It isn't uncommon to see line queues forming outside of the ride entrance at Disneyland. With that being said, Walt Disney World can be uncomfortably crowded too, especially in walkways through lands.

While both resorts are extremely popular, they feel crowded in very different ways due to their physical size and guest demographics. Walt Disney World (Florida) is massive (about 43 square miles), so while it hosts millions more people annually, the crowds are spread across four theme parks, two water parks, and dozens of hotels. However, because it is a "vacation destination," the crowds are constant throughout the week. Disneyland (California) is much smaller and more "land-locked," meaning the walkways are narrower and can feel significantly more congested, especially in older areas like Fantasyland. Disneyland also has a much higher percentage of "Magic Key" holders (locals), which leads to massive surges in attendance during evenings, weekends, and school holidays. If you visit on a Tuesday morning, Disneyland might feel "empty" compared to Disney World, but by Friday night, the density in California often feels much higher than in Florida. Ultimately, Disney World requires more planning to navigate the "mass" of people, while Disneyland requires more patience to navigate the physical "tightness" of the crowds.