Is it fair? (Disneyland Resort vs. WDW Resort)

[CLASSIC HM]

Is it fair that Disneyworld has Country Bear Jamboree and Disneyland does not? Between Pooh and Country Bears, Country Bears would win anytime, anyplace. I saw the video of the original show and it made me realize how fortunate Disneyworld is.

[clippers2playoffs]

i never saw the show, but the winnine the pooh ride is terrible, might as well remove it.

[TopCat8]

i never saw the show, but the winnine the pooh ride is terrible, might as well remove it.
You never saw the show? You're missing out. I agree that Pooh is totally worse than the CBJ (and by CBJ I really mean CBVH...I'm not that old:smile:)

[Ezra]

I wonder if TDA would avoid the song re-licensing fees if they reopened CBJ in DCA? It's still the same property right? It just the old Disneyland parking lot! It's not a really a new location. It would fit in with GRR and Brother Bear trail. That area's practically the old Bear Country now anyway...

[PeoplemoverMatt]

...well, is it fair that we have Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and they have Pooh instead?

-- Peoplemover "Gotta look at everything with perspective" Matt

[Pinocchio85]

Is it fair? No. Is it their fault DL closed the Bears? No.

But I sure do miss them. I don't think Pooh is horrible. It's alright, but it's not even close to being as good as the Bears. It was certainly not a worthy replacement.

I would love to see the Bears return in DCA.

P.S. WDW closed their 20,000 Leagues ride and now they have a Pooh playground and are Subs are coming back. I bet they're jealous!

[Grimezy15]

tokyo disneyland has both

[CLASSIC HM]

Is it also fair for Disneyland to have Haunted Mansion Holiday and not Walt Disney World? Both parks should have the overlay because the folks at Disney World are missing out big time.

[NCTJoe]

Is it also fair for Disneyland to have Haunted Mansion Holiday and not Walt Disney World? Both parks should have the overlay because the folks at Disney World are missing out big time.

I think the reason why WDW doesnt have the overlay is because it doesnt have nearly as many repeat/local visitors as Disneyland does.

[Mrs. Nesbitt]

I was never a big fan of the Bears, so I honestly really don't care that it's gone. *shrugs*

[Lion Sleeps Tonight]

Never seen the Country Bears, but I would like to. Just to say that I've experienced it and have a clue as to what people are talking about.

I'll be sure to mark that down as a 'must do' on my next WDW trip.

[Fantasmic!kid]

Well, you guys don't know how lucky you are. You guys still have the Tiki Room, while we've got that "Under New Management" s***!

[linklewtt]

I too miss the Bears, not so much their original show though. I personally liked the Christmas Hoedown the best...wasn't that show one of the very first times that an attraction was decked out for the holidays (unless Small World Holiday came first i have no idea). And the bears were just so cool...they were the reason why Critter Country was created (back then it was Bear Country for obvious reasons). Henry, you will be missed.


Is it fair that Disneyworld has Country Bear Jamboree and Disneyland does not? Between Pooh and Country Bears, Country Bears would win anytime, anyplace. I saw the video of the original show and it made me realize how fortunate Disneyworld is.

WDW may be more fortunate, but not by much. The thing I liked a lot about the CBJ was the fact that not that many people went in it. I could have seats to myself so I wasn't overly crowded. In WDW, it is very crowded in the shws, usually always full. I also don't like their thater as much. They don't have as good of a waiting room and i think the building is a little smaller. Also the sound quality is horrible.

WDW's version is like moving out of a nice 2 story house into a dinky smelly apartment: you're still fortunate for having a home, but not by much!

i never saw the show, but the winnine the pooh ride is terrible, might as well remove it.
I think Winnie the Pooh is on the same level as Snow White, Pinnochio, Mr. Toad, and even Peter Pan. It's actually a very good ride, very colorful and the vehicle moves. So the ride itself is very good, it just gets a bad rep because it replaced CBJ.

Here's a question: IF CBJ was still where it used to be and Winnie the Pooh was somewhere in Fantasyland, would all you people who "hate" it still be against it?? cuz i think you are just put off from it cuz it took over CBJ, much like most people (myself included) were put off by Light Magic cuz it replaced MSEP, even though it was pretty good. get it?

I think the reason why WDW doesnt have the overlay is because it doesnt have nearly as many repeat/local visitors as Disneyland does.
I never thought about this, but now that i am i realize that that's a pretty true concept. one thing that does draw a lot of people to Disneyland is all those fans of HMH. Disneyland is essentially in the neighborhood in Anaheim, so it has more "fans" that attend regularly, whereas WDW is isolated and more of a vacation spot that gets a lot of guests. So probably putting in HMH wouldn't do that much in popularity for WDW since most people go there for the vacation, not cuz of fandome. does that make sense?

[CLASSIC HM]

Is it also fair that Disneyworld recently created an attraction that is solely unique from Disneyland - The Matterhorn Bobsleds?

[Disneyland_Wolf]

It is called Mount Everst Expedition. The mountain look similar to Disneyland's! I think it will be more unique, darn...

Mount Everst Expedition opens somewhere in 2006.

[111702]

Look at it from WDW's perspective!:icon_conf

OMG!:eek: How pitiful is that? They got the short end of the stick with all of their cheap and incredibly old and aging rides! Everything is worse than DL, including The Haunted Mansion (pretty cheap), Pirates of the Carribean (getting cheap now), Space Mountain (OMG! CHEAP!), and the entire land of ToonTown (I think I might die from the cheapness!)!

Just think about it.........creepy isn't it!?:icon_shoc

[Disneyland_Wolf]

You mean Walt Disney World's MK attractions not Disneyland's right?

WDW has some bad maintenience to some of the attractions, heck they need repairs, major refurbishments, and repaint some parts.

[111702]

You mean Walt Disney World's MK attractions not Disneyland's right?

WDW has some bad maintenience to some of the attractions, heck they need repairs, major refurbishments, and repaint some parts.

Yes, I DO mean WDW's attractions are worse, not Disneyland's! Are you insane to think that Disneyland is worse than WDW!? :eek: (jk:tongue: )

[PeoplemoverMatt]

It is called Mount Everst Expedition. The mountain look similar to Disneyland's! I think it will be more unique, darn...

Mount Everst Expedition opens somewhere in 2006.

Expedition: Everest's mountain is a snowy mountain with a coaster, that's where any similarity with Matterhorn ends. It wasn't meant to be any sort of clone to the Matterhorn Bobsleds, it is a new attraction intended for Disney's Animal Kingdom. What's more, they didn't base its theme off a movie, so yay for that!

-- Peoplemover "Silly WDW puts all its stuff in all different parks :tongue: " Matt

[CLASSIC HM]

Will this Everest attraction have the abominable snowman in it?

[Ezra]

Will this Everest attraction have the abominable snowman in it? Yep. Here's an article: Behind the Construction Walls at Expedition Everest (http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=56323) Sounds pretty elaborate doesn't it? I read another article that said imagineers took a trip to Nepal, and they've based the Yeti on the snub nosed golden monkeys (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=943882) they saw there. I wish I could link directly to Disney Insider. I find these articles realy interesting. These discussion posts I've linked to will probably disappear soon (apologies).

Keep in mind that the Abominable Snowman was added to the Matterhorn in 1980 or so to "plus the show". It really doesn't belong in the Matterhorn, since it's actually from Himalayan folklore to begin with. How did he end up in the Alps? He must have really gotten himelf lost! :eek:

But still, you can't help but see the Matterhorn as a major inspiration for Everest Expedition. I don't know if I'd call it a clone, though... Unless the Matterhorn were completely re-themed and moved over to Adventureland!

[The Not-Lit Meteor]

As said before, there is an obvious inspiration from the Matterhorn on Expedition Everst, but that is the only way they are related... I mean think about it... Matterhorn, everest, two completely different mountains. Also, last time I checked, Matterhorn didn't have a 140 foot drop. Well anyways here are pics if you already didn't see them:

Pics (http://www.wdwmagic.com/everest_construction2.htm)

[Space_Mt.]

WDW needs Matt Ouimet, very desperately. I noticed ALOT of things that need a big ol' coat of fresh paint.

And in dealing with the topic at hand..WDW and DL have both their own Advantages and Disadvantages. Definetly an endless amount.


Some of the latest Everest Pics_______

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/EvilMandy/db_Everest_2005_1118_11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/EvilMandy/db_Everest_2005_1118_31.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/EvilMandy/db_IMG_63481.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/EvilMandy/db_Everest_2005_1118_21.jpg

[ghoofie]

I don't know about fair for this or that, or whatever. I just miss the Country Bears show. I have been on Pooh a few times, because it's there and I want to experience everything...but I would rather have Bears there instead of Pooh.

[CLASSIC HM]

Will the snowman sound exactly like the snowman in the Matterhorn?

[linklewtt]

Expedition: Everest does have connections to the Matterhorn. For one thing, it's a pretty similar story. We have the Abominable Snowman and the Yeti. But really the rides are not alike in style, EE being a rollercoaster and M being more of a bobsledcoaster...they're just different

BTW...Matterhorn is BEST at night on the LEFT side!!

[Space_Mt.]

Im sure EE will be incredible at night too. Can't wait to hear that roar. Only things they have in-common as mentioned are:

-Mountain
-Creature
-Coaster

The stories are both completely different, along with the look too. I belive that the Yeti is Brown here, as the Abominable Snowman is White.

[Mickey55]

We are getting a bit off topic, aren't we?

[Space_Mt.]

Yeah, Quite.

Well, as said before, both parks have their advantages. I do agree to the comment of WDW's watered-down DL rides. Thats pretty much one of the main things that ticks me off, and really makes me want to visit DL.

Plus..we DONT have DOLE WHIPS!! T_T;

[PeoplemoverMatt]

No Dole Whips?! That's it, debate over, Disneyland wins, the end. :smile:

-- PMM :cool:

[Legend_S]

No Dole Whips?! That's it, debate over, Disneyland wins, the end. :smile:

-- PMM :cool:

Told you Disneylands the best. lol :tongue:

[Space_Mt.]

No Dole Whips?! That's it, debate over, Disneyland wins, the end. :smile:

-- PMM :cool:
I still enjoy the Churros here...It's just not the same without the Whips..or a sip of Mint Julep.

[micky's]

I love Disneyland and Disney World.

[Disneyland_Wolf]

I love Disneyland and Disney World.

I love both!!

I joined WDW Magic.com

[TsWade2]

I think their both equal!

[barfownz]

disneyworld might be bigger, but DLR might grow to become like WDW but remember that we have the "Original"

[clippers2playoffs]

disneyworld might be bigger, but DLR might grow to become like WDW but remember that we have the "Original"

YA! we have the original:p but of course they have everything else:icon_evil

[Fantasmic!kid]

Well, I think neither means competition for the other. They both have something unique. Which just makes it all the more fun to go! I love WDW, and I can't wait to get to get DL.

[Disneyland_Wolf]

True, we have the original.

[barfownz]

we have more disney magic than them, walt loved us more than them!

[CLASSIC HM]

I think most people would say that the Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland are better than the counterparts at Disneyworld. So in that regard, it is fair.

[barfownz]

it is fair, disneyland is better

[Mickey55]

well, disneyworld's Country bear jamboree isn't very good, judging by the video (max is not even looking at buff,and his expression is blank when he talks!),so disneyland is better than disney world.Walt didn't even see disney world!But,disneyland did close what was called "Walt's Last Laugh"(if you have the "Imagineering, a Behind the Scenes look at Making the Magic real" book then turn to pages 48 and 49.)

[CLASSIC HM]

Is it fair that Disneyland will have a submarine type ride while Disneyworld will not? I have to say yes because Disneyland needs to have some distinctions such as the Matterhorn, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.

[k_peek_2000]

no its not fair... Its F***ed up. Disneyworld gets all the ****Ing credit! You are probably like like what ever. But turn on your tv. and watch the commercial that has walt disney super imposed infront of cinderella castle in wdw saying his to all who come to this happy place, welcome speach. then the golden fifty coming up and saying come visit walt disney world.

[ClassicDisney]

I find it funny that most people that most people who don't like the ride are all the "cool" age of 13- 18 ish. I'm not saying its a freakishly awesome ride, but it is a good idea. Its fun to look at. It has good effects, and lets your feet relax. For those of you who complain about the crowds, go on this ride. However get over the fact that CBJ is not at Disneyland anymore. It was cool. The first time. Go watch the video, or go to Disneyworld. This is harsh, I know. CBJ was very outdated, and was kinda falling apart. What is the point in spending the money on a medeocre show, when you could put in a creative ridde...?! It probably gets as many guests as CBJ did...

[PeoplemoverMatt]

no its not fair... Its F***ed up. Disneyworld gets all the ****Ing credit! You are probably like like what ever. But turn on your tv. and watch the commercial that has walt disney super imposed infront of cinderella castle in wdw saying his to all who come to this happy place, welcome speach. then the golden fifty coming up and saying come visit walt disney world.

Yeah I saw that the other day and I just laughed at it. I always chuckle at what perpetuates ignorance.

-- PMM :cool:

[Mickey55]

I hate that commercial.

[k_peek_2000]

im begining on hating wdw......... it has the spotlight on it at all times anyway, so why take it from disneyland once disneyland gets it.

[CLASSIC HM]

If there's one thing about Disneyland that you could rub it in and that Disneyworld cannot take away, it's that Disneyland is the original Disney theme park.

[k_peek_2000]

tell that to micheal eisner

[ClassicDisney]

Yeah tell Eisner... He'll be like... "Wait whats disneyland" and you'd be like "Its that theme park thing in Anaheim you know?" and he'd be like "Oh you mean MONEY WORLD... I love that place... i don't do C#@% and still get paid... YESSSSSSSS!!" Stupid Eisner...

[k_peek_2000]

i honestly cant wait till eisners gone. I dont think iger is gonna be any better tho. this is my motto. Disney needs a dreamer, not a buisnesman.

[Loneknight]

Eisner is gone.

At least Iger is trying to restore hope with Pixar.

Walt was a dreamer, yes. However, businessmen were responsible for getting the funds necessary to finance Disneyland (Roy Disney, who went out and convinced banks to fund the park), and Walt even took money out of his own pocket to finance the park. So Walt was a dreamer, but he was a businessman, just not in the traditional of ways most boring suit-and-tie wearers are today.

[k_peek_2000]

Eisner is gone.

At least Iger is trying to restore hope with Pixar.

Walt was a dreamer, yes. However, businessmen were responsible for getting the funds necessary to finance Disneyland (Roy Disney, who went out and convinced banks to fund the park), and Walt even took money out of his own pocket to finance the park. So Walt was a dreamer, but he was a businessman, just not in the traditional of ways most boring suit-and-tie wearers are today.

Ya but eisner wasnt a dreamer. He was JUST a buisnesman, wheres the fun of that.

[TowerGal_13]

It is NOT fair at all!!!!! I will keep my speech to a minimum....

First off we are the first Disney park made, walt saw it and made it reality, the Bears were the very last thing he was to work on before the tradgic day of his death. Why is it that the original disney park does not have it , but has pooh, when all the other Disney parks have both??!! is that not twisted or what?!:icon_shoc :confused: !?

I want the bears back , ABOVE Ground.


there im finished.. wow im suprised no crying corner. ...... i spoke too soon

WWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....[ect.]

[Fantasmic17]

Although Pooh basically sucks, it is necassasry because there is no ohter kiddie ride in Critter Country. Also, I agree with k peek 2000. Eisner was not very good at the whole Disneyland thing but some of the greatest Disney movies came out when he was still in his position.

[Where'sYourLaughinPlace?]

*gets out his soapbox*

Technically Pirates was the last attraction walt worked on. I think it is very unfair.....for the other Disney parks. The magic you feel at Disneyland is way different than you feel at any other Disney park. When I went to WDW, sure it was fun. There was some magic, but I never once got the same feeling I got when I was at DL. Dl takes me away from eveyday life. When I was at WDW it was just like any other vacation. But when I am at Disneyland, even when I am not staying on property, it is not just like another vacation. I go hurtling through space on a rocket, I bobsled through the Matterhorn, I go on a daring journey with a wooden boy, and go on a wild ride with a toad. I go on a crazy drive through town in a taxi, and sing along with children from every nation. I fall down a hill into a briar patch, and I explore an old house with 999 happy haunts. I go on a cruise through the jungle, take a jeep through a temple, and set sait with pirates. I am not even close to being done describing what I DO!!!! At WDW, i just go on rides. I am not actually there. I truly feel sorry for WDW. I especially feel sorry for the people whose only experience with a DIsney park is WDW. They think that is the greatest and they close their mind. They do not even want to give DL a try because of the size difference. They have already closed off their mind and will not get to experience the true magic of Disneyland.

*steps off of his soap box*

[linklewtt]

Pooh doesn't suck! It's a fine ride, or at least as great as the others in Fantasyland. You who hate it just don't like it because of what it replaced. But the ride itself is fine. So by all means blame the bear for replacing the Country Bear Jamboree, but don't say that the ride sucks just cuz your mad. If Pooh and Country Bears were both in Disneyland, you'd probably actually like Pooh.

[The_real_simmer_3]

tell that to micheal eisner
Tell me about it. BTW-I did some searching on EPCOT in wikipedia, and I found a couple of acronyms for it, here's my favorite: "Eisner's Personal Coin-Operated Toy."

[TowerGal_13]

... If Pooh and Country Bears were both in Disneyland, you'd probably actually like Pooh.


Maybe..... no wait, no

[TowerGal_13]

Technically Pirates was the last attraction walt worked on.




wrong :smile:

[k_peek_2000]

okay...... pooh sucks. Its a great for kids. Its a dream kiddy ride. But when you have a 15 year old and a 23 year old on it. Its not as fun.

And while Walt Disney World is at it (stealing the 50th anniversary from Disneyland). They might as well airlift disneyland and put it on display at disneyworld.

[Where'sYourLaughinPlace?]

wrong :smile:

I will admit that Country Bear Jamboree was the last attraction that was conceived by Walt. But, PotC was the last attraction that Walt worked extensively on. He died a few months before PotC opened.

[Loneknight]

Ok, maybe it's just me, but I couldn't help but feel that this discussion has suddenly degenerated into a mild flamewar.

If that's the case, I'll avoid fanning the fire.

[CLASSIC HM]

If there is one thing about Disneyland I am proud of is that it will have a submarine ride while Disneyworld does not.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

You say that, and in about 10 years they'll open something that'll make our Subs look like a carny boat ride. WDW's just awesome like that. :icon_roll

-- Peoplemover "I have an odd feeling I'm going to like Matterhorn over Everest" Matt

[dctrdez]

And while Walt Disney World is at it (stealing the 50th anniversary from Disneyland). They might as well airlift disneyland and put it on display at disneyworld.

LOL! HAHAHAHAHHAHHAHhhhhh ha ha.................ha........hey, what are those helicopters doing here..........

Disneyland was the first, and therefore nothing will ever come close. Walt laid his magic hands on it, and we see what Walt saw. WDW (and EPCOT for that matter) is a truncated, cheapified version of what Walt really envisioned.

Let's not forget that Eisner is responsible for bringing Disney back from the brink in the first place. Sure, we may be fanatically discontent with what we see today, but it could have been worse. Much worse.

While the Country Bears might be missed...a lot...the Pooh ride does have merit, and I belive it is on par with the dark rides of Fantasyland. Kudos to Imagineering, even if I'm the only one. *Tigger, "...and I'M....the ONLY ONE!"*

[Fantasmic!kid]

First: IT'S A COMERCIAL! IT DOESN'T MATTER! We, the true Disney lovers know what's correct.

Second: It's not an insult to Walt's memory! Everyone knows the opening speech was for Disneyland.

Third: Walt Disney World was Walt's second idea. He knew immediately that DL was screwed! All the noise and commercialism outside it's walls... (it's calm now, of course). He wanted to start fresh with a bigger place. I have a feeling, if he had lived for the opening of WDW, he would have given both parks an honorable mention!

True, DL is the original. But that doesn't mean WDW needs to be flushed down the toilet! Thank you.

[RollingBoulder]

Plus..we DONT have DOLE WHIPS!! T_T;
Last time I was there, they did. They even had dole whip swirled with vanilla ice cream, which I really wish they had at DL.

I think most people would say that the Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland are better than the counterparts at Disneyworld. So in that regard, it is fair.
I personally think Splash is a lot better at WDW. One of the few rides I like better at the MK.


I like both resorts, but I like Disneyland better than any of the parks at WDW. It's not because it's the original, I just think it's the superior park in almost every aspect.
When comparing DL to the Magic Kingdom, some people argue that even though DL was the original, it can be improved upon. I honestly don't think it was improved upon all that much with the Magic Kingdom. Not for my tastes anyway. It's bigger... that's for sure, but even still, I enjoy the attraction mix and the atmosphere more at Disneyland. I could get into a whole side-by-side comparison, but that's been done to death.

Oh and I guess reading the topic of this thread. I would personally rather have Mr. Toad over Country Bears any day.

[stevo505]

okay...... pooh sucks. Its a great for kids. Its a dream kiddy ride. But when you have a 15 year old and a 23 year old on it. Its not as fun.

And while Walt Disney World is at it (stealing the 50th anniversary from Disneyland). They might as well airlift disneyland and put it on display at disneyworld.Well they're not really stealing it. Every Disney Park around the world is Celebrating it.

[CLASSIC HM]

Is it fair that beween Disneyland, Disney World, and Tokyo Disneyland that Tokyo has holiday versions of It's a Small World World, Haunted Mansion, and Country Bears whereas the other two parks are missing one or two of the attractions?

[crystaltink]

Honestly I really don't think the Pooh ride is as bad as everyone thinks it is. It's nothing over the top of course. But kids love it. I actually thought it was cute as well. While I'll admit it can't hold a candle to Country Bears, I don't think the ride is a total lost cause.

But I certainly do miss sitting and watching CBJ. I would love to see it return someday.

[Harrison Hightower III]

Finnaly someone looks at the good things WDW has instead of saying how DL pushes WDW into the Dirt!!!


HHIII

[Nightlyre]

Our honeymoon just a couple months ago was at WDW, it was the first time I'd been there since 1989, and I hardly remembered anything. The Tiki Room... well, we gave it a chance, but it really was a huge disappointment. We almost walked out when Iago says, "Get a life you guys, you're ancient history"... that's insult to injury right there :( PotC felt like a good quarter of the ride was missing. The HM, I prefer Disneyland's, but it was still good. And I'm not sure if there was a technical problem or something, but Tinkerbell didn't show up during the fireworks!

Splash Mountain though? Absolutely loved it. The storyline was highlighted better, I thought. It was also very cool to see the CBJ, even though I'm a Vacation Hoedown fan, it was the first time I'd ever seen that version. I was always fascinated by the Vacation Hoedown, sad to see it go. Even though the Peoplemover wasn't called that anymore, the new TTA was still almost all the things I loved about the PM. No line, nice way to get off of our feet for a while.

And in all honesty, I may generally like Disneyland over the MK, but EPCOT makes up for anything the MK lacks. The things that, frankly, bored me a bit as a child, fascinated me as an adult. We spent so much time wandering through the World Showcase. And I think I could ride Spaceship Earth a thousand times and never be tired of it.

[CaptainChris6]

3 Things I Didn't Like About WDW During DL's 50th:
1. WDW took attractions from all the other parks : Soarin' (DCA), Cindercellerbration (Not right spellng; DLT), and Lights, Motors, Action! (DLP) and called it "Borrowing the magic" or something stupid like that
2. Specifically on the Pirates2 DVD, they were talking about the POTC update and they said, "So we said let's update POTC at DL, but then WDW said 'we want this too!'"
3. WDW also sold 50th merchandise with what do you know "Disneyworld" and "50 years of theme park magic" written all over it. Even the "Official Viewmaster of the 50 years of theme parkl magic" had just pictures of WDW.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

It's up to you if you want to take the Mark V or Mark VI Monorail to get there, but we're off to All Things Disney! (Dual-Resort thread)

-- PMM :cool:

[stevo505]

But some good came out of Eisner. If it weren't for him, there may not have been a Fantasmic!

[tomserwin]

Walt Disney World will never have the magic that DL does. I love the Country Bear Jamboree but WDW needs something to compete with DL. If it was at both parks, WDW would be screwed.

[mrhappybomb]

DLR got a "Rockin" overlay while WDW did not. does that count/ ^.^

[CostaFreak]

^No because WDW has Rock 'n' Rollercoaster and DLR does not

[Loneknight]

I just watched the Modern Marvel episode on Disneyworld last night. Technologically, it's very impressive, obviously sporting more advancements than DLR in several respects (the underground garbage vacuum is a cool concept).

However in terms of magic, I couldn't be certain. Having never been there, to me it almost seems exhaustive/overwhelming to hit all four parks inside WDW and come out of it with that "refreshed from vacation" feeling.

This is almost like comparing apples and oranges. On the whole, there were advancements that went in WDW which were not available when Walt first planned and built DLR. Secondly, the considerable amount of space that WDW was built upon provides ample room for larger parks, larger rides, and more ability to spread out, unlike DLR (which, technically couldn't be helped, but...)

However, that doesn't mean that DLR certainly doesn't try, and I would hate to think that for most fans of Disney the appeal is in the rides. Some would say location (which is a given), price compared to travelling and admission into WDW (another given). But I would think there's another underlying reason why we all cherish our beloved DLR over WDW, and that is simply for originality. DLR was and is the first when it came to establishing a legacy, and it was DLR which ultimately set the precedence for not just WDW, but other theme parks around the world. After all, where did the idea of a centralized hub to all lands come from? Or a steel track for a roller coaster? Where did convincing audio-animatronics get their start?

I don't really care what WDW gets, because frankly I enjoy my little park on this side of the country. It's small enough to know inside and out, easy to get to, and there's a much larger connection with Walt at DLR then there is at WDW. At least when I'm at DLR, a little tip of the hat to Walt's apartment is always in order...can't do that at WDW. ;)