What is the difference between Disney in Florida and California?

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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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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But if you're purely picking based on price, which is cheaper: Disneyland or Disney World? Disney World tends to be cheaper overall for stays of one night or more, largely due to Florida's lower hotel prices. But for some expenses, like tickets and food, Disneyland is cheaper.

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With space in California limited by the surrounding city, Disney bought a much larger parcel of land in Florida in 1965. Ringing in at a total of 43 square miles — or 27,520 acres — Walt Disney World is substantially larger than its older sibling. The park also has grown and it now covers 47 square miles.

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#1 – The Best Disney Park – Magic Kingdom Coming in at number one is the original 1971 Walt Disney World park, Magic Kingdom! Home to the most magical castle on Earth and some of the most classic attractions in theme parks.

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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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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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Both Disney resorts are worth visiting, but your decision may depend on how long you have to explore. While you could see all the main attractions at Disneyland in a day or two, you would need close to a week to see everything at Walt Disney World.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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One of the most significant features to look forward to when visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the various attractions. In terms of which Disney World park has the most rides, Magic Kingdom beats all other parks by far.

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Most visited amusement and theme parks worldwide 2019-2022 In 2022, the United States' Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) was visited by over 17 million people, making it the most visited amusement park worldwide.

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While two days is a great amount of time to see most things the parks have to offer, it will not allow you to fully experience to parks. Disney if full of live entertainment, characters, attractions, and delicious food. We recommend a 4-5 day trip to enjoy everything the parks have to offer.

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So, needless to say, because of Disney's attention to detail and mission to maintain a clean and safe park experience, maintaining their parks and property is an expensive endeavor. And that cost is passed on to you.

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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is during the least desirable times of the year, such as most of January and February. This is normally when Disney's weather is cooler, or there's nothing to draw people to the park (i.e., no holiday festivals).

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While Costco Disneyland tickets are no longer offered at a discount, Costco does sell packages that include hotel reservations and park tickets. These often come with a few perks, such as gift cards, vouchers, free parking, discounts on PhotoPass, etc.

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Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.

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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World.
  • The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.
  • 0 – 2 years old – free.
  • 3 – 9 years old – child.
  • 10+ years old – adult.


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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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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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Q: What are the three best parks at Disney World? A: The three best Disney World parks are: #1 – Magic Kingdom, #2 – EPCOT, #3 – Animal Kingdom. Unfortunately, Hollywood Studios comes in at fourth on our list because it is very busy with long lines and better suited for teens.

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