| # | Author | Message |
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| BellesLibrarian
Fri 11/28/2008 3:52p | After 3 1/2 years of travelling cross country, 3 annual passes and 8 trips, each a minimum of a week, Disney World has found a way to keep us on the East Coast. The buy 4 days, get 3 free is too good a deal to pass up.
So my question to all of you who have been to both parks, what MUST we see at Disney World? What can we skip since it is pretty much the same in each park?
Thanks, as always, for your advice. |
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| Autopia Deb
Fri 11/28/2008 4:32p | You will probably be disappointed in Pirates at WDW, it's not as good and much shorter.
Definitely see Mickey's Philharmagic. |
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| Autopia Deb
Fri 11/28/2008 4:34p | Space is better at DLR, Splash is better at WDW, Big Thunder is slightly different but equally fun at both.Haunted Mansion is a toss up. |
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| Autopia Deb
Fri 11/28/2008 4:38p | This is all Disneyland vs Magic Kingdom.
Hall of Presidents is unique to WDW's Magic Kingdom and worth a look. |
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| BellesLibrarian
Fri 11/28/2008 5:52p | Thanks, Deb. I figured we would skip Soarin', since it is the same one as at DCA.
How do the Toy Story rides compare?
We'll miss New Orleans Square. :( But it will be fun to visit our Florida friends. |
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| SpokkerJones
Fri 11/28/2008 6:12p | With all the traveling you appear to do, have you considered visiting Tokyo DisneySea?
It really sets the bar when it comes to Disney Imagineering. It's very much a destination in and of itself, and while you're there take in some Japanese culture.
I've always found it odd that when people take week-long trips to Disneyland or Disney World, why they don't visit the international parks. DisneySea is on the top of the list in my opinion, but Paris is worth visiting as well for a lavish take on the Magic Kingdom concept. |
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| BellesLibrarian
Fri 11/28/2008 6:37p | You ask a great question, SpokkerJones. Until recently we've been waiting for the dollar to improve. My husband and I have been to EuroDisney (still haven't gotten used to its not-so-new-anymore name). Tokyo and Hong Kong would be fantastic. The flights and exchange rates overwhelm me. DisneyLand is a nice cozy vacation spot. |
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| gottaluvdavillains
Fri 11/28/2008 6:44p | <<I've always found it odd that when people take week-long trips to Disneyland or Disney World, why they don't visit the international parks. DisneySea is on the top of the list in my opinion, but Paris is worth visiting as well for a lavish take on the Magic Kingdom concept.>>
Well for me it would be airfare for 6 people - Passports for 6 people - long plane ride...
While the parks may not live up to yours and some others opinions some people can't afford international travel and until then can be satisfied with a trip to a US park.
I personally haven't been to WDW because I live in N.Cal trips to DL are easy and enjoyable...and since my DH isn't a fan I am not interested in leaving the country alone with our 4 children to visit a disney property... I am planning a trip to WDW - but because of the constant bashing of people who seem to like the parks - I have chosen not to list my trip or even look in those threads anymore for advise or help planning it. It's sad that instead of just pointing out some of the good points when people ask for them... some have gotten put down for planning a trip there, buying the hard ticket parties, or even being excited about going. |
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| barboy
Fri 11/28/2008 7:10p | ///With all the traveling you appear to do, have you considered visiting Tokyo DisneySea?///
It amazes me that so many serious Disney park fans refuse to go to the ultimate park in the world, Disney Sea. Some of these cats talk about how they can't afford a trip to Japan but yet they stay 10 nights at the Poly and tap EPCOT's top eats and resort seafoods and steaks.
If only they knew what we know SpokkerJ they would find a way to get there. |
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| fkurucz
Fri 11/28/2008 7:15p | <<It amazes me that so many serious Disney park fans refuse to go to the ultimate park in the world, Disney Sea. >>
I'ld be more than happy to go if you are willing to pick up the tab. |
