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A Disneyland / WDW Comparison
I include the following simply as a reminder to the WDW veterans that are
planning a trip to Disneyland to remember that there are some strong differences
between the two resorts. Although other websites do a much more thorough job of
comparing them, I thought that a quick summary would be valuable here.
Disneyland
Main Street
Main Street Cinema
The cinema at WDW has been turned into a plush store, so here's
your only chance to see what this attraction used to be.
Disneyland Railroad
The Grand Canyon and Primeval World diorama's are located between
Tomorrowland and Main Street, if you want to see the remnants of Ford
Motor Company's 1964 World's Fair attraction. WDW doesn't have
those features, but it's not a big deal
Main Street Vehicles
Very much like the WDW counterparts.
The Walt Disney Story and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
This attraction is somewhat like an abbreviated version of WDW's
Hall of Presidents and the American Adventure put together. It's
similar, but not quite the same.
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room is still playing the original from
the 1960's. WDW's, of course, is "Under New
Management".
Jungle Cruise
WDW's version has better audio-animatronics than the Disneyland
version, and includes a ride through a far-Eastern temple. On the
other hand, Disneyland's queue area is far and away the better of the
two. Otherwise, the two are very similar.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye
There is nothing like this in WDW. The same ride system is
used for Dinosaur, at Animal Kingdom, but the themeing here is unique
to all of Disneydom.
Tarzan's Treehouse
Very much like WDW's Swiss Family Robinson, but twisted toward the
newer Disney flick.
New Orleans Square
Pirates of the Caribbean
Since this this is a much longer, and more detailed ride in
Disneyland, don't you dare miss it. Even if you've ridden countless
times in Florida.
The Haunted Mansion
The Disneyland version has effects that are a tad bit better than
the Florida counterparts, but the two rides are essentially the same.
Frontierland / Critter Country
Here's a list of Frontierland & Critter Country attractions that
are much the same in both WDW and Disneyland:
Columbia
There is no counterpart to Columbia in Florida, but even so, the
ride is very much the same as the Mark Twain and Liberty Belle.
Davy Crocket Explorer Canoes
The canoes don't run the river in Florida anymore. Catch them
here if you'd like.
Country Bear Playhouse
Disneyland's playhouse is playing the vacation hoedown. WDW's
plays the original version.
Mickey's Toontown
On a time budget? spend some time here anyway...especially if you've
seen Toontown Fair in Florida. This place will let you see what WDW
should have done to Mickey's Birthdayland / Starland / Toontown
Fair.
Gadget's Go-Coaster
This ride is much like Goofy's Barnstormer in Florida.
Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin
This one isn't in Florida at all.
Toontown Trolley
Ditto.
Fantasyland
Here's a list of Fantasyland attractions that don't exist in Florida.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Sleeping Beauty Castle is smaller and less obtrusive than
Cinderella's chateau in Florida. However, the Disneyland citadel has
something that the Magic Kingdom's does not -- a walk-though diorama
telling the story of the heroine's experience with the spinning wheel.
It's a lovely walk, made all the more wonderful due to the fact that
adding the walk-though was Walt Disney's own idea.
Here's a list of Fantasyland attractions that are much the same in
both WDW and Disneyland:
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Peter Pan's Flight
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Mad Tea Party
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It's A Small World
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Dumbo
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Carousel
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Snow White's Adventures
Tommorrowland
Here's a list of Tomorrowland attractions that are much the same in
both WDW and Disneyland:
Innoventions
This is a takeoff of the Innoventions areas at Epcot, but much less
extensive.
Rocket Rods
The old people mover was replaced with this high-speed
attraction. It's faster than WDW's Tomorrowland Transit
Authority, but not worth the wait that is usually built up.
California Adventure
Hollywood Boulevard
In what some folks believe is the heart of California
Adventure, the Hollywood Boulevard area provides three attractions that
are classic Disney.
Muppet Vision 3-D
Very much like it's WDW counterpart.
Disney Animation
Very much like it's WDW counterpart, but the presentation,
interactive displays, and demonstrations make this slightly better.
Hyperion Theatre
The shows here are unique to the Disneyland Resort.
The Backlot
Backlot Stage
The shows here are unique to the Disneyland Resort.
Superstar Limo
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
Condor Flats
Soarin' Over California
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
Grizzly Peak Recreation Area
Grizzly River Run
Very similar to Animal Kingdom's Kali River Rapids
attraction, but with California "scenery" and themeing.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
Bountiful Valley
Bountiful Valley Farm
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
It's Tough to be a Bug
Very much like it's WDW counterpart.
Pacific Wharf
The Boudin Bakery
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
Mission Tortilla Factory
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
Golden Vine Winery
Season of the Vine
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
The Bay Area
Golden Dreams
Unique to the Disneyland Resort.
Paradise Pier
The following Paradise Pier attractions are all unique
to the Disneyland Resort.
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California Screamin'
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Sun Wheel
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Orange Stinger
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Mulholland Madness
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Jumpin' Jellyfish
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Maliboomer
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Golden Zephyr
SS Rustworthy
This is much like Donald's Boat at the Magic Kingdom
at Walt Disney World.
King Triton's Carousel
This aquatic-themed carousel is much like the one at
WDW's Magic Kingdom, but the theme is unique.
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