memories of my childhood linger in that park and now my children's memories are being made there as well! My husband worked at WDW! I mean its great! I do agree that it lacks that Disneyland charm but then again there's just something grand about it! Visit both! You wont regret it.
I completely agree with you, many say that Disneyland is more nostalgic but when I was at Disneyland recently I found myself longing to go to WDW because it is where I grew up going.
Yari Valentin that’s exactly why Disneyland is my favorite! It’s the park I’ve always known and nothing could replace its spot in my heart ♥️
Yari Valentin i agree
I'm from California and I went to WDW this part March. My first day I did Magic Kingdom and I immediately wanted to return back to Disneyland in California. I was so disappointed...the other 3 parks were great! MK was awful. Animal Kingdom's two stand out rides were cool. Hollywood Studios was cute. But Epcot was amazing. I loved all the food options there. I still prefer Disneyland resort over WDW.
I went to Disneyland as a young kid when I lived n California and I lived walking distance from it. Lately, I've been going to disneyworld and it's a driving distance from us since we live in Georgia so I love them both.
Extreeeeeeeeemely helpful video guys thank you!!!!!
If you're going to stay on property in Disneyland, it is MUCH more expensive. Additionally, the multi-day tickets max out at 5 days, so a week on property at Disneyland will be substantially more expensive than a week at Disney World.
No reason to spend 5 days there, you can hit everything within two days easily.
Re-riding things, eating more food, atmosphere, etc. People don't exactly bum rush what is for many a "once in a lifetime" vacation. We only get to go every few years and really enjoy being there, so we take time.
fair point
Please do more Disneyland videos:) thank you!!!
I live in Florida for most of my life. I’ve always been to Disney World I would like to go to Disneyland to see for myself thanks for this you did a great job
The weather in Florida is generally very comfortable and relatively.dry from November through first of March generally. It can be very nice from, generally, October through March. We always go during those months and almost always like the weather in So Cal.
This video (especially all the comments) was extremely helpful! I've gone to disneyland a few times over my lifetime and I am currently planning my/my fiance's disney honeymoon! But then I saw the Na'vi riverboat ride and I started to wonder if maybe we should do disneyworld instead. The rides that are special to WDW (especially the newer ones) look so cool! But I think for the honeymoon I'm going to skip it since I want our trip to be more low-key and not stressful. I think the smaller park will offer that. But I really want to take my niece to WDW when she get's older (and I have more PTO). I hope someday they update disneyland's Tomorrowland and add one of the avatar rides!
Thank yo so much for this comment! 🥺 I'm going through the same rn, trying to find a fun and magical option for our honeymoon, but sometimes it can be quite overwhelming, there are soo many options! Disneyland sounds way more low-key and enjoyable for newlyweds!
Disneyland you don't pay for fast passes . Plus some days you really dont need it. The longest wait is like 180 minutes but that's like the really popular rides other than that its 5-45 minutes
Disney world has way more rides
Can you make a video about the dining plans? I love your videos and would like to know the difference and if worth it and what they include.
Great job comparing! I do agree wholeheartedly that Disneyland park food us better and more choices. Holiday is extra special there as well. I love them both for different reasons and because they are both Wonderful!
I've never visited Disneyland, but I LOVE staying at Disney resorts and I simply can't afford to do that at Disneyland right now. Even the least expensive options at Disney World have a magical quality that I can't even explain. You can get a true "Disney bubble" experience for a lot less at Disney World.
This was so helpful. I have been wrestling for years about which one to choose. We always do WDW. I think we need to just suck it up and do Disneyland.
Definitely.. The dark rides alone are a reason to go. I was blown away by how much more I enjoyed Disneyland.
You absolutely should, Disneyland is a billions times better.
The quick service food is billions times better and so is the weather.
I grew up going to WDW, but finally went to DL for the 60th Anniversary and fell in love. It's very different, but just as magical. I actually like it better now, because I like that you can walk everywhere. The two park entrances are about a football field apart. The food is so yummy. And the California weather is so lovely (especially to me coming from the cold, dark East Coast). It's definitely worth going at least once.
Awesome job as always AJ!
I have been to WDW 4 times. 2 when I was younger, once with my high school choir & once in 2016. I cannot wait to go back. I have never been to Disney Land
DISNEYLAND THE ORIGINAL PARK. LOVE IT!! 😍❤
@Leah X the first park ever made of disney was Disneyland in california. Thats the reason it's considered the original Disney park. Disneyworld came after Disneyland. Disneyland was first !!!
Coco Pebbles I lik4 Disney world better cuz it the Castle in Disney world is better looking
Hey the only reason why world is there is because land was too small!!! I read a book about it anyway WORLD IS BETTER
Well, I've never been to Disneyland because I live a bit too far, but I have been to WDW a couple times. WDW is a good deal closed to me, so I guess I'll have to choose Disney World. But, I've always really, really wanted to visit Disneyland. Maybe, one day. 😊
Stephanie Shaffett disneyland is smaller but the ride equivalents there are much better while space mountain in wdw is very bumpy while in dL it is much smoother this is true for many other rides such as pirates etc and India jones beats dinosaur so easily so dL has better quality rides but wdw has much much more
It does sound really fun there. :)
I’ve been to both and you get a better disney experience at Disneyland maybe because that was the original by Walt Disney him self.
@@shreklover124 Same here! I live in SoCal and I went to Disneyland once when I was 3 or 4 years old, once in 2nd grade, and the last time I went was for my 8th grade graduation. I really want to go back, though.
Wanted to add regarding the food in DL - there are many options in the Anaheim area for restaurants off-property yet within walking distance as well.
Thanks.
Just what I needed to know ❤
Walt Disney World all the way! I still really want to visit Disneyland one day but have so many amazing memories of WDW from when I was a kid!! 🥰😄
already did disney world 2 times... wanna do disney land next.
@Saige Mealey They fit about as many rides as DW into 2 parks while DW makes you do 4 and eat more money. For inferior versions of DLs rides.
Both are so GOOD,it is so hard to choose which one is better!
I am thankful 🙏 🙌 💛 blessed to watch this dreamful fun parks. Thanks for the differences you show to plan my journey.
When she said coast I was like uuuuhhhhh I live in Texas jajaja
Texas is more like California than Florida imo. People in east Texas consider it part of the South whereas people in West Texas consider it the West. Considering it was once part of Mexico I would say it's west at it core.
Texas is better than Canada lol 😂 just the exchange alone is 30% more on top of everything due to our poor dollar
/Sbarroeta / sameee I live in Texas and I’m going to Disney world for the first time :)
@@breannakotchon9146 where da heck did you get Canada from?
I been to Disney world and oh my god it was amazing and beautiful!
Disneyland is also local. For many Californians it’s a weekend adventure. It’s something you visit several times a year.
Been to both. Have lived by DW all my life, it’s the original and will always have that certain feel to it although it’s smaller. With that said we’re going to DW in two months and will be the first time for our kids and we can’t wait.
Disneyland!!! The rollercoaster and the ferris wheel is iconic!!! Plus when you are waiting in line you arent sweating to death like you would in florida!
I live in NYC on the East Coast, so for me DW is nearer and they have Pandora!!!!! I want to be a Na'vi and bond with an Ikran!!!
Thanks for this honey me and my dad are going to disney world cause ive already been to disneyland and this video has really helped me see whats up in disney world so thank you
iv'e been to Disney world 3 times and in 6 months i'm going to Disney land i'm really exited
I would like to point out that while yes WDW has more value for its price point for a 4 day hopper; it also is impossible to do everything in WDW in 4 days where as with a 4 day park hopper for Disneyland you can do pretty much everything in 4 days. I have a Annual pass and usually when we go we finish both parks in 2 days with extra time to spare with 2-6 people depending on who is going. We have no small kids so we move faster but the average family with kids with a 4 days should be able to cover everything with extra time to ride your favorite rides again
When we went to WDW we got 5 day park hoppers and only park hopped on the last day from Animal Kingdom to EPCOT where we had reservations for lunch. So, a park hopper was wasted for the other days. The thought of having to get on a transport of some sort to park hop deterred us from doing it. I like that we can just leave Disneyland and walk right across to DCA. For that matter even into Downtown Disney.
I always tell people going for the first time to not get the park hopper. It usually ends up being a large waste of money. Especially if it's your first time, you can make a full day at each park, and the distance between most of the parks is pretty vast and time consuming to travel between. If you do decide to not spend the whole day, take the time to relax, go swimming, go to Disney Springs, etc. I feel like while it's easier to go between the two parks at DL, a park hopper there is also probably something you can just skip and save the money.
Disney world cause of toy story land and Star Wars galaxys edge and the new tron roller coaster + the castle in world is way better. Disney world also has the world show case and a better splash mountain and better food options like be our guest in the magic kingdom or tusker house buffet in animal kingdom.
Hot Dog Disneyland has galaxys edge as well and has cars land which is superior to toy story land no contest.
Pixar Pier?
Disney Land is getting a star wars land I'm pretty sure
Land is superior
The tron rollercoaster is actually in Shanghai
I’ve been to both multiple times. Personally I prefer Disneyland when I have littles with me and Disneyworld when it’s mostly older kids or adults.
I’m watching this to send positive vibes into the universe 🙏🏻