Disneyland vs Disney World

We are going to compare the two Disney parks and what they have to offer. Your preference for one park or the other will really depend on your requirements for a brilliant park.

Firstly size, Disney World is obviously a lot bigger than Disneyland. Either of these parks could be your favourite based on your preference. You may prefer a smaller park, which means less walking, getting the chance to see everything and not feeling overwhelmed. On the other hand you may prefer a bigger park, which has more to offer with a larger variety, more experiences and caters to all your party.

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Secondly the castle's at each park are very different. Which one you prefer will depend on your personal view. Disneyland's castle is a lot more smaller but has more history and Disney World's castle is a lot bigger.

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Thirdly Disneyland is the original park that Walt saw open. If you are a Disney history fan this park may appeal more to you for that reason. You can get the chance to see Walt's apartment and walk in his footsteps around the park.

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Next, only one of the resorts has water parks. If you are a massive fan of water parks then you are going to want to go to Disney World as they have two water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

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Shopping, is another difference. Disneyland does have quite a few shops however Disney World has far more. Again this is down to preference. You may prefer just a few shops and not want to be overwhelmed. On the other hand you may want a large variety of souvenirs.

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Planning is a key element to a Disney holiday. If you don't want too much planning then Disneyland is likely to be the park for you. However you may love planning your Disney holiday and love the idea of doing lots of planning for your trip.

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Dining options are considerably different at each park. Disney World offers a lot more choice compared to Disneyland. If you are looking for something different or somewhere new to try then you want to go to Disney World.

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Rides and attractions are quite different at each park. Disney World has a lot more rides however Disneyland has the history with its original rides.

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There are the differences between Disneyland and Disney World. Which one is your preferred resort and why.

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