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Is Disney World 20x bigger than Disneyland?

Walt Disney World is said to be 50 times larger than Disneyland California. Four parks make up Walt Disney World Resort including, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot.



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The main difference between Disneyland vs. Disneyland is the original Disney theme park and as such was a much smaller undertaking. Disneyland comprises two theme parks and three hotels, while the Walt Disney World Resort complex includes four theme parks, two water parks, 31 hotels and a golf course.

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Ticket prices There are some similarities between Disneyland tickets and Disney World tickets. At both resorts, theme park ticket prices vary based on park and date, but Disneyland's are almost always slightly cheaper. The average price for a one-day Disneyland ticket for entry between April and August 2023 is $154.

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With Walt Disney World, there's so much to know and do in preparing for a trip–a lot of which regulars take for granted as “common knowledge” because it's become second-nature to them. Disneyland is less stressful, more laid-back, and allows for greater spontaneity.

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For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.

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Disney World definitely has more variety, fun snacks, and those luxurious sit-down meals. But Disneyland Resort is no slouch with its own unique offerings. The destination for foodies has to be Disney World, though.

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So let's start with… size. Disneyland is a lot smaller than Magic Kingdom — 85 acres as opposed to 107 acres. I especially notice the size difference when walking around Main Street and the hub area — Disneyland seems like it's one-half to two-thirds the size.

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One of the ways that Disney World and Disneyland differ is in the size of the resorts. Disney World is a huge property in Orlando, Florida, with four theme parks, two water parks and over 30 resort hotel choices. Disney Springs, its shopping and dining district, is a destination in itself.

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The smallest Disney World park is Disney's Magic Kingdom and spans an area of only 107 acres (43 ha).
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom – 580 acres; 230 ha; 2.30 km2
  • EPCOT – 305 acres; 123 ha; 1.23 km2
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios – 135 acres; 55 ha; 0.55 km2
  • Disney's Magic Kingdom – 107 acres; 43 ha; 0.43 km2


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Disneyland has more overall attractions, more E-tickets, better food, several of the duplicate attractions are better in California (Pirates, Small World, Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain, just to name a few), there are rides you won't find in Florida (Matterhorn, Fantasyland dark rides, etc.

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Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort Unveiled in 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort is the smallest of the Disneyland® Resorts. Don't let the size fool you, though, as it still manages to attract thousands of people every year.

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If you only have a short period of time available for vacation, you can visit Disneyland and leave without feeling like you missed out on anything. However, if you want to do a longer trip, perhaps with more family members, Disney World might be a better bet because there is plenty to see and do to fill your time.

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If you're more interested in large rides like roller coasters, Universal is going to be your best bet. The same is true if you're a big fan of Harry Potter. If you don't mind some of the more family-friendly rides or you have little ones to bring along, Disney may be a better option.

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Price: Universal Studios Hollywood is more affordable. Plus you can save on combined admission with a Go Los Angeles pass. Age: Disneyland has more activities geared towards ages 2-10. Many of Universal Studios Hollywood's attractions require a minimum height of 40 or more.

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For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.

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Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris is simultaneously the most beautiful Magic Kingdom-style park ever built, and the park with the most squandered potential.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a zoological theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division, it is the largest theme park in the world, covering 580 acres (230 ha).

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Meanwhile, travel agents have pointed to higher ticket prices as a major factor in declining theme park attendance. On top of that, trips to Europe appear to be cannibalizing demand for domestic theme parks this year — likely both contributing to the downturn.

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