Is Disneyland Park (Anaheim) just a poor man's Disney World?

Question

just like some people say Atlantic City is a poor man's Las Vegas....

Answer 1

yea, pretty much, i heard that disney world is ALOT better

Answer 2

yeah basically.

Answer 3

Yes.  Disneyland only has one park I thought.  I never been there.  Disneyworld is the original - 4 parks plus more.  It's like going to Six Flags Great America instead.  California Adventure Park is like Universal Studios to Disney World.  Not the same, not part of.  Not sure how you can possibly spend 7 days in Disneyland with only one park - but whatever.

Answer 4

I do not agree! Disneyland is the original Disney park. It has been around for over 50 years. It has gone through many renovations throughout the years but still has that special Disney magic.

Disney World was created because Walt wanted a place where the park could always grow and evolve. Anaheim was already too developed to grow more so that is why he bought a bunch of undeveloped swamp land in Florida. That is why the Florida park is much bigger and has way more to do.

Now that I have been to both locations, I think that they are both great and each have their own charm. A week at Disneyland can be as much fun as a week in Disney World. And anyway, how can it be a "poor man's Disney World"? Have you seen the ticket prices?! lol

Answer 5

No way, I have been to both. I grew up going to Disneyland I didn't acutally go to Disney World until a few years ago with my children and we all agree that while it was fun it still doesn't compare to the original park Disneyland.

Answer 6

well...its has less stuff...and it isnt funner as DW...

Answer 7

^ In my happy place has it right.

CEM, If you've ever actually been to the Disneyland resort, you'd know there are two theme parks, Disneyland park and Disney's California Adventure park. Although Walt Disneyworld has a larger quantity of parks, attractions, entertainment, and just sheer size, Disneyland's attractions are typically higher quality. It's generally agreed that Walt Disneyworld is better than the Disneyland Resort, but Disneyland park is better than the Magic Kingdom. Even if you've done Walt Disneyworld, there's plenty of stuff to see in Anaheim.  Notable attractions exclusive to the Disneyland resort include:

-Indiana Jones Adventure

-Matterhorn Bobsleds

-Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

-Autopia

-Alice in Wonderland

-Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

-Pinocchio's Daring Journey

-Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin

-Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

-Aladdin

-Grizzly River Run

-California Screamin'

As you can see, there are enough different attractions to spend a couple days at Disneyland. Plus, as part of a 1.2 billion dollar renovation plan for Disney's California Adventure, new rides, such as Radiator Springs Racers and the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will be added.

Answer 8

no... its very different....

Disneyland is the original park. although not as big it has both historical value as well as just being a lot of fun. seems cramped but has more rides per square foot than the magic kingdom at Disney World. and some of the rides are the same and other are actually a little better. does it have everything disney world has? no. but it still a great park