DL v. DCA

disneyguy · 12-17-2006

Okay, so I need some experts out there who know about the Disneyland Resort.

Which park is better?

I'm heading out to California this May and I have to pick one of the parks to visit.... Which one do I do?

It sounds like there is a lot of great rides in DCA, but DL is the historical park where all the magic began.. So which one is better?

twist1980 · 12-17-2006

You have to do Disneyland. Not only does it have great rides, but like you said, DL is where it all begin. Plus it is the only park that Walt ever set foot in.

I love DCA and think it is great, but it is no match for DL. How can you top the classics like HM and PotC? Good luck with your decision!!

tigger · 12-17-2006

If you haven't done DL (and I know you have done MK) you have to do it.

DL! DL! DL! DL!

(Oh and good to see you old friend!!! Don't be a stranger

)

rshenry · 12-17-2006

DL all the way!!! DC doesn't have enough to enterain you all day, plus they have shorter park hours.

Experiment6-2-6 · 12-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneyguy

Which park is better?

I'm heading out to California this May and I have to pick one of the parks to visit.... Which one do I do?
.. So which one is better?

If you are FORCED to pick just one, there is no decision to be made. Disneyland for sure.

However, if you do have time to visit California Adventure, it is worth your time..

But Disneyland is truly head over heels above California Adventure..

diisneygeek · 12-17-2006

DISNEYLAND!!!

Trust me. I've been there 589306 times and I still long to go!

Disneyland - You can stay there for 1 day-to-4 days at the most and do everything. All the rides and attractions are a lot of fun, and there are things to do for people of every ages! You MUST experience rides like Pirates of the Carribean, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain...

Disney's California Adventure - Here, there are rides for little ones but IMO, this park is geared toward older kids and adults.

I always finish doing everything in this park in less than one day, meaning there is nothing to do after 7 hours or so (except going on the Tower of Terror over and over again

). And plus, for some reason, this park doesn't have all of the magic you'd feel if you were in Disneyland.

**WishUponAStar** · 12-18-2006

Disneyland.

Andrea · 12-18-2006

What Wish so succinctly said.

disneyguy · 12-18-2006

I have to admit the allure of a park theamed towards Cali was quite tempting.... plus that awesome coaster you see in all those ads looks really cool too....

But I really want to see the original, now I just have to sell my friends on going to DL instead of DCA.

anaheimboy · 12-18-2006

The two parks are different and both are wonderful. BUT if you have to choose one, you MUUUUUSSSSTTT go to Disneyland park, its such an amazing park and very different from the MK. You will have a blast!

**WishUponAStar** · 12-18-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by anaheimboy

if you go to DLR and dont visit DCA and only DL then you will have waisted an entire trip

..... um, no. Just visiting DL park is, inherently, never a waste of a trip!!!

dznygrl · 12-19-2006

Disneyland. No contest. Just visiting DCA...if you've never even been to DL...well, that would be wrong!

Jen · 12-19-2006

I haven't been to either ~ but I would vote Disneyland!!

bikedealer · 12-19-2006

It can only be Disneyland. You would not be as happy with CA the coaster is cool but not all day.

unamadreditre · 12-19-2006

DCA is great and a whole lot of fun; but if I had to choose only one to see, it would have to be Disneyland.

The history alone makes it a must see.

12-17-2006	#1 (permalink)
disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	DL v. DCA Okay, so I need some experts out there who know about the Disneyland Resort. Which park is better? I'm heading out to California this May and I have to pick one of the parks to visit.... Which one do I do? It sounds like there is a lot of great rides in DCA, but DL is the historical park where all the magic began.. So which one is better? __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

12-17-2006	#2 (permalink)
twist1980 Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Almost on the right coast! Posts: 1,126	Re: DL v. DCA You have to do Disneyland. Not only does it have great rides, but like you said, DL is where it all begin. Plus it is the only park that Walt ever set foot in. I love DCA and think it is great, but it is no match for DL. How can you top the classics like HM and PotC? Good luck with your decision!! __________________ Joy Avatar: Celebrating our love in front of Tomorrowland! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: DL v. DCA If you haven't done DL (and I know you have done MK) you have to do it. DL! DL! DL! DL! (Oh and good to see you old friend!!! Don't be a stranger ) __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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rshenry Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 338	Re: DL v. DCA DL all the way!!! DC doesn't have enough to enterain you all day, plus they have shorter park hours. __________________ Robin Queen of the Castle My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DL Grand California Conceirge

12-17-2006	#6 (permalink)
diisneygeek Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern California - near The Happiest Place On Earth! Posts: 856	Re: DL v. DCA DISNEYLAND!!! Trust me. I've been there 589306 times and I still long to go! Disneyland - You can stay there for 1 day-to-4 days at the most and do everything. All the rides and attractions are a lot of fun, and there are things to do for people of every ages! You MUST experience rides like Pirates of the Carribean, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain... Disney's California Adventure - Here, there are rides for little ones but IMO, this park is geared toward older kids and adults. I always finish doing everything in this park in less than one day, meaning there is nothing to do after 7 hours or so (except going on the Tower of Terror over and over again ). And plus, for some reason, this park doesn't have all of the magic you'd feel if you were in Disneyland. __________________ Katrina Aspiring Disney Animator Next Trips: June 2007 - Grad Trip with C/O 2007 @ Disneyland!! August 6-15, 2007 - Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria! October 31, 2007 - Halloween at Disneyland! Yeah, I'm such a Disneyland snob.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: DL v. DCA Disneyland. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 19 days 14 hours 53 minutes

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: DL v. DCA What Wish so succinctly said. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

12-18-2006	#9 (permalink)
disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: DL v. DCA I have to admit the allure of a park theamed towards Cali was quite tempting.... plus that awesome coaster you see in all those ads looks really cool too.... But I really want to see the original, now I just have to sell my friends on going to DL instead of DCA. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

12-18-2006	#10 (permalink)
anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: DL v. DCA The two parks are different and both are wonderful. BUT if you have to choose one, you MUUUUUSSSSTTT go to Disneyland park, its such an amazing park and very different from the MK. You will have a blast! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

12-19-2006	#12 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: DL v. DCA Disneyland. No contest. Just visiting DCA...if you've never even been to DL...well, that would be wrong! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 37 days 18 hours 53 minutes

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,866	Re: DL v. DCA I haven't been to either ~ but I would vote Disneyland!! __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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bikedealer Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 310	Re: DL v. DCA It can only be Disneyland. You would not be as happy with CA the coaster is cool but not all day.

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: DL v. DCA DCA is great and a whole lot of fun; but if I had to choose only one to see, it would have to be Disneyland. The history alone makes it a must see. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

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